US president says without his efforts things would be much worse, 'We have done a phenomenal job with respect to COVID-19'

Citing US intel reports, NY Times says Khamenei fears direct confrontation will help president's campaign and believes Natanz attack was intended to provoke a clash

Susan Collins becomes first GOP member of the US Senate to call for decision on Supreme Court nominee to be put off until after November 3

With more than $50 million contributed in the hours after US Supreme Court justice's passing, the party's base appears to be rallying for the fight ahead

With Senate majority leader McConnell vowing to call a vote for iconic justice's replacement, president says: 'We were put in this position of power to make decisions'

Some Republicans view Supreme Court vacancy as a way for Trump to galvanize supporters, while Democrats hope it could drive home the significance of the election to their base

White House statement says this year's High Holidays bring sense of optimism for Israeli people; campaign releases video hailing Trump for bringing peace to 'once bitter enemies'

Pledge comes after reports that Trump berated casino magnate for not stepping up and helping him in the final part of the campaign after series of pro-Israel moves

Contrary to Trump, who used Rosh Hashanah message to highlight his Israel bonafides, Democratic challenger emphasizes holiday's themes, commitment to Jewish values

In Rosh Hashanah call with community leaders, president again appears to suggest US Jews are loyal to Israel, warns things could turn sour for Israel if they don't vote Republican