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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims
The weekend diplomacy did not appear to produce an immediate public breakthrough, though it raised the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could resume.
Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges
Gov't tries to speed up US-Israel MoU talks as clock runs down on current Congress
If Israel wants to receive certain military items in 2039, the deal and parameters for those items must be agreed upon several years in advance.
Trump says US will control Strait of Hormuz, get paid for it
Trump said that the US will "immediately" reinstate its blockade of Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo traffic "as a matter of fairness."
Qatar in talks with US, Iran to de-escalate crisis as the two nations trade blows - report
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern provinces, further eroding a three-week-old ceasefire.
![[FILE PHOTO] Delegation staff members meet during the quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar on June 21, at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/726902 "[FILE PHOTO] Delegation staff members meet during the quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar on June 21, at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.")
From McCarthy to Trump: How the politics of fear made a comeback - opinion
Trump’s revival of anti-communist rhetoric echoes McCarthyism as Republicans battle fears of losing control of Congress.
Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies
Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.
McConnell hospitalized for three weeks in unknown condition, team says he 'continues to improve'
Additionally, McConnell's wife departed for a series of diplomatic and philanthropic events in China just three days after his hospitalization and is still abroad.
America at 250: What the Founding Fathers can teach us about fighting antisemitism - opinion
After being elected as president, Washington stated that Article VI of the Constitution nullified any such religious discrimination. Jews were equal under the Constitution.
Iran has zero chance of honoring the MOU - opinion
Iran's leadership has never abandoned its commitment to destroy Israel or drive American influence from the region.
'We think Tehran, they think Taiwan': Israeli official exposes US-Israel strategic divide
"The difference between us is not in how we understand the threat, but in our priorities: for us, Iran is an existential threat; for the United States, it is a chronic regional challenge."
Is the golden age of Jews in America ending? - opinion
As America marks 250 years, Jews celebrate a remarkable partnership while confronting new questions about its future
