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Federal Bureau of Investigation officials announced that the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, acted entirely on his own, concluding a sweeping investigation that spanned continents.

Fox News reported that the finding followed what authorities described as an exhaustive probe in which investigators pursued every possible angle. The network spoke with FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and another senior figure involved in the case who requested anonymity due to operational sensitivities.

Patel said investigators engaged fully from the moment they assumed command of the bureau, noting that the team had dual responsibilities: keeping the chain of communication open with the White House while ensuring Trump was recognized under the law as one of the four victims of the attack. “We not only had to maintain the chain of command to President Trump, but we had to remind the world that President Trump was the victim — one of the four victims — on that day. There are victims’ rights rules that apply to him, and they don’t get erased because he is the president,” Patel said.

He added that the investigative team delivered a full briefing at the White House. “We fully briefed the president, as a victim of this case, at the White House, providing him with all of the details of our investigation, and the president was satisfied with the results and where we left it,” Patel said.

Authorities identified the attacker as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, whose background reportedly included an affinity for “furries” and use of “they/them” pronouns.

Footage captured the moment gunfire erupted during the campaign rally, sending the crowd into chaos.

The attack left President Trump wounded, bloodied from a shot that grazed his ear. A bystander was killed, and two additional attendees were critically hurt. Secret Service agents ultimately shot and killed Crooks.

In the aftermath, Trump publicly reflected on the assassination attempt, saying he believed divine intervention spared him.

As Breitbart News highlighted, “Corey Comperatore, a husband, father, and Pennsylvania firefighter, was killed as he was trying to shield his wife and daughter after Crooks opened fire. Two other men, James Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, were also injured as a result of the assassination attempt on Trump.”

Despite the trauma of the event, Trump later made his way back to Butler, continuing his campaign with trademark resolve.

The Fox News report noted that Patel, Bongino, and the unnamed senior official wanted their findings made public to eliminate rumors and counter widespread speculation about alternative theories.

“We have reviewed this case over and over — looked into every nugget. We have spoken to the families, the president — there is no cover-up here. There is no motive for it, there is no reason for it,” Bongino said.

With the investigation now classified as “pending, inactive,” officials say they will only reopen the case if credible new leads emerge.

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The White House released a readout of peace talks in Geneva with the Ukrainian delegation. Ukraine said all key concerns security guarantees, economic development, infrastructure protection, freedom of navigation, and sovereignty were fully addressed in the latest draft, and that the revised framework now aligns with Ukraine’s national interests and offers credible, enforceable security mechanisms. […]

PRES. TRUMP: “The Republican Party has never been so UNITED AS IT IS RIGHT NOW! Other than Rand Paul, Rand Paul Jr. (Massie!), Marjorie “Traitor” Brown, and a couple of other ‘lowlifes’…”

Supreme Court justices could say as soon as Monday whether they will hear Trump’s appeal of lower court rulings that have uniformly struck down the citizenship restrictions.

Top Ukrainian envoys met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Geneva Sunday to discuss President Donald Trump’s proposal l to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Speaking to journalists, Rubio described that first session of talks as “probably the most productive and meaningful meeting” since the Trump administration came to power. He also said that both […]

US touts progress in talks with Ukraine, but Russia’s stance remains to be seen • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio touted “tremendous progress” in today’s talks with Ukrainian officials in Geneva, Switzerland, saying the sticking points on the Trump administration’s Russia-Ukraine peace proposal are “not insurmountable.” Ukraine has also said the delegations made good progress. • It remains […]

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned Japan’s prime minister for making a statement on Taiwan that Beijing called shocking, escalating tensions between the two countries

Vice President JD Vance sharply escalated criticism of several Democratic lawmakers on Sunday, blasting their recent video telling U.S. troops to “defy illegal orders” and echoing President Donald Trump’s claim that the message borders on sedition or an attempt to undermine presidential authority.

Vance weighed in after Sen. Elissa Slotkin, appearing on ABC News’ This Week, could not point to any instance of Trump issuing unlawful commands. Her comments were highlighted in a post by RNC Research, which Vance then shared.

“If the president hasn’t issued illegal orders, then members of Congress telling the military to defy the president is by definition illegal,” Vance wrote on X, referencing Slotkin’s interview.

During her appearance, Slotkin acknowledged that she was unaware of any improper directives coming from the White House. “To my knowledge I am not aware of things that are illegal,” she said — a statement that immediately triggered Vance’s admonition online.

The exchange fueled the ongoing debate within conservative circles, with Trump and Vance both urging that the administration consider whether the lawmakers’ remarks rise to criminal calls for mutiny.

The Republican National Committee quickly amplified the moment, asserting on X that Slotkin had effectively conceded Democrats “lied” about Trump issuing unlawful military instructions.

Slotkin appeared in the video alongside other Democratic legislators — several of them veterans of the military or intelligence community — as they reminded service members of their duty under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to reject “manifestly illegal” orders.

The clip was released amid growing friction over political influence on the military chain of command, adding fresh fuel to partisan anxieties about civilian oversight.

Trump responded furiously over the weekend, posting two late-night messages on Truth Social condemning the lawmakers.

“The traitors that told the military to disobey my orders should be in jail right now, not roaming the fake news networks trying to explain that what they said was OK,” he wrote in his first post.

He continued, “It wasn’t, and never will be! It was sedition at the highest level, and sedition is a major crime. There can be no other interpretation of what they said!”

A follow-up message reinforced his position: “Many great legal scholars agree that the democrat traitors that told the military to disobey my orders, as president, have committed a crime of serious proportion!”

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Former defense minister Yoav Gallant and his family have been unable to live in their home in Moshav Amikam for more than a year due to a serious and ongoing security threat, according to reports from Ynet and Galei Tzahal. The threat was first identified shortly before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Gallant from his […]

A remarkable display of achdus and support for Torah took place Motzei Shabbos in Kiryas Sefer, where dozens of prominent tomchei Torah gathered at the home of philanthropist R’ Eliezer Swerdloff in support of Keren Olam HaTorah. Participants streamed into the elegant home, where they were welcomed to a dignified seudah accompanied by heartfelt music […]

President Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks this weekend on a group of Democrats who appeared in a video urging military and intelligence personnel to reject “illegal orders,” denouncing the lawmakers as “traitors” and insisting they “should be in jail right now.”

In two messages posted on Truth Social, Trump directed particular fury at Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and five other Democrats who participated in the video that circulated earlier in the week. The clip immediately drew fire for its repeated warning to service members to refuse undefined “illegal orders.”

“The traitors that told the military to disobey my orders should be in jail right now, not roaming the fake news networks trying to explain that what they said was OK,” Trump wrote in his first post.

He continued, “It wasn’t, and never will be! It was sedition at the highest level, and sedition is a major crime. There can be no other interpretation of what they said!”

A follow-up post carried the same theme, with Trump declaring, “Many great legal scholars agree that the democrat traitors that told the military to disobey my orders, as president, have committed a crime of serious proportion!”

The video in question featured Slotkin and Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, along with Reps. Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Christopher Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan. The lawmakers appeared on X on Tuesday, repeatedly telling service members, “You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders,” though they did not identify any specific hypothetical commands. All six have prior military or intelligence backgrounds.

On Friday, Trump said military officials were beginning to scrutinize the matter. “I think Pete Hegseth is looking into it. I know they’re looking into it militarily,” he said, adding, “I don’t know for a fact, but I think the military is looking into it, the military courts.”

The tension escalated further when Trump wrote on Thursday that “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR” is “punishable by DEATH!”

At the White House the same day, press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the president was not demanding the execution of lawmakers but stressed the seriousness of their message. “You have sitting members of the United States Congress … encouraging them to defy the president’s lawful orders,” she said.

House Speaker Mike Johnson also weighed in, rebuking the Democrats’ video as “wildly inappropriate” and warning that its message was “a very dangerous thing for so-called leaders in Congress” to promote. He added that he did not interpret Trump’s remarks as a call for physical harm.

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A majority of Americans say that legal immigration is good for the United States, according to a new poll commissioned by The Center Square. The poll, conducted by RMG Research in conjunction with Napolitan News Service, surveyed 1,000 registered voters across the country between Nov. 12-13. It found that 67% of registered voters said “legal […]

Naftali Bennett hinted that his political plans may include cooperation with Arab factions, according to a Kan 11 News report aired Sunday night. The remarks emerged from a gathering of his backers in Yerushalayim, where he was pressed on whether he would pledge to shun both Arab parties and chareidi factions in any future government.

In response to that question, Bennett cautioned that rigid commitments could be dangerous. “If seats are lacking, we will have to compromise on a thousand things, and that would be very bad,” he said, warning that the entire political landscape could unravel without a strong voter turnout. “If the public does not turn out to vote, we will face collapse.”

Bennett used the event to cast himself as the only realistic challenger to Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, arguing that a substantial bloc of right-leaning Israelis is ready to shift away from the current coalition. “There is a clear Jewish majority for change – 20 seats that voted for parties in the coalition but are dissatisfied. They are mainly Likud supporters and right-wingers,” he said, insisting that this group would only rally behind a candidate who reflects their worldview. “If you put at the top someone who advocates left-wing policies, they won’t accept it. That’s why we checked. These seats – if it is clear to them that it’s Bennett versus Netanyahu – they will vote Bennett.”

As he wrapped up his remarks, Bennett urged his base to signal public support, emphasizing that visible backing could influence other political leaders he is currently courting. “I am speaking with the players, with Gadi [Eisenkot] and Evet (Avigdor Lieberman), and you can help by writing online that you are with Bennett. That will encourage them to join as well.”

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In honor of Yud Tes Kislev, the day of the Baal HaTanya’s liberation from Czarist imprisonment, Colel Chabad presents Nafshi III, an evening of inspiration, niggun and tzedakah, taking place on Sunday, December 7th, at the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. Nafshi is unique because it is centered entirely on niggunim, which defines the character […]

Sen. Rand Paul issued a blistering warning on Sunday, accusing the White House of attempting to sidestep Congress by labeling a prominent Venezuelan narcotics network as a foreign terrorist organization—an action he said could effectively place the United States on a wartime footing.

During an appearance on CBS News’ Face the Nation, the Kentucky senator argued that the administration’s move, set to take effect Monday, would hand the executive branch sweeping military latitude without the constitutionally mandated deliberation over whether the nation should enter hostilities. He cautioned that the administration’s posture suggests something far more consequential than counternarcotics enforcement.

“They are pretending as if we are at war,” Paul said. “When you have war, the rules of engagement are lessened.”

The impending designation adds “Cartel de los Soles” (“Cartel of the Suns”) to the Foreign Terrorist Organization registry, with U.S. officials asserting that the syndicate operates under the direction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the organization as responsible for “terrorist violence throughout our hemisphere,” placing it alongside Islamist factions, separatist militias, guerrilla groups, and, increasingly, major Latin American drug cartels already listed by the State Department.

Paul pushed back forcefully, saying that invoking wartime powers in the context of drug interdiction is both reckless and illegal. He noted that maritime stops often uncover no contraband despite initial suspicions.

He pointed out that roughly a quarter of vessels intercepted near U.S. shores are found to be completely free of narcotics.

“It actually would be unlawful if the Coast Guard started blowing up boats,” he said. “But for some reason, they say we are at war off the coast of Venezuela.”

Paul, who sits on both the Homeland Security and Foreign Relations committees, said he and Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia urged the administration to seek an official declaration of war if it intends to operate under wartime authorities in the region.

“The administration refused,” he said. “They want it both ways.”

The senator further complained that he has been locked out of key classified briefings, asserting that only “a few hand-selected people” have been cleared to review the underlying intelligence.

He warned that the policy’s secrecy threatens fundamental legal norms, especially because U.S. personnel have been detaining alleged traffickers without pursuing evidence or interrogating them about cartel structures.

According to Paul, several such detainees have been quietly transferred to Colombia or Ecuador without any attempt to glean information that could disrupt narcotics networks.

He also remarked that some officials have advocated military involvement in Venezuela for years, singling out Rubio, whom he said had “very much [been an] advocate of regime change” prior to joining the administration.

Paul added that aggressive action in Venezuela—or any renewed push for Ukraine funding—could strain the political coalition that helped propel Trump to power.

“A lot of people, including myself, were attracted to the president because of his desire to not get us involved in foreign wars,” he said.

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told ministers on Sunday about “the major threat” identified by the head of the IDF’s Military Intelligence Directorate three years ago—one year before the October 7 massacre. Speaking at the Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu took a jab at former Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliwa, saying, “I heard from Richard Kemp, a former commander in the […]

Millions of Americans who work overtime shifts or receive tips will be eligible to claim new deductions on their 2025 tax returns, the Trump administration announced Friday. Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill, which became law in July, created temporary tax deductions for tips and overtime compensation, applying to single filers making up to $150,000 annually and […]

A high-ranking Hamas team headed by Khalil al-Hayya reached Cairo on Saturday night, entering negotiations with Egyptian officials as friction in Gaza intensifies. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that the visit focuses on the latest security events and on whether both sides can move into the next stage of the ceasefire framework.

A senior figure within the terror group told the outlet that their meetings with Egypt’s intelligence chief are expected to delve into several unresolved issues. Among them are the status of Hamas operatives stuck underground in a Rafah tunnel, Israeli actions in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect, and lingering elements of the deal that have yet to be carried out. One of Hamas’ primary demands remains the reopening of the Rafah Crossing to allow civilian travel in both directions.

The agenda, the report added, is also slated to include the search for the remaining bodies of Israeli hostages and the question of installing an international force inside Gaza as envisioned in US President Donald Trump’s peace initiative.

Hamas, meanwhile, pushed back against earlier media claims suggesting it had already informed Washington that the truce had collapsed due to Israeli military activity. Earlier reports asserted that representatives of the terror group told US envoys the ceasefire was “over” and that they were “ready to fight.”

Israel countered sharply, issuing a statement through the Prime Minister’s Office accusing Hamas of once again shattering the ceasefire. “Today, Hamas violated the ceasefire again, sending a terrorist into Israel held territory to attack IDF soldiers. In response, Israel eliminated five senior Hamas terrorists,” the statement said.

The PMO added: “Israel has fully honored the ceasefire, Hamas has not. Throughout the ceasefire, dozens of Hamas terrorists have crossed the Israeli lines to attack our troops, while they execute Palestinian civilians in Gaza.”

The statement concluded with a renewed appeal to those brokering the agreement. “We again call on the mediators to insist that Hamas fulfill its side of the Ceasefire and President Trump’s 20-point plan: Hamas must immediately return the three deceased hostages it is still holding and complete its disarmament and enable the total demilitarization of Gaza.”

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