Trump Administration
Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, source says
Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn's nomination as assistant secretary of state after concerns over his role in US troop deployment discussions in Syria.
Netanyahu stresses Trump does not 'control him,' dictate Israel's security policy
Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series
Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip
US could hit Russia with more sanctions to end Ukraine war, wants Europe to increase pressure
While it is not clear whether Washington will actually carry out any moves in the immediate term, it shows the administration has a plan to up the ante against Moscow.
Trump admin., Israel planning to divide Gaza into two zones to undermine Hamas - WSJ
Multiple Arab nations argue that dividing Gaza would lead to a full Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, and are unlikely to commit troops to be a part of the peacekeeping for under those terms.
Rubio: Knesset approval of Israeli sovereignty in West Bank threatens Gaza deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that Israel’s plan to advance a bill applying sovereignty in the West Bank risks undermining the Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of his visit to Israel.
'We have a tough task ahead of us': JD Vance meets with Netanyahu, Herzog, hostage families
During his meeting with Netanyahu, Vance assured that "America doesn't want Israel as a protectorate," while he also called the Gaza situation "very tough."
'Hezbollah rebuilding faster than Lebanese Army dismantling,' Western intel. officials tell 'Post'
Western officials warn Hezbollah’s rapid rearmament could trigger Israeli action if Lebanon fails to act.
In bid to secure fragile Gaza peace, Donald Trump sends VP Vance to Israel - analysis
Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Israel underscores the US's urgency to preserve the Gaza ceasefire and prevent renewed conflict with Hamas.
US wary Netanyahu might end ceasefire deal with Hamas, US officials tell NYT
US Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner will travel to Israel on Tuesday to convince Netanyahu not to return to war.
Trump envoy and associates 'leading us to the gates of hell,' Likud MK says
Likud MK Amit Halevi accuses Trump associate Steve Witkoff of harming Israel's security and calls for full Israeli control over the Gaza Strip.
US Vice President JD Vance to visit Israel this week alongside Special Envoy Witkoff
The US officials are expected to discuss transitioning into the second phase of US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan.
Witkoff, Kushner felt 'betrayed' by strike on Doha, thought it hindered hostage deal negotiations
In the clip, 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl said that she heard that Trump was furious about the strike. Neither Witkoff nor Kushner denied this.
Project Esther has shaped Trump’s antisemitism strategy. The Shofar Report is a liberal response
The Shofar Report, released this week by the liberal-leaning Jewish group Nexus Project, is a new guide to fighting antisemitism that curb the strategies of the Trump administration.
