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Israeli watchdog demands probe into possible ties between Trump's aid waiver, Netanyahu endorsement

It also called for an examination of who participated in the decision, whether the Defense Ministry and Finance Ministry were consulted, and what assessments informed the move.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after casting his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026
 US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing, the first since Karoline Leavitt stepped down as press secretary, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 3, 2026.

Editor's Notes: Why JD Vance is beginning to sound more like Rahm Emanuel on Israel - comment

Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman delivers remarks after defeating incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles Friday, 6th November 2026

Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass

People vote at North Quincy High School on November 3, 2026.

Democracy was top Jewish voter concern in midterms, not Israel or antisemitism - poll


Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu

"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

California man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS after plotting attack on alleged IDF soldier

Ammaad Akhtar, 34, was arrested after meeting with an undercover FBI agent he believed to be affiliated with ISIS and giving the agent $400 cash, two loaded guns, and six magazines of ammunition.

The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), part of the US Department of Justice, is displayed at the J. Edgar Hoover Building on August 8, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Rift between El-Sayed and pro-Israel Democratic primary rival puts Michigan Jews on edge

Stevens outlined on Friday Jewish constituents' concerns about El-Sayed, noting that he himself has used rhetoric akin to blaming Michigan’s financial ills on Israel.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Iran debating whether to maintain ban on nuclear weapons, regime's security chief Rezaei says

Rezaei also discussed US Vice President JD Vance's letter, saying that the "tone" of the Americans had "completely changed, which is a good sign as it shows the Iranian people's victory."

Mohsen Rezaei, adviser to Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei, is interviewed by regime-sponsored English-language news outlet PressTV on August 3, 2026.

Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press

A question was posed as to how the US planned to assist its allies in the region over the Iranian threat, with Rubio responding that "we're doing it now."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks as he chairs the first plenary session during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30, 2026.

G20 foreign ministers skip photo-op amid objections over Russia

European officials had earlier suggested there might be two separate pictures - one with Lavrov and one without.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2R), alongside Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan (3L) and Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R), arrives for the first plenary session at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30, 2026.

US Supreme Court weighs Catholic schools' religious rights in Colorado LGBT discrimination dispute

The Archdiocese of Denver, along with other Catholic entities and a Colorado family, sued as the state expanded its universal preschool initiative.

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019; Illustrative.

Araghchi says Vance's letter 'positive step' toward opening dialogue between Iran, US

On the nuclear issue, Araghchi said Tehran is in the "second phase" of reviewing proposals from mediators, according to Al Jazeera.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026.

Qatari mediators hold over 12 hours of talks aimed at renewing direct US-Iran negotiations

A diplomatic source told Axios that Qatari mediators were in contact with the White House over the course of Friday’s talks and that “there was positive progress" in the effort to reach a deal.

Illustrative; Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Marco Rubio, Brazil's foreign minister agree to meet after high election tensions - report

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira agreed to meet again before the G-20 summit in December in Miami, Bloomberg reported.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Welcome Reception at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 30, 2026.