The U.S. Senate’s health committee on Wednesday approved Susan Monarez to be President Donald Trump’s director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, taking her one step closer to confirmation. The committee voted 12-11 for advancing her nomination to the full Senate. The vote went along party lines, with Democrats in opposition. Monarez, 50, is poised to become the first CDC director to pass through Senate confirmation following a 2023 law. She was named acting director in January and then tapped as the nominee in March after Trump abruptly withdrew his first choice, David Weldon. She holds a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin, and a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. Prior to the CDC, Monarez was largely known for her government roles in health technology and biosecurity. The committee’s action comes after months of turmoil with no leader at the helm of the Atlanta-based federal agency tasked with tracking diseases and responding to health threats. The CDC has been hit by widespread staff cuts, resignations of key officials and heated controversy over longstanding CDC vaccine policies upended by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Last month, Monarez told senators that she values vaccines, public health interventions and rigorous scientific evidence, but she largely dodged questions about whether those positions put her at odds with Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic who has criticized and sought to dismantle some of the agency’s previous protocols and decisions. “Unfortunately, Dr. Monarez — who has served as Trump’s acting CDC director — has done nothing to stand in the way” of Kennedy’s actions, Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, said Wednesday. The CDC was created nearly 80 years ago to prevent the spread of malaria in the U.S. Its mission was later expanded, and it gradually became a global leader on infectious and chronic diseases and a go-to source of health information. (AP)
The impact of the massive spending bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that is particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net. Many middle-class and wealthy families will see benefits from the new legislation, but programs that help low-income families keep babies healthy have been cut back. While state money funds public schools and preschool in some cases, programs supporting the youngest children are largely backed by the federal government. The law extends tax cuts that Trump passed during his first term in office and pours billions more into border security as the president seeks to broaden his crackdown on immigration. To pay for these initiatives, the law cuts Medicaid and food stamps — programs relied upon by poor households with children — by more than $1 trillion. The legislation Republicans called Trump’s “big beautiful bill” is set to deliver some gains for families with children. It increases tax credits, including one that now allows parents to deduct up to $2,200 per child from their tax bills. And it introduces investment accounts for newborns dubbed “Trump Accounts,” each seeded with $1,000 from the government. Still, advocates say they do not make up for what children are likely to lose under the new law. And they fear what comes next, as the next Trump budget proposes more cuts to programs that help parents and babies. Medicaid cuts could add to strains on families Over 10 million Americans rely on Medicaid for health care. About 40% of births are covered by Medicaid. Newborns, too, qualify for it when their mothers have it. The new law doesn’t take little kids or their parents off Medicaid. It institutes Medicaid work requirements for childless adults and adults with children over the age of 13. But pediatricians warn the cuts will be felt broadly, even by those who do not use Medicaid. The Medicaid cuts are expected to put a financial strain on health care providers, forcing them to cut their least profitable services. That’s often pediatrics, where young patients are more likely to use Medicaid, said Lisa Costello, a West Virginia pediatrician who chairs the federal policy committee for the American Association of Pediatrics. The ripple effects could exacerbate an existing shortage of pediatricians and hospital beds for children. “Any cuts to that program are going to trickle down and impact children, whether that’s pediatric practices who depend on Medicaid to be able to stay open or children’s hospitals,” Costello said. States also use Medicaid to pay for programs that go beyond conventional medical care, including therapies for young children with disabilities. Under the new law, states will foot a greater portion of the bill for Medicaid, meaning optional programs are at risk of getting cut. Advocates worry that if an adult loses Medicaid coverage, it could ratchet up household stress and make it more difficult for parents to make ends meet, both of which can negatively impact youngsters. And parents who lose their health insurance are less likely to take their children to the doctor. “When parents lose their health insurance, they often think that their children also are no longer eligible, even if that’s not the case,” said Cynthia Osborne, a professor of early education and the executive director of […]
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A 60-year-old resident of the Levi Yitzchak neighborhood of Kfar Chabad woke up on Wednesday before dawn to a noise in his yard. When he went outside to check what was happening, he was brutally attacked by an Arab who had entered the yard. The attacker fled the scene, leaving the man seriously injured. Security forces were called and the police are conducting a manhunt. Moti Dorov, the brother of the injured man, wrote on his Facebook account, “Today at 4 a.m., a terrorist arrived in the yard of my brother’s house in Kfar Chabad and looked for a victim. My brother heard the dogs barking, went out to check what the reason was, and saw the terrorist leaving the yard. My brother followed him to ask what he was doing in the yard,and the terrorist started attacking my brother. “While my brother was fleeing back to the house, he lunged after him and started punching him in the face and then with an iron bar in order to murder him. My brother screamed ‘Help’ at the top of his voice and neighbors who heard called the police and the local security. The terrorist fled. “My older brother, 60 years old, is in serious condition with a fracture in the eye socket after a concussion and a blood clot in the brain. The terrorist is walking around free. Anyone who sees him should spread the word until they catch him.” (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it will impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, escalating its campaign to defend Israel against what U.S. officials describe as a dangerous and deeply biased assault on its legitimacy. The move follows longtime criticism over Albanese’s controversial public statements and her recent campaign of letters warning that institutions supporting Israel could face criminal liability for “aiding and abetting genocide.” The U.S. government has firmly rejected those accusations as baseless and defamatory. “This is a campaign of political and economic warfare against our closest ally,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “We will always stand by Israel in its right to self-defense. Ms. Albanese’s rhetoric and actions go beyond the mandate of her office and veer into dangerous incitement.” A May 19 letter sent to Albanese by top U.S. officials, including DOJ Antisemitism Task Force head Led Terrell and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, accused her of waging a “defamatory, dangerous, and flagrant abuse of office.” The letter denounced her efforts to criminalize support for Israel, describing her actions as legally groundless and morally repugnant. The letter, which has since been shared with senior international officials including U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, lays out graphic evidence of Hamas atrocities on October 7, 2023 — including the murder of infants, the execution of pregnant women, and the kidnapping and torture of civilians — and criticizes Albanese for failing to issue clear and unequivocal condemnations of those crimes. “Your persistent evasiveness and rationalization of terrorism do not reflect neutrality. They reflect complicity,” the letter states. It further accuses Albanese of amplifying propaganda and engaging in antisemitic double standards, warning that her silence on violence against Jews “sends a chilling message that Jewish lives are worth less.” Albanese, a human rights lawyer, has accused Israel of genocide in its war against Hamas, aligning herself with calls for International Criminal Court investigations into Israeli officials. She has also been criticized for attending overseas events funded by groups linked to Hamas, with the letter citing reports she received $20,000 from such groups shortly after the October 7 attacks. Her campaign has drawn widespread condemnation from pro-Israel groups and bipartisan lawmakers. Efforts to remove her from her U.N. post have so far been unsuccessful, but the administration’s sanctions represent a significant step in holding her accountable. U.S. and Israeli officials say Albanese’s actions undermine not just Israel’s right to defend itself, but also the credibility of international human rights mechanisms. They contrast her approach with Israel’s adherence to the laws of armed conflict, including taking extraordinary steps to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza — despite Hamas embedding itself within civilian infrastructure. “This is not principled human rights work — it is antisemitism cloaked in the language of international law,” said one senior administration official. “We are drawing a red line.” Supporters of the sanctions praised the administration for standing up to what they see as an institutional bias within the United Nations. “When a U.N. official can distort the truth, excuse terrorism, and still claim the mantle of human rights, the system is broken,” said Rabbi Kaploun, one of the letter’s co-signers. “This is a long-overdue reckoning.” The sanctions are expected to restrict Albanese’s financial access to U.S. institutions and block any U.S.-based travel or […]
CBP Sector Chief Greg Bovino on The LA Mayor interfering with immigration enforcement operations: “I don’t work for Karen Bass. The federal government doesn’t work for Karen Bass… She’d better get used to us now because this is gonna be normal very soon”
PM NETANYAHU: “I completed a second meeting with President Trump. President Trump and I share a common goal — the release of the hostages and the end of Hamas’s rule in Gaza.”
The US Embassy in Yemen confirms that the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists have abducted multiple surviving crew members of the Eternity C, a commercial vessel that was attacked and allegedly sunk by the Houthis.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio imposes sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her “illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt ICC action against U.S. and Israeli officials, companies, and executives.”
President Joe Biden’s former White House physician is refusing answer questions as part of the House Republican investigation into Biden’s health in office. Dr. Kevin O’Connor invoked doctor-client privilege and his rights under the Fifth Amendment during an appearance Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee, his attorneys said. Republicans are conducting a sweeping investigation into Biden’s actions in office and questioning whether the Democrat’s use of an autopen in office may have been invalid. They have also claimed that some policies carried out by the White House autopen may be invalid if it is proven that Biden was mentally incapacitated for some part of his term. Biden has strongly denied that he was not in a right state of mind at any point while in office, calling the claims “ridiculous and false.” David Schertler, one of O’Connor’s lawyers, said in a written statement he prepared for the committee that the doctor would not violate his oath of confidentiality with his patients. He also said the House Oversight committee should hold off on its investigation until Attorney General Pam Bondi concludes an investigation that the Oversight Committee’s chair, Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, said she has launched into the use of the autopen. “The pending Department of Justice criminal investigation leaves Dr. O’Connor no choice but to invoke his constitutional rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution to any questions posed by the Committee,” Schertler said in the statement. Republicans on the Oversight Committee had no immediate comment. In a June subpoena of O’Connor, Comer said that claims of physician-patient privilege under the American Medical Association’s code of ethics “lack merit” because that code is not part of federal law. He said the committee’s subpoena meets the AMA’s own requirement that physicians must share a patient’s medical information if “legally compelled to disclose the information” or “ordered to do so by legally constituted authority.” Comer has said his committee will release a report of all its findings after the probe is complete. He has issued subpoenas for O’Connor and Anthony Bernal, former chief of staff to former first lady Jill Biden. Last month, Neera Tanden, former director of Biden’s domestic policy counsel, gave voluntary testimony. Comer has requested testimony from nearly a dozen former senior Biden aides, including former White House chiefs of staff Ron Klain and Jeff Zients; former senior advisers Mike Donilon and Anita Dunn; former deputy chief of staff Bruce Reed, former counselor to the president Steve Ricchetti, former deputy chief of staff Annie Tomasini and a former assistant to the president, Ashley Williams. President Donald Trump’s White House has waived executive privilege, a right that protects many communications between the president and staff from Congress and the courts, for almost all of those senior staffers. That clears the way for those staffers to discuss their conversations with Biden while he was president. (AP)
Iran planned to shower Israel with thousands of ballistic missiles in the coming years. Even after Israel destroyed thousands of its missiles and launchers, the Islamic Republic still boasts that it can cause serious damage to Israel and/or the US if it chooses to do so. “Our armed forces are at the height of their readiness,” said Major General Ebrahim Jabbari of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), speaking to the semi-official Mehr News Agency. “The warehouses, underground missile bases, and facilities we have are so enormous that we have yet to demonstrate the majority of our defense capabilities and effective missiles.” “In case of a war with Israel and the U.S., our facilities will not run out even if we launch missiles at them every day for two years,” he added. Of course, Iranian officials are not known for telling the truth. According to an investigation by Fox News Digital, on the eve of the attack on Israel in the opening days of the campaign, Iran’s stockpile of ballistic missiles stood at about three thousand, along with a reserve of between five hundred and six hundred launchers. These were considered the Islamic Republic’s main strategic capability to strike Israel. International experts note that one of the main reasons for the Israeli offensive was Iran’s ambitious plan to produce thousands of new missiles and distribute them to terror proxies such as Hezbollah and the Houthis. Now, after numerous precise Israeli strikes deep inside Iran, intelligence sources estimate that Iran has only about a thousand active missiles and only about two hundred launchers left. According to the report, this is a dramatic reduction that does not allow for a large-scale attack, and replacing the missile launchers after Israel degraded their production capabilities will be extremely difficult, according to Danny Citrinowicz, Iran expert at the Institute for National Security Studies. “Israel attacked every place that the Iranians manufacture missiles,” he told Fox News Digital. Iran may have the capacity to attack Israel with its missiles, but “not in the hundreds.” However, Can Kasapoglu, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and Middle East military affairs expert, asserts that Iran “is still the largest ballistic missile power in the Middle East.” He told Fox, “We saw that during the war, as Iran was able to penetrate Israeli airspace—even when Israeli and American interceptors were firing interceptor after interceptor to stop a single ballistic missile.” Kasapoglu also noted that Iran still maintains a deeper stockpile of missiles than Israel, even with U.S. assistance, and has interceptors. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
In a series of behind-closed-doors fundraisers recorded in 2024 and obtained exclusively by CNN, President Donald Trump is heard describing aggressive foreign policy threats, hardline domestic crackdowns, and eyebrow-raising fundraising tactics — offering a glimpse into the unfiltered rhetoric he reserved for high-dollar donors. According to the audio, Trump told one private gathering that he had warned Russian President Vladimir Putin he would “bomb Moscow” if Russia invaded Ukraine. “With Putin I said, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the [expletive] out of Moscow,’” Trump said. “And then he goes, like, ‘I don’t believe you.’ But he believed me 10%.” In the same breath, Trump claimed he gave a similar warning to Chinese President Xi Jinping over a potential invasion of Taiwan: bomb Beijing. Xi, Trump recounted, “he thought I was crazy” — but added, “we never had a problem.” The remarks, which have not previously been aired, were recorded during intimate donor events in New York and Florida in early and mid-2024. They were obtained by Washington Post reporters Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, who cite them in their upcoming book, 2024. The recordings show a version of Trump more candid and aggressive than in public — especially as he pitched himself as the only candidate who could prevent further wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. “If I were president, you wouldn’t have Ukraine, you wouldn’t have Gaza,” Trump said, before shifting into a tirade against Putin’s unwillingness to make peace. Trump’s unfiltered commentary extended well beyond foreign policy. At one event, Trump vowed to deport student protesters, specifically targeting pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. “Any student that protests — I would throw them out of the country,” he said. “Those people made a big mistake. Throw them out, and I think that will stop it.” He also claimed that his administration had begun efforts to revoke visas and crack down on foreign students involved in activism — igniting legal battles with federal courts over the constitutionality of such policies. At another event, Trump urged donors to open their wallets more generously, arguing that Republicans were at a systemic disadvantage. “The unions give big money, the civil service stuff gives big money, and they have the advantage of welfare,” he said. “The welfare people will always vote for Democrats.” He called on Jewish donors in particular to mobilize: “You’ve got to get them to start voting Republican.” Trump also bragged about his success in persuading ultra-wealthy donors to dramatically increase their contributions. In one instance, he said a donor offered $1 million for a lunch with Trump — and walked away pledging $25 million. “You have to have the courage to ask,” Trump said. “You have to get them into the mindset.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
On the 13th of Av (August 7), the Thursday after Tisha Be’Av, thousands are expected to gather at one of the world’s most legendary musical venues, Bethel Woods in upstate New York, for a historic outdoor celebration of Jewish pride, soul, and connection. Less than twenty-four hours before Shabbos Nachamu, Yamim Baim will deliver a full-length Ishay Ribo concert with guest performances by Chassidic music legend Avraham Fried, as well as Zusha and Shmuel. The star-studded concert will include the first-ever live performance of Kol Pa’am Mehadesh, Ribo and Shmuel’s brand-new duet that has already struck a chord across Jewish communities worldwide. Shmuel described it simply: “A prayer from a restless heart, to lean on Hashem with full trust.” “I was moved to join this beautiful song,” Ribo shared about the duet. “Its words, inspired by King David, carry a sweetness and honesty that belong to these days of Nechama and gratitude for the miracles happening for Am Yisrael.” For many, the timing of the event holds special meaning. As thousands head to the Catskills for Shabbos Nachamu, it’s the perfect moment to come together. The spirit of comfort and renewal will infuse an evening of uplifting music in a breathtaking open-air setting. Bethel Woods offers two experiences for concertgoers: The Pavilion Covered seating with great views and a focused concert atmosphere. The Lawn An open hillside perfect for families, camps, and groups to sit together, relax, and celebrate under the stars. Yamim Baim is produced by Davidson Artists Management in partnership with Bnei Akiva of the United States and Canada. Thursday, August 7, 2025 (13 Av 5785) Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Upstate New York Tickets: Ticketmaster Groups and VIP tickets: YamimBaim.com שמואל וישי ריבו – כל פעם מחדש | Shmuel & Ishay Ribo – Kol Pa’am Mehadash
Elon Musk’s plan to create a new political party puts him in the company of a long line of business and political titans looking to upend the two-party system that has dominated U.S. politics since almost the beginning. From the Anti-Masonic Party in the early 1800s to last year’s ill-fated No Labels, nascent political parties have been a near-constant feature of U.S. politics. Some are impactful, others ephemeral, but few endure for long. Though the Republican and Democratic parties have had a lock on political power since the Civil War, they have remade themselves over and over, often when faced with the prospect of losing voters to third parties. The name Musk chose, the America Party, is bland compared to some of history’s more memorable movements — the Know-Nothing Party, the Bull Moose Party, the Dixiecrats. Musk’s plans remain murky, but some of his public comments suggest he’s eying a limited goal, focusing on a handful of House races to gain influence without trying to win a majority. “One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” Musk wrote on X. “Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the true will of the people. Here’s a look at how third parties have made their mark through American history, even without winning the White House or congressional majorities. Anti-Masonic Party The first third party, the Anti-Masons emerged in 1828 in opposition to the Freemasons, a secret society. The disappearance of William Morgan, a former Mason who had threatened to expose secrets, fueled widespread paranoia about the shadowy group, which many believed was covertly controlling the government. The Anti-Masons evolved into a broadly anti-elite party. They were the first party to hold a convention to nominate a presidential candidate and to adopt a party platform, pioneering enduring staples of American democracy. They held seats in the House for a decade, peaking at 25 after the 1832 election. That year, Anti-Mason presidential nominee William Wirt won Vermont, becoming the first third-party candidate to get electoral college votes, though his seven electoral votes did not affect Andrew Jackson’s decisive victory over Henry Clay. The Anti-Masons were largely absorbed into the Whig Party. Free Soil Party “Barnburner Democrats” and “conscience Whigs,” anti-slavery factions, joined with remnants of the short-lived abolitionist Liberty Party to form the Free Soil Party after the Mexican American War. Free Soilers won a handful of House seats between 1848 and 1854. Former President Martin Van Buren, who had served one term as a Democrat a decade earlier, was the Free Soil presidential nominee in 1848 but didn’t win any electoral votes. As the U.S. expanded westward, the Free Soil Party advocated banning slavery in the new territories but not abolishing it in the places it already existed. The party described its principles with the slogan “free soil, free speech, free labor and free men.” Free Soilers pitched opposition to slavery on economic rather than moral grounds, arguing that expanding slavery would take jobs from Northern whites. The party dissolved after the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 thrust slavery further into the political fray, upending the political coalitions. Despite its short life, however, the Free Soil Party […]
Staff and children at Camp Yeka in western Ukraine were forced to take shelter overnight as drone sirens sounded overhead, triggering emergency safety protocols. The camp, which serves Jewish children from across the country—many from areas still affected by war—temporarily suspended activities as staff guided campers to bomb shelters. All individuals were reported safe. The alert marked a disruption in what has otherwise been a summer of respite and community for the campers. Located in a region previously considered more stable, Camp Yeka has implemented safety procedures to respond to the evolving security situation in Ukraine. Despite the incident, camp programming has resumed, and operations continue as planned. Donations can be made to the kiruv camp at charidy.com/Yeka (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy. Nvidia shares rose 2.5%, or $3.97, in early trading Wednesday, topping $164 each. At the beginning of 2023, Nvidia shares were around $14 each. The poster child of the AI boom, Nvidia has grown into the most valuable company in the world, surpassing Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Google parent Alphabet. The stock’s movement carries more weight on the S&P 500 and other indexes than every company except Apple. Two years ago, Nvidia’s market value was below $600 billion. In its most recent quarter, Nvidia overcame tariff-driven turbulence to deliver another quarter of robust growth amid feverish demand for its high-powered AI chips. Nvidia earned $18.8 billion, or 76 cents per share, in the period, a 26% increase from the same time last year. Revenue surged 69% from a year ago to $44.1 billion. If not for a $4.5 billion charge that Nvidia absorbed to account for the U.S. government’s restrictions on its chip sales to China, Nvidia would have made 96 cents per share, far above the 73 cents per share envisioned by analysts. Nvidia reports its second-quarter results next month. Wall Street is expecting another quarter of record sales and profit for the Santa Clara, California, company. Nvidia and other companies benefiting from the AI boom have been a major reason the S&P 500 has climbed to record after record recently. Their explosion of profits has helped to propel the market despite worries about stubbornly high inflation and possible pain coming for the U.S. economy from tariffs and other policies of President Donald Trump. (AP)
Seven pedestrians were injured, four of them seriously and critically, after being hit by a car on Highway 77 near the Poriya Junction. MDA paramedics treated the injured—a woman around 25 years old who was critically injured, two men and two young women who were seriously injured, another person who was moderately injured, and a woman who was lightly injured—and evacuated them to the medical center in Poriya. Police initially investigated a suspected car-ramming attack but later issued a statement saying it was a traffic accident. An initial investigation reveals that a driver lost control of the vehicle. The incident occurred after a minor traffic accident when the victims got out of their vehicle to check the damage and were then run over by a passing car. The driver of the passing car was detained for questioning. MDA paramedics Nazih Salih and Walid Kazal said, “We arrived with large forces at the scene of the accident and saw a shocking sight. Six pedestrians were lying on the side of the road after being hit by a passing vehicle, and there was a lot of commotion and panic at the scene. The vehicle had very severe sheet metal damage to its front, and inside was a 72-year-old man who suffered minor injuries. “Near the vehicle and the safety railing lay 6 pedestrians—5 injured people in their 20s and 50s who were in serious condition and suffered significant injuries throughout their bodies, and a woman with minor injuries. We spread out across the scene and gave them initial medical treatment in the field. We bandaged them, stopped the bleeding, and gave them drug treatment. While continuing life-saving treatment, we evacuated them to hospitals, with 4 of them in serious condition, one injured in moderate condition and one injured in minor condition. The seventh injured person was evacuated from the scene in serious condition. In addition, additional MDA teams provided medical assistance to those suffering from shock who were present at the scene of the accident.” (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 22 entities in Hong Kong, the UAE, and Türkiye for facilitating Iranian oil sales, which fund the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and Iran’s primary paramilitary unit.