Two days before the Treasury Department estimated it would run out of money to pay the nation’s debts, President Biden signed into law today a bill that suspends the debt ceiling, cuts federal spending and avoids a government default as part of a deal that ended months of partisan wrangling.
In an Oval Office address on Friday night, Biden said that in addition to avoiding the dire financial consequences of a default, the measure would maintain gains from the wide-ranging agenda he had pushed through during his first two years in office.
And it bolstered the argument that is expected to be at the heart of his pitch for a second term: that he is a seasoned, competent leader who is able to deliver results in a polarized nation.
“Passing this budget agreement was critical. The ...
A Chinese warship came within 150 yards of hitting the USS Chung-Hoon on Saturday before crossing its bow a second time at closer to 2,000 yards while the U.S. destroyer was conducting joint exercises with Canada in the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) confirmed.
The incident occurred as U.S.-Chinese tensions remain high in the South China Sea.
The Chinese ship "executed maneuvers in an unsafe manner," overtaking the USS Chung-Hoon on its portside at 150 yards while the U.S. destroyer was sailing "through waters where high seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply" with Canada's HMCS Montreal, USINDOPACOM said in a release.
The Chinese ship then crossed Chung-Hoon’s bow a second time "starboard to ...
Three IDF soldiers were killed over Shabbat (the Sabbath) in two incidents on the Israel-Egypt border. Israeli officials of all levels sent their condolences to the families of the fallen. Several parties are demanding a thorough investigation of the incident.
President Isaac Herzog commented: "Such a sad Saturday. We were horrified by the news of the death of three IDF soldiers in this morning's incidents at the Egyptian border. There are no words to describe the pain and loss. Along with the entire nation, I send my sincere condolences to their families and share in their mourning at this difficult time. We will preserve their memory and continue to defend our borders with determination."
Prime Minister Netanyahu commented: "The fatal incident at the Egyptian border during Sh...
Three Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed in two separate incidents on the Israel-Egypt border on Friday night, reports Arutz-7. The first incident occurred when an Egyptian police officer killed two IDF soldiers, Lia Bin-Nun and Uri Yitzhak Iluz, hours after an attempt to smuggle 1.5 million NIS worth of drugs was thwarted near Mount Harif on the border. In the second incident, a third IDF soldier, Ohad Dahan, was killed during a shootout with the same Egyptian officer who was also killed during the exchange.
Bin-Nun, a 19-year-old from Rishon Lezion, and Iluz, from the northern city of Tzfat, were both from the Bardelas Battalion. They were killed in the same area where the drug-smuggling attempt had occurred. Dahan, a 20-year-old resident of Ofakim, was part of the C...
Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2023 - Baltimore's leading prosecutor, Ivan Bates, plans to introduce a new citation docket to address quality of life concerns in the city, according to FOX45. This would cover offenses like dirt bike charges, loitering, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana for adults 18 and over. This approach contrasts sharply with Bates' predecessor, Marilyn Mosby, who ceased prosecuting what she deemed low-level crimes in 2021. The plan has faced criticism, particularly on social media, with concerns it might disproportionally affect young black men. Bates defended the initiative, stating that law enforcement will first warn individuals before issuing a citation. He also highlighted that offenders could complete community service and be c...
Baltimore, MD - Jun 3, 2023 - Baltimore Shomrim is increasing surveillance in parts of northwest Baltimore and Pikesville due to a rise in car break-ins, reports WBALTV. Over the past two weeks, there have been an estimated 15-20 reported vehicle break-ins. Shomrim, composed entirely of volunteers, has installed cameras in around 30 high-traffic locations over the past year to assist the police in deterring crime. They also recommend that people take preventative measures, such as locking their cars, keeping belongings out of sight, and ensuring that their houses and parking areas are well lit. Shomrim reminded residents that if they witness any suspicious activity, they should report it immediately by dialing 911 or contacting Shomrim directly at 410-358-9999.
Rabbi Aaron Brafman was the much-beloved and revered menahel of Yeshiva of Far Rockaway. He was also a respected author and a dedicated askan. But more: He was a man who loved every Jew, who saw potential where others saw failure. In the words of a talmid, he was a man “who lived and breathed Klal Yisrael; whose days were filled with Torah and maasim tovim … and most of all, who epitomized the term ‘rebbi.’”
In the first interview, the author of Rabbi Brafman’s biography, Rabbi Shimon Finkelman, gives us a glimpse into the life of this extraordinary man.
On Blinken's agenda will be cooperation on regional conflicts and issues, as well as a path toward normalization between the Saudi kingdom and Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia next week at a time of strained relations between Washington and its key Middle East ally, the State Department announced Friday.
Blinken’s June 6-8 trip will come as the United States and Saudi kingdom are seeking to broker a durable ceasefire between warring parties in Sudan. The top U.S. diplomat will discuss with Saudi officials U.S.-Saudi strategic cooperation on regional and global issues and a range of bilateral issues including economic and security cooperation," the State Department said.
He will participate in a ministerial meeting on Wedne...
Baltimore, MD – June 2023 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:• Weekly halachic dilemma creating l...
A long stretch of New Jersey’s Garden State Parkway reopened Friday morning as firefighters worked to contain a 5,000-acre forest fire spewing thick plumes of smoke.
About 25 miles of the heavily traveled toll road, the state’s major north-south highway, was reopened shortly before 11 a.m.
The fire — which had burned nearly 8 square miles (20 square kilometers) —broke out Wednesday night in the Bass River State Forest, along the border of Burlington and Ocean counties in southern New Jersey. It remained at 50% containment, and no longer threatened any structures or residential areas as of Friday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
About 40 people were evacuated Thursday from a camping area as a precaution, and that site remained shuttered ...
Baltimore, MD - June 2, 2023:Dear Friends, Clients and Neighors of DoubleTree Pikesville by Hilton,We deeply appreciate the care and concern from our community. Yesterday the hotel experience an isolated sprinkler connection break adjacent to the ballroom and conference spaces. Our crews immediately dispatched to secure the line and remediate any water damage. We’re so grateful to our community and customers for their understanding as we swiftly supported them in relocating their special functions over the next few days, until we return the space into event ready condition. Anyone that may be effected by this disruption has been personally approached. We look forward to hosting your weddings, bnei mitzvah, Shabbatons and special events! Wishing everyone a restful Shabbos.Mark Mahoney...
This week Rav Taragin begins a new series that addresses issues of Personal Growth. The pieces will iy”H relate to the goals Judaism sets for us and how we can achieve them.
Not Necessarily Good
Man is created last, as the climax of creation. The Torah tells us that Hashem saw what he created before man’s arrival as “good.” Everything was put in place in preparation for man’s arrival in the world Hashem created for him.[1]
Surprisingly, though, Hashem does not describe man as good.[2] Rav Yosef Albo[3] attributes this to a basic difference between man and all other creations. While other creatures and creations were created as objectively good — ready to function properly automatically, man’s status depends upon his own choices and ...
Baltimore, MD – June 2, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov Mr. and Mrs. Avromi Boehm on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Mr.& Mrs. Hershel Boehm
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – June 2, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov Mr. and Mrs. Kalman Danziger on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
The U.S. economy continued to crank out jobs in May, with nonfarm payrolls surging more than expected despite multiple headwinds, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Payrolls in the public and private sector increased by 339,000 for the month, better than the 190,000 Dow Jones estimate and marking the 29th straight month of positive job growth.
The unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in May against the estimate for 3.5%, even though the labor force participation rate was unchanged. The jobless rate was the highest since October 2022, though still near the lowest since 1969.
Average hourly earnings, a key inflation indicator, rose 0.3% for the month, which was in line with expectations. On an annual basis, wages increased 4.3%, which was 0.1 percentage point below the estimate. The ave...
The FBI is preparing to bring the subpoenaed document alleging Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme to Capitol Hill Monday for lawmakers to review, after House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer threatened to hold the bureau in contempt of Congress.
The document in question is an FBI-generated FD-1023 form that allegedly describes a $5 million criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden and a foreign national relating to the exchange of money for policy decisions.
A source familiar told Fox News Digital that the FBI will bring the FD-1023 document to Capitol Hill Monday for Comer, R-Ky., and the top Democrat on the committee, Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., to review.
The FBI’s accommodation to bring the ...
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not be charged in the Justice Department’s investigation into his alleged improper retention of classified records from his time in the Trump administration, Fox News has learned.
Multiple sources told Fox News that the Justice Department has closed the investigation into Pence’s possession of classified documents at his residence in Indiana.
The Justice Department sent a letter to Pence attorneys this week, saying that the FBI and Justice Department have completed the investigation, and said no criminal charges will be brought against the former vice president.
Pence informed Congress and the National Archives in January that he discovered documents with classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice p...
