During his time as vice president, Joe Biden and his family received a bribe of $5 million from the head of Ukrainian energy giant Burisma, according to Republicans who reviewed an FBI whistleblower document. In a significant development, FBI Director Christopher Wray earlier this week granted House Oversight committee members access to an FBI document, designated as FD-1023, pertaining to the allegations. The move came after the FBI chief faced threats of being held in contempt of Congress for its failure to comply with a subpoena for the document. According to Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the committee, the document is part of an ongoing investigation and contains allegations provided by a paid FBI informant.

A Hatzolah of Los Angeles member had the prestigious Medal of Valor bestowed on him by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) for an act of heroism in the face of gunfire that saved the lives of multiple people. As previously reported on YWN, Los Angeles Hatzolah members came under fire on Shabbos, April 29, 2022, as they arrived to treat an unresponsive patient outside a shul on Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana. As one of the Hatzolah members, Menachem Boganim, an aspiring nurse practitioner, arrived with a partner at the scene, heavy gunfire erupted from a nearby robbery at a marijuana dispensary that resulted in a man’s death.

Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate has brought renewed attention to one of the most notable cases in Justice Department history. The federal charges represent the biggest legal jeopardy so far for Trump, coming less than three months after he was charged in New York with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Here’s a look at the charges, the special counsel’s investigation and how Trump’s case differs from those of other politicians known to be in possession of classified documents: WHAT ARE THE CHARGES, AND HOW IS TRUMP REACTING?

Just days after ex-Labor MK Omer Bar-Lev handed a letter of apology to the sons of HaGaon HaRav Gershon Edelstein, z’tl in which he stated that he “apologizes from the bottom of his heart,” he claimed that it wasn’t an apology after all. In an interview with Yediot Achranot, Bar-Lev said: “We didn’t surrender. I don’t see it as an apology letter. You can write headlines from here to there but it wasn’t a letter of apology.” “We weren’t pressured by the threats,” Bar-Lev claimed, explaining why he visited the Edelstein home.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest American-Muslim advocacy group, has strongly criticized the leadership of the City University of New York (CUNY) for denouncing a law school graduate’s commencement address as “hate speech,” alleging that the speech was actually cleared by the school’s administrators. CAIR-NY condemned the CUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez for their failure to defend the free speech rights of Palestinian activist Fatima Mousa Mohammed, claiming that they succumbed to pressure from Jewish activists and supporters of Israel.

In a heated exchange of words, Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie fiercely responded to former President Donald Trump’s recent weight-based mockery on Wednesday, shedding light on his personal struggle with obesity. The controversy ignited when Trump shared an edited video on social media, seemingly depicting Christie announcing his campaign launch at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Responding to the clip, Christie expressed, “Breaking news… I have grappled with my weight for two decades. However, my character remains unwavering. I am ready to put that character up against Donald Trump’s any day.

A young child was honored by Rockland Hatzolah after his quick and decisive thinking saved his friend from potentially being gravely injured as an accident unfolded. Nuta Markowitz, the son of Rockland Hatzolah member Avrumy Markowitz (RH-212), was with a friend when the latter was struck by a vehicle. Nuta exhibited exceptionally swift thinking and sound judgement, immediately dragging his injured friend off the street – preventing a second vehicle from hitting him as well. The victim is now recovering from his relatively minor injuries, and Nuta is being hailed a hero. In recognition of his courageous act, Rockland Hatzolah presented him with an award and an honorary Hatzolah ID card. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The mashgiach of Emunas Yisroel, Rav Moshe Wolfson, along with the administrators of Boro Park and Williamsburg mosdos, warmly hosted NYC Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday night for a productive meeting regarding various issues pertinent to yeshivos and communities at large. At the meeting, Mayor Adams was honored with a plaque signed by representatives of more than 50 mosdos expressing appreciation for the distinguished guest’s efforts and symbolizing their deep appreciation for his unwavering dedication and steadfast support of Orthodox Jewish schools. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Hatzolah rushed a critically injured patient to Maimonides Medical Center after a devastating car accident on Ocean Parkway and Ave. M in Flatbush on Wednesday night. Sadly, the man’s life was unable to be saved. The horrific scene unfolded around 9:30 pm when a vehicle traveling on Ocean Parkway lost control and jumped a curb, striking a light stanchion before hitting an approximately 50-year-old man sitting on a bench, amputating both of his legs and killing him instantly. Hatzolah was at the scene in less than a minute and rushed the man in traumatic arrest to the hospital. Doctors valiantly fought to revive, but were sadly unable The driver of the Tesla involved in the crash fled on foot from the scene, but was located about a block away and taken into custody by the NYPD.

Reports have emerged suggesting that federal prosecutors have informed former President Donald Trump about a potential indictment in relation to an ongoing investigation into alleged mishandling of classified documents. The story, published on Wednesday by journalist John Solomon, a known Trump ally, sparked widespread speculation. However, Trump himself refuted the claims, stating in a conversation with The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman that he had not been informed of any impending indictment. Trump took to his new social media platform, Truth Social, to further deny the allegations and label the investigation as another example of “SCAMS & WITCH HUNTS,” while rallying Republican lawmakers to prioritize the issue.