Biden administration

US has asked Musk to change Starlink services in Ukraine, Middle East for years, fears misuse

The Biden-era and Trump requests to Musk show a close relationship in which US administrations rely to an unprecedented degree on a private-sector company to help implement foreign policy.

Elon Musk and Starlink satellites
 US President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House, July 25, 2024

US-Israel relationship may be irreparably damaged, former Biden official warns

 US President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House, July 25, 2024

Former Biden official: Netanyahu blocked July 2024 hostage deal, prolonged war by six months

People visit the site of the Nova music festival, where partygoers were killed and kidnapped during the deadly Hamas-led October 7, 2023 massacre, on the third anniversary of the attack, near Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2026.

Israel marks three years since Oct. 7 massacre, officials concerned Iran may launch more missiles


Trump, MBS, and Israel: The ‘best friend’ meets the fascinating leader - opinion

The US-Saudi summit provides an opportunity for the two leaders to coordinate a message to Netanyahu: Withdraw your veto or face exposing your self-serving intransigence to the Israeli public.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman during a welcoming ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025

Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing UNRWA of aiding Hamas in October 7 attacks

The judge ruled that, since UNRWA is a part of the United Nations, it can claim the organization's immunity from being sued.

Burned out vehicles on Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the aftermath of Hamas's October 7 massacre; illustrative.

'One must welcome the change in Washington' leadership, Netanyahu says

Netanyahu spoke to Telegram channel Abu Ali Express about his relationship with Trump, as well as Palestinian statehood, the Gaza Strip, and antisemitism.

 L to R: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump. (illustration)

Trump ends security protection for former vice president Harris, senior White House official says

The letter to Harris, dated Thursday, says the termination of additional security is effective September 1.

 Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks, conceding 2024 U.S. presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, at Howard University in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2024.

Former Biden officials are speaking out about what happened behind the scenes on Israel-Hamas War

Former officials publicly disagree on the previous administration's diplomatic involvement in the Israel-Gaza war.

Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House, May 13, 2024 in Washington, DC

Former Biden NatSec advisor: Withholding weapons to Israel 'credible position I would support'

Former Biden advisor Jake Sullivan urged Democrats to back an arms embargo on Israel, citing Gaza famine, failed ceasefire talks, and stalled diplomacy.

 Jake Sullivan meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, December 12, 2024

Netanyahu's partisan remarks burn bridges with US Democrats - editorial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that October 7 probably would not have happened were Trump president at the time risks alienating Democrats, undermining bipartisan US-Israel support.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu oversees the IDF strikes on Yemen's Sanaa, August 24, 2025.

State Department to dismiss human rights criticism of Israel, Russia, El Salvador – report

The 2025 report struck out all references to crimes against members of the  LGBTQ+ community, including noted government abuses.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC, US, July 8, 2025

Did Biden spend $1b. to bring down the Israeli government?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: A recent US report claimed that Biden-era tax dollars funded protest groups against Netanyahu and judicial reform. What does the report actually say?

Here, protesters demonstrating against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reform bills gather outside the Intercontinental Hotel as Netanyahu meets Biden in September 2023 in New York City.

Ceasefires and frustrations: Trump's foreign war doctrine reaches sternest test in Gaza - analysis

Trump's efforts for a Gaza ceasefire face resistance as the conflict endures, leaving his peace doctrine in question.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 18, 2025