United States
Your Taxes: How California’s new software tax may hit Israeli tech companies
California Gov. Newsom proposes expanding the state’s 7.25% sales tax to pre-written software, potentially impacting Israeli and other foreign software companies starting 2027.
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but says 'we're not there yet,' after NATO meeting
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
US sanctions nine individuals accused of enabling Hezbollah's undermining of Lebanese sovereignty
Iran's ability to rebuild damaged military infrastructure set back by months, not years - report
Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told CNN that “America’s military is the most powerful in the world and has everything it needs to execute at the time and place of the President’s choosing.”
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."
Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: cut aid to Netanyahu if he ignores Palestinian suffering
Late Congressman Barney Frank urged Democrats to leverage Netanyahu, warning that US support for Israel should depend on the Israeli PM relieving Palestinian suffering.
US Department of Justice announces Antisemitism Advisory Committee
The US Department of Justice announced an Antisemitism Advisory Committee to advise on rising antisemitism and a national tour to strengthen local responses.
Syria building US relations while serving pivotal regional role - analysis
Syria knows that working on ties with Israel will be helpful because the US is very close to Israel and focused on Israeli relations currently.
US, Iran exchanged 'formulas' for Iran's nuclear program for first time since start of negotiations
It was also reported that recently, coordination between the US military and the IDF has been extended, as part of preparations for the possibility of renewed fighting with Iran.
Trump approval falls to 35% as Iran war, gas prices cause Republican support to slip further - poll
The president's popularity has taken a hit this year as Americans suffer from surging gasoline prices since Trump ordered strikes on Iran in February alongside Israel.
Trump administration fights Minnesota law outlawing Kalshi, Polymarket-style markets
The law was to go into effect Aug. 1, but CFTC chairman Michael Selig said in a statement that it "turns lawful operators and participants in prediction markets into felons overnight."
US pursuing second criminal probe into ousted Venezuelan leader Maduro
The New York indictment, originally filed in 2020, was cited as legal justification for the US special forces raid in Caracas that deposed Maduro as Venezuela's leader.
'Not a forever war': Vance reassures Americans Trump’s Iran war will not drag on
JD Vance said during a White House briefing that although the war with Iran is not a "forever war," an escalation in the absence of a diplomatic solution would serve long-term US security interests.
