The Trump administration is mulling a proposal that would slash the State Department budget by $27 billion – nearly in half – and shutter smaller embassies and consulates across the globe.
The proposal calls for the elimination of funding for more than 20 international organizations, including the United Nations, NATO and the Organization of American States, a diplomatic source in possession of the document told Fox News Digital.
The U.S. contributed around $13 billion to the United Nations in 2023 and around $3.5 billion to NATO. The proposed budget calls for allocating $2 billion for "America First" priorities. Those coffers could be used for "specific partners" like India and Jordan, according to the document, or broader priorities, like the...
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been hit with shocking allegations by the Trump administration, accusing her of mortgage fraud.
In documents obtained by Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle," the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, accusing James of mortgage fraud Tuesday.
FHFA Director William Pulte said in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi that James appears to have falsified records to meet certain lending requirements and receive favorable loan terms.
Pulte cited a property in Virginia that James allegedly claimed as her principal residence and a property in New York she claimed as a four-unit structure instead of five, which he said could mean she was able to get a different an...
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Dear Friends, Supporters & Family,
With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rav Dovid Frid Z"l, who returned his soul to Hashem on Shabbat March, 22. He left this world after sudden complications which tragically escalated, overwhelming his body in a matter of hours.
For the past 15 years, Rav Dovid was not only a beacon of strength and Emunah, but a true warrior — living each day with courage, dignity, and deep devotion to Torah despite his health challenges. By his side every moment stood his beloved wife Rochel who,together with their children, was fully devoted to his care. Their lives revolved around keeping Rav Dovid comfortable, cared for, and surrounded by love.
Now Rochel and the family are facing an unimag...
In a sharp shift from his previously stated stance, Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, declared on Tuesday that any future agreement with Iran must include the complete dismantlement of its nuclear program.
Witkoff’s updated position, which he published on social media, marks a significant departure from comments he made less than 24 hours earlier during an appearance on Fox News, where he had suggested the US might accept uranium enrichment at 3.67%—a level consistent with civilian energy use.
“A deal with Iran will only be completed if it is a Trump deal,” Witkoff wrote on Tuesday. “Any final arrangement must set in place a framework for peace, stability and prosperity in the Middle East – meaning ...
The IDF and ISA eliminated the senior aide of the Hamas Gaza Brigade Commander, a Nukhba terrorist involved in the 2014 terror attack during Operation "Protective Edge" in 2014, in which five IDF soldiers were killed.
A few days ago, in a joint IDF and ISA activity in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF struck and eliminated Mahmud Ibrahim Hasan Abu Hisirah, a Hamas terrorist in the Gaza brigade.
In recent years, Abu Hisirah served as the personal aide and right-hand man of the senior Hamas member, Izz al-Din Haddad, Hamas' Gaza Brigade commander. He was active in this role throughout the war and during the preparations for the October 7th massacre.
The Nukhba terrorist participated in the infiltration incident on July 28, 2014, during Operation "Protective Edge". In that infiltration ...
Yamam special forces officers on Wednesday morning eliminated terrorist Mohammad Zakarana in Qabatiya.
Zakarana was part of an Islamic Jihad terror cell which carried out a deadly shooting attack in Kafr Funduq approximately three months ago.
The terror attack left three Israeli citizens dead and eight others injured. Two of the cell members were eliminated in late January, but Zakarana, the third member of the cell, succeeded in escaping Israel's security forces until Wednesday.
During the operation to eliminate the other two terrorists, an IDF soldier was moderately injured and evacuated for medical treatment. Zakarna and an additional terrorist hid in a cave near Kafr Misilyah in northern Samaria. Yamam forces closed in on the site. During the operation,...
Defense Minister Israel Katz published a clarification on Wednesday stating that there is no intention to bring humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip at this time, following severe criticism from within the coalition.
In his statement, Katz clarified: "Israel's policy is clear - no humanitarian aid is set to enter Gaza, and preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza is a key pressure tool that prevents Hamas from using means against the population, in addition to other measures Israel is taking. It's unfortunate that some are trying to mislead the public."
"No one in the current reality intends to bring any humanitarian aid to Gaza, nor are there preparations to bring any such aid. I emphasized that regarding the future, a mechanism must be built for the use of civilian compan...
Captivity survivor Noa Argamani chosen as one of TIME magazine's top 100 most influential people
Baltimore, MD - April 16, 2025 - Baltimore City and County are often compared to one another.
Earlier this month UMBC polled residents in each jurisdiction, specifically on quality of life issues and government satisfaction.
People were asked to weigh-in on a dozen issues, and to rate whether they are minor or major problems.
Out of 12 issues raised, 11 of them were deemed more serious in Baltimore City.
While the gap proved large on many subjects, none surpassed homelessness and poverty.
By an 84 percent margin City residents found it to be major issue, compared to 50 percent in Baltimore County.
The next highest differential concerned roads and highway conditions.
In Baltimore City, 73 percent believe it's a major problem as opposed to Baltimore County's 49 percent...
Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Eliezer Epstein on the birth of a daughter.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Sholom Dov Klein on the birth of Tova.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
In recent days, an airlift of American transport planes landed in Israel, carrying combat equipment from US bases around the world, Kan 11 News reported on Tuesday evening.
According to the report, dozens of transport plane flights landed at the Nevatim Air Force Base. The planes carried heavy MK-84 bombs and additional munitions intended for the ongoing fighting in Gaza and preparations for a possible strike on Iran alongside the United States, should negotiations between the US and Iran fail.
The planes also carried interceptor missiles for the American THAAD missile defense batteries.
These are munitions that were previously frozen by the Biden administration, with restrictions later lifted by US President Donald Trump.
In addition to equipping for future strikes, the Amer...
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - A new state audit reveals a troubling pattern within Maryland's Department of Health.
Auditors raised specific concerns about the Board of Nursing's lack of investigative efforts into hundreds of nurses who may have used fraudulent credentials to obtain a state license.
"Our review disclosed that the Board of Nursing could not document that it had investigated 259 of the 287 who still held active Maryland licenses as of February 2024," the audit states. "We determined that at least 131 of these 259 individuals were employed by a Maryland medical facility as of December 2023 including six employed at one State-owned facility."
In response, the Board of Nursing said they've since processed 205 of the 259 individuals in question, all of whom ...
Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 – The powerful hostage display on Smith Avenue was once again the target of anti-semitic vandalism—every poster, every sign torn down, ripped apart, and destroyed. What was meant to honor the kidnapped and keep their memory alive has been reduced to scraps by an act of pure hate.Baltimore County Police are investigating, and the property owner intends to put the display back before the day ends!
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - Advisories were issued for nine Maryland counties on Tuesday as strong winds battered the state.
Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible in Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Cecil, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard and Harford counties, where advisories are set to run until 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said.
According to forecasters, sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph are expected, with peak gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph at times.
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects," forecasters said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."
A gale warning is also in effect until 8 p.m. for the following waterways:
Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point, Vir...
Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avramy and Chaya Sara Pollack on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Ellen Pollack and Yitzchok & Leah Chana Twersky
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - The Baltimore Jewish community is blessed with exceptional schools, staffed by compassionate and inspiring educators who bring deep dedication to their students and their own growth. At Jewish Educational Services (JES), we are honored to support the educators who shape our schools—and proud to recognize several of them at our annual Educator Awards Ceremony.
With so many deserving educators, the selection process was both thorough and thoughtful. The committee carefully reviewed community nominations and teacher responses, conducted interviews with supervisors, and even observed classroom instruction to determine the recipient of the top honor: the Sam Kahan Distinguished Educator for Excellence in Jewish Education.
We are honored to recogniz...
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - A federal judge in Baltimore is set to make a decision by Thursday after initially blocking the Department of Government Efficiency to have access to data at the Social Security Administration.
Government lawyers argued it’s needed so they can look for waste, fraud and abuse. The judge questioned why broad access was needed before the DOGE team went to look for specific cases.
Plaintiffs for the case, Democracy Forward, which has been fighting the Trump administration said granting such access would be “intrusive” and a “radical departure” from long-standing practices. They added that DOGE is crying fraud and then looking for an all-access pass.
The judge said that rooting out fraud is in the public interest but said i...
Jerusalem Israel - April 15, 2025 - A South African multiparty delegation has returned from a historic fact-finding mission to Israel — the first visit of South African members of Parliament in a group since October 7, 2023.
The Hamas attacks resulted in the murder of over a thousand Israeli citizens and marked a new chapter in the region’s turmoil, after over 250 innocent Israeli civilians amongst them babies, women’s and childrens, elderly and bodies that were brutally abused, were kidnapped by Hamas and Gazans - some of which are South Africans that being murdered by Hamas and the body of the deceased remain captive to this day in Gaza with 58 more others dead bodies and live souls.
The delegation included several Members of Parliament, some of whom atten...
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued today a consumer alert on a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule, which is quickly approaching the deadline for compliance – May 14, 2025 – and will make it easier for consumers to go online and cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new “Click-to-Cancel” Rule went into effect on January 14, 2025, although businesses were given until mid-May to comply with the new rule that establishes a simple way for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships, rather than forcing consumers to jump through hoops.
The digital world we live in makes it easier than ever for businesses to sign up consumers for their products and services. Unfortunately, it is not always easy ...
