As President Donald Trump faces some defections from some of his most steadfast supporters over his tariffs, he can still rely on one group to sing his praises: Russian state media. According to Daily Beast columnist Julia Davis, who closely follows Russian state-sponsored outlets, analysts on the popular program “The Evening With Vladimir Solovyov” recently expressed enthusiastic approval of Trump’s tariff policies. Political scientist Dmitry Kulikov, a guest on the show, commended Trump’s apparent desire “to break everything,” suggesting that the president’s actions signal “the end of the global system” that has existed for roughly fifty years.

During the joint press conference of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu following their meeting on Monday, Trump said: “I don’t understand why Israel ever gave up Gaza.” Responding to a reporter’s question about Gaza, Trump said: “You know how I feel about the Gaza Strip. I think it’s an incredible piece of important real estate. I think it’s something that if we were involved in, having a peace force like the US there controlling and owning the Gaza Strip would be a good thing. Because right now, for years and years, all I hear about is killing and Hamas and problems.

Israeli security forces on Monday received intelligence information indicating that a terrorist was making his way from the Shomron toward Tel Aviv to carry out a terror attack. A high-speed chase took place, and police and Shin Bet forces stopped a vehicle as it approached Route 1 via Route 6 on Monday afternoon. A search of the vehicle revealed nine Palestinians who had entered Israel illegally, including the terrorist who was armed with an assault rifle. The suspects were arrested and transferred for questioning.   (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Hundreds of community members, elected officials, and faith leaders gathered outside 1304 President Street in Crown Heights to unveil a new street sign honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The block where the Lubavitcher Rebbe and his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, lived for decades, will now also bear the name Lubavitcher Rebbe Way. The co-naming was spearheaded by Yaacov Behrman, a Crown Heights community leader and Director of the Jewish Future Alliance, who led a campaign to honor the Rebbe in a public way. The effort culminated in Sunday’s unveiling ceremony, hosted by City Council Member Crystal Hudson, who sponsored the renaming legislation. “This street was home to the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, but his teachings and influence traveled far beyond,” said Behrman.

President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are drawing blistering criticism from economists and market analysts, with CNBC’s Steve Liesman calling the move a “self-inflicted catastrophe” that could plunge the country into recession. Appearing on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes Friday night, Liesman warned that the markets are reacting to a grim economic outlook sparked by Trump’s latest trade actions. “If you take a step back, what’s really happening here, Chris, is the market is pricing in the high probability of a recession,” Liesman said. “That’s really what this is all about right now.” On Wednesday, Trump announced a new tariff structure that imposes a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imported goods.

Fox News host Sean Hannity praised President Donald Trump’s recent musings about a potential third term in office, calling the remarks a savvy psychological tactic that keeps Trump “living rent-free” in his critics’ minds. Appearing on a podcast, Hannity downplayed any serious intent behind Trump’s remarks, describing the idea of a third term as “ultimately a constitutional issue,” but applauded the former president’s ability to provoke strong reactions. “I love it because they bubble and fizz like Alka-Seltzer,” Hannity said, referring to media and political opponents who react to Trump’s controversial comments.

President Donald Trump sought to shut down swirling rumors about Elon Musk’s potential departure from the administration, delivering a full-throated defense of his embattled advisor while teasing a mysterious and “horrible” new discovery uncovered by their government overhaul initiative. Speaking to reporters during a flight aboard Air Force One, Trump described Musk as “fantastic,” “a patriot,” and “a smart person,” and insisted he hopes the billionaire entrepreneur remains in his orbit “as long as possible.” “Elon is fantastic. He’s a patriot. I think it’s a shame what they’re doing to him with his car company. It’s a great car, great product.

With the sweet sounds of soaring niggunim, renowned baal menagen and beloved marbitz Torah Rabbi Baruch Levine recently concluded a spiritually uplifting musical journey through Europe that touched the hearts of hundreds of bnei aliyah. Aptly named “Kumzitz Alive,” the tour was a moving tapestry of achdus, chizuk, and the enduring power of heartfelt Yiddishe song. The tour visited three prominent Torah hubs—Zurich, Switzerland; Manchester, UK; and Gateshead, UK—each city home to vibrant kehillos and bnei Torah from around the globe. With bochurim returning from Eretz Yisroel for their well-earned bein hazmanim break, the timing could not have been more perfect.

Mayor Eric Adams took sharp aim at former Governor Andrew Cuomo during his weekly Q&A with reporters on Tuesday, targeting one of Cuomo’s key mayoral campaign boasts—his management expertise. “You mean the management he did with the nursing homes?” Adams said, alluding to Cuomo’s controversial pandemic directive that prevented nursing homes from refusing patients with COVID-19. He didn’t stop there, adding, “Or probably the management he did with the bail reform, is that what you’re talking about? That caused the ruckus we’re facing? Is that good management?” Driving the point home, Adams contrasted the roles of mayor and governor, stating, “You can’t just hide out in a mansion.” Cuomo’s campaign spokesman, Rich Azzopardi, fired back, defending the former governor’s record.

At the Chasunah tonight of the daughter of Reb Shmuel Wallerstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Yitzchok in Flatbush, to the son of Reb Yossi Brecher (Shaindy to Yitzy). The Chosson is an Einikle of Hagaon HaRav Shlomo Miller of Toronto. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)