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Rep. Ro Khanna on Healthcare: The solution, as everyone knows in my view who has studied this is Medicare for all.

President Donald Trump signaled that the GOP’s grip on the House of Representatives may be precarious next year, conceding in a discussion with The Wall Street Journal that political gravity and the timing of his policies could complicate the party’s path into the 2026 midterms. He explained that the major financial boosts he anticipates from his economic strategy might not show up quickly enough to influence voters.

Trump made clear he didn’t want to offer predictions about the outcome in November. “I can’t tell you. I don’t know when all of this money is going to kick in,” he said, emphasizing a wave of large-scale investments he believes his administration has steered into the United States.

He reflected on the long-standing trend that typically punishes the governing party, noting that only a pair of presidents — Bill Clinton in 1998 and George W. Bush in 2002 — managed to defy the post–World War II pattern. For Trump, that historical backdrop illustrates how difficult the coming election cycle could be for Republicans.

Describing the challenge ahead as “statistically … very tough,” Trump still insisted that the job market, new investment commitments, and broader economic activity would eventually help families feel noticeable relief.

But he faces a public increasingly uneasy about everyday expenses, a factor adding volatility to the political environment. According to the Journal, the U.S. economy may be expanding on paper, yet many families continue to say that high prices and slow job growth make those numbers feel detached from reality.

To respond to voter frustration, Trump recently approved tariff reductions on hundreds of food imports, an acknowledgment from the administration that grocery costs remain a pressure point. Democrats have seized on that vulnerability, arguing that Trump’s pledge to rapidly rein in living expenses has fallen short.

Polling has also begun to reflect the strain. An AP-NORC survey showed his economic approval sliding to just 31%, which the organization characterized as the lowest level recorded for him in that poll.

In the interview, Trump maintained that price stability is coming, asserting that costs will be “in good shape” later in the campaign season. He shifted blame for inflation onto Democrats and highlighted his signature agenda items — tax relief, deregulation, increased domestic energy output, and tougher trade enforcement.

Tariffs remain a central tool in that framework. The Journal pointed out that a looming Supreme Court decision could determine the future of key tariff authorities tied to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump argued that an unfavorable ruling would be “a horrible thing” for the United States.

At the same time, Trump has encouraged Republican-led states to consider mid-decade redistricting as a means of bolstering GOP prospects, a tactic that underscores how fragile the House majority is and how minor shifts could tip the balance, according to reporting from the New York Post.

Trump’s blunt assessment acknowledges the steep climb ahead. Midterms are rarely gentle on the party in charge, and voters typically expect visible, personal benefits before rewarding any administration.

Still, the White House is banking on momentum from new factories, AI development hubs, revived manufacturing operations, and shifts in energy and border policies. Officials hope those cumulative effects will leave Republicans with a more resonant argument as the midterm season approaches.

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Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has named veteran prosecutor Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey’s next Attorney General. Davenport, a longtime state and federal law enforcement official, is expected to serve as the state’s 63rd Attorney General under the incoming administration.

MASSIVE LEVAYA ESCORT: Hundreds of United Hatzalah volunteers participated in the Levaya for Chaimi Erlanger Z”L, a volunteer EMT with United Hatzalah from the city of Netanya, who was killed in a traffic accident near Harish on Sunday night.

The FBI, at a press conference, released additional details on the suspects arrested in California for allegedly planning a New Year’s Eve terror attack.

iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to court filings. The Roomba maker stated that it plans to continue operating during the restructuring process and does not anticipate any disruptions to its products or customer support. The company stated that the bankruptcy filing is part of a court-supervised restructuring process as it addresses […]

DC Police Chief Pamela Smith is being accused of manipulating data to artificially lower crime stats.

HY’D: Dan Elkayam, a 27-year-old French Jew, has been identified as another victim of the Bondi Beach attack.

A highly unusual incident in Bnei Brak has led to a joint probe by the Shin Bet and Israel Police after two Arab men were reported purchasing chareidi-style clothing, including tzitzis and suits, at the Bisan HaMelech store.

According to a report by Lee Ayash of i24, the saleswoman contacted authorities yesterday at approximately 5:30 p.m., about forty minutes after the pair had left the store. She grew concerned upon realizing the items they selected and their demeanor during the transaction.

Security footage from the shop shows the two men browsing and buying the garments. Police officers arrived quickly after receiving the alert and conducted searches throughout the area, but the individuals were not found.

The saleswoman told investigators that the men had purchased tzitzis and suits before leaving the premises. She provided an official statement to police this morning, and the investigation remains ongoing as security officials work to determine the intent behind the purchases.

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A major Turkish television channel has aired a rare and measured analysis of what it refers to as the “12-day confrontation” between Israel and Iran, offering unusual praise for the IDF and Israeli Air Force while also underscoring what it describes as clear limitations of power, a heavy economic cost, and potential vulnerabilities ahead. On […]

A 20-year-old man nearly lost his life after suffering a violent allergic reaction while eating a Chanukah donut in the busy Mahane Yehuda market in Yerushalayim today. The young man, who has a milk allergy, tasted the donut without realizing it was dairy, triggering a rapid and dangerous reaction.

The incident occurred Monday afternoon. Within minutes of taking a bite, the man began showing signs of a severe milk-induced allergy attack, putting him in immediate, life-threatening danger.

Emergency teams from United Hatzalah rushed to the scene and quickly identified that the symptoms were consistent with a major allergic reaction. After confirming that the patient had been exposed to dairy, the responders administered an adrenaline injection with an EpiPen.

Thanks to the swift intervention and on-site medical care, his condition began to stabilize. He was urgently transported to the hospital for further monitoring and treatment.

Dr. Natan Unger, a volunteer physician with United Hatzalah who treated the young man at the scene, explained, “I administered adrenaline after it became clear that he is allergic to milk. He was also given oxygen and medication until his condition stabilized.” The man was moved to the hospital fully conscious and in stable condition.

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The appointment of Superintendent Rinat Saban, assistant to the head of the Police Investigations and Intelligence Division, Maj. Gen. Boaz Blat, was allegedly carried out through an irregular and improper procedure, Kan News reported Saban previously served as an investigator in the cases against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and testified in “Case 4000” during his […]

The U.S. Army on Monday identified two Iowa National Guard soldiers who were killed during an attack in Palmyra, Syria, while supporting ongoing counter-ISIS operations. The soldiers were Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa. Both were killed Saturday while deployed in support of […]

Did you ever realize that most of the good in your life slips by unnoticed? Small wins. Big saves. Tiny moments that show He’s with you. And then what happens? We forget. Like… • The bus that waited. • The appointment that suddenly opened. • The friend who texted at the perfect second. • The […]

American officials say that the assassination of a senior Hamas operative in Gaza is being viewed inside the White House as a breach of the ceasefire agreement brokered by President Trump. They stressed to Israeli Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu that Washington will not allow the president’s reputation—or his image as the central force shaping events in the region—to be undermined.

Senior administration figures told reporters that the killing of Raed Saad in Gaza over the weekend triggered sharp displeasure in Washington. According to an N12 report, the rebuke reflects rising tension between the Trump administration and the Israeli government over how the next phase of the Gaza agreement should be implemented, as well as broader disputes over Israel’s policy direction in the region.

Officials noted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, and the president’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner have all expressed deep frustration with Netanyahu’s decision-making and the way key military and diplomatic moves are being made in Jerusalem. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 29.

One American official described the message delivered to Netanyahu as unusually blunt. He said the prime minister was told that if he wants “to destroy his own reputation and appear as someone who does not honor agreements, that is his decision.” However, Washington made clear that it would not permit any action that could tarnish President Trump, particularly after he succeeded in securing the Gaza deal.

An Israeli official confirmed that the White House was unhappy with the strike but claimed the American message focused primarily on the perception among certain Arab states that the assassination violated the ceasefire terms.

Israel eliminated Raed Saad on Shabbos. Saad served as the deputy commander of Hamas’s military wing and was one of the architects of the October 7 attack. According to U.S. officials, Israel did not notify Washington in advance and carried out the strike without prior coordination with the White House.

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Stopping from time to time to wipe his tears, Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, Rav of the main shul in the Bondi Beach neighborhood of Sydney and a senior Dayan, spoke the morning after the massacre at which his son‑in‑law, Chabad shliach Rabbi Eli Schlanger, H’yd, was murdered along with 14 other people. In a speech replete […]

Rabbi Yosef Eichenblatt spoke on Monday with Kan News, recounting how his 13‑year‑old daughter, Elia, survived the Bondi Beach massacre. Rabbi Eichenblat described the terrifying moments she experienced: “At first she thought it was fireworks, then a security guard shouted, ‘Lie on the floor.’ Afterwards she saw a woman bleeding heavily from her leg. At […]

Federal agents say they stopped what could have become a devastating wave of coordinated explosions across Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve, detaining five individuals tied to a fringe pro-Palestinian movement. According to The NY Post, the group had allegedly been preparing to strike multiple sites throughout the region.

Investigators say the threat was “credible” and connected to members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF), a radical organization known for its extremist ideology. A law enforcement source said the group had moved from rhetoric to operational planning.

Authorities captured four suspects in Lucerne Valley, deep in the Mojave Desert, where they were allegedly experimenting with homemade explosive devices. The fifth suspect was tracked down and arrested in New Orleans during the sweep.

Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the operation in a statement shared publicly, writing, “After an intense investigation, the Department of Justice, working with our @FBI, prevented what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot in the Central District of California (Orange County and Los Angeles).”

Bondi explained the nature of the threat, noting that “The Turtle Island Liberation Front—a far-left, pro-Palestine, anti-government, and anti-capitalist group—was preparing to conduct a series of bombings against multiple targets in California beginning on New Year’s Eve.” She added, “The group also planned to target ICE agents and vehicles.”

Emphasizing the scale of the effort behind the arrests, Bondi said, “This was an incredible effort by our US Attorneys’ Offices and the @FBI to ensure Americans can live in peace. We will continue to pursue these terror groups and bring them to justice.”

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