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Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say

The Trump administration is set to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion investment package aimed at boosting domestic rare earth mining and magnet production.

A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020; illustrative.
Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty during the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee at Parliament House on March 24, 2021 in Canberra, Australia; illustrative.

Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador

Speaking via satellite feed from Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses AIPAC in Washington, US, March 26, 2019

Netanyahu weighing US trip for AIPAC conference, White House meeting with Trump

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during the IAC National Summit 2026 at The Diplomat Beach Resort on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida.

US A-G Pam Bondi: 'DOJ will pursue death penalty for suspect in Capital Jewish Museum murders'


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.

A US Marine Corps F-35 taking off, November 3, 2025; illustrative.

FAA lifts ground stop at Reagan National Airport after reported threat against airport cleared

A person briefed on the matter said a threat had been made against the plane, and in an abundance of caution, the plane was being checked.

 United Airlines plane at gate A1 at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, May 20, 2024.

Syrian President Sharaa to make first ever visit to White House in coming weeks

It would mark Sharaa's second visit to the United States, following his address to the UN General Assembly in New York in September.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24

Trump unveils renovated Lincoln bathroom after East Wing demolition

Trump's abrupt demolition of the East Wing this month to make way for a 90,000-square-foot (8,360-square-metre) ballroom has been criticized for not first going through a proper review.

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House, the location of US President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom is seen from an elevated position on the North side of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 23, 2025.

Skyforce: Israeli start-up leading the way in autonomous, AI-powered tech

Skyforce has emerged as a disruptive force in dual-use technology, transforming manually controlled platforms into fully autonomous multi-platform operations

Drone swarm over a field

CET Sandbox bridging battlefield tested Israeli defense tech with Washington

What happens when warfighters become founders? A new era of Israeli defense innovation is heading to Washington with the CET Sandbox

 An illustration of the Israel flag over computer code.

US alleges executive sold secrets to Russia for $1.3 million

US prosecutors charge Peter Williams with selling US trade secrets to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million, raising national security concerns.

A Russian secret agent; illustrative.

Israelis should welcome US engagement, but be wary of possible challenges - editorial

In Israel, JD Vance pressed for faith in Washington’s Gaza plan, arguing that Israel must trust US leadership if peace is to endure.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin greets US Vice President JD Vance after the vice president lands in Israel. October 21, 2025.

Trump, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman to meet Nov. 18, CBS says

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman plan to meet at the White House on November 18 to discuss new defense and intelligence agreements between Washington and Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.

Rahm Emanuel, Dan Senor, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl to headline JFNA GA

This year’s conference will focus on three themes that organizers say define the moment for global Jewry: rebuilding Israel, community security, and driving Jewish engagement.

Rahm Emanuel (L), Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl, and Dan Senor over a backdrop of a Jewish Federations rally.