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In February, King Abdullah II of Jordan rebuffed US President Donald Trump's proposal for his country to absorb Palestinians living in Gaza — part of the now infamous “Riviera” plan. When dealing with the Trump administration, the Jordanian king is certainly caught in a bind between rejecting Palestinian displacement and restoring the flow of foreign assistance from Washington. An aid-reliant economy notwithstanding, Amman has longstanding identity issues arising from citizens of Palestinian origins, tracing back to the aftermath of the 1948 war which saw Jordan's population triple with the addition of Palestinian refugees and inhabitants of the West Bank. Domestically, Jordan's recent parliamentary elections held last September produced a strong Islamist showing, with the Islamic Action Front (IAF) — the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood — emerging as the largest bloc in the legislative body. Amman also had to navigate the succession crisis in 2021 involving Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, whose house arrest and subsequent public reconciliation with King Abdullah II revealed underlying tensions within the Hashemite royal family. The Middle East Institute hosted Steve L. Monroe and Nicolai Due-Gundersen, two newly-minted authors and experts on Jordan, to address the above issues and more.

France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, is in Cairo meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, alongside Jordan’s King Abdullah II to talk about Gaza. We look at the role France could take in bringing the conflict to an end. Plus: our team reports from the Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile. Then: the latest from Aero Friedrichshafen, tech news and we go through the shortlist for The International Booker Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas says it's not giving up on negotiations, following renewed Israeli air strikes on Gaza. The UAE is a crucial partner in securing peace in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump said during a visit by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser. King Abdullah II of Jordan urges Europe to push for peace in the region during his visit to Paris. This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cody Combs and Sunniva Rose.

Jordan's King Abdullah II just visited Washington to meet with President Trump. All eyes are on Jordan as it harbors a convicted terrorist, Ahlam Tamimi, who was sentenced to prison after masterminding the 2001 bombing of the Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem. Tamimi was released from Israeli prison to her native Jordan as part of the deal to free captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit. She has been roaming free since. In fact she is a celebrity in Jordan and the Arab world as presenter of her own TV show beamed throughout Jordan and all over the world. One of the children murdered by Tamimi's savagery was 15-year-old Malki Roth, one of two American murdered that day. Today, Tamimi is America's most wanted female fugitive with a $5 million reward on her head. Arnold Roth is Malki's father and his words are urgent, compelling, and insightful. PLEASE DONATE TO THE GENESIS 123 FOUNDATION ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND AT WWW.GENESIS123.CO Sign the petition to get Ahlam Tamimi extradited here http://change.org/ExtraditeTamimi. For information about and how to register for Root & Branch, please go to www.RootandBranchIsrael.comConnect with the Genesis 123 Foundation at www.Genesis123.co FB - www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation Twitter - @Genesis123FIG - Genesis_123_FoundationFind out how you can be part of Run for Zion and bless Israel with every step at www.RunforZion.com

Overflowing with news items, Jim presented another 'Round-Up' broadcast. Listeners added their comments as well. Here are stories presented during the first quarter hour:--Hamas, the Iranian backed terror organization, announced Wednesday that they won't be complying with the next stage of the previously negotiated hostage deal. Israeli violations are said to be the reason for their decision. --A task force devoted to the prosecution of October 7th massacre perpetrators and supporters was established by the U.S. Attorney General's office. That's according to a memorandum issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi.--The Palestinian Authority Chairman, Mahmoud Abbas, issued a decree on Monday, ostensibly ending his embattled government's terrorist payment program known as "pay for slay."--Iranian people marked the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution with cries of, "Death to the Islamic Republic" and "Death to the Dictator" ringing through several cities.--Iran's currency plunged to a new all-time low against the U.S. dollar on February 8th.--President Trump appears to have at least partially won over Jordanian leader King Abdullah II after their Tuesday meeting to discuss plans for the U.S. to take over and rebuild the Gaza strip.--A Hezbollah field commander, Abbas Haidar, was killed last Friday along with several members of his family, in an explosion in southern Lebanon.--The Trump administration is planning to sell more than 7 billion dollars in weapons to Israel, including thousands of missiles and bombs.--2 Jewish men were accosted by a woman spewing anti-semitic slurs in mid-town Manhattan. Jim provided audio.

Overflowing with news items, Jim presented another 'Round-Up' broadcast. Listeners added their comments as well. Here are stories presented during the first quarter hour:--Hamas, the Iranian backed terror organization, announced Wednesday that they won't be complying with the next stage of the previously negotiated hostage deal. Israeli violations are said to be the reason for their decision. --A task force devoted to the prosecution of October 7th massacre perpetrators and supporters was established by the U.S. Attorney General's office. That's according to a memorandum issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi.--The Palestinian Authority Chairman, Mahmoud Abbas, issued a decree on Monday, ostensibly ending his embattled government's terrorist payment program known as "pay for slay."--Iranian people marked the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution with cries of, "Death to the Islamic Republic" and "Death to the Dictator" ringing through several cities.--Iran's currency plunged to a new all-time low against the U.S. dollar on February 8th.--President Trump appears to have at least partially won over Jordanian leader King Abdullah II after their Tuesday meeting to discuss plans for the U.S. to take over and rebuild the Gaza strip.--A Hezbollah field commander, Abbas Haidar, was killed last Friday along with several members of his family, in an explosion in southern Lebanon.--The Trump administration is planning to sell more than 7 billion dollars in weapons to Israel, including thousands of missiles and bombs.--2 Jewish men were accosted by a woman spewing anti-semitic slurs in mid-town Manhattan. Jim provided audio.

Hamas has officially announced it will proceed with hostage releases as initially planned for Saturday; Families of at least ten hostages held in Gaza have received signs of life from their loved ones, mostly through information shared by recently freed captives & President Trump has gotten King Abdullah II of Jordan to agree to take in 2,000 sick children for treatment in Jordan. Plus! A Torah thought for Parsha Yitro by Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York. Israel Daily News website:https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠Music:  Synesthesia; Erika Krall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaCoxmYfW6o

Egyptian, Jordanian leaders stress 'unity' of positions on Gaza "Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II reaffirmed their united stance on Gaza, emphasising the urgent need for a full ceasefire, continued hostage releases and humanitarian aid. The joint statement came a day after Jordan's king met with US President Donald Trump in Washington. Both leaders also pushed for a swift reconstruction plan for Gaza, opposing Trump's plan, which the US president suggested rooting out Palestinians from their lands." UN warns Israel's genocidal acts in Gaza could be repeated in West Bank "Israel's genocidal acts in Gaza could spread to the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, warns UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Speaking to Anadolu in the Netherlands, she said Israeli attacks have escalated, with 830 Palestinians killed and over 300 detained from October 2023 to October 2024. Many detainees have faced torture, rape and even death in custody, she noted. Albanese condemned unchecked settler violence and urged the world to act: Even if you don't conclude that this is genocide, doesn't matter. There's an obligation to prevent a genocide." Trump says he will likely meet Putin in Saudi Arabia "US President Donald Trump says he will probably meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Saudi Arabia—a step towards ending the Ukraine conflict. ""I'll be dealing with President Putin, largely on the phone, and we ultimately expect to meet. In fact, we expect that he'll come here, and I'll go there, and we're going to meet also, probably in Saudi Arabia,"" he told reporters in the Oval Office. Trump downplayed Ukraine's NATO membership and cast doubt on its full territorial recovery. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Trump's interest in achieving peace, insisting that global unity can pressure Russia into ending the war. " North Korea demolishes war reunion center: South Korea "North Korea is tearing down the Mount Kumgang Reunion Center, a site that once brought together families separated by the Korean War. South Korea has condemned the demolition as ""inhumane"" and demands an immediate halt. Since 1988, over 133,600 South Koreans have registered as separated families, yet only a fraction have reunited. As of 2025, around 36,000 are alive, according to official data. The last meeting between the two was in 2018. Pyongyang now labels Seoul a “hostile state.”" NASA warns astronomers about asteroid's updated trajectory "NASA's latest update has astronomers on high alert: Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 90-meter-wide rock, now has a 2.3 percent chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. While the risk remains low, the increase from 1.3 percent has sparked renewed focus on its trajectory. Experts assure there is no immediate threat but emphasize the importance of planetary defence. If it were to hit, the asteroid could cause severe seismic activity and regional climate disruptions. Ongoing research and improved tracking methods aim to refine predictions and mitigate potential risks."

President Trump reaffirms his Gaza plans amid a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Austria's right and center-right coalition talks collapse, Russia rejects Volodymyr Zelenskyy's territory swap proposal, China changes its rules on publishing military secrets online, The UN accuses Sheikh Hasina's former government of 'crimes against humanity' in Bangladesh, Canada names Kevin Brosseau as its fentanyl czar amid US tariff tensions, The UK tightens citizenship rules for illegal entry cases, The FBI uncovers 2.4K new JFK assassination files, Trump fires USAID's watchdog, and Adobe launches its AI video generator, Firefly. Sources:  www.verity.news

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about CNN's Anderson Cooper resorting to name calling after Republican Chris Sununu points out the wasteful spending that the Elon Musk led DOGE has already uncovered at FEMA and USAID; Elon Musk & Donald Trump's Oval Office press conference where he stunned a reporter who thought she had found her gotcha question with her fact-check of the DOGE's claim about the US funding condoms for Gaza; Jerome Powell fact checking Elizabeth Warren's false claims about how cutting funding at the CFPB would affect financial regulations in the banking sector; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's resurfaced support for Biden ignoring the Supreme Court to CNN's Anderson Cooper; Elon Musk tricking CNN's Dana Bash to read his dirty joke live on-air; King Abdullah II of Jordan announcing he is willing to take in some Palestinian refugees from the Gaza strip at a joint press conference with Donald Trump; Clay Travis asking a crowd of Democrats to name one masculine Democrat in the party; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: PDS Debt- If you're making payments every month on your debt and your balances aren't going down, this program is for you. PDS Debt has customized options for anyone struggling with credit cards, personal loans, or medical bills. Everyone with $10,000 or more in eligible debt qualifies and there is no minimum credit score required. Go to: https://PDSDebt.com/RUBIN Wrinkle Filler - Take years, or even decades off your appearance in under 2-minutes. Watch Dr. Layke's step-by-step video free and uninterrupted. Go to: https://BHMD1.com/Rubin Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription, Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” American Marc Fogel was released from a Russian prison and welcomed home by President Donald Trump. Trump promised Fogel's 95-year-old mother that he would bring home her son, and he fulfilled his pledge. While meeting at the White House, Jordan's King Abdullah II praises President Trump and believes he is the right person to bring stability to the Middle East. The king announces that Jordan will take in 2,000 cancer kids from Gaza. Hamas has officially responded to President Trump, saying that the terror organization will not release the hostages by Saturday. Trump vows that “all hell with break loose” if they do not and they will know what he means by that at 12 noon on Saturday. Tulsi Gabbard has officially been confirmed as director of national intelligence and already has plans for her first day in office. The episode concludes with Sara and Matthew laughing at CNNs Anderson Cooper for losing his temper on the air when arguing about Donald Trump. Today's Guest: Sara is joined by BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden.   Today's Sponsors: Birch Gold: Protect your future today. Text SARA to 989898, get your free infokit on gold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

川普會晤約旦國王阿卜杜拉，堅持其加薩計劃週二，前美國總統川普在橢圓辦公室會見約旦國王阿卜杜拉二世（King Abdullah II）時，並未對自己提出的計劃做出任何讓步，即將加薩的巴勒斯坦人遷往其他國家，並將該地改建為高級住宅區，即使他的來賓——阿卜杜拉國王——暗示阿拉伯世界普遍反對此計劃。

King Abdullah II of Jordan met United States President Donald Trump at a critical moment. With Jordan hosting more than two million Palestinian refugees, Trump’s plan to “own” Gaza and relocate its population puts the kingdom in a tough spot. Abdullah calls displacement a red line – but how much can he push back? In this episode: Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Senior Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Hanah Shokeir, Khaled Soltan and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

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State Senate Committee Guts Property Tax Bill. The Pope doesn't like Trump immigration policy. Tom Homan responds. The Chinese spy balloon had U.S. tech in it. Doug Boles now President of Indycar. New congressional task force believes two shooters were involved in JFK assassination. Where is that Epstein list? Everything is a Constitutional Crisis to Dems. Municipalities say "screw you" by blocking provisions to reduce property taxes. Trump strength leads to hostage Marc Fogel being released by Russia. Handcuffs for sale. Elon Musk presser. ISU Sued Over Lack Of Response To Requests For Pride Fest On Campus. Jordan's King Abdullah II offers to take in thousands of Palestinian children in a sign of openness to Trump's Gaza plan. Ayanna Pressley Says She Will Work with Anyone "Serious" About "Censoring" Americans. Inflation is still with us. The tariffs aren’t helping. The left won’t learn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ISU Sued Over Lack Of Response To Requests For Pride Fest On Campus. Jordan's King Abdullah II offers to take in thousands of Palestinian children in a sign of openness to Trump's Gaza plan. Ayanna Pressley Says She Will Work with Anyone "Serious" About "Censoring" Americans. Inflation is still with us. The tariffs aren’t helping. The left won’t learn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General Pam Bondi's strong new directives as head of the Justice Department. President Trump's meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan. Isaac Schorr's column in The New York Post, "Trump is not the radical — he’s simply undoing radical things Dems did." An audio clip from fellow 960 The Patriot radio host Mark Levin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets with Donald Trump at the White House and we analyse the effects of Donald Trump’s executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Then: Peru’s National Archives battle for survival and we check in at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Plus: who is on the longlist for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  C4 & Bryan kicked off the show talking the weather conditions with Scott Wykoff.  Elon Musk held court in the oval office.  President Trump met with King Abdullah II over Gaza.  C4 & Bryan also discussed the for kids act which could tax sugary drinks up to $500 million dollars a year. Howard County Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes joined the show discussing virtual learning practices, the budget & more.  Kath Klausmeir & Bob Cassilly are against a increase in budget.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, President Trump has doubled down on US plans to take over Gaza in a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II. Saudi Ambassador, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, is live in studio to speak to Nick about the conflict in the Middle East, Donald Trump and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The government has announced £350 million to increase the number of affordable and social homes, support homeownership and ease council housing pressures. Nick speaks to Local Growth Minister Alex Norris. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show podcast.

Hamas has said it will delay the release of hostages until further notice and that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement. Us President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold aid from Egypt and Jordan ahead of a meeting with King Abdullah II in Washington. The World Government Summit in Dubai heads into its second day.

Today's HeadlinesMinistry continues as tension between US and Jordan escalatesBelievers help displaced families survive Lebanon's winterHow child sponsorship can benefit kids in the West

US President Donald Trump meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House as Trump's plan to forcibly remove Palestinians in Gaza to Jordan and Egypt is met with regional and global condemnation. Also, the “Vote-o-Mat” helps German voters navigate candidates ahead of parliamentary elections. And, the movie “Emilia Pérez”, which has received 13 Oscar nominations has been mired in controversy and has become unpopular in Mexico. Plus, scientists say the shape of the Earth's core may be changing shape.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

President Donald Trump hosts Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza.The Federal Reserve is in no rush to cut its short-term interest rate again given an economy that is "strong overall," with low unemployment and inflation that remains above the Fed's 2% target, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in opening remarks prepared for delivery at a Senate Banking Committee hearing.Steve Bannon pleaded guilty in New York state court to a fraud charge related to his fundraising campaign for the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

As King Abdullah II visits the White House amid rising anger over Donald Trump's Gaza proposal, Burcu Ozcelik joins Emma Nelson to discuss how tensions might be resolved. Then: JD Vance and Pete Hegseth visit Europe and the Munich Security Conference. Plus: Dubai’s World Governments Summit and the director and leading actress of ‘I’m Still Here’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analie Shilien is a former State Department official who resigned over theBiden administration support for Israel's genocidal war. Jennifer Lowenstein is a Middle East expert who has lived in Gaza.. she says Jordan in the edge..

*Trump proposes relocating Palestinians outside Gaza US President Donald Trump has proposed relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring countries like Egypt and Jordan, an unusual proposal that was opposed by the former administration of Joe Biden. Speaking to reporters ahead of his departure from Los Angeles for Miami, the president said he raised the matter during a telephone call with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and he might talk with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi on Sunday. The former Biden administration opposed relocating Gaza residents outside the enclave, advocating a return of Palestinians to their homes in the aftermath of a potential peace and a two-state solution. * Seventy Palestinian prisoners reach Cairo The head of the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' Affairs, Qadoura Fares, announced that 70 Palestinian prisoners exiled as part of a prisoner exchange deal in Gaza entered Egyptian territory. Fares told Anadolu news agency that all the prisoners are men with life sentences or long-term sentences, and travel documents are currently being prepared for them. He noted that "the prisoners will be accommodated in a Cairo hotel for a few days, where they will receive all necessary services, and a small ceremony will be organised to honour them before determining their final destinations". * Oil tanker explosion in Nigeria leaves several dead Several victims have been confirmed dead as tragedy struck in Nigeria again when a petrol tanker exploded, according to officials. Multiple sources said that widespread panic affected six other vehicles when the fuel-laden tanker fell while navigating down a hilly busy expressway in Enugu State. Witnesses who shared video of the scene added that no fewer than 15 people, including three children, have been confirmed dead. * North Korea test-fires first cruise missile since Trump's return North Korea conducted a test of a strategic cruise missile, state media KCNA reported. It is the first missile test by Pyongyang since the return of Donald Trump to the White House. The strategic cruise missiles flew 1,500 kilometres, hitting targets without affecting the safety of neighbouring countries. * Trump's 2020 election win could have averted 'Ukrainian crisis': Putin If Donald Trump had been reelected as US president in 2020, the Ukraine crisis that erupted in 2022 might not have occurred, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. In an interview with the Russian Rossiya 1 TV channel on Friday, Putin said that Russia remains open to peace talks on the Ukraine war. He said that Moscow has never rejected contact with the US administration but the previous one opted not to pursue such engagement.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. TSMC Boosts Taiwan Stocks Above Key Level Taiwan stocks are up this morning, with the TAIEX index jumping over 350 points to 22-thousand-614, recovering key quarterly and six-month averages. The rally was led by TSMC, which climbed back above $1,000 NT, rising $24 NT to $1,020 NT. Other blue-chip stocks also gained, with Hon Hai up $4 NT to $199.5 NT and MediaTek rising to $1-thousand-285 NT. Analysts say TSMC remains the main driver of the market, though concerns linger (徘徊) over U.S. tariffs and tech bans targeting China. They believe the AI trend continues to provide strong momentum but warn that potential policy changes in the U.S. under Donald Trump could bring fresh challenges. (PB) Taiwan CDC announces free shipping for HIV tests until end of December Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control has announced a free shipping incentive (優惠) for home HIV tests until the end of the month… The CDC said members of the general public are entitled to a free shipping subsidy until Dec. 31 for Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) home tests ordered through the program's official website. The program was announced in observation of the international World AIDS Day which falls on Dec. 1 since it was first introduced in 1988. Those who purchase kits from the site have to just pay NT$200 for each test kit, which can be delivered to partnering outlets such as FamilyMart and 7-Eleven. CDC statistics show Taiwan experienced an increase of 834 HIV positive patients from the beginning of the year until the end of October, which was a 4.8 percent increase compared to the same time frame last year. Syria Rushes in Reinforcements as Insurgents Seize Aleppo The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country's largest city of Aleppo. The insurgents launched a two-pronged attack on Aleppo and the countryside around Idlib, before moving toward neighboring Hama province. On Sunday, government troops created what they called a “strong defensive line” in northern Hama, according to Britain-based opposition war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Meanwhile, jets struck the cities of Idlib and Aleppo, killing at least 15 people. Syrian President Bashar Assad's office says Iran has pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive (進攻). Arab leaders, including Jordan's King Abdullah II and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have also called Assad to express their solidarity. Canada on Communicating Border Difference to Trump Canada's ambassador to the United States says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and some key cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the U.S. is unfair. Kirsten Hillman says Trudeau's dinner with Trump on Friday was a very important step in getting Trump to back away from threatened tariffs on all products. Trump threatened (威脅) to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if they don't stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders. Hillman says Trudeau's message that the Canadian border is vastly different from the Mexican border was really understood. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 身障免牌照稅及駕照註銷一站式服務，民眾免奔波～ 包租公婆照過來，申報租賃所得且達租金標準可享房屋稅優惠，房東請記得114年3月24日以前向地方稅局申報！ 小小發票存雲端，愛心捐贈更溫暖！ 中市稅輕鬆FB： https://bit.ly/3ZnMv1Z 臺中市政府地方稅務局廣告 -- 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Buckle up, Trekkies! This week, we warp through the galaxy of surprise appearances in Star Trek, featuring a royal, a rocker, a wrestler, a comedic genius, and a basketball legend. Join us as we boldly go where no podcast has gone before, diving into the hilarious and unexpected cameos by King Abdullah II, Iggy Pop, The Rock, Seth MacFarlane, and James Worthy! From royal protocol aboard the USS Voyager to Iggy Pop's unforgettable alien persona, we've got the juiciest details and funniest takes. Ever wondered how The Rock's eyebrow-raising skills fare in the Delta Quadrant? Or how Seth MacFarlane's humor fits into the Trek universe? We've got answers, laughs, and plenty of Starfleet trivia. So grab your tricorder, set phasers to fun, and join us for an out-of-this-world episode! Engage!   www.jasontalksmovies.wordpress.com  

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. It is day 193 of the war with Hamas. Arab affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani and political reporter Sam Sokol join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Today, Israel reassured Arab countries in the region that its response to Iran's attack will not place them in danger. One neighboring country, Jordan, which was a player in foiling the Iran strike Saturday night, is presented with an even more complicated situation with its large Palestinian population. Pacchiani weighs in. On Sunday, far-right members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government issued strident calls for Israel to react to Iran's attack on Israel with a show of force, while other moderate members of the coalition, including war cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, urged a balanced approach aimed at avoiding a spiraling escalation. Sokol explains who is currently calling for what. Yesterday, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's far-right Otzma Yehudit party said that it was no longer bound by coalition discipline, following opposition by ultra-Orthodox coalition parties to an expansion of his authority. We hear what this expansion is and how the Haredim are play quid pro quo. We hear impressions from a long interview Pacchiani conducted with Gazan journalist Sami Obeid, who brings his thoughts on who should run the Gaza Strip after the war and life on the ground in Rafah right now. For the latest updates, please see The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog April 16, 2024 Jordan's help against Iran shows relationship with Israel still strong, despite Gaza Shaken by daily mass protests on Gaza, Jordan accuses ‘infiltrators' of stoking unrest Should Israel launch an immediate retaliatory attack on Iran? Lawmakers are divided Ben Gvir says no longer bound by coalition discipline, in spat with Haredi factions Gazan journalist to ToI: We, the people of Gaza, are also living like hostages of Hamas THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  IMAGE: Illustrative - Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks during a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron, February 16, 2024 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (Yoan Valat, Pool via AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Senate voted overnight, including a long list of Republicans to send 61 billion dollars to Ukraine, as well as funds to Israel and Taiwan, all while sending no funds to address the border in America.  Joe Biden struggled in a joint press conference with Jordan's King Abdullah II, and the left continues their overt racism with a couple stories that will have you shaking your head.  RUMBLE: See the full LIVE show on Rumble. Subscribe, Watch and Engage at https://rumble.com/DrewBerquist SHOW SPONSORS AND AUDIENCE DISCOUNTS GENESIS GOLD GROUP Genesis Gold Group helps Americans protect their life's savings from the threats facing our nation.Get Your Free, Definitive Gold Guide Here  https://goldwithdrew.com/ THE ROOT BRANDS Get rid of heavy metals and toxins in your body! Purchase Clean Slate and other Root Brands products here: https://www.rootbrandswellness.com/drewberquist PREPPER BEEF  Hope for the best, prepare for the worst at Prepper Beef. Get freeze-dried, sous vide 100% premium U.S. beef at https://BeefwithDrew.com. Eat it today, or tomorrow. Beef has a 10+ year shelf life. THREE Live a life of health and purpose. Three's highly bioavailable products are uniquely formulated to deliver maximum nutrition for maximum benefits. Visit Here to shop: https://iii.earth/en/ShopProducts/1315620 --or-- Here to enroll: https://drewberquist.iii.earth/en/enrollment/enrollmentconfigurationpc GOOD GUIDES Good Guides protects what you don't expect. Whether it is home or auto, Good Guides offers affordable protection from people who actually care! Visit https://goodguidesusa.com/dberquist or Call (239) 366-1803 SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT Get Back the Money That You've Left Behind! Self Employed may be due up to $32,000 and Business owners may be due up to $26,000 per employee. Visit here and get started https://www.mytaxcreditservice.com/drew MAMMOTH NATION Shop Conservative and push back against the woke left. Become a member at https://mammothnation.com/ and use promo code DREW to save 30% on your membership. MY PILLOW Get the best night's sleep of your life and save! Use Promo Code DREW to save up to 66% off your purchase at https://MyPillow.com/Drew

Justin Trudeau discusses the possibility of ceasefire in Gaza with King Abdullah II of Jordan, a former general leads Indonesia's presidential race, why China recognises the Taliban's envoy to Beijing, and North Korea hacks emails of an aide to South Korea's president. Plus: the dating app that can only be joined by those with a credit score of 675 or above.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, the issue with President Biden is not his age – it's his dementia. Biden will do anything for power, this he understands even in his mental state. Nothing shows this more than the frustration Biden has for AG Merrick Garland. Garland has bent over backward for Biden, but now he's not good enough because he didn't clean up Robert Hur's special counsel's report. Afterward, at face value, Donald Trump's comments on NATO sounds like he'll abandon NATO, but he won't. Trump said it because he wants to scare NATO countries into paying their fair share. The media isn't interested in listening to the context of what Trump said. Obviously, Trump wouldn't let Russia attack NATO under his presidency. Trump's not going to launch us into WW3, there was more peace under Trump than President Biden. Later, Biden was at a press conference with King Abdullah II of Jordan to team up and bash Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel. Jordan is a creation, it's a fake country. The monarchy was installed by the British. Mark reminds us of black September, Jordan's slaughter of Palestinian civilians. Also, the Super Bowl was a great game but there were two turn-offs. Enough of the Travis Kelce Taylor Swift public romance at the games, between the games, and everywhere else. The average fan doesn't care. And Kelce lost all respect when he nearly knocked down Coach Andy Reid while screaming at him on the sideline. That is unacceptable. Finally, Mazi Pilip calls in to discuss her special election for Rep George Santos' seat in NY on Tuesday, February 13. This race comes down to open borders vs secure nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/12/2024): 3:05pm- Hank Berrien of The Daily Wire writes: “A woman carrying an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said… A federal law enforcement source said that the shooter used an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it, CNN reports. Questions have emerged regarding the gender-identity of the shooter, who according to arrest records had also identified as a man named ‘Jeffrey' in recent years.” You can read more about the story here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/woman-carrying-ar-15-emblazoned-with-free-palestine-shoots-up-joel-osteens-megachurch 3:10pm- Philip Klein from National Review writes: “President Biden couldn't even remember when he was vice president or when his son Beau had died, leading special counsel Robert Hur to conclude that he could not bring charges for mishandling of classified documents, because a jury would see the president ‘as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.' In a report, Robert Hur concluded that Biden ‘willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen.' But he declined to issue any charges, in part because Biden's poor recollection would make him hard to convict.” At one point in the report, Hur explains: “In his interview with our office, Mr. Biden's memory was worse. He did not remember when he was vice president, forgetting on the first day of the interview when his term ended (‘if it was 2013 – when did I stop being Vice President?'), and forgetting on the second day of the interview when his term began (‘in 2009, am I still Vice President?'). He did not remember, even within several years, when his son Beau died. And his memory appeared hazy when describing the Afghanistan debate that was once so important to him.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/special-counsel-account-of-bidens-mental-decline-is-frightening/ 3:15pm- Since the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur's recommendation that the Department of Justice not prosecute President Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents, citing the president's poor recollection and fading memory, many have wondered whether the Democrat Party will ultimately replace Biden as their 2024 presidential nominee. 3:30pm- While appearing on CNN with Michael Smerconish, former Obama campaign manager David Axelrod denied that Michelle Obama has any interest in replacing Joe Biden as the Democrat Party's 2024 presidential nominee. Interestingly, Las Vegas oddsmakers have her as the third most likely person to win the 2024 presidential election behind only Donald Trump and Biden. 3:45pm- Democrat political strategist James Carville told CNN's Michael Smerconish that he does not expect President Joe Biden to debate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the 2024 election cycle. 3:50pm- During Friday night's episode of Real Time, host Bill Maher said it's not too late for Democrats to replace Joe Biden as their presidential nominee—recommending they do it at the party's convention in August. 4:05pm- Over the weekend, the Senate cleared a series of procedural votes on a $95 billion foreign aid bill which would send money to Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is expected to try to pass the bill as early as Wednesday, but will Republicans be permitted to vote on amendments? Without key changes to the bill there is some question as to whether the Republican-controlled House will even consider voting on it. 4:10pm- While appearing on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said he is against any foreign aid packages without first securing the U.S. Southern border. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) echoed similar sentiments during a conversation with Jake Tapper on CNN. 4:20pm- During an interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) said he believes there are 60 U.S. Senators that will support a $100 billion foreign aid bill. 4:30pm- While this year's Super Bowl was filled with exciting moments as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, the halftime show was largely a bust. And why did Usher take his shirt off? Nobody wanted to see that! 4:40pm- The Biden Campaign has joined TikTok as part of an effort to reach young voters. The decision is somewhat controversial, as the China-based social media application is banned from U.S. government devices over security concerns. 4:45pm- During an interview with Sirius XM's Megyn Kelly, Mark Epstein claimed that there is evidence that his brother, Jeffrey Epstein, did not kill himself. 5:05pm-On Monday, President Joe Biden met with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House. During a joint press conference, President Biden announced “the United States is working on a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas which would bring an immediate and sustained period of calm into Gaza for at least 6 weeks.” 5:10pm- During a campaign rally in Conway, South Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called on all NATO members to pay 2% of their annual gross domestic product in joint defense. Currently, 20 of the 31 alliance members meet the threshold they've pledged to contribute. Trump said: “one of the presidents of a big country stood up and said, ‘well sir, if we don't pay and we are attacked by Russia will you protect us?' I said, ‘you didn't pay? You're delinquent?...no, I would not protect you.'” In response, Democrats have claimed that Trump is a threat to European allies, claiming if elected he will have the United States leave NATO. However, as Annie Linskey, Aaron Zitner, and Alex Leary of The Wall Street Journal note, “last year, Congress included an amendment offered by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Marco Rubio (R-FL), in the annual defense-policy bill that requires the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before any president could ‘suspend, terminate, or withdraw' U.S. membership in NATO. The language sets a high threshold—two-thirds of all senators—to approve a withdrawal and bars any funding from being used to support such a move by any government official. It became law when Biden signed the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act in late December.” You can read the Wall Street Journal article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/nato-leader-blasts-trumps-suggestion-he-would-encourage-russian-invasion-of-u-s-allies-3eb96a10?mod=hp_lead_pos9 5:20pm- Did Joe Biden just call Rihanna the Queen of Jordan? 5:30pm- In the most bizarre story you'll read all day, Naomi Nix of The Washington Post writes: “As virtual reality programs are booming, so are reports of attacks, harassment and sexual assault. Some activists argue these incidents should be treated as serious—even criminal—acts. And authorities are starting to pay attention.” You can find the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/04/metaverse-sexual-assault-prosecution/ 5:40pm- Hank Berrien of The Daily Wire writes: “A woman carrying an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said… A federal law enforcement source said that the shooter used an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it, CNN reports. Questions have emerged regarding the gender-identity of the shooter, who according to arrest records had also identified as a man named ‘Jeffrey' in recent years.” You can read more about the story here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/woman-carrying-ar-15-emblazoned-with-free-palestine-shoots-up-joel-osteens-megachurch 5:50pm- Jess Bravin and C. Ryan Barber write: “Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Monday to pause a recent ruling that denied him blanket immunity for alleged crimes he committed as president, a move that could further delay proceedings on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Two lower courts have rejected Trump's immunity claim, in which his lawyers asserted that exposing him to criminal trial would force future presidents to worry about prosecution for their official actions, hamstringing their resolve to take bold measures in the public interest.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/donald-trump-supreme-court-appeal-immunity-daddb7b2?mod=hp_lead_pos1 6:05pm- Philip Klein from National Review writes: “President Biden couldn't even remember when he was vice president or when his son Beau had died, leading special counsel Robert Hur to conclude that he could not bring charges for mishandling of classified documents, because a jury would see the president ‘as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.' In a report, Robert Hur concluded that Biden ‘willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen.' But he declined to issue any charges, in part because Biden's poor recollection would make him hard to convict.” At one point in the report, Hur explains: “In his interview with our office, Mr. Biden's memory was worse. He did not remember when he was vice president, forgetting on the first day of the interview when his term ended (‘if it was 2013 – when did I stop being Vice President?'), and forgetting on the second day of the interview when his term began (‘in 2009, am I still Vice President?'). He did not remember, even within several years, when his son Beau died. And his memory appeared hazy when describing the Afghanistan debate that was once so important to him.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/special-counsel-account-of-bidens-mental-decline-is-frightening/ 6:10pm- Since the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur's recommendation that the Department of Justice not prosecute President Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents, citing the president's poor recollection and fading memory, many have wondered whether the Democrat Party will ultimately replace Biden as their 2024 presidential nominee. 6:30pm- The Biden Campaign has joined TikTok as part of an effort to reach young voters. The decision is somewhat controversial, as the China-based social media application is banned from U.S. government devices over security concerns. 6:40pm- Democrat political strategist James Carville told CNN's Michael Smerconish that he does not expect President Joe Biden to debate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the 2024 election cycle. 6:50pm- Hank Berrien of The Daily Wire writes: “A woman carrying an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said… A federal law enforcement source said that the shooter used an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it, CNN reports. Questions have emerged regarding the gender-identity of the shooter, who according to arrest records had also identified as a man named ‘Jeffrey' in recent years.” You can read more about the story here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/woman-carrying-ar-15-emblazoned-with-free-palestine-shoots-up-joel-osteens-megachurch

We start with President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah II's joint address from the White House on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal and Israel's military operation in Gaza. Authorities have revealed new details on the shooting at Lakewood Church in Texas over the weekend. Former President Donald Trump's ex-advisers warn that he'll try to formally pull the US out of NATO if he's reelected. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to resume his duties tomorrow after being admitted to the hospital on Sunday. Lastly, we'll explain why your chocolate Valentine's Day treats may cost you more this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

International reaction to comments that former U.S. President Trump made about NATO has been swift and harsh. U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House. And, Tik Tok dominates Indonesia's presidential election.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: On Monday, President Joe Biden met with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House. During a joint press conference, President Biden announced “the United States is working on a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas which would bring an immediate and sustained period of calm into Gaza for at least 6 weeks.” During a campaign rally in Conway, South Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called on all NATO members to pay 2% of their annual gross domestic product in joint defense. Currently, 20 of the 31 alliance members meet the threshold they've pledged to contribute. Trump said: “one of the presidents of a big country stood up and said, ‘well sir, if we don't pay and we are attacked by Russia will you protect us?' I said, ‘you didn't pay? You're delinquent?...no, I would not protect you.'” In response, Democrats have claimed that Trump is a threat to European allies, claiming if elected he will have the United States leave NATO. However, as Annie Linskey, Aaron Zitner, and Alex Leary of The Wall Street Journal note, “last year, Congress included an amendment offered by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Marco Rubio (R-FL), in the annual defense-policy bill that requires the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before any president could ‘suspend, terminate, or withdraw' U.S. membership in NATO. The language sets a high threshold—two-thirds of all senators—to approve a withdrawal and bars any funding from being used to support such a move by any government official. It became law when Biden signed the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act in late December.” You can read the Wall Street Journal article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/nato-leader-blasts-trumps-suggestion-he-would-encourage-russian-invasion-of-u-s-allies-3eb96a10?mod=hp_lead_pos9 Did Joe Biden just call Rihanna the Queen of Jordan? In the most bizarre story you'll read all day, Naomi Nix of The Washington Post writes: “As virtual reality programs are booming, so are reports of attacks, harassment and sexual assault. Some activists argue these incidents should be treated as serious—even criminal—acts. And authorities are starting to pay attention.” You can find the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/04/metaverse-sexual-assault-prosecution/ Hank Berrien of The Daily Wire writes: “A woman carrying an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it started shooting at the megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston on Sunday, injuring one man before she was shot and killed by two off-duty officers working as security, police said… A federal law enforcement source said that the shooter used an AR-15 that had ‘Free Palestine' written on it, CNN reports. Questions have emerged regarding the gender-identity of the shooter, who according to arrest records had also identified as a man named ‘Jeffrey' in recent years.” You can read more about the story here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/woman-carrying-ar-15-emblazoned-with-free-palestine-shoots-up-joel-osteens-megachurch Jess Bravin and C. Ryan Barber write: “Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Monday to pause a recent ruling that denied him blanket immunity for alleged crimes he committed as president, a move that could further delay proceedings on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Two lower courts have rejected Trump's immunity claim, in which his lawyers asserted that exposing him to criminal trial would force future presidents to worry about prosecution for their official actions, hamstringing their resolve to take bold measures in the public interest.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/donald-trump-supreme-court-appeal-immunity-daddb7b2?mod=hp_lead_pos1

And David knew that Yahweh had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. - 2 Samuel 5:12   This Episode's Links and Timestamps: 00:24 – 2 Samuel 5 03:52 – Thoughts on the Reading 20:37 - Why were the Maccabees books excluded from the Protestant Bible? – Quora 35:41 - Verse Comparison – The Passion Translation 48:54 - The Passion Translation – Wikipedia 53:13 - U.N. ‘Commissioner' Claims Israel Doesn't Have Right to Self-defense – Guest Contributor, GP 1:00:34 - Did News Agencies Use Photos From Pro-Hamas Journalists in Coverage of Israel Attacks? – Headline Roundup, AllSides.com 1:08:30 - King Abdullah II of Jordan on Palestinians: “No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt.” – Edward Teach, NTB 1:22:03 - Weekly Digest: A Flock of Demons – Aaron M. Renn 1:39:19 - Conclusion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garrett-ashley-mullet/message

After the divisive and controversial storm surrounding an explosion at a hospital in Gaza, President Joe Biden flew on Wednesday to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his Cabinet, and families touched by the October 7th massacre last week. As protests and riots spread like wildfire around not just Arab and Muslim capitals and cities worldwide, but in London, Paris, New York, and Berlin—the diplomatic stakes could not be higher. A four-way summit Biden planned to attend with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan was abruptly called off. However, all was not lost—before returning to the United States, Biden announced that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and Egypt acceded to let the convoys across the Rafah crossing. Gaza has been without electricity, food, water, and medicine for nearly a week. One Decision speaks to former State Department official and CIA Middle East Analyst Marie Harf, who was in office during the intense Israel-Hamas war of 2014. 

Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and on what terms President Biden will send multiple trucks for aid. He also discusses the meeting between Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and King Abdullah II of Jordan.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Oct. 17 failed to secure the House speakership in the first round of voting. The next vote is set for Wednesday morning.   A rocket hit a hospital in Gaza, reportedly killing hundreds of people. Israel said it originated from Hamas terrorists within Gaza. President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Israel to show support for the nation. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi announced the cancellation of a four-way summit set to take place during Biden's visit, involving Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.   Former President Donald Trump returned to a New York courtroom for the financial fraud case brought by Attorney General Letitia James. President Trump was expecting to see his former attorney Michael Cohen on the witness stand, but Mr. Cohen postponed his appearance due to a health condition.   ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Today's show opens with yet another example of the hate-filled ideology indoctrinated in so many Palestinians and their sympathizers, mostly from our higher academic institutions. A cancer specialist out of Emory in Atlanta, GA praised Hamas and their attacks. How can she be trusted to be a health provider? What happens when she finds out she is treating a Jewish person or someone who sides with Israel? FBI Director Christopher Wray is telling all law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for signs of individual jihad in our own country. Ironically, there was just an incident in Long Beach, CA and the FBI put a gag order on the LBPD to say nothing about the man's origins and that it was, in fact, jihad. We need to hope the GOP can put aside their petty grievances and get behind Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) to become the Speaker of the House. While investigations and other duties can continue, no new bills, let alone existing bills, can be brought to the floor. One new bill is the Gaza Act, which aims to prevent the Biden regime from allowing up to a million Palestinian refuges to come here from Gaza. Heck, no Arab nations want them for fear of the death and carnage they may cause. King Abdullah II will not take Palestinian refugees into Jordan and he said the same of Egypt. And we ought not forget China is a player in this. Since the Biden regime has pulled back on so many sanctions on Iran, billions have flowed to them from the sale of oil to China. Do we really think China is going to side with Israel and the U.S. while they are Iran's number one buyer of oil? And, let's be clear, Iran does not want a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, as had been brokered as part of the Abraham Accords. Instead, China wants Saudi Arabi to side with Iran. Only 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 18-24 think Hamas is to blame for their acts of terror. Once again, this puts a spotlight on our college institutions. Yet adults in Chicago are learning that illegals will be given an extra $9,000 in rental assistance. At some point, the rest of America is going to wake up to realize our elected leaders continue to sell us out to illegal immigrants. And how many of them may also have terrorist designs for the U.S.? On a positive note, people are finally calling their legislators. The phones are melting down with calls to get behind Jim Jordan. It's starting to work. I think that is also a sign that the majority of Americans realize the danger we are in and we need to get back to our Constitutional roots. Rep. James Comer (R-KY) after interviewing people related to Joe Biden's classified documents problem suddenly sent a letter regarding the subject of those folders. He suspects some of those folders had classified information used to benefit the deals Hunter Biden was brokering to make millions for the Biden Crime Family Syndicate. The latest ABC News survey via an Ipsos poll shows Biden is tanking in every measure of approval, with nearly 2/3 of the country disapproving his handling of immigration, border security, inflation, gun violence, crime and Iran. Billionaire and Democrat voter Chamath Palihapitiya admits that he was wrong about President Trump and says he now "appreciates" what Trump was able to do. Chamath also said Trump Derangement Syndrome did more damage than Trump ever did. Finally, we close with a parody song from comedian Jim Gossett. Using the theme to the 80's sitcom “Cheers”, he illustrates our current issues in the Middle East in a humorous but biting way.

*) Israel announces complete siege of Gaza Israel has announced a "complete siege" of Palestine's Gaza amid intensified fighting with the Palestinian Hamas group. “There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel, everything is closed (to Gaza), " Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said following an army's assessment session. Energy Minister Israel Katz separately ordered "to immediately cut the water supply to Gaza". Katz's order came soon after Gallant's order for a "complete siege" on Gaza, which receives about 10 percent of its annual water from Israel. *) US, Europe witness rival groups demonstrate over Gaza bombardments Thousands of pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters have held mainly peaceful gatherings in US and Europe, however, there have been a few small disturbances. In London, Paris, Athens, and several cities in the US including New York, supporters of Israel and of the Palestinians held competing rallies. *) Fanatical Jews issue death threats to Al Aqsa Mosque imam Sheikh Sabri Extremist Jewish groups have stepped up calls for the assassination of Sheikh Ikrima Sabri , imam of the Al aqsa Mosque, his lawyers said. The Defence Committee of Sheikh Ikrima Sabri , consisting of lawyers, issued a statement saying his life is under "serious threat" due to increasing "fascism" in Israeli society. The committee has called for taking the assassination and elimination threats seriously to ensure his protection and has lamented the silence of "Israeli security forces" over the provocations by fanatical Jewish groups and individuals. *) Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Hamas-Israel conflict Egypt has intensified its push for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate spiralling violence in besieged Gaza and Israel. President Abdel Fattah el Sisi spoke with UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, agreeing to "intensify discussions and diplomatic efforts to stop military escalation", Sisi's spokesperson has said. Sisi has also spoken with Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas, warning of the dangerous "absence of political prospects", and with Jordan's King Abdullah II, whose country acts as custodian of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. *) Syria faces torture allegations at international court Syria faces allegations at the UN top court that it maintains a "pervasive" system of torture that has killed tens of thousands of people. The case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) marks the first time Damascus has faced international judges over the brutal civil war that started in 2011. Victims have endured "unimaginable physical and mental pain and suffering" from "abhorrent treatment in detention, inhumane conditions of detention, and sexual and gender-based violence," the case brought by the Netherlands and Canada alleges. Damascus, on the other hand, has dismissed the case as "disinformation and lies," with a government source saying the allegations "lack the slightest degree of credibility."

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, Saudi football fans are eagerly waiting to see if the kingdom's tourism ambassador and World Cup winner Lionel Messi will sign up for local club Al Hilal. If he accepts the offer, they feel, it will be a historic moment for Arabs and will help “bring the world together”. Abu Dhabi's international financial centre is set to undergo a tenfold expansion, making it one of the largest in the world. The Abu Dhabi Global Market is home to 1,400 operating entities and a workforce of 11,000. Official portraits marking the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla from their coronation weekend come with a written message from the monarch, which says: “We thank you, each and every one.” The king said he and the queen give their “most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion”. The eldest son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, Prince Hussein, will marry his Saudi fiancee Rajwa Al Saif on June 1, less than three months after his younger sister, Princess Iman, tied the knot.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Editor David Horovitz and diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in our Jerusalem office. Government ministers voted to pass the formation of a national guard under National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir yesterday prior to the Knesset's Passover recess. How it will be funded was a sticking point during the voting yesterday. Horovitz weighs in. The judicial overhaul compromise talks resumed today at President Isaac Herzog's residence, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his greater intervention in the overhaul process. Horovitz explains some of the reasons Netanyahu's lawyers give for ostensibly breaking his corruption trials' conflict of interest agreement with the Attorney General. Israel hosted an iftar “break fast” meal last night for diplomats from Muslim countries serving in Israel and local Muslim leaders, but there were a number of notable absences. Who didn't show and what does this say about the strength of the Abraham Accords? Jordan's King Abdullah II stated yesterday, “It is the duty of every Muslim to deter Israeli escalations against… holy sites in Jerusalem.” Berman explains the context to this statement. Ukrainian Jewish communities are preparing for Passover under drone fire again this year. The Dnipro Tiferet Matzot Bakery, the main matza factory for Ukraine, was set ablaze last week. Hear why the matza is so emblematic of freedom of worship in this former Soviet country and why Passover observance is on the rise. Discussed articles include: Ministers approve Ben Gvir-led national guard, major budget cuts to fund it Herzog's office says overhaul compromise talks to resume on Monday UAE, Bahrain ambassadors skip Foreign Ministry iftar meal for Muslim diplomats Jordan king says Muslims have ‘duty to deter Israeli escalation' in Jerusalem Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. Illustrative image: Palestinians read the Quran during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the Great Al-Awda Mosque in the city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on April 1, 2023. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and US reporter Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Berman discusses Lapid's plan for his Thursday speech at the UN General Assembly, including mentioning his support for a two-state solution. Berman also talks about Lapid's various meetings Wednesday with Turkish president Erdogan, Jordan's King Abdullah and others, while Magid weighs in on the US reaction to Lapid's talks and plans. Magid covers his interview with Special Envoy Deborah Lipstadt, also at the United Nations as part of her role in the State Department, and their conversation about her recent trip to Saudi Arabia and the topic of antisemitism in Saudi textbooks, among issues of antisemitism elsewhere. Discussed articles include: Lapid to back two-state solution in UN address; is slammed by rivals and some allies Lapid hails mended Turkey ties in first meet between Erdogan, Israeli PM since 2008 Lapid meets Jordan king on West Bank terror as news of fresh attack arrives British PM tells Lapid she is reviewing relocation of UK embassy to Jerusalem Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Prime Minister Yair Lapid, left, meets Jordan's King Abdullah II in New York, September 20, 2022. (Avi Ohayon/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fareed sits down in a special in-person interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan. They discuss solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the King's visit with President Biden, turmoil within the Jordanian royal family, and much more. Then, Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director, and Devi Sridhar, Professor of Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, tell Fareed about the worrying rise of Covid-19 cases due to the delta variant, how important it is to vaccinate the world and the newest data on the effectiveness of vaccines. Plus, a look at how the extreme weather seen around the world in recent weeks might be the new normal.    GUESTS: King Abdullah II, Tom Frieden, Devi Sridhar To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy