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July 22

Disputed fire by ancient church in Holy Land sparks diplomatic, religious fallout

Israeli police dismiss reports of Jewish settlers burning the Church of St. George in Taybeh, finding no damage to the holy site and only a small fire nearby.

July 22

Trump pulls US out of UN agency over its backing of 'woke' social causes

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. would pull out of a United Nations agency over its "globalist, ideological agenda" and anti-Israel bias.

July 22

27 inmates from notorious Iranian prison still at large after Israeli strike: Tehran

Iranian media is reporting that 27 inmates from the notorious Evin Prison are still at large following Israel's strike on the facility last month, according to the Associated Press.

July 21

AOC slams progressive critics for 'lying' about her Iron Dome stance in defense bill fight

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces criticism from the DSA for voting against an amendment to block $500 million in funding for Israel's missile defense systems.

July 21

Columbia professors demand answers as White House finalizes negotiations with Ivy League university

Columbia professors sent a letter to the university's president outlining items that should be included in a deal with the White House.

July 21

Dispute over Christian groups' visas to Israel resolved after Huckabee threat

Israel's visa application process for evangelicals faced bureaucratic hurdles until U.S. Ambassador Huckabee threatened reciprocal treatment for Israeli citizens seeking U.S. travel.

July 21

AOC campaign office vandalized with anti-Israel message after vote on Republican amendment

Vandals targeted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign office with an anti-Israel message despite her criticism of Israel's war in Gaza on Sunday, after she opposed cutting Iron Dome funding.

July 19

Trump has now been in office for six months, for the second time. Here are the highlights

President Trump has been in office for six months, delivering on campaign promises, securing his "big beautiful bill" by his self-imposed deadline and taking decisive action on the world stage.

July 18

Trump says 10 hostages will be returning from Gaza 'very shortly' during White House dinner with allies

At a White House dinner Trump shares plans to bring home more hostages captured by Hamas, predicts stronger GOP majorities in 2026 and celebrates legislative achievements of first 6 months.

July 18

House committee alleges Biden admin used funds to back anti-government protests in Israel

The House Judiciary Committee is accusing the Biden-Harris administration of funneling taxpayer dollars to anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel that took place before Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.