NY Times Pits Crazy Trump Against Level-Headed Advisers

“Many European members of NATO thought Mr. Mattis was being too ambitious in pushing it,” The Times wrote. “But in the rush to get the agreement done before the meeting, the Four 30s initiative was approved.”
Washington Post, NY Times Show Double-Standard When Talking Obama, Trump

The Washington Post and the New York Times showed a stark contrast in their coverage of jobs reports in 2016 (under then-President Obama) and 2018 (under President Trump).
EU Unable to Neutralize US Sanctions Against Iran

The European Union has announced a new regulation aimed at shielding European companies from the impact of US sanctions on Iran.
The Threat that Must be Named

Psychiatrists tell their patients they have to “name their fears.” A fear that cannot be named cannot be understood or faced. An unnamed threat cannot be defeated. This is particularly true of what is called the threat of “terrorism.”
Never Trump’s Insane Foreign Policy

And, given the dismal intellectual and practical failures of the foreign policies of both the George W. Bush administration and the Obama administration, it is a good thing for America and for global security that Trump has the field to himself.
Trump Donates $400,000 Salary to Repair Military Cemeteries

In a much under-reported move, U.S. President Donald Trump has donated his $400,000 salary for the repair of military cemeteries.
Trump Threatens Turkey With Sanctions Over Pastor Brunson

As part of a “faith-based crusade,” President Trump is threatening sanctions against Turkey over a simple preacher who has become the focus of an international dispute.
The Next Israeli Prime Minister, MK Ayelet Shaked

A potential future candidate for the Premiership? (after PM Netanyahu retires, of course). It might just be in order.
Inflating Palestinian Refugee Numbers?

Members of Congress demand to see a report that could change the entire Middle East political picture by asking: How many Palestinian refugees are there?
American Jews Just Don’t Get It

Perhaps a divide is inevitable. But can we not at least bond over the joy of having Jerusalem recognized and celebrated as our eternal capital? As our soldiers sang when they reached the Kotel in June 1967: “This is the day the Lord has wrought. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”