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When defense becomes political: Iron Dome's falling US congressional support - editorial
A growing number of leading progressives have come out against continued American funding for the system, some saying it has “emboldened Israel" to attack other countries.
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
Manhattan district attorney investigates four sexual assault claims against California's Swalwell
Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress
Most Americans say Trump growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The six-day poll concluded on Monday, revealing that most Americans think the country's political leadership is generally too old.
Trump to deliver State of the Union amid Iran tensions, tariff setback, midterm pressure
The televised prime-time speech to Congress, his second in the 13 months since returning to the White House, offers Trump a chance to persuade voters to keep Republicans in power.
US reps. Khanna, Massie push to block Trump's ability to strike Iran without Congressional consent
Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) are planning to force a vote on a war powers resolution to require any Iran strike to obtain Congressional approval.
Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in a trial accusing Meta and Google of profiting from social media addiction and harming children’s mental health.
Hillary Clinton says Trump admin. 'slow-walking' Epstein files release before Congress testimony
Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration’s Justice Department of slow-walking the release of Epstein files, calling for full transparency before her congressional testimony later this month.
US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown
The legislation would have provided $64.4 billion through September 30 to cover immigration enforcement and other functions handled by DHS, including airport security and disaster response.
Unredacted Epstein files, deposition plans bring Jewish philanthropist Leslie Wexner into spotlight
Federal documents and a looming deposition have intensified scrutiny of Ohio billionaire Leslie Wexner over his decades-long connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
Israel bans entry of US members of Eyewitness Palestine, Chikli pushes for stricter regulations
“The rule is clear: whoever incites against us - simply will not enter here," said Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli.
US President Trump signs act to end partial government shutdown
"I'm thrilled to sign the Consolidated Appropriations Act to immediately reopen the federal government and fund the vast majority of operations through the rest of the fiscal year," Trump said.
Bill, Hillary Clinton agree to testify at US Congress over Jeffrey Epstein case
The decision comes days after the House was set to vote to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt of Congress for rejecting multiple demands for testimony.
