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Two Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid docked in Cuba on Thursday as a U.S. blockade deepens the island’s energy crisis. The ships arrived two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy in recent days. The Mexican government […]

The Trump administration is ending the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday of the two-month operation that led to thousands of arrests, angry mass protests and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens. The operation, which the Department of Homeland Security called its “ largest immigration enforcement operation ever, ” has been a flashpoint in the debate over President […]

A tragic fire has left several families HOMELESS and without even the most basic necessities. Baruch Hashem there were no casualties, but the loss is immense. The families lost EVERYTHING. Please help these families rebuild their homes and their lives, and may this great mitzvah bring bracha to all who give. DONATE HERE: https://thechesedfund.com/vaad-ha-rabbanim/tragic-fire-in-beit-shemesh?aff=L

Ambassador Tammy Bruce addressed the U.N. Security Council this morning, condemning Iran’s unacceptable support for Houthi terrorist activities.

Trump on the expectation-shattering January jobs report: “The jobs report’s amazing in certain ways because we have tremendously fewer federal employees… by getting rid of them, these people became available to work in the private sector.”

Trump on terminating the Obama-era Endangerment Finding: “During my campaign, I promised to cut 10 old regulations for every new regulation, and we’ve exceeded that… The biggest one yet that we’ve done is happening right now.”

BREAKING: The U.S. Senate has voted 52–47 to reject a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, meaning a partial shutdown could begin by the end of the week unless a new agreement is reached.

Reuters reports that President Trump is expected to announce a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza at the first formal Board of Peace meeting next week. •⁠ ⁠Delegations from at least 20 countries, including multiple heads of state, are expected to attend the February 19 meeting in Washington, D.C., which Trump will chair. •⁠ ⁠Trump is […]

TRUMP: “Under the process just completed by the EPA, we are officially terminating the so-called Endangerment Finding — a disastrous Obama-era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for American consumers.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced today that parents can now open Trump Accounts for their children. Visit TrumpAccounts.gov and complete IRS Form 4547.

Iranian state television aired a list of targets, including high-ranking Israeli officials like Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Mossad Director Dedi Barnea, Military Intelligence Directorate Chief Shlomi Binder, Operations Directorate Head Itzik Cohen, and Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar. During the broadcast, the presenter issued a threat […]

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office announced that he will participate remotely in the annual AIPAC conference and will not travel to Washington next week. Consequently, Netanyahu is also expected to miss President Trump’s Board of Peace Council meeting scheduled for next Thursday.

Federal Judge Rules Against Hegseth in Mark Kelly Dispute •⁠ ⁠A federal judge ruled that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions toward Sen. Mark Kelly were unconstitutional and retaliatory. •⁠ ⁠The court said Kelly’s public calls for service members to refuse illegal orders are protected by the First Amendment. •⁠ ⁠Judge Richard Leon issued a 29-page […]

Hakeem Jeffries responding to reporters on NJ Democrat not supporting him: Since you’re following this closely, how many times has a Democrat on the floor, of the House of Representative, voted against my candidacy?

Federal Judge Orders Return of Deported Venezuelans •⁠ ⁠A U.S. federal judge ordered that Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador be returned to the United States. •⁠ ⁠The ruling states the individuals may not have received due process protections. •⁠ ⁠U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued the order on Thursday. •⁠ ⁠The case involves deportations […]

DOJ Antitrust Chief Gail Slater Stepping Down •⁠ ⁠Gail Slater said Thursday she is stepping down less than a year after being confirmed to lead the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. •⁠ ⁠Slater, confirmed in March, described the position as “the honor of a lifetime,” saying she was leaving “with great sadness and abiding hope”. •⁠ […]

“Anticipation.” Perhaps that one word is the optimum word to describe the way lomdei Torah from all over America and beyond are excitedly looking forward to the upcoming Dirshu Convention, the Shabbos Kinnus Olam HaTorah that will be attended by thousands in Stamford Connecticut on Shabbos Parshas Terumah, 3-5 Adar/February 20-22. The Armon Hotel is not large enough to […]

The Yonatan Battalion, part of the IDF’s all-Chareidi Chashmonaim Brigade, has officially become operational after completing its first full battalion-level exercise. The IDF said the drill, held in the Golan Heights, included training in open-field combat, urban warfare and raid operations. Military officials said the exercise finalized the unit’s operational certification and cleared it for […]

A chilling message scrawled across a wall at the University of Melbourne has highlighted concerns about rising antisemitism as Israeli President Isaac Herzog concluded a tense visit to Australia. “Death to Herzog,” along with pro-Israel and pro-Australia slogans and a symbol linked to Hamas propaganda, was spray-painted Thursday morning on the university’s Parkville campus. The […]