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Trump yanks prosecutor nomination of Ed Martin, who called a Nazi sympathizer ‘extraordinary’

Martin recently apologized for his past vocal praise of Hale-Cusanelli, who was sentenced to four years in prison for his role on Jan. 6 before being pardoned by Trump.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
09/05/2025
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks in Palm Beach, Florida last week.

Donald Trump – friend or foe to Israel?

As far as events in the Middle East are concerned, Donald Trump is peaking loudly while so far carrying a limp stick.

08/05/2025

Former Fetterman aide concerned for Senator's wellbeing - NYT

The former aides claimed Fetterman had experienced "conspirational thinking" on Gaza.

Trump’s 2026 budget request includes plans for an Israeli-inspired ‘Golden Dome for America’

It’s part of Trump’s proposal for a massive $113 billion increase in Department of Defense spending, a jump of 13%, amid widespread cuts elsewhere. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
03/05/2025

Numerous White House personnel firings may come soon as next week

Despite the recent Signalgate scandal by national security adviser Mike Waltz, one White House official said that he would not be among those fired.

Trump signs order that aims to cut funding to NPR, PBS

The public broadcasters noted that their work filled "critical needs for news and information in America’s communities."

02/05/2025

Trump's cabinet reshuffle: Good for Israel at UN, not so clear on Hamas, Iran

Both jobs in the hands of one person are not only unconventional but borderline unworkable. The responsibilities of these two roles often conflict.

Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts

the Army wants to give itself the right to conduct maintenance and access necessary tools, software, and technical data without being hindered by intellectual property constraints.

By REUTERS
01/05/2025
 'First Landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World' painting by Dióscoro Puebla (1862).

Trump: 'I'm bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes'

Columbus Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October.

 book with a cover design of the Iran-US negotiations is seen in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025

Trump threatens to 'lead the pack' on attacking Iran if nuclear talks fail

In a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine, the US President discussed the possibility of a broader conflict in the Middle East.

27/04/2025
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