United States

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats - report

The newspaper reported that US officials have noted that Iran's ability to carry out large-scale attacks in the US and other territories overseas is limited.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2026.

US House of Representatives Republicans derail attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, US, September 24, 2022.

Democrats preparing investigations into Trump's handling of US spy agencies

Measles infection (illustrative)

US CDC will not change measles response even if it loses measles-free status, director says


'Chanukah 250' initiative to bring Hanukkah celebrations to all 50 US states

Noted philanthropist and entrepreneur Phil Friedman, chairman and CEO of technology company Computer Generated Solutions, was named the initiative's general chairman.

 The National Menorah stands during the start of Hanukkah, during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House on Christmas Day in Washington, U.S., December 25, 2024.

Can Israeli leaders afford not to change after the American midterm results? - opinion

America has just demonstrated that its institutions are greater than its leaders. Israel must ask whether its own leaders remember the same truth.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

US financial aid to Israel not politically sustainable after midterms, former Biden official warns

"I don't think any of the candidates [in the next Democratic presidential primary] will support the notion of financial assistance to Israel," Phil Gordon told The Jerusalem Post.

Philip Gordon, then-assistant to the President of the United States and National Security Advisor to the Vice President, speaks during the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University, June 24, 2024

Paying your way across America: A practical money guide for Israeli travelers

From exchange rates and credit card fees to tipping, hotel deposits, subway payments, and cashless stadiums, here's what Israeli travelers should know before visiting the US.

A practical guide to managing money while traveling from Israel to the US.

Israel ordered billions more in military equipment from US than aid agreement covers - report

According to the report, Israel will need approximately $10 billion in additional funding to pay for existing orders after 2028, when the current US military aid agreement is set to expire.

Rendering of an F-15IA; illustrative, May 2, 2026.

As Trump eyes ending $4b. aid in 2026, Israel must ask: Is it ready for independence? - editorial

Israel must expand domestic production of ammunition, interceptors, and other critical systems. It must invest in research and strengthen its industrial capacity.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

'Traffics in fear': Jewish congressman-elect Daniel Biss blasts ADL after election night criticism

Jewish congressman-elect Daniel Biss accused the ADL of trafficking in fear and intimidation after the group questioned his record on antisemitism following his election victory.

Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss speaks to fans gathered for a Pussy Riot show at Subterranean on March 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

Orthodox Jewish lawmakers reach record 11 in New York legislature after midterm elections

New York's state legislature will have a record 11 Shabbat-observant Jewish lawmakers following Tuesday's elections, as pro-Israel candidates and Democratic socialists won seats.

The state Assembly debates budget bills on May 26, 2026, at the state Capitol in Albany, New York.

South Korea to expand anti-piracy unit operations closer to Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's government will ask parliament to extend the unit’s Middle East deployment, which expires at the end of 2026.

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Thursday, 10th September 2026, 09:00

Zelensky hopes US election outcome will generate more help for Ukraine

Zelensky said he hoped the changes that would follow Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress next year would benefit Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends talks with German Parliament Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner in Berlin, Germany, November 3, 2026.