Israeli president responds to Trump’s letter asking him to pardon Netanyahu in corruption cases

Israeli president responds to Trump’s letter asking him to pardon Netanyahu in corruption cases

Jerusalem — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he received a letter from President Trump on Wednesday asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial in three separate corruption cases. Netanyahu has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the ongoing court cases, with no ruling yet delivered, and his supporters have dismissed the trials…

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Putin requests proposals for possible resumption of nuclear weapons tests in response to Trump’s comments

Putin requests proposals for possible resumption of nuclear weapons tests in response to Trump’s comments

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to submit proposals on the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing in response to President Trump instructing the Pentagon to do so “on an equal basis” with other countries. In a meeting Wednesday with his Security Council, Putin said Russia has adhered to the international Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban…

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Pakistan “will not be the first to resume nuclear tests,” official says in response to Trump’s 60 Minutes claim

Pakistan “will not be the first to resume nuclear tests,” official says in response to Trump’s 60 Minutes claim

A Pakistani official told CBS News that the country “will not be the first to resume nuclear tests” in response to President Trump’s assertion in an interview with 60 Minutes that the country has conducted nuclear weapons tests, along with Russia and China. “Pakistan was not the first to carry out nuclear tests and will not…

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Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon general pick, to face questions at Senate confirmation hearing

Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon general pick, to face questions at Senate confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, is likely to face tough questions Thursday on Capitol Hill as senators decide whether to support her confirmation. If she assumes the role, Means would become the county’s leading public health spokesperson, with the authority to issue health warnings and advisories. Her nomination has stirred…

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Israeli lawmakers advance West Bank annexation bills despite Trump’s past objection as Vance visits

Israeli lawmakers advance West Bank annexation bills despite Trump’s past objection as Vance visits

Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday voted to advance two proposed bills that call for the formal annexation of the already Israeli-occupied West Bank, an ambition openly promoted by far-right ministers in recent months but opposed by President Trump. The vote by Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, came with Vice President JD Vance visiting Israel to shore up…

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