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Sources say former VP nominee informed Senator Klobuchar of plans during Sunday meeting.

US president says America will oversee Venezuela to prevent power vacuum following dramatic operation to seize longtime leader Nicolás Maduro, who faces narco-terror charges.

Two tweets published hours before the transfer of power and highlighting the city's steps to combat antisemitism and protect the Jewish community, deleted from the New York City mayor's X account.

With the start of the new calendar year, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani formally assumed office as New York City mayor, following a private swearing-in ceremony held shortly after midnight US time. During his campaign, Mamdani expressed clear anti-Israel positions, some of which were viewed by segments of the Jewish community as outright antisemitic.

Donald Trump rang in 2026 at Mar-a-Lago with Melania Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for "peace on Earth" amid global New Year festivities. Meanwhile, millions gathered in Times Square and across the globe to welcome 2026 with fireworks and festivities.

Following customary protocol, the mayor-elect will take his oath of office in Times Square immediately following the midnight ball drop that ushers in the new year.

Organizers in New York City are testing the updated Constellation Ball and confetti drops to ensure a flawless New Year's Eve celebration at Times Square. the Dec. 31 program begins at 6 p.m. ET featuring artists like Diana Ross, Robyn, Xavi, Tones and I, and B.o.B, culminating in the midnight drop of the sphere and wish-filled confetti.

President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, and warned that Washington would support an Israeli strike on Iran if Tehran presses ahead with its ballistic missile and nuclear programs.

It is not Donald Trump whom Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be most concerned about, but rather James Fishback, a Republican candidate for governor of Florida. Netanyahu, the architect of Israel’s alliance with the Republican Party, should use his conversation with the president to address the need to curb a trend that ultimately threatens US support for Israel.

The Somali-born congresswoman rarely misses an opportunity to attack Israel, yet she has so far refrained from responding to the Israeli announcement that sparked outrage in Mogadishu. One possible explanation is the alleged involvement of the Omar family in the genocide that ultimately led to the creation of Somaliland.