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President Trump's tariffs have not decreased US trade deficits, German study shows
The US-Israeli war against Iran is increasing already high public debt and pushing up interest rates, with creditors questioning whether the US can sustain its outstanding debt of $40 trillion.
US general fired by Hegseth confesses to leaking classified information about Iran - report
'15 minutes of magic': Liel Abada shines with stunning MLS hat-trick
Israel’s coalition politics: How can you win an election and still lose power? - explainer
Iran unable to pay troops, fund proxies under Operation Economic Outcast, Bessent says
The operation, which was announced August 24, aims to cut Tehran's funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Trump pledges to push for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon if Beirut joins Abraham Accords - report
Israel has not ruled out the possibility of reaching a peace agreement with Lebanon once the security threat posed by Hezbollah has been removed.
Pentagon preparing $400 billion cut to Trump administration's requested defense budget - report
The reduced funding could potentially affect the pace at which the US rebuilds its weapons stockpiles depleted during the war with Iran.
Ten US military aircraft arrive in Israel as Americans warn of 'short, focused' Iran war - report
According to the report, the aircraft landed at the Ovda and Nevatim IAF air bases, with Nevatim home to several F-35I squadrons.
Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events
The canceled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.
Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'
According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.
ADL-Boundless study finds simple messaging aids American in identifying online antisemitism
The study, entitled “Bridging the Gap: What Young Americans Miss About Online Antisemitism,” was conducted to examine how young adults interact with hateful online content.
INSS outlines recommendations for US, UK to set independent oversight, enforceable 'red lines'
On both sides of the aisle, candidates accused of antisemitism kept advancing and were dropped only when a separate scandal made them a liability, INSS researchers found.
Iran expert says second Israeli election would be ‘the best thing' that could happen to Tehran
Iran fears Netanyahu more than his rivals because, in Tehran’s eyes, a leader in politics for 30 years looks like one of its own, says INSS expert.
Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties
With neither the Netanyahu nor Eisenkot bloc capturing a majority in Tuesday’s vote, Arab parties could be kingmakers.
