Trump and Netanyahu Leave Little Daylight Between Them

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to meet with him at the White House next week

President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with him at the White House on Feb. 4

ABC News - Jan. 28

Netanyahu to meet with Trump at the White House next week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to become the first foreign leader to meet with President Donald Trump during his second term with a trip to the White House next week.

NBC News - Jan. 29

Trump invites Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit White House

President makes major concession to Israeli PM, US ally who is wanted by international court for war crimes. Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu to be the first foreign leader to visit the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 29

'Just give [Trump] a little time': Republican senator reacts to federal spending freeze confusion

Sen. Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) tells NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin in an exclusive interview that he supports a broad freezing of funds for federal programs.

NBC News - Jan. 28

Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week

The 4 February meeting would come after comments from Trump on relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.

BBC News - Jan. 28

Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as U.S. Envoy Heads to Israel

Steven Witkoff played an important role in brokering the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

Trump IG firings leave in doubt future of oversight

President Trump’s mass firing of 17 inspectors general late Friday flouted the law and sparked widespread condemnation from those who see it as an effort to block oversight of his administration. ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Pulitzer board asks court to pause Trump's lawsuit against them

Lawyers for the board that awards Pulitzer Prizes asked a Florida state court to pause a defamation lawsuit, which President Trump filed against board members in 2022, until Trump is no longer ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Chris Mason: Warm words, for now, between Trump and Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spent 45 minutes on the phone over the weekend.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Starmer doing a ‘very good job’ says Trump ahead of planned call between the two leaders

The newly inaugurated US president told reporters on board Air Force One that he and Starmer ‘get along well’ despite their divergent political views. President Donald Trump has praised British ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

Trump’s first week leaves corporate America reeling

Businesses left trying to nail down what the flurry of executive orders will mean for them

Financial Times - Jan. 26

Trump is touring Pacific Palisades. Altadena residents wonder why not them.

Residents of Altadena have expressed frustration that their town and their losses have been overshadowed by those in Pacific Palisades.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them.

Trump’s pardons will encourage more violence.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

GOP leaders in debt limit quandary between Trump, fiscal hawks

Congressional GOP leaders are in a massive pickle as they weigh how to deal with a looming deadline to raise the debt ceiling. President Trump is pressuring Republicans to not allow Democrats to ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Trump AI project reignites feud between Musk, Sam Altman

Tensions between technology leaders Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were on full display this week after the Tesla CEO slammed the new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project, ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Relief, revenge but little repentance: Trump's pardons delight Jan. 6 offenders

In interviews with a dozen Jan. 6 offenders who received pardons from Trump, they were largely grateful for his deliverance, but signs of remorse were in short supply, though a few others have ...

NBC News - Jan. 23

Dimon defends Trump tariffs: 'National security trumps a little bit more inflation'

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday weighed in on President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China among other nations, saying national security benefits would outweigh any ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Eden who? Salah's UCL exploits leave little doubt about his quality

In a week that he was being compared to Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah once again underlined his status as Champions League star.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Trump pardoned violent Jan. 6 rioters. Here are 5 of them

Hundreds of rioters accused of violently assaulting police at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were pardoned Monday by President Trump, despite remarks from his allies in recent weeks condemning those ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room

Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Trump’s Plan to Leave the WHO Is a Health Disaster

The exit will cut a huge chunk from the World Health Organization’s budget, but the short-term financial gain for the US could come at the cost of disease outbreaks flaring up across the world.

Wired - Jan. 22

Trump unveils $500bn joint AI venture between OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank

Dubbed Stargate, it aims to construct data centers and infrastructure needed to power AI development. Donald Trump has unveiled what he called “the largest AI infrastructure project in history” – a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Joy, Anger and Little Remorse Outside D.C. Jail After Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

Dozens of people with ties to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol gathered outside the detention facility in Washington to celebrate Trump’s pardons of those convicted of crimes that day.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Trump Has Everyone Just Where He Wants Them

A boast and a warning as the 45th president becomes the 47th.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

A clash between DC’s new archbishop and Donald Trump is inevitable

With Donald Trump once again assuming power, McElroy and Trump are on a collision course when it comes to immigration, the environment and foreign policy.

The Hill - Jan. 20

Trump and the contest between two visions of democracy

His return to power has been fuelled by the belief of many Americans that their political system has failed

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Netanyahu praises Trump in 'temporary' ceasefire announcement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President-elect Trump for his role in negotiating a ceasefire between the nation and the militant group Hamas. “From the moment he was elected, ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

John Bolton says Trump put "enormous pressure" on Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the Cabinet vote on the ceasefire deal, citing a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas. The vote is now set for Friday. John Bolton, former U.S. ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them

Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’. Jorge Luis Jiménez and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

This Gaza ceasefire deal is tainted by Trump, Netanyahu and their disregard for peace | Simon Tisdall

From these beginnings must come a just and lasting settlement for Palestinians and Israelis alike – and a reckoning. At last! The yearned for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire

Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu

President-elect’s post featuring economist Jeffrey Sachs comes weeks after Israeli PM claims two had a ‘warm’ chat. Donald Trump has shared inflammatory video content calling Benjamin Netanyahu ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Senators introduce measure making daylight saving time year-round standard

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) reintroduced legislation to make daylight saving time year-round on Tuesday, touting bipartisan support for the measure. “I hear from Americans constantly that they are ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve

The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Trump’s icebreaker leaves Greenland and Denmark adrift

US president-elect’s gambit in the Arctic has unnerved Nuuk and left Copenhagen struggling to respond

Financial Times - Jan. 8

These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them

Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

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