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Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system
Smart Shooter's SMASH systems are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, according to a company statement.
Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism
Iran retains access to majority of missile launch sites, US intelligence shows - report
Pentagon declassifies first batch of UFO files as part of Trump transparency campaign
Most Americans say Trump faces greater assassination threat after recent series of attacks - poll
The poll also found that Americans remain divided over whether rhetoric from Trump’s political opponents bears responsibility for assassination attempts against him.
One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative
Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.
Iraqi PM-designate caught between US endorsement, militia violence - report
The endorsement is contingent on Ali al-Zaidi excluding Iran-backed militias from his potential government, a move that could prompt those militias to fight back.
Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations
Hostilities have continued since Trump declared a ceasefire on April 16, mostly in south Lebanon, where Israel is occupying a self-declared security zone.
NYC anti-Israel activists plan Monday protest against Israel real estate event
The Monday protest comes following a similar event on Tuesday, after which PAL-Awda said it was undeterred.
Iraqi media shocked by reports of secret Israeli base as Baghdad hits critical juncture - analysis
Reports that Iraq’s sovereignty may have been undermined by a foreign force operating in the desert will cause controversy in Baghdad.
Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion
Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.
US Justice Dep't moves to denaturalize 12 people, including one who supported Al-Qaeda
According to the DoJ, Ouazzani was planning ways to support Al-Qaeda along with two men later convicted of trying to bomb the New York Stock Exchange as early as 2003.
CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation
A "level 3" designation is standard at this stage and is the lowest CDC emergency activation level, with the agency actively monitoring the virus's progress.
Trump says US will start 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran talks fail
Earlier on Saturday, a reporter asked Trump if he thought Iran was "slow-rolling" talks, to which the President replied, "We'll find out soon enough."
