Trump Administration
Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say
Until now, Israel remains the only Middle Eastern country to operate F-35s, but Saudi Arabia is the largest customer for US arms sales.
Remains of three hostages identified, Trump slams Ilhan Omar - November 3, 2025
US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt
The 'peace' president: Trump fights to end conflicts abroad, wages war on US democracy - opinion
Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, source says
Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn's nomination as assistant secretary of state after concerns over his role in US troop deployment discussions in Syria.
Netanyahu stresses Trump does not 'control him,' dictate Israel's security policy
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected claims that the US dictates Israeli security policy, saying Israel is a sovereign state that will decide which forces it works with.
Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series
Trump announced the higher tariffs in a Truth Social post on Saturday, citing an ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan saying that tariffs cause economic disasters as the reason.
Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip
The Republican leader hopes to pile up trade, critical mineral, and ceasefire deals before turning to the toughest challenge, a face-to-face with Xi on Thursday in South Korea.
US could hit Russia with more sanctions to end Ukraine war, wants Europe to increase pressure
While it is not clear whether Washington will actually carry out any moves in the immediate term, it shows the administration has a plan to up the ante against Moscow.
Trump admin., Israel planning to divide Gaza into two zones to undermine Hamas - WSJ
Multiple Arab nations argue that dividing Gaza would lead to a full Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, and are unlikely to commit troops to be a part of the peacekeeping for under those terms.
Rubio: Knesset approval of Israeli sovereignty in West Bank threatens Gaza deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that Israel’s plan to advance a bill applying sovereignty in the West Bank risks undermining the Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of his visit to Israel.
'We have a tough task ahead of us': JD Vance meets with Netanyahu, Herzog, hostage families
During his meeting with Netanyahu, Vance assured that "America doesn't want Israel as a protectorate," while he also called the Gaza situation "very tough."
'Hezbollah rebuilding faster than Lebanese Army dismantling,' Western intel. officials tell 'Post'
Western officials warn Hezbollah’s rapid rearmament could trigger Israeli action if Lebanon fails to act.
In bid to secure fragile Gaza peace, Donald Trump sends VP Vance to Israel - analysis
Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Israel underscores the US's urgency to preserve the Gaza ceasefire and prevent renewed conflict with Hamas.
US wary Netanyahu might end ceasefire deal with Hamas, US officials tell NYT
US Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner will travel to Israel on Tuesday to convince Netanyahu not to return to war.
