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President Trump to media member holding microphone boom: “How strong are you? You’ve been holding that thing for 2 hours….I’m very proud of you. I have no idea who you are, but you’re strong.”

PUTIN: “If Europe suddenly wants to wage war with us, and starts it, we are ready right away.”

Mamdani says deporting criminal aliens “does nothing to serve the interest of public safety.”

SCHUMER: “Let me be clear. If Trump were to order an attack on land that would be an act of war and Congress would invoke the War Powers Act.”

Mayor of Bat Yam issues stark warning to residents about Iranian recruitment attempts. Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot released a rare video message at the request of the Shin Bet alerting residents that Iranian intelligence has been contacting Israelis directly through messages sent to their personal phones. The mayor urged anyone who responded to these […]

Switzerland: Sergey Shipitsin 35, an extreme sports athlete from Ashdod known as “The Jumping Buddha,” was killed while gliding with a parachute in the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland. He was known for high-risk stunts, including parkour-style jumps between buildings and crane climbs, which he documented on social media. Concern grew after he failed to return […]

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern Tuesday about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was expected to miss Wednesday’s meeting, which will unfold during high-stakes negotiations in Moscow and […]

In the aftermath of the deadly Washington, D.C., attack that left one National Guard member dead and another gravely injured, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is pressing for a dramatic overhaul of the United States’ travel-ban list. According to a CNN report, she has recommended expanding the current roster from 19 restricted nations to as many as 32, a significant escalation of existing policy.

The push follows revelations about the suspect in the D.C. shooting — an Afghan national who had assisted U.S. operations overseas, later arrived in Washington state during the Biden administration’s resettlement effort, and ultimately received asylum under the Trump administration.

After discussions with President Donald Trump, Noem signaled she favors a broad, aggressive strategy rather than incremental additions. As she wrote on X, “I am recommending a full travel ban on every …. country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies,” insisting that Americans should not be forced to witness “foreign invaders” harming citizens or draining public resources.

CNN noted that the administration has not yet finalized which countries would be added or when any announcement would be made. The reporting indicated that the proposal remains under active review and could be revised before the administration makes its decision public.

At present, the 19 countries with full or partial restrictions include Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

Speaking to Newsmax, Noem emphasized what she described as deep flaws in the vetting systems used during the Biden administration — especially during Operation Allies Welcome, the mass evacuation and resettlement program following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. On The Record With Greta Van Susteren, she warned, “We think up to 100,000 people came in under Operation Allies that may be here that we don’t know necessarily who they are or why they came to this country,” arguing that all screening should occur before individuals ever reach U.S. soil.

Noem also highlighted the mounting backlog in asylum cases and said the administration is reallocating resources to strengthen pre-entry checks and tighten immigration enforcement. These efforts, she noted, are part of President Trump’s wider security-driven agenda focused on safeguarding the border and prioritizing national security in migration policy.

A DHS spokesperson told Newsmax that the updated list would be released in the near future, as the administration evaluates how to correct past failures and rebuild trust in a system long criticized for putting procedural red tape ahead of protecting Americans.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday that Russia is “ready” for war with Europe if European nations “want to and start one.” The comment came just hours before senior U.S. envoys landed in Moscow to advance a contentious peace proposal for Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Putin insisted that Russia does not seek a […]

Harvard University is again urging a federal court to throw out a lawsuit brought by former graduate student Yoav Segev, who says the institution unlawfully refused to discipline students and faculty who harassed him because he is Jewish. The university’s legal filing marks its second and final attempt to dismiss the case. If denied, the […]

President Donald Trump used a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday to blast the press for what he said is obsessive scrutiny of his health while giving Joe Biden a free pass during Biden’s time in office. He argued that the media is recycling baseless storylines because it cannot pin genuine scandals on him.

Speaking to reporters in the room, Trump complained that journalists repeatedly float questions about his condition. “But you always find something new. Like, is he in good health?” he said, noting that the same reporters showed little urgency when concerns were raised about Biden. “The guy didn’t do a news conference for eight months. If I go one day … ‘There’s something wrong with the president.’ You people are crazy,” he added.

Trump said he fields questions constantly and that critics are simply manufacturing narratives. “I sit here, I do news — four news conferences a day. I answer questions from very intelligent lunatics. You people,” he joked, before adding, “They always … I give the right answers. There’s never a scandal. There’s never a problem.”

He pointed to his recent physical, saying he voluntarily took a cognitive test even though he was told no other president had previously taken one. The exam, he said, was no pushover. “They said to me, ‘Would you like to take a cognitive test?’” Trump explained, noting that he chose to proceed. “As the doctor will tell you, I aced it … I got every single question right.”

Trump contrasted his own openness with what he described as years of gentle treatment of Biden. “Stories about Biden was in wonderful health,” he said, arguing that the different tone in coverage shows a clear imbalance.

His comments followed the White House release on Monday of additional medical details from his annual physical. According to a memorandum by White House physician Sean P. Barbabella, an MRI conducted last month showed no abnormalities. The imaging evaluation of Trump’s heart and abdominal organs was described as “perfectly normal,” with no indication of inflammation, impaired blood flow, narrowing, clotting, or any other concern.

The president, who is 79, underwent the scans on Nov. 14 and described them at the time as routine. “It’s part of my physical,” he said when asked. “Getting an MRI is very standard.”

Trump again emphasized that he “aced” his cognitive test and dismissed insinuations about his fitness for office. He closed his remarks by returning to familiar territory, once more labeling the 2020 election “fake” and “rigged,” and claiming that missteps under Biden left the country vulnerable.

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President Donald Trump unleashed a sharp critique of Democratic economic rhetoric during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, dismissing their emphasis on “affordability” as nothing more than a scripted talking point crafted for political gain. He insisted the term has become a hollow slogan rather than a reflection of Americans’ lived experience.

In a live broadcast carried by Newsmax, Trump argued that Democrats “just say the word” affordability without enacting policies that actually make everyday costs manageable. “There’s this fake narrative that the Democrats talk about affordability. They just say the word. It doesn’t mean anything to anybody,” he said, framing their messaging as deceptive and disconnected.

The president contended that he stepped into office facing an extraordinarily strained economy. “I inherited the worst inflation in history. There was no affordability. Nobody could afford anything. The prices were massively high,” he declared, presenting his administration as having reversed that trend.

Trump highlighted falling energy costs as evidence of economic recovery, asserting that easing fuel and electricity prices are driving down costs across the board. “Our prices now for energy, for gasoline are really low. Electricity is coming down, and when that comes down, everything comes down,” he said.

He repeatedly accused Democrats of misleading the public about inflation and cost-of-living issues. “But the word affordability is a Democrat scam,” Trump said. “They say it and then they go on to the next subject and everyone thinks, Oh, they had lower prices. No, they had the worst inflation in the history of our country.”

Trump acknowledged that some challenge his description of past inflation peaks, but he said either way, the economic picture before his presidency was bleak. “Some people like to correct me and they say 48 years. I say it’s not 48 years, it’s much more. But whether it’s 48 years or ever, it’s pretty bad,” he said.

He credited his economic team with reversing the inflation trajectory since last January, though he admitted the job is not complete. “There is still more to do. There’s always more to do,” Trump said, describing current inflation levels as “very good” and likely to improve going forward.

At the same time, he cautioned that the aim is not to drive inflation all the way down to zero, arguing that a downturn in prices could be harmful. “Deflation can be worse than inflation,” he warned. “We have it almost … we’ll soon be at a perfect level,” Trump said.

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Tensions between President Isaac Herzog and Democrats chair Yair Golan escalated sharply after Golan publicly urged Herzog not to serve as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “guardian” by approving a pardon without any acknowledgment of wrongdoing. In response, Herzog scrapped a planned meeting with the MK, signaling clear displeasure with the tone and substance of Golan’s remarks.

The confrontation began when Golan released a pointed statement challenging Herzog directly. “Are you loyal to the state and the law, or are you Netanyahu’s guardian?” he declared, framing the decision as a test of presidential integrity. Golan intensified the criticism by invoking Herzog’s lineage, insisting, “I know that your father, President Chaim Herzog, would have kicked Netanyahu out the door, without hesitation and without blinking.”

Channel 12 reported that Herzog refused to meet under what the President’s Office viewed as a wave of “violent and insulting discourse,” canceling the scheduled sit-down as a form of protest. Despite the fallout, Golan appears unfazed. In a conversation with the network, he offered no retraction, noted that the appointment has not been rescheduled, and conveyed no expectation that it will be soon.

“I respect the president, but given the worrying signs on the pardon issue… one must have a clear and staunch position,” he insisted, making it clear that he believes Herzog must safeguard the country’s legal framework. “We expect the president to defend the state of Israel’s laws, its institutions, its representatives and the judicial branch.”

Golan argued that this moment demands blunt honesty about Israel’s direction. “It’s come time to tell ourselves and everyone, Israel is at a fateful hour. We must fight for the future of Israel as a democratic and free country.” He concluded by emphasizing the urgency behind his appeal: “My sole intention to the president was to say this is an emergency and we all have the duty — the first citizen and every other citizen — to fight for Israel’s future.”

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A newly released analysis by IMPACT-se paints an alarming portrait of the Palestinian Authority’s upcoming 2025–2026 academic curriculum, revealing that the educational material continues to foster hostility rather than coexistence.

The review concludes that the updated curriculum maintains a pattern of content that “contradicts UNESCO standards for education for peace and tolerance,” with no meaningful shift away from rhetoric that encourages extremism.

Researchers scrutinized 290 textbooks and instructional guides used across grades 1 through 12 in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, and eastern Jerusalem, including materials used in UNRWA-affiliated schools.

According to the findings, the curriculum remains steeped in messaging that glorifies radical nationalism, stokes animosity, promotes antisemitism, and legitimizes violent struggle.

In multiple places, the books employ overtly antisemitic language. Jews are described as “liars,” “corrupt,” “devil’s helpers,” and “bloodthirsty monsters,” with the narrative repeatedly stripping Israelis of basic humanity.

Examples cited include passages depicting Israeli soldiers as snipers targeting children “for no reason,” or as combatants committing atrocities while “laughing loudly.”

The report documents that themes of jihad and martyrdom permeate the curriculum from the earliest grades. Even first graders encounter the word “Shahid” during lessons on the Arabic alphabet. Terms like “the peak of faith” and promises of “reward in paradise” are intertwined with jihad-related messages, at times including references to 72 virgins.

Political indoctrination appears even in science and math books. Algebra lessons incorporate variables such as “number of shahids,” and physics problems describe scenarios like a girl launching a projectile with a slingshot.

Israel itself is erased from the educational landscape. Maps omit its name and borders, and cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa are removed entirely. Instead, students are taught about a “Greater Palestine” stretching from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.

Despite prolonged international pressure — especially from the European Union — the report states that “no substantive reform” has taken place. The 2025–2026 textbooks, including those issued after the October 7th massacre, continue to echo the same incitement found in previous editions.

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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man accused of shooting two DC National Guard members near the White House, pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance on Tuesday. Lakanwal appeared virtually from his hospital bed, where he has been recovering after being shot by authorities last week. Prosecutors say he opened fire on the two Guardsmen, […]

A new measure introduced on Capitol Hill has triggered sharp reactions after calling for sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel. The legislation, put forward in the House of Representatives, marks the first instance of such a proposal ever formally reaching Congress.

Leading the effort is Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib, whose long-standing hostility toward Israel is well known. She has secured the backing of 22 other Democratic members, forming the largest congressional bloc to publicly attach their names to such a measure to date.

Advocates of the BDS movement quickly seized on the development, highlighting what they described as the broader meaning of the proposal. They argued that the bill’s mere submission signals that “sanctions against Israel” have moved into the mainstream of American discourse.

Still, political analysts in Washington say that the initiative is unlikely to progress. Despite its potential to stir debate, it is expected to stall almost immediately because support for Israel remains a firmly rooted bipartisan norm in Congress.

In Israel, the organization Ad Kan urged the country’s top officials to act. The group asked both the Foreign Minister and the Interior Minister to prevent every lawmaker who endorsed the bill from entering Israel, adding that it will “continue to monitor and report” on further developments.

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Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world. A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use […]

A private jet carrying 26 members of the Lev Tahor cult seen last night after landing in Teterboro, New Jersey, following the group’s expulsion from Colombia. Credit: BG Travel

Russia’s president used a Tuesday appearance in Moscow to insist that the Kremlin seeks no confrontation with European capitals, while warning that if Europe pushes for war, Russia is “ready right now to fight.” He charged that European governments have put forward terms for a settlement in Ukraine that Moscow rejects out of hand.

Vladimir Putin also accused European backers of Kyiv of derailing Washington’s diplomatic push to end the conflict, leveling the claim just before his scheduled Kremlin talks with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. “They don’t have a peace agenda, they’re on the side of the war,” he declared, contending that repeated revisions to peace outlines have been loaded with “demands that are absolutely unacceptable to Russia,” which he said were crafted to “block the entire peace process” — all so that Moscow could then be blamed. “That’s their goal,” he said.

These remarks fit neatly into the narrative Russia has advanced since President Donald Trump returned to office and launched direct conversations with Moscow, portraying Europe’s support for Ukraine as the main obstacle to reaching a deal.

Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow carrying a still-developing framework the U.S. hopes could bring the nearly four-year-old war to a close. Their visit overlapped with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to Ireland, part of his rapid tour through European countries that have kept Ukraine’s defenses afloat.

Speaking alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Zelenskyy said he expected quick word from the U.S. envoys on whether negotiations might advance, noting that Trump’s original 28-point plan was trimmed to 20 points during Sunday’s discussions in Florida between American and Ukrainian teams. “They want to report right after that meeting to us, specifically. The future and the next steps depend on these signals. Such steps will change throughout today, even hour by hour, I believe,” he said. If the outcome looks fair, he added, “we then might meet very soon, meet with the American delegation.”

Zelenskyy stressed that time is lethal: “There is a lot of dialogue, but we need results. Our people are dying every day.” He reiterated, “I am ready … to meet with President Trump. It all depends on today’s talks.”

Before heading to their Kremlin appointment, Witkoff and Kushner were spotted leaving a Moscow restaurant midday Tuesday. The White House has been intensifying efforts after months of stalled progress, dispatching senior officials to pursue momentum for a deal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Kushner will join the session with Putin and that the meeting — involving only Witkoff, Kushner, and a U.S. interpreter — will last “as long as needed.”

Diplomacy has been unfolding on twin tracks, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaging Ukrainian negotiators while Witkoff and Kushner handle the Moscow channel. Zelenskyy noted he had debriefed with Kyiv’s delegation returning from Florida, and Rubio said that while those talks were productive, “there’s more work to be done.”

Zelenskyy said the Florida meeting was shaped by a joint document drafted earlier in Geneva, describing that text as now “finalized,” without elaborating. He also wrote on Telegram that Ukrainian diplomats were ensuring European voices remain “substantially involved” in decisions, warning that Russia is mounting disinformation campaigns to skew the process. “Ukrainian intelligence will provide partners with the information we have about Russia’s true intentions and its attempts to use diplomatic efforts as cover to ease sanctions and block important collective European decisions,” he said.

During his meetings in Dublin — his first official visit to Ireland — Zelenskyy spoke with political leaders and lawmakers. Ireland, militarily neutral and outside NATO, has nonetheless provided nonlethal aid, and more than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees have settled there since Russia invaded on Feb. 24, 2022.

Despite the flurry of diplomacy this week, major unknowns remain. Key issues such as territorial control are still unresolved, and European officials caution that any path to peace will be slow and fraught. Europe, concerned about Russia’s long-term ambitions and searching for ways to keep Ukraine funded past this year, is also pressing for a stronger role after being sidelined by Washington. Security guarantees for Ukraine are under discussion as well.

On Monday, Zelenskyy was in Paris, where French President Emmanuel Macron said the two leaders held a call with Witkoff, along with discussions involving eight other European states, top EU officials, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Macron predicted “crucial discussions” in the coming days between Washington and its partners. His comments came after Sunday’s U.S.–Ukraine meeting, which Rubio also described as productive.

Diplomats continue wrestling with whether Kyiv should be expected to concede territory and how any future security architecture could protect Ukraine — both fundamental sticking points. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, is confronting one of the bleakest phases of the war: fending off Russia on the battlefield, contending with a corruption scandal shaking his government, and scrambling to secure financial lifelines.

Late Monday, Moscow claimed that its forces had seized Pokrovsk, a strategically important city in the Donetsk region. Zelenskyy countered in Paris that fighting remained active there. On Tuesday, Ukraine’s general staff dismissed the Russian assertion as propaganda, saying on Facebook that the army was preparing additional supply routes to support troops defending the area.

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