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U.S. Prepares New Russia Energy Sanctions if Putin Rejects Ukraine Peace Deal

The United States is preparing a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector if President Vladimir Putin rejects a revised peace proposal with Ukraine, Bloomberg sources report. Washington is weighing several measures, including cracking down on Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers and sanctioning traders who help facilitate these operations.

Israel Arrests Two Citizens Suspected of ISIS Ties and Terror Training Plans

The Shin Bet and Israeli Police have arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of involvement with ISIS and planning to travel abroad for terrorist training. One of the suspects, 20-year-old Kinan Azaiza from Dabouria, allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, maintained contact with operatives outside Israel, learned how to manufacture explosives, and discussed carrying out attacks […]

Last US Pennies Sold At Auction For A Pretty Penny – $16.76 Million

To those who argue that the U.S. penny had no value: some coin collectors beg to differ. In fact, they doled out millions for the final pennies circulated in the U.S. before the government ended the cent’s production back in November. The U.S. Mint sold 232 three-cent sets for a whopping sum of $16.76 million […]

President Trump Warns Congress Is “Becoming Antisemitic” at White House Chanukah Party

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday night that antisemitism is growing inside Congress, using a White House Chanukah party to sound an alarm about waning support for Israel in Washington. Speaking before an audience packed largely with Republican allies in the East Room, Trump devoted much of his remarks to touting what he described as his […]

Agudath Israel Alleges Antisemitism in Forestburgh Religious Discrimination Case

Agudath Israel of America has filed an amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” brief in a federal appeals case alleging that the Town of Forestburgh engaged in discrimination to block an Orthodox Jewish housing development, citing concerns about antisemitism in local land-use decisions. The case, Lost Lake Holdings, LLC v. Town of Forestburgh, is […]

Capitol Unveils Statue of Civil Rights Pioneer Barbara Rose Johns, Replacing Robert E. Lee

The U.S. Capitol on Tuesday began displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school, a pointed replacement for a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was removed several years ago. An unveiling ceremony of the statue representing Virginia in the Capitol […]

Woman Arrested After Hiding Razor Blades Inside Bread at Mississippi Walmart Stores

A woman who allegedly pushed razor blades into loaves of bread at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart stores was arrested on Tuesday. Camille Benson, 33, of Texas, has been charged with attempted mayhem. Her bond is set at $100,000. Customers reported finding the razor blades at a Walmart Supercenter and a Walmart Neighborhood Market, said Lt. […]

Trump to Highlight Accomplishments in Prime-Time Address Wednesday

Trump to tout accomplishments in address to nation on Wednesday, White House says • Trump’s live address is slated to start at 9 p.m. on Wednesday. • White House Press Secretary said Trump would talk about “historic accomplishments” and could tease policy to come in the new year.

Trump Sends Prayers to Australia, Condemns Antisemitic Terror Attack

PRES. TRUMP: “Let me take a moment to send the love and prayers of our entire nation to the people of Australia. Especially all those affected by the horrific antisemitic terror attack.” “All nations must stand together against the evil forces of radical Islamic terrorism.”

Florida Law Enforcement Chaplains Attend White House Chanukah Celebration

PHOTOS: Senior Florida Statewide Law Enforcement Chaplain Rabbi Mark Rosenberg, together with Rabbi Joel Friedman, was seen at the White House on Tuesday evening for the annual Chanukah celebration, where they were seen with White House Jewish Liaison Martin Marks and Yehuda Kaploun, the nominee for U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.  

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