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Hegseth blocked female, minority Navy officers from promotion to admiral - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:44:29 GMT

According to the report, Pentagon rules outline that the defense secretary is only supposed to remove officers from the promotion list for professional failings that would impact their new role.

Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say

BY REUTERS — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:46:06 GMT

The fund emerged from a legal settlement between Trump and the Justice Department to resolve a lawsuit in which the president sued the Internal Revenue Service for $10 ‌billion.

Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Barrack to Iraq, Syria - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:43:29 GMT

US Envoy Tom Barrack has played a key role in US policy in the Middle East over the past year. He was appointed Special Envoy to Syria last year. He is also the US Ambassador to Turkey.

'No. 1 attraction in the world': Trump says he will headline Nat'l Mall fair after singers drop out

BY CORINNE BAUM — Sun, 31 May 2026 17:47:06 GMT

Trump said that he would "take the place of these highly paid, third rate ‘Artists,’ to speak at the start of the festivities to be held on the National Mall in late June.

Trump admin. in advanced talks to directly fund US drone firms to boost production - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:05:04 GMT

People familiar with the deal said it would allow drone makers to scale up production while simultaneously bringing down prices. The funding the US would supply would not be for buying drones

The US-Israel alliance reached a military peak, but its political future is under threat - analysis

BY YAAKOV KATZ — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:05:13 GMT

There’s no denying the historic trust and battlefield cooperation during the recent war with Iran. Yet future prospects for Washington’s support are bleak.

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

BY REUTERS — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:03:41 GMT

A first round of peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a pact, but Reuters reported on Thursday that Tehran and Washington had reached an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire.

White House officials push for $250 bill featuring Trump's portrait - report

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:10:31 GMT

The director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing said several legal and procedural obstacles would delay the bill's printing by several years, although some officials are pushing for immediacy.

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll investigated by DOJ over perjury in sexual abuse, defamation cases

BY REUTERS — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:12:36 GMT

The probe is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Trump - one tied to her allegations that he sexually abused her in New York.

UN Rapporteur Albanese resanctioned by the US Treasury amid legal challenge

BY MICHAEL STARR — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:52:12 GMT

OFAC announced that the Tunis resident had been returned to the SDN list for International Criminal Court-related sanctions.

Former US A-G Pam Bondi reveals she has thyroid cancer, will serve on White House AI cm'tee

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:41:21 GMT

As a reminder, Bondi was fired from the Justice Department in April. She is reportedly still scheduled to testify on Friday at the House Oversight Committee’s probe into Jeffrey Epstein.

‘People are genuinely afraid’: Elizabeth Pipko speaks to ‘Post’ on Trump, antisemitism - interview

BY ALEX WINSTON — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:04:26 GMT

Elizabeth Pipko, born in New York to Soviet immigrant parents, grew up conscious of both Jewish identity and American patriotism. She will appear at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in June.

Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:23:12 GMT

President Trump visited Walter Reed for the third time in 13 months, officially for his yearly checkup, following minor health concerns, MRI scans, and public scrutiny over swelling and a neck rash.

US Justice Department seeks to lift White House ballroom injunction after shooting

BY REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:31:05 GMT

Saturday's shooting incident underscores the critical need for "top-level, state-of-the-art security at the White House, including the ballroom," said the US Justice Department.

How hate crimes and political assassinations reflect America's polarization crisis - analysis

BY GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:47:03 GMT

‘What makes the current period unique is the interaction between technology and politics,” John King, a technology strategist and former US government communications engineer, told The Media Line.

Democrats move to block suspects connected to Jan 6 Capitol riots from accessing new DOJ funds

BY ASHER SMITH — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:25:52 GMT

Legislation introduced this week aims to prevent participants in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol from receiving compensation via a new fund established by the Trump administration.

Democrats condemn Texas candidate over antisemitic rhetoric ahead of runoff

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:05:43 GMT

The widespread condemnation has reassured Nathan that opposition to Galindo’s rhetoric extends across the Democratic party.

Josh Shapiro to face Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania governor race

BY JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:37:21 GMT

“Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I will continue to stand by them in their fight to achieve peace,” Garrity said when announcing the $25 million investment last year.

Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base

BY REUTERS — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:08:10 GMT

US President Donald Trump revealed details about his six-story bunker-like subterranean ballroom, arguing that it is necessary due to a recent assassination attempt at a Washington hotel.

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

BY REUTERS — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:37:13 GMT

The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.

Trump seeks to establish compensation fund for victims of government 'weaponization' - report

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:32:34 GMT

Sources familiar with the matter told ABC that US President Donald Trump is pushing for the creation of the fund in exchange for dropping his ongoing lawsuit against the US Internal Revenue Service.

Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Sat, 16 May 2026 03:02:31 GMT

Rep. Steve Cohen, whose Memphis-area district is being splintered into three different districts, is one of a handful of Jewish Democratic casualties of the mid-decade redistricting sprint.

US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

BY REUTERS — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:37:38 GMT

The House voted 212 to 212 on the war powers resolution, meaning it failed because it needed a majority to pass, despite more Republicans backing the effort.

Rand Paul’s son apologizes after reportedly making antisemitic attack on Rep. Mike Lawler

BY JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA — Thu, 14 May 2026 05:27:58 GMT

Sen. Rand Paul’s son, William Paul, allegedly went on a roughly 10-minute diatribe about Israel, about Jews, and about Paul Singer.

Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 14 May 2026 04:20:11 GMT

The survey, conducted between May 4-7 with a sample of 2,069 Americans, shows Rubio commanding 45.4% of Republican support.

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:50:55 GMT

At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:39:47 GMT

A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.

White House ballroom funding a matter of presidential safety for US Republicans - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 03:47:14 GMT

Of the $1 billion budget for the renovation, $220 million was allotted for “hardening” security at the White House and $500 million will go to funding the Secret Service .

Hamas is preventing Gazan contractors from crossing Yellow Line to rebuild Rafah - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:31:07 GMT

The contractors were threatened at gunpoint by Hamas militants, who refused to permit them passage to the site. The contractors, who came from various parts of the Strip, were forcibly turned away.

Trump's Iran war goals unclear, Americans believe, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

BY REUTERS — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:30:56 GMT

The four-day poll revealed deep concerns about surging gasoline prices, and also suggested many voters are casting blame for their troubles on Trump's Republican allies.