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After landing in Miami, Ben Gvir stated that in his meetings with Americans, “the issue of the Deep State comes up again and again….The Americans would not leave for a single moment an FBI chief who would act against… the policy of the elected government…We must oust Ronen Bar as quickly as possible!”

During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) firmly stated that transferring American citizens to prisons overseas is both unlawful and unacceptable.

Host Kristen Welker began by asking, “Do you believe that President Trump is following the orders of the courts right now?”

Kennedy responded, “Yes. And I don’t believe that President Trump will defy a federal judge; if he does, I’ll call him out on it. I believe what I said in the clip. I love the rule of law. I love it like the devil loves sin. I think if we start not following a federal judicial order, we undermine the system entirely. That doesn’t mean you can’t criticize, you can criticize them, you can appeal them, but you cannot choose to not follow them. I haven’t seen President Trump do that. If he does, I’ll say very loudly and clearly that I think he’s wrong.”

Welker then shifted the conversation to another recent remark from President Trump. “Let me ask you about something else. President Trump said this week he’d like to send what he called homegrown criminals, meaning U.S. citizens, to foreign prisons like the one in El Salvador. Senator, do you think the law allows the President of the United States to send U.S. citizens to a foreign prison?”

Kennedy replied without hesitation, “No, ma’am. Nor does it — nor should it be considered appropriate or moral. We have our own laws. We have the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. We shouldn’t send prisoners to foreign countries, in my judgment.”

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There was some unexpected excitement Monday morning at Orlando International Airport as a Delta Air Lines flight preparing for takeoff was suddenly evacuated after flames erupted from one of its engines — just as hundreds of Jewish families were crowding the terminals, heading home after the Yom Tov of Pesach. Delta Flight 1213, an Airbus A330 bound for Atlanta, had 200 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and two pilots on board when the frightening scene unfolded. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), flames were seen shooting from the tailpipe of one of the aircraft’s engines shortly before departure. Video footage from the tarmac showed passengers sliding down emergency evacuation slides as fire and rescue crews raced to the scene, extinguishing what appeared to be an engine fire. Onlookers — many of them Orthodox Jews returning from Pesach programs and private villas in the area — described a tense and chaotic moment as travelers rushed to safety. Delta confirmed that flight crews followed standard emergency protocols upon detecting the flames. “Nothing is more important than safety,” the airline said in a statement. “Delta teams will work to get our customers to their final destinations as soon as possible.” Passengers were escorted back to the terminal, where Delta staff provided food, beverages, and updates. Replacement aircraft were dispatched to continue transporting travelers to their final destinations. The affected plane is now under inspection by maintenance teams. No injuries were reported in the incident. The FAA is continuing to investigate the cause of the engine flare-up. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

POTUS on Sec. Of Defense Pete Hegseth: “He is doing a great job … Ask the Houthis how he’s doing.”

UPDATE FROM MCO AIRPORT: At approximately 11:06 a.m. today, Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 experienced an engine fire while on the ramp prior to departure. All passengers were safely evacuated, and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting team responded immediately. For further information, please contact Delta Air Lines directly.

China issued a stern warning on Monday to nations considering aligning with the United States in hopes of securing exemptions from President Trump’s tariffs, cautioning that Beijing would retaliate against any country that compromises China’s economic position.

In a sharply worded announcement, China’s Ministry of Commerce pledged to respond forcefully to any government that signs trade agreements with the US that would disadvantage China, signaling an escalation in the ongoing trade confrontation between the two global powers.

“China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests,” the Chinese government said in a statement.

“If this happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner. China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests.”

The warning was issued following reports that the Trump administration may use tariff relief as leverage to persuade other nations to reduce economic ties with China, a tactic Beijing strongly condemned.

“Appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot win respect,” China warned.

“For one’s own temporary selfish interests, sacrificing the interests of others in exchange for so-called exemptions is like seeking the skin from a tiger. It will ultimately only fail on both ends and harm others without benefiting themselves.”

The diplomatic clash intensified after Trump increased tariffs on Chinese goods to a steep 145%, prompting China to impose retaliatory tariffs of 125% on American exports.

“The United States has abused tariffs on all trading partners under the banner of so-called ‘equivalence,’ while also forcing all parties to start so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ negotiations with them,” the Chinese ministry statement said.

{Matzav.com}

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The White House issued a strong rebuttal following a New York Times report that revealed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had created a second Signal messaging group that included his wife and brother, where he allegedly discussed a U.S. airstrike in Yemen targeting Houthi militants. The administration emphasized that no classified details were ever disclosed in the chat.

White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly dismissed the claims, saying, “no matter how many times the legacy media tries to resurrect the same non-story, they can’t change the fact that no classified information was shared.”

She further stated, “recently fired ‘leakers’ are continuing to misrepresent the truth to soothe their shattered egos and undermine the president’s agenda, but the administration will continue to hold them accountable.”

According to the New York Times, the secondary Signal thread—hosted on a publicly available app that is not cleared for sharing sensitive defense content—had 13 members. Among them were Hegseth’s wife, Jennifer, a former Fox News producer, and his brother Phil Hegseth, a senior adviser and liaison from the Department of Homeland Security. Both individuals have accompanied Secretary Hegseth on official trips and attended top-level briefings.

Sean Parnell, who serves as Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, criticized the article in a statement to Newsmax, likening the report’s timing to a media stunt.

“Another day, another old story—back from the dead,” Parnell wrote. “The Trump-hating media continues to be obsessed with destroying anyone committed to President Trump’s agenda.”

Parnell accused the New York Times and other media outlets of leaning on biased sources to manufacture controversy. “This time, The New York Times — and all other Fake News that repeat their garbage — are enthusiastically taking the grievances of disgruntled former employees as the sole sources for their article. They relied only on the words of people who were fired this week and appear to have a motive to sabotage the secretary and the President’s agenda.”

He made clear that the Signal chat in question never contained sensitive material. “There was no classified information in any Signal chat, no matter how many ways they try to write the story. What is true is that the Office of the Secretary of Defense is continuing to become stronger and more efficient in executing President Trump’s agenda.”

Parnell concluded by emphasizing the administration’s commitment to military readiness and national defense. “We’ve already achieved so much for the American warfighter, and will never back down.”

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China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment. Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun negotiations with Washington after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against almost all of America’s trading partners on April 2. The import taxes were quickly paused against most countries after markets panicked, but he increased his already steep tariffs against China. “China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests,” China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement. “If this happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner. China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests.” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said earlier this month the countries currently negotiating trade deals with the U.S. should “approach China as a group” together with Washington. The U.S. tariffs against other countries are economic bullying, the ministry said in the statement attributed to an unnamed spokesperson. “Appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot win respect,” it added. “For one’s own temporary selfish interests, sacrificing the interests of others in exchange for so-called exemptions is like seeking the skin from a tiger. It will ultimately only fail on both ends and harm others without benefiting themselves.” China said it’s open to talks with Washington but no meetings have been announced. Trump made China the target of his steepest tariffs, imposing several rounds of tariffs totaling 145% duties on Chinese imports. Beijing has retaliated with tariffs of 125% on U.S. imports. The tariffs have spooked exporters and stalled shipments, while threatening to drag on the global economy. (AP)

An IDF soldier who never got to celebrate his bar mitzvah finally did so today – while on duty in the Gaza Strip

President Trump is reportedly planning to strip Harvard University of another $1 billion in federal funding, building on his administration’s move last week to freeze $2.2 billion in grants over the school’s unwillingness to reform its policies on antisemitism and admissions practices.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the decision to escalate came after Harvard released a detailed letter outlining demands from the Trump administration—contents that White House officials had expected would remain confidential.

Originally, the administration had intended to show more flexibility toward Harvard compared to Columbia University. But after Harvard’s leadership disclosed the letter—which included stipulations such as federal supervision over admissions decisions, staff hiring, and ideological leanings among students and faculty—the White House reconsidered its approach.

Harvard president Alan Garber commented on the letter from Trump’s newly established Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, saying the administration’s conditions “make clear that the intention is not to work with us to address antisemitism in a cooperative and constructive manner,” according to the Journal.

Garber went on to say, “We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement.”

The Trump team had initially expected Harvard to comply in the same way Columbia did, when it quickly accepted federal conditions in an effort to reclaim $400 million in frozen aid. But Harvard’s public opposition and release of the letter significantly heightened tensions, resulting in the $2.26 billion freeze.

In addition to halting funding, the administration is reportedly considering targeting Harvard’s tax-exempt status and its capacity to admit foreign students—moves that could financially cripple the university.

Sources said Harvard originally approached the Trump administration in March, attempting to resolve the issue quietly. But as negotiations dragged on and the administration’s demands became more sweeping, university officials concluded the terms were far too invasive.

The April 11 letter was seen by the White House as a final ultimatum, sources said. Harvard officials noted the letter had no confidentiality markings, but members of the task force claimed they had conveyed their desire to keep the talks behind closed doors.

The public disclosure of the letter left many in the administration convinced that Harvard had no real intention of cooperating, the Journal reported.

Although the demands were made public one day earlier than originally scheduled, a spokesperson for the White House emphasized that the release was deliberate.

“Instead of grandstanding, Harvard should focus on rebuilding confidence among all students, particularly Jewish students,” the spokesman said. “The White House remains open to dialogue, but serious changes are needed at Harvard.”

Garber, in his statement, acknowledged that while a portion of the administration’s demands related to combating antisemitism, the bulk of the proposals amounted to “direct governmental regulation.”

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MKY! A Tzadik is going around Reunion in Orlando collecting leftover food for Tomchei Shabbos, the Kollel and other people in the local community. Video via Shimi J.

Aftermath of an Israeli air strike in central Gaza that targeted multiple terrorists.

Pete Hegseth on the media targeting him: “Leakers get fired and hit pieces come out.. This is what they do. They take anonymous sources from former employees, and they try to ruin people’s reputations… not gonna work with me!”