Quizzed by NBC, Trump’s former Attorney General Bill Barr expressed uncertainty about whether he would cast his vote for his former boss, Donald Trump, or President Joe Biden in the general election. Despite serving under Trump’s administration, Barr made it clear that he opposes Trump for the GOP nomination. He went on to criticize the former president for his actions following the 2020 presidential race, condemning Trump’s behavior as “reckless” and referring to him as a “consummate narcissist.” When questioned about his voting intentions in the general election if the candidates were the same as in 2020, Barr humorously replied, “I’ll jump off that bridge when I get to it,” indicating his reluctance to make a decision at this point.

In a fiery online tirade on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump vehemently responded to the new charges he faces over the mishandling of classified documents. Using capital letters to emphasize his frustration, Trump railed against what he labeled as “ELECTION INTERFERENCE” while denying the fresh allegations. Trump took to the social media platform to counter the accusations, particularly focusing on the Mar-a-Lago security tapes. He stated that the tapes were not deleted but were willingly handed over to individuals he described as “thugs” led by the Special Counsel, Jack Smith.

In an ever-expanding pool of hopefuls looking to take over the position of Rep. George Santos, a fresh primary challenger has emerged – Daniel Norber, a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces. Norber, a small business owner hailing from Bayside, Queens, has entered the race citing the urgent need for better representation in the district. Norber expressed dissatisfaction with Santos, who is currently grappling with federal charges related to fraud and money laundering, and has a history of being untruthful. “I believe he should resign definitely, no doubt about it,” remarked Norber, aged 43, in an interview with the New York Post.

Former President Donald Trump encountered a resounding chorus of disapproval from rally attendees in Erie, Pa., on Saturday when he inquired if he should take part in the upcoming GOP presidential debate. The debate, hosted by Fox News, is scheduled to take place in Milwaukee on August 23. Addressing the crowd, Trump acknowledged receiving numerous inquiries about his potential attendance at the debate. He had previously hinted at the possibility of skipping the event, citing Fox News as a “hostile network” and emphasizing his strong polling numbers, which position him as the frontrunner ahead of other candidates. “Am I going to stand up there with guys polling at 0, 1, 2, 3 percent, maybe 4, and endure hostile questions?” he questioned.

The Biden administration has discovered a malicious computer code believed to have been concealed by China deep within critical U.S. infrastructure networks, including power grids, communications systems, and water supplies feeding military bases worldwide, the New York Times reports. American military, intelligence, and national security officials fear that the malware, possibly orchestrated by hackers associated with the People’s Liberation Army, poses a significant threat to U.S. military operations, especially in the event of a conflict involving Taiwan.

Israel Police opened an investigation on suspicion of insulting a public servant, defamation and incitement to violence after left-wing protesters produced signs with the names and photos of police officers who allegedly acted violently against protesters and distributed them among protest areas in Tel Aviv. “Israel Police calls on the public to refrain from publishing photos that harm police officers and their families and slander them,” the police said. Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai said: “This is a serious shaming phenomenon that we’ve never encountered before.

Three men convicted in a post-9/11 terrorism sting have been ordered freed from prison by a judge who deemed their lengthy sentences “unduly harsh and unjust” and decried the FBI’s role in radicalizing them in a plot to blow up New York synagogues and shoot down National Guard planes. Onta Williams, David Williams and Laguerre Payen — three of the men known as the “Newburgh Four” — were “hapless, easily manipulated and penurious petty criminals” caught up more than a decade ago in a scheme driven by overzealous FBI agents and a dodgy informant, U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said in her ruling Thursday. “The real lead conspirator was the United States,” McMahon wrote in granting the men’s request for compassionate release, effective in three months.

Ukraine’s Ambassador, Yevgen Korniychuk, has announced that the country will impose restrictions on the number of Israeli visitors allowed to enter its borders for this upcoming Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to the city of Uman. The decision comes in response to safety concerns arising from the ongoing Russian hostilities. The statement issued by Ambassador Korniychuk does not specify the exact limitations, but it emphasizes the necessity to safeguard potential targets, including Jewish faith leaders and worshipers, in the face of potential threats. The fear is that the presence of a large gathering in Uman could attract hostile actions from Russian forces. “For the safety of all those involved, we feel it is essential to minimize the potential risk.

Donald Trump asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into his possession of classified documents, according to an updated indictment unsealed Thursday that adds new charges against the former president and names an additional defendant. The indictment includes new counts of obstruction and willful retention of national defense information, compounding Trump’s legal jeopardy even as he braces for a possible additional indictment in Washington over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

President Joe Biden is reportedly working on a mutual security pact with Saudi Arabia, which could pave the way for an Israeli-Saudi normalization deal. In a column published by The New York Times on Thursday, Thomas Friedman revealed that the proposed deal would present Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a difficult choice between his government’s stance on judicial reform and pursuing regional peace. To explore this potential agreement, Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Friedman emphasized that Sullivan’s visit was not merely for diplomatic formalities, as he had discussed the matter with President Biden during a conversation at the White House the previous week.