Where Ivanka’s husband went wrong

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner should not be working in the White House. RATTLED by two weeks of muddled messages, departures and spitting matches between the president and his own top officials, Donald Trump is facing a shrinking circle of trusted advisers and a staff that's grim about any prospect of a reset.

California Democrats Vote to Oppose Federal Anti-BDS Bill

The California Democratic Party voted at their annual convention on Sunday to oppose federal bills intended to thwart the movement to boycott Israel. The party's platform also supports a bill preventing the Israel Defense Forces from using U.S. tax dollars to detain Palestinian children.

UN Security Council calls for 30-Day Ceasefire in Syria’s East Ghouta

The United Nations Security Council finally passed a resolution calling for a 30-day ceasefire between the Damascus government and the al-Qaeda-dominated guerrillas in Eastern Ghouta. UN Secretary-General AntA3nio Guterres reminded all sides of their absolute duty in international law to safeguard the life of innocent noncombatants.

Airstrikes continue to pound Eastern Ghouta ahead of UN vote

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U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to open in May, officials say

A view of the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City. Two Trump administration officials say the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will open in May to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence.

U.S. Pursues Saudi Nuclear Deal, Despite Proliferation Risk

The Trump administration is pursuing a deal to sell nuclear reactors to Saudi Arabia despite the kingdom's refusal to accept the most stringent restrictions against the proliferation of nuclear weapons, U.S. officials say. Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy ambitions could open a new market worth tens of billions of dollars, drawing countries including Russia, South Korea and China to compete for the business.

Voices from the Arab Press: A war with no instigators

SECURITY PERSONNEL examine the remains of an Israel Air Force F-16 fighter plane near Kibbutz Harduf on February 10, 2018. . A WAR WITH NO INSTIGATORS Asharq al-Awsat, London, February 12 There has been a dramatic turn of events in Syria.

Will 11th hour court ruling block deportation of infiltrators?

Any Israeli appeals court issued a precedent-setting ruling Thursday, potentially blocking the deportation of thousands of illegal immigrants residing in Israel. The court, headed by Judge Elad Azar, ruled that an illegal immigrant from Eritrea who had been denied an asylum request by the Interior Ministry's Population and Immigration Authority.

Key senator to stop blocking US arms sales to Persian Gulf Source: AP

The United States is poised to let Persian Gulf nations resume buying American-made lethal weapons after a key U.S. senator said he would stop blocking the sales, even though the Qatar diplomatic crisis that prompted the freeze is no closer to being resolved. Last year, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker said he was putting a "blanket hold" on sales to Gulf Cooperation Council countries, aiming to put pressure on Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and others to resolve their dispute.

On Middle East trip, Tillerson navigates Trump’s rhetoric, promises and regional role

On his fifth day traveling across the Middle East on a key trip to assert American leadership at a chaotic time, Secretary Tillerson now faces his biggest challenge - and a possible "Ottoman slap" - after landing in Turkey and meeting with leaders of an ally incensed at the U.S. Add Trump Administration as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Trump Administration news, video, and analysis from ABC News. For Tillerson, the Trump administration's top diplomat, it has been a week of struggling to walk the line between abiding by President Trump's rhetoric and promises and declaring the U.S.'s role in the region as one of stability.

The Boomerang Effect: How Netanyahu Made Israel an American Issue, and Lost

Despite massive sums of money spent to channel public opinion in the United States in favor of Israel, unmistakable trends in opinion polls are attesting to the changing dynamics of Israel's support among ordinary Americans. Not only is Israel losing its support and overall appeal among large sections of American society, but among young American Jews, as well - a particularity worrying phenomena for the Israeli government.

Trump’s toxic embrace of Israel must not turn off Democrats

The War with Iran has Begun - Come Hear What Israel's Defense Minister Has to Say Save Your Seat Now US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. On March 4, thousands of Israel lovers will fill another AIPAC Policy Conference.

Russian ‘hacker’ played with exotic animals in Thailand

FBI hangs Kelly out to dry: Director contradicts White House as he says they had FOUR warnings about Rob Porter going back to last March - and his background check was completed by July Infatuated fan who was plotting to murder Cosplay star's boyfriend after becoming obsessed with the couple's online videos is shot dead by police after breaking into their home 'White powder' is sent to President Obama's DC office just 24 hours after Don and Vanessa Trump received a similar package Elon Musk wore a black armor-like costume with silver spikes and chains to Silicon Valley 'sex party' - and Sergey Brin was there bare chested, new book claims Israeli police 'recommend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be charged with corruption and accepting bribes for US visas from Hollywood producer and media magnate' EXCLUSIVE: Wife - and mother - of 'incest couple' breaks her silence to reveal the ... (more)