The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government’s, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Tuesday that the Senate will begin to consider three House-passed resolutions that would roll back the standards. Final votes could come as soon as this week. His announcement came despite significant pushback from Democrats, questions from some Republicans and the advice of the Senate Parliamentarian, who has sided with the U.S. Government Accountability Office in saying California’s policies are not subject to the review mechanism used by the House.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum issued a strong rebuke of the Israeli government on Tuesday, claiming that it lacks a concrete strategy to rescue the remaining hostage still held in Gaza. The statement came after the Prime Minister’s Office announced that it was recalling senior negotiators from Doha, where indirect talks with Hamas had been taking place.
“A majority of the nation supports the return of all the hostages, even at the price of ending the war. Only the return of everyone in one stage will allow a process of rehabilitation and renewal for the country and the army,” the forum stated, emphasizing that the full return of hostages is essential for national healing.

As part of the Trump administration’s push to carry out mass deportations, the agency responsible for immigration enforcement has aggressively revived and expanded a decades-old program that delegates immigration enforcement powers to state and local law enforcement agencies. Under the 287(g) program led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, police officers can interrogate immigrants in their custody and detain them for potential deportation. Since President Donald Trump took office in January, ICE has rapidly expanded the number of signed agreements it has with law enforcement agencies across the country. The reason is clear.

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On Monday evening, National Unity party chief Benny Gantz, made a quick stop at RSVP Steakhouse in Monsey, where he met with local philanthropists. During the informal gathering, Gantz spoke about the importance of strengthening U.S.-Israel relations and the ongoing fight against global antisemitism. Gantz, who currently heads the National Unity party and previously served as IDF Chief of Staff as well as a Defense Minister, emphasized the critical alliance between the United States and Israel—particularly in matters of security, diplomacy, and combating hate. He thanked the local Jewish community for their continued support of Israel and acknowledged the unique role diaspora communities play in maintaining strong bilateral ties.

President Trump on Tuesday announced an initial $25 billion investment to jumpstart the creation of the “Golden Dome,” a sweeping continental missile defense system. The program, which Trump described as a top national priority, will be overseen by Gen. Michael Guetlein, the vice chief of space operations.
Though distinct from Israel’s Iron Dome, the similarly named Golden Dome aims to serve as an expansive shield across the Western Hemisphere. “Golden Dome” is already generating excitement among some defense circles, but has drawn skepticism from military analysts concerned about its feasibility and astronomical cost.

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President Trump: “The design for the Golden Dome will integrate without existing defense capabilities and it should be fully operational by the end of my term.”

BREAKING: The Senate has unanimously passed President Trumps “No Tax on Tips Act.” 100-0 vote.