Trump's special envoy criticizes Palestinian Authority over its boycott of peace efforts: "Our vision can fundamentally change their lives." Senior Palestinian official Nabil Shaath: "We have nothing to discuss."
In bipartisan letter, some 79 senators, 303 representatives from both parties recommend Trump limit the presence of terrorists and extremists, strengthen Israel's security, underscore Israel's right to self-defense and increase pressure on Hezbollah.
Citing enormous amount of materials to be examined, Netanyahu's lawyers say they need more time to prepare their defense for the three criminal corruption cases against the PM.
The papers being returned Tuesday were stolen from a Tel Aviv apartment and recovered by German police when offered for sale in 2013.
National security officials head to Capitol Hill for unusual and potentially polarizing briefings as tensions mount in the Persian Gulf. Democrats, skeptical of Iran policy, seek outside opinion. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tells clerics he wants expanded, wartime executive powers to better deal with "economic war."
