Mar 15 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Trump issues first veto; North Korea warns it may restart missile testing In our news wrap Friday, President Trump cast the first veto of his administration. The action was in response to Congress’ resolution to block Trump’s national emergency declaration over immigration at the U.S. border with Mexico. Meanwhile, North Korea is… Continue watching
Mar 04 Democrats draft anti-Semitism resolution in response to Omar’s remarks By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The declaration, supported by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comes after Omar made new remarks about Israel that critics decried as anti-Semitic at an event last week where she made a reference to "political influence in this country that says it is… Continue reading
Mar 01 How Israeli PM Netanyahu could still win re-election despite corruption scandal By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israel’s attorney general has recommended indictment for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations of corruption. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 4:05 Unprecedented Netanyahu indictment roils Israeli election Israel’s attorney general has recommended indictment for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations of corruption. But Netanyahu is denying the accusations and characterizing the move as a political tactic timed to diminish his prospects in an upcoming election, which could… Continue watching
Feb 28 4 corruption scandals swirling around Benjamin Netanyahu, explained By Aron Heller, Associated Press The scandals have engulfed Netanyahu's family and his inner circle, with at least three former close confidants turning state's evidence and testifying as a witness against him. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 5:59 News Wrap: Trump to bar federally funded clinics from making abortion referrals In our Friday news wrap, the Trump administration announced it will bar federally funded family-planning clinics from referring women for abortions. Abortion opponents applauded the move, while abortion rights advocates condemned it. Also, R&B star R. Kelly will face multiple… Continue watching
Feb 17 Polish PM cancels Israel visit amid new Holocaust tensions By Associated Press Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki canceled his plans to attend a meeting of central European leaders in Israel starting Monday amid new tensions over how Polish behavior during the Holocaust is remembered and characterized. Continue reading
Feb 11 Democrat Rep. Omar apologizes for tweets on pro-Israel group By Associated Press Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has "unequivocally" apologized for tweets suggesting a powerful pro-Israel interest group paid members of Congress to support Israel. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 7:24 News Wrap: Taliban execute deadly attack on Afghan intelligence base In our Monday news wrap, Taliban fighters carried out a brazen and deadly attack at a heavily fortified Afghan intelligence base, killing dozens of military personnel. The attackers detonated a stolen military vehicle packed with explosives, allowing more militants to… Continue watching
Jan 21 Israel publicly acknowledges its airstrikes in Syria By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israel appears to be sending a message to key players in Syria, that Iran's continued presence there risks triggering even tougher Israeli action. Continue reading