President Donald Trump signed several pro-Israel executive orders immediately after his inauguration, fulfilling promises to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations. These actions were part of a larger series of orders aimed at reshaping U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Several of the Israel-related actions closely followed recommendations outlined in The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days.
More than 2,700 North Carolina individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Helene will continue to receive housing assistance through FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, with stays extended until May 26. This extension provides additional time for recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating storm.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to declare a national energy emergency to enhance American energy production and reduce energy costs, according to an incoming administration official. The soon-to-be 47th president will sign a series of executive orders shortly after his inauguration to accelerate domestic energy development.
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, unveiled a proposal to reintroduce a tariff-focused system for funding the federal government, which he referred to as the “External Revenue Service.” Lutnick announced the initiative at a rally in Washington following Trump’s inauguration, calling it a cornerstone of the administration’s plan to restore American economic greatness.
Emily Damari, one of three Israeli hostages freed from captivity in Gaza, endured a harrowing ordeal during her 471 days in Hamas custody. Israeli media reports, citing her family, revealed that Damari lost two fingers during her abduction by Hamas.
A day before President Donald Trump is set to return to the presidency, reports have emerged that three Israeli hostages have been released and handed over to the Red Cross.
A former CIA analyst, Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, Virginia, pled guilty this week to charges of stealing and leaking classified information regarding Israeli retaliation plans against Iran.
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that Steve Soboroff, former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, will lead the city’s wildfire recovery efforts as the newly appointed chief recovery officer.
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he had a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, describing it as "very good" and optimistic about addressing pressing issues between the two nations.
