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US House refers CAIR's California branch to IRS, citing concerns over misuse of taxpayer dollars

According to the House referral, CAIR-CA may have improperly used millions in federal funds, provided misleading information to the IRS, and materially supported unlawful conduct.

Roula Allouch (L), chair of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and Rabiah Ahmed (C) of the Muslim Public Affairs Council listen to Nihad Awad (R), executive director and founder of CAIR, speak during a news conference with American Muslim leaders to discuss "growing Islamophobia" at t
An activist holds a poster that reads ‘Condemns Donald Trump’s military aggression in Venezuela’, during an anti-US protest, after the US struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, outside the US Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 6, 2026.

A tale of two snatches: A libertarian take on Trump’s Venezuela gambit - opinion

 Fire of Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot is seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025

Deterrence: Israel's response to an Iranian threat will be decisive, not symbolic - opinion

Former President Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive prior to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Bill, Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House probe regarding ties to Jeffrey Epstein


Iran accuses Trump of inciting violence, threatening sovereignty in UN letter

"The United States and Israeli regime bear direct and undeniable legal responsibility for the resulting loss of innocent civilian lives, particularly among the youth,” said the Iranian Ambassador.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Bar-Ilan University to confer honorary doctorate to Witkoff over hostages' release, peace efforts

The announcement of Witkoff’s Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa Bar-Ilan title came as a recognition of the politician's work over the ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages' return to Israel.

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the weekly rally at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 11, 2025.

US urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating protests and violence

Iran is currently seeing its biggest anti-government demonstrations in years as the administration of President Donald Trump weighs how to respond.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

US seeks warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to Venezuelan oil trade

The administration of President Donald Trump has said it plans to control Venezuela's oil resources indefinitely as it seeks to rebuild the country's dilapidated oil industry.

An illustration of oil rigs over a background of a Venezuelan flag.

Toward strategic self-reliance: Israel beyond US military aid

The next memorandum of understanding should be a transition – from reliance on Washington to strategic self-reliance and true partnership

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

US to impose 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, Trump says

"Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America," Trump said.

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.

Which nations is Donald Trump targeting with new US tariff on Iranian trade? - explainer

Its top trade partners include China, other countries in East Asia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Germany.

 Valve on an Iranian gas pipeline (illustrative)

US subsidiary of Israel's IAI, ELTA North America, awarded $11 million contract by US Navy

ELTA North America specializes in advanced electronic warfare, radar, and intelligence solutions and serves as the US-based subsidiary of IAI’s ELTA Systems division.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

US, Pakistan deepen military ties with ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ exercise

Senior military officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony, according to Pakistan’s military media wing. 

Pakistan Air Force's JF-17 Thunder jets fly past during the sea phase of Pakistan Navy's Multinational Exercise AMAN-23, in the North Arabian Sea near Karachi, Pakistan, February 13, 2023.

'They’re tired of being beaten': Iran approached US to renew nuclear negotiations, Trump says

"We may need to act before a meeting with them… we are in the process of coordinating a meeting,” the president told reporters aboard Air Force One.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

TACO Trump or Fordow Trump? What Washington's silence on Iran signals - analysis

Trump seemed inclined to negotiate with Khamenei in his second term and probably would not have used force against the regime if not for an Israeli decision to attack Iran's nuclear program.

Effigies of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being hanged are displayed during the 46th anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 4, 2025.