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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
UN says world population will reach 9.8 billion in 2050
India's population is expected to surpass China's in about seven years and Nigeria is projected to overtake the United States and become the third most populous country in the world shortly before 2050, a UN report said Wednesday.
Theresa May to present Brexit plans to EU leaders
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is to address EU leaders on her plans for the issue of expats' rights after Brexit.
Nato jet 'buzzes' Russian minister's plane as military hostilities increase
Nato military plane on Wednesday approached the plane of Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu above the Baltic Sea, Russian news agencies reported, the third such encounter in three days.
Islamic State blows up historic Mosul mosque where it declared 'caliphate'
Islamic State militants on Wednesday blew up the Grand al-Nuri Mosque of Mosul and its famous leaning minaret, Iraq's military said in a statement, as Iraqi forces seeking to expel the group from the city closed in on the site.
ISIS urges attacks on Ramadan's Night of Power, Islam's holiest day
Law enforcement officials around the world are on high alert this week as ISIS calls for a surge of civilian attacks during Islam's 'Night of Power,' the holiest day on the Islamic calendar, which this year begins Wednesday evening.
ISIS Setting Up Support Networks to Move Terrorists to Europe, Asia
The Islamic State is setting up networks to support the systematic movement of terrorists from the Middle East to Europe and Asia, according to U.S. defense officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel would go 'all-out' if war breaks out again with Lebanon: air force chief
Israel would use all its strength from the start in any new war with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, the chief of the Israeli air force said on Wednesday, sending a firm warning a decade after their last conflict.
IAF chief: Israel has 4-5 times the power than in 2006 to strike Hezbollah
The Israel Air Force would 'act with full force from the beginning' in any potential next war with Lebanon, IAF Commander Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel said Wednesday in a firm warning to Hezbollah.
Trump Administration Pressuring Israel to Move Ahead With Peace Deal, Senior Israeli Minister Says
A day ahead of the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump's senior adviser Jared Kushner in Israel for talks in Jerusalem and Ramallah, Israel's finance minister said that the American administration is pressuring Israel to move forward on reaching a peace deal with the Palestinians.
Kushner arrives in Israel, visits family of officer killed in terror attack
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior Middle East advisor, Jared Kushner, visited the mourning family of slain Border Police officer St.-Sgt-Maj. Hadas Malka, shortly after arriving to Israel on Wednesday in a bid to restart peace talks.
Knesset takes one more step toward de facto annexation of West Bank
The Knesset on Wednesday took one more step toward the de facto annexation of the West Bank by approving the preliminary reading of a bill that would apply a 17-year old law to Israelis living in Judea and Samaria.
Inside the United States
Russian hackers targeted election systems in 21 states: DHS
The Trump administration acknowledged Wednesday that Russian hackers targeted election systems in nearly half the country during last year’s presidential race, offering the largest on-the-record accounting yet with respect to the scope of Moscow’s alleged interference.
Republicans face pressure at home to repeal Obamacare quickly
Senate Republicans are moving swiftly to partially repeal Obamacare, driven by political pressure from an impatient conservative base that is outweighing concerns about transparency and process.
$95,069,000,000: State and Local Income Taxes Hit Q1 Record
Americans paid a first-quarter record of $95,069,000,000 in individual income taxes to state and local governments in 2017, according to data released yesterday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ticks on the rise across New England
Tick numbers are on the rise across New England, raising the prospect of an increase in Lyme and other diseases associated with the blood suckers.
Christian News
Christians and Jews Combat Witches' Summer Solstice Satanic Spells on Trump
Witches around the world are casting spells against President Trump once again tonight, attempting to #BindTrump on the summer solstice.
Canadian District Bans Christian School from Teaching 'Offensive' Parts of Bible
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Alberta, Canada is being told to stop teaching scriptures that may be considered 'offensive.'
Russell Moore, Ravi Zacharias, 100 Christian Leaders Sign Criminal Justice Declaration
Leading Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore, apologist Ravi Zacharias and nearly 100 other Christian leaders have signed onto a declaration that calls for restorative criminal justice reform in the United States and urges Christians to unite in opposition to the nation's 'misguided response to crime.'
Egyptian Church Raided, Chained Off by Police to Prevent Christians From Worshiping
Authorities in Egypt reportedly raided a church-owned building that was being used by a local Coptic Christian community for worship and chained down the doors so that Christians could no longer enter the building.
Evangelical Jerry Falwell Jr. to head Trump education task force
Evangelical Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. will head an education reform task force under U.S. President Donald Trump and is keen to cut university regulations, including rules on dealing with campus sexual assault, the school he heads said.
Egypt's Coptic Christians question whether el-Sissi alliance can protect them from terror
Pope Francis is long gone from Egypt, but his April trip intensified a growing unease among Coptic Christians about President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's embrace of their 10 million-strong community.
Around the World
UN says world population will reach 9.8 billion in 2050
India's population is expected to surpass China's in about seven years and Nigeria is projected to overtake the United States and become the third most populous country in the world shortly before 2050, a UN report said Wednesday.
Theresa May to present Brexit plans to EU leaders
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is to address EU leaders on her plans for the issue of expats' rights after Brexit.
Nato jet 'buzzes' Russian minister's plane as military hostilities increase
Nato military plane on Wednesday approached the plane of Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu above the Baltic Sea, Russian news agencies reported, the third such encounter in three days.
Islamic State blows up historic Mosul mosque where it declared 'caliphate'
Islamic State militants on Wednesday blew up the Grand al-Nuri Mosque of Mosul and its famous leaning minaret, Iraq's military said in a statement, as Iraqi forces seeking to expel the group from the city closed in on the site.
ISIS urges attacks on Ramadan's Night of Power, Islam's holiest day
Law enforcement officials around the world are on high alert this week as ISIS calls for a surge of civilian attacks during Islam's 'Night of Power,' the holiest day on the Islamic calendar, which this year begins Wednesday evening.
ISIS Setting Up Support Networks to Move Terrorists to Europe, Asia
The Islamic State is setting up networks to support the systematic movement of terrorists from the Middle East to Europe and Asia, according to U.S. defense officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel would go 'all-out' if war breaks out again with Lebanon: air force chief
Israel would use all its strength from the start in any new war with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, the chief of the Israeli air force said on Wednesday, sending a firm warning a decade after their last conflict.
IAF chief: Israel has 4-5 times the power than in 2006 to strike Hezbollah
The Israel Air Force would 'act with full force from the beginning' in any potential next war with Lebanon, IAF Commander Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel said Wednesday in a firm warning to Hezbollah.
Trump Administration Pressuring Israel to Move Ahead With Peace Deal, Senior Israeli Minister Says
A day ahead of the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump's senior adviser Jared Kushner in Israel for talks in Jerusalem and Ramallah, Israel's finance minister said that the American administration is pressuring Israel to move forward on reaching a peace deal with the Palestinians.
Kushner arrives in Israel, visits family of officer killed in terror attack
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior Middle East advisor, Jared Kushner, visited the mourning family of slain Border Police officer St.-Sgt-Maj. Hadas Malka, shortly after arriving to Israel on Wednesday in a bid to restart peace talks.
Knesset takes one more step toward de facto annexation of West Bank
The Knesset on Wednesday took one more step toward the de facto annexation of the West Bank by approving the preliminary reading of a bill that would apply a 17-year old law to Israelis living in Judea and Samaria.
Inside the United States
Russian hackers targeted election systems in 21 states: DHS
The Trump administration acknowledged Wednesday that Russian hackers targeted election systems in nearly half the country during last year’s presidential race, offering the largest on-the-record accounting yet with respect to the scope of Moscow’s alleged interference.
Republicans face pressure at home to repeal Obamacare quickly
Senate Republicans are moving swiftly to partially repeal Obamacare, driven by political pressure from an impatient conservative base that is outweighing concerns about transparency and process.
$95,069,000,000: State and Local Income Taxes Hit Q1 Record
Americans paid a first-quarter record of $95,069,000,000 in individual income taxes to state and local governments in 2017, according to data released yesterday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ticks on the rise across New England
Tick numbers are on the rise across New England, raising the prospect of an increase in Lyme and other diseases associated with the blood suckers.
Christian News
Christians and Jews Combat Witches' Summer Solstice Satanic Spells on Trump
Witches around the world are casting spells against President Trump once again tonight, attempting to #BindTrump on the summer solstice.
Canadian District Bans Christian School from Teaching 'Offensive' Parts of Bible
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Alberta, Canada is being told to stop teaching scriptures that may be considered 'offensive.'
Russell Moore, Ravi Zacharias, 100 Christian Leaders Sign Criminal Justice Declaration
Leading Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore, apologist Ravi Zacharias and nearly 100 other Christian leaders have signed onto a declaration that calls for restorative criminal justice reform in the United States and urges Christians to unite in opposition to the nation's 'misguided response to crime.'
Egyptian Church Raided, Chained Off by Police to Prevent Christians From Worshiping
Authorities in Egypt reportedly raided a church-owned building that was being used by a local Coptic Christian community for worship and chained down the doors so that Christians could no longer enter the building.
Evangelical Jerry Falwell Jr. to head Trump education task force
Evangelical Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. will head an education reform task force under U.S. President Donald Trump and is keen to cut university regulations, including rules on dealing with campus sexual assault, the school he heads said.
Egypt's Coptic Christians question whether el-Sissi alliance can protect them from terror
Pope Francis is long gone from Egypt, but his April trip intensified a growing unease among Coptic Christians about President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's embrace of their 10 million-strong community.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. warplanes shoot down Iranian-built drone in second strike against Syrian regime aircraft
For the second time this week, American warplanes downed an armed Syrian aircraft — this time an Iranian-built drone — threatening U.S.-backed forces battling the Islamic State terror group in the war-ravaged country.
Russia cuts communications with U.S. in Syria, threatens to target coalition jets
Russia has shut down a vital communication line with its U.S. counterparts in Syria, threatening to target any aircraft operating above Russian and Syrian regime-controlled territory in the country.
Pro-ISIS rebels storm school in Philippines, students held hostage
About 300 pro-ISIS militants on Wednesday stormed a school in the southern Philippines and are holding students hostage, Reuters reported.
Brussels suspect shot after 'small explosion' in main station
Belgian police have shot a suspect after a small explosion in Brussels' main railway station. Prosecutors have described the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' and said the person who was shot had died.
Iran gets North Korean expertise in building up, testing and hiding its ballistic missiles
Iran has increased production and testing of ballistic missiles since the 2015 nuclear deal with the U.S. while playing permanent host to scientists from North Korea, which has the know-how to build and launch atomic weapons, a leading Iranian opposition group said Tuesday.
Iranian missile barrage against ISIS misses the mark
Tehran's much-heralded ballistic missile strike against Islamic State targets in Syria came up short, with most of the Iranian missiles either missing their marks inside the terror group's haven in Deir-e-Zour, or missing Syria altogether and landing inside Iraqi territory.
US signals involvement in Syria could escalate
The United States is inching closer to involvement in the Syrian civil war after U.S. forces shot down a Syrian fighter jet on Sunday.
Armed Russian jet comes within 5 feet of US recon jet
An armed Russian fighter jet buzzed a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft in the Baltic Sea on Monday, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Envoy Greenblatt Meets With Netanyahu in Jerusalem, as US Seeks Renewal of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
Jason Greenblatt -- US President Donald Trump's international negotiations representative -- met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday, but remained tight-lipped as to the substance of their discussions.
Hamas holds rally in Gaza to celebrate terrorist ramming that killed 4 Israelis
Thousands of Hamas activists and supporters took to the streets of Jabalya refugee camp in Gaza on Sunday night to rally against Israel and praise the terrorist ramming attack in Jerusalem which killed four Israelis.
Inside the United States
New study supports Trump: 5.7 million noncitizens may have cast illegal votes
A research group in New Jersey has taken a fresh look at postelection polling data and concluded that the number of noncitizens voting illegally in U.S. elections is likely far greater than previous estimates.
6th District Defends the Wall, Jon Ossoff Invasion Fails
Democrat Jon Ossoff's expensive bid to flip Georgia's Sixth Congressional District fell short on Tuesday as he lost to Republican Karen Handel, who he had defeated by 28 percentage points in the election's first round of voting two months ago.
Arizona could break scorching temperature records, grounding some flights
Much of Arizona continues Tuesday to cook under triple-digit temperatures that could break records, grounding some flights in Phoenix amid fears plane tires could melt or gauges be compromised.
Illinois careens into financial meltdown - and not even the lottery is safe
Illinois is grappling with a full-fledged financial crisis and not even the lottery is safe - with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner warning the state is entering 'banana republic' territory.
Christian News
Christian student blocked from including prayer in high school commencement speech
America is known as the land of the free and the home of the brave, but to Christians it is also increasingly becoming a land of the politically correct and a country where honor students can't mention God in their graduation speeches.
Pastor Jailed in Burma Falls Ill
One of two assistant pastors arrested by the Burma army last Christmas Eve is suffering deteriorating health from malnutrition, sources said.
Politician Quits Post After Being Bullied for Christian Faith
A British politician has resigned as leader of his party after being bullied for his Christian beliefs, and activists at the Christian Institute are warning the development 'is evidence of wider intolerance in British society.'
Around the World
U.S. warplanes shoot down Iranian-built drone in second strike against Syrian regime aircraft
For the second time this week, American warplanes downed an armed Syrian aircraft — this time an Iranian-built drone — threatening U.S.-backed forces battling the Islamic State terror group in the war-ravaged country.
Russia cuts communications with U.S. in Syria, threatens to target coalition jets
Russia has shut down a vital communication line with its U.S. counterparts in Syria, threatening to target any aircraft operating above Russian and Syrian regime-controlled territory in the country.
Pro-ISIS rebels storm school in Philippines, students held hostage
About 300 pro-ISIS militants on Wednesday stormed a school in the southern Philippines and are holding students hostage, Reuters reported.
Brussels suspect shot after 'small explosion' in main station
Belgian police have shot a suspect after a small explosion in Brussels' main railway station. Prosecutors have described the incident as a 'terrorist attack,' and said the person who was shot had died.
Iran gets North Korean expertise in building up, testing and hiding its ballistic missiles
Iran has increased production and testing of ballistic missiles since the 2015 nuclear deal with the U.S. while playing permanent host to scientists from North Korea, which has the know-how to build and launch atomic weapons, a leading Iranian opposition group said Tuesday.
Iranian missile barrage against ISIS misses the mark
Tehran's much-heralded ballistic missile strike against Islamic State targets in Syria came up short, with most of the Iranian missiles either missing their marks inside the terror group's haven in Deir-e-Zour, or missing Syria altogether and landing inside Iraqi territory.
US signals involvement in Syria could escalate
The United States is inching closer to involvement in the Syrian civil war after U.S. forces shot down a Syrian fighter jet on Sunday.
Armed Russian jet comes within 5 feet of US recon jet
An armed Russian fighter jet buzzed a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft in the Baltic Sea on Monday, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Envoy Greenblatt Meets With Netanyahu in Jerusalem, as US Seeks Renewal of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
Jason Greenblatt -- US President Donald Trump's international negotiations representative -- met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday, but remained tight-lipped as to the substance of their discussions.
Hamas holds rally in Gaza to celebrate terrorist ramming that killed 4 Israelis
Thousands of Hamas activists and supporters took to the streets of Jabalya refugee camp in Gaza on Sunday night to rally against Israel and praise the terrorist ramming attack in Jerusalem which killed four Israelis.
Inside the United States
New study supports Trump: 5.7 million noncitizens may have cast illegal votes
A research group in New Jersey has taken a fresh look at postelection polling data and concluded that the number of noncitizens voting illegally in U.S. elections is likely far greater than previous estimates.
6th District Defends the Wall, Jon Ossoff Invasion Fails
Democrat Jon Ossoff's expensive bid to flip Georgia's Sixth Congressional District fell short on Tuesday as he lost to Republican Karen Handel, who he had defeated by 28 percentage points in the election's first round of voting two months ago.
Arizona could break scorching temperature records, grounding some flights
Much of Arizona continues Tuesday to cook under triple-digit temperatures that could break records, grounding some flights in Phoenix amid fears plane tires could melt or gauges be compromised.
Illinois careens into financial meltdown - and not even the lottery is safe
Illinois is grappling with a full-fledged financial crisis and not even the lottery is safe - with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner warning the state is entering 'banana republic' territory.
Christian News
Christian student blocked from including prayer in high school commencement speech
America is known as the land of the free and the home of the brave, but to Christians it is also increasingly becoming a land of the politically correct and a country where honor students can't mention God in their graduation speeches.
Pastor Jailed in Burma Falls Ill
One of two assistant pastors arrested by the Burma army last Christmas Eve is suffering deteriorating health from malnutrition, sources said.
Politician Quits Post After Being Bullied for Christian Faith
A British politician has resigned as leader of his party after being bullied for his Christian beliefs, and activists at the Christian Institute are warning the development 'is evidence of wider intolerance in British society.'
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia cuts communications with U.S. in Syria, threatens to target coalition jets
Russia has shut down a vital communication line with its U.S. counterparts in Syria, threatening to target any aircraft operating above Russian and Syrian regime-controlled territory in the country.
France polls: Macron's party wins clear parliamentary majority
French President Emmanuel Macron's party has won a clear parliamentary majority, results show, weeks after his own presidential victory.
Finsbury Park suspect 'turned against Muslims' after London Bridge attack
The suspect in the Finsbury Park terror attack had expressed increasingly antagonistic views towards Muslims in the weeks following the recent London Bridge atrocity, it has emerged.
U.S. tries to defuse tensions with Russia after shooting down Syrian fighter jet
Amid a sharp escalation of tensions among the various parties drawn into Syria's civil war, the Pentagon's top military officer tried to defuse a clash with Russia a day after the U.S. military shot down a Syrian fighter jet attacking coalition forces engaged in the battle to defeat the Islamic State group.
Iranian and Chinese destroyers hold joint drill in Persian Gulf
Iran and China began a joint naval exercise in the Gulf on Sunday, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas: War with Israel unlikely, relations with Egypt improving
Hamas on Sunday played down speculation that the severe energy crisis in the Gaza Strip would lead to renewed hostilities with Israel. Hamas also said its relations with Egypt were improving.
Report: Jerusalem building freeze halting plans for 6,000 housing units
Neither the Jerusalem Municipality nor the Housing Ministry confirmed or denied an Army Radio report on Monday that claimed the government has ordered a de facto construction freeze for 6,000 housing units in the capital.
After Iran fires missiles at IS in Syria, Netanyahu warns it not to threaten Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran not to threaten Israel and to watch its own back Monday, hours after Tehran launched missiles into Syria in what was seen, in part, as a challenge to Israel.
Netanyahu to Iran: We're watching your every move
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran following its missile strike in Syria Monday that the Islamic Republic should not be threatening Israel.
Jared Kushner to travel to Mideast to advance Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner is expected to travel to the Middle East this week to meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials in an effort to advance peace efforts pursued by US President Donald Trump.
Inside the United States
Think You're Safe from Predators Online? How a Supreme Court Ruling May Influence That
The Supreme Court struck down a North Carolina law that bans sex offenders from obtaining social media profiles.
Sources: Senate GOP prepares for Obamacare repeal vote next week
Senate Republicans are preparing to vote on Obamacare repeal next week, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations, potentially leaving rank-and-file lawmakers with no more than a week to review legislation that would affect millions of Americans and one-sixth of the U.S. economy.
Judicial Watch: Obama NSC Advisor Susan Rice's Unmasking Material is at Obama Library
Judicial Watch today announced that the National Security Council (NSC) on May 23, 2017, informed it by letter that the materials regarding the unmasking by Obama National Security Advisor Susan Rice of 'the identities of any U.S. citizens associated with the Trump presidential campaign or transition team' have been removed to the Obama Library.
House conservatives send Senate list of 'must haves' for healthcare bill
A House conservative group formerly chaired by Vice President Mike Pence plans to issue their healthcare demands to Republican senators amid growing reports that the bill has moved further to the left.
Comey admitted single Trump leak, but were there others?
President Trump's legal team may be prepared to show a trail of leaks to The New York Times by former FBI Director James Comey - dating back to at least March - in a pair of complaints set to be filed to the Justice Department inspector general and Senate Judiciary Committee, a source close to the team told Fox News.
Delaware Legalizes Abortion through all Nine Months
Delaware gave pro-abortion advocates a rare but big win last week when Gov. John Carney signed a bill making it legal to kill unborn babies through all nine months of pregnancy.
Soros, Clinton-Linked Teneo Among Donors to McCain Institute
Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain in 2012 turned over nearly $9 million in unspent funds from his failed 2008 presidential campaign to a new foundation bearing his name, the McCain Institute for International Leadership.
Christian News
Evangelical Groups to Trump: Don't Deport Iraqi Christians
A group of evangelical Christian organizations and others have sent a letter to the Trump administration in protest of the potential deportation of Iraqi Christians from the United States.
Cuban Activist Blocked From Leaving Country
A religious freedom defender has been blocked from leaving Cuba to attend a conference on human rights and democracy. Felix Llerena LГіpez was preparing to board his flight on Saturday 17 June, when state security agents approached him and took him into an office where they informed him that he was barred from leaving the country.
Christian School Defends Right to Educate Children According to its Values
A private Christian school in Indiana is at the center of a debate over whether schools that participate in taxpayer-funded voucher programs can speak out against homosexuality.
Judge reluctantly orders cross to be removed from public park
A federal judge on Monday reluctantly ordered the removal of the Bayview Cross from a public park in Pensacola, Florida, explaining that U.S. Supreme Court precedent left him little choice.
Around the World
Russia cuts communications with U.S. in Syria, threatens to target coalition jets
Russia has shut down a vital communication line with its U.S. counterparts in Syria, threatening to target any aircraft operating above Russian and Syrian regime-controlled territory in the country.
France polls: Macron's party wins clear parliamentary majority
French President Emmanuel Macron's party has won a clear parliamentary majority, results show, weeks after his own presidential victory.
Finsbury Park suspect 'turned against Muslims' after London Bridge attack
The suspect in the Finsbury Park terror attack had expressed increasingly antagonistic views towards Muslims in the weeks following the recent London Bridge atrocity, it has emerged.
U.S. tries to defuse tensions with Russia after shooting down Syrian fighter jet
Amid a sharp escalation of tensions among the various parties drawn into Syria's civil war, the Pentagon's top military officer tried to defuse a clash with Russia a day after the U.S. military shot down a Syrian fighter jet attacking coalition forces engaged in the battle to defeat the Islamic State group.
Iranian and Chinese destroyers hold joint drill in Persian Gulf
Iran and China began a joint naval exercise in the Gulf on Sunday, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas: War with Israel unlikely, relations with Egypt improving
Hamas on Sunday played down speculation that the severe energy crisis in the Gaza Strip would lead to renewed hostilities with Israel. Hamas also said its relations with Egypt were improving.
Report: Jerusalem building freeze halting plans for 6,000 housing units
Neither the Jerusalem Municipality nor the Housing Ministry confirmed or denied an Army Radio report on Monday that claimed the government has ordered a de facto construction freeze for 6,000 housing units in the capital.
After Iran fires missiles at IS in Syria, Netanyahu warns it not to threaten Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran not to threaten Israel and to watch its own back Monday, hours after Tehran launched missiles into Syria in what was seen, in part, as a challenge to Israel.
Netanyahu to Iran: We're watching your every move
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran following its missile strike in Syria Monday that the Islamic Republic should not be threatening Israel.
Jared Kushner to travel to Mideast to advance Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner is expected to travel to the Middle East this week to meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials in an effort to advance peace efforts pursued by US President Donald Trump.
Inside the United States
Think You're Safe from Predators Online? How a Supreme Court Ruling May Influence That
The Supreme Court struck down a North Carolina law that bans sex offenders from obtaining social media profiles.
Sources: Senate GOP prepares for Obamacare repeal vote next week
Senate Republicans are preparing to vote on Obamacare repeal next week, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations, potentially leaving rank-and-file lawmakers with no more than a week to review legislation that would affect millions of Americans and one-sixth of the U.S. economy.
Judicial Watch: Obama NSC Advisor Susan Rice's Unmasking Material is at Obama Library
Judicial Watch today announced that the National Security Council (NSC) on May 23, 2017, informed it by letter that the materials regarding the unmasking by Obama National Security Advisor Susan Rice of 'the identities of any U.S. citizens associated with the Trump presidential campaign or transition team' have been removed to the Obama Library.
House conservatives send Senate list of 'must haves' for healthcare bill
A House conservative group formerly chaired by Vice President Mike Pence plans to issue their healthcare demands to Republican senators amid growing reports that the bill has moved further to the left.
Comey admitted single Trump leak, but were there others?
President Trump's legal team may be prepared to show a trail of leaks to The New York Times by former FBI Director James Comey - dating back to at least March - in a pair of complaints set to be filed to the Justice Department inspector general and Senate Judiciary Committee, a source close to the team told Fox News.
Delaware Legalizes Abortion through all Nine Months
Delaware gave pro-abortion advocates a rare but big win last week when Gov. John Carney signed a bill making it legal to kill unborn babies through all nine months of pregnancy.
Soros, Clinton-Linked Teneo Among Donors to McCain Institute
Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain in 2012 turned over nearly $9 million in unspent funds from his failed 2008 presidential campaign to a new foundation bearing his name, the McCain Institute for International Leadership.
Christian News
Evangelical Groups to Trump: Don't Deport Iraqi Christians
A group of evangelical Christian organizations and others have sent a letter to the Trump administration in protest of the potential deportation of Iraqi Christians from the United States.
Cuban Activist Blocked From Leaving Country
A religious freedom defender has been blocked from leaving Cuba to attend a conference on human rights and democracy. Felix Llerena LГіpez was preparing to board his flight on Saturday 17 June, when state security agents approached him and took him into an office where they informed him that he was barred from leaving the country.
Christian School Defends Right to Educate Children According to its Values
A private Christian school in Indiana is at the center of a debate over whether schools that participate in taxpayer-funded voucher programs can speak out against homosexuality.
Judge reluctantly orders cross to be removed from public park
A federal judge on Monday reluctantly ordered the removal of the Bayview Cross from a public park in Pensacola, Florida, explaining that U.S. Supreme Court precedent left him little choice.