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US considers $1 Trump coin to mark 250th independence celebrations

Images of the potential design showed Trump holding a raised clenched fist on one side of the coin alongside the words “fight, fight, fight” – a reference to what he said immediately after surviving an assassination attempt last year.

Erdogan tells Trump he welcomes peace efforts, but Israel must stop attacks for their success

Erdogan and Trump met at the White House last month for the first time in six years.

Canada’s Carney to meet with Trump on Oct. 7

The two nations will review a North American trade pact.

Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza for ceasefire talks

Hamas said on Friday it would agree to some aspects of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war.

Trump Tells Israel To Stop Bombing Gaza For Ceasefire Talks After Hamas Says It's Open To Negotiations

Hamas said on Friday it would agree to some aspects of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages and handing over administration of the enclave, but that it would seek negotiations over many of its other terms. In a copy of the statement seen by Reuters, Hamas issued its response to Trump's 20-point plan after the U.S. president gave the Palestinian militant group until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal. Trump has not said whether the terms would be subject to negotiation, as Hamas is seeking. Notably, Hamas did not say whether it would agree to a stipulation that it disarm, a demand by Israel and the U.S. that it has previously rejected. In its statement, Hamas said it "appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, (and) the immediate entry of aid," among other terms. It said it was announcing its "approval of releasing all occupation prisoners — both living and remains — according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange." But Hamas added: "In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details." The group said it was ready "to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic backing." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Hamas' response to the proposal, which is backed by Israel as well as Arab and European powers. Trump's plan specifies an immediate ceasefire, an exchange of all hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, a staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas and the introduction of a transitional government led by an international body.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.” The judge says a lengthy sentence is needed for deterrence and that he is unconvinced that if Combs is released these crimes won’t happen again. The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul was convicted in July of flying people across state lines for drug-fueled marathon sexual encounters, violations of the the Mann Act. Jurors acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that could have carried a life sentence.

Christians Are Being Persecuted All Over The World

Hamas Agrees To Some Of Trump's Plan But Seeks Negotiations

Trump Ramps Up Pressure On HAMAS

Trump Ramps Up Pressure On HAMAS With Eli Lake, Reporter and Contributor to The Free Press.

Government Funding Vote Fails Again In Senate As Hopes Fade For Quick End To Shutdown

Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge in a Senate vote and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. On the third day of the shutdown, a Senate vote to advance a Republican bill that would reopen the government failed on a 54-44 tally — well short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster and pass the legislation. Senators headed for the exits of the Capitol, expecting no more votes over the weekend and showing few signs of any real progress towards ending the congressional standoff. Democrats are demanding that Congress extend healthcare benefits, while Republicans are trying to wear them down with day after day of voting on the House-passed bill that would reopen the government temporarily, mostly at current spending levels. “I don’t know how many times you’re going to give them a chance to vote no,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said at a news conference Friday. He added that he would give Democratic senators the weekend to think it over. Although Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, the Senate's filibuster rules make it necessary for the government funding legislation to gain support from at least 60 of the 100 senators. That's given Democrats a rare opportunity to use their 47 Senate seats to hold out in exchange for policy concessions. The party has chosen to rally on the issue of health care, believing it could be key to their path back to power in Washington. Their primary demand is that Congress extend tax credits that were boosted during the COVID-19 pandemic for health care plans offered under the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Standing on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said, “Understand this, over the last few days and over the next few days, what you’re going to see is more than 20 million Americans experience dramatically increased health care premiums, co-pays and deductibles because of the Republican unwillingness to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.”

Government Shutdown: What To Expect Next

Government Shutdown: What To Expect Next With James Rosen, Newsmax Chief DC Correspondent.

Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan For The Middle-East

Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan For The Middle-East With Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle-East Bureau Chief.

Government Shutdown: GOP Stands Firm Against Dem's Shenanigans

Government Shutdown: GOP Stands Firm Against Dem's Shenanigans With Florida Senator, Rick Scott.

FDA Approves Latest Abortion Pill

FDA Approves Latest Abortion Pill With Kansas Senator, Dr. Roger Marshall.

U.S. Carries Out New Strike Against Alleged Drug Vessel Near Venezuela

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an “armed conflict” with cartels. In his post, Hegseth said that “our intelligence, without a doubt, confirmed that this vessel was trafficking narcotics, the people onboard were narco-terrorists, and they were operating on a known narco-trafficking transit route.” It’s the fourth deadly strike in the Caribbean and the latest since revelations that President Donald Trump told lawmakers he was treating drug traffickers as unlawful combatants and military force was required to combat them.

FBI Ditches SPLC As Organization Labels TPUSA A 'Hate Group'

FBI Ditches SPLC As Organization Labels TPUSA A 'Hate Group' With Tyler O'Neil, senior editor at The Daily Signal and author of two books: “Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law.

Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept peace deal

The president’s latest ultimatum came in a social media post.

Apple Removes App That Allows Anonymous Reporting Of ICE Agent Sightings

Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents after coming under pressure from the Trump administration. ICEBlock, a free iPhone-only app that lets users anonymously report and monitor activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, was no longer available on Apple's App Store as of Friday. The developer had confirmed its removal on Thursday evening. “We just received a message from Apple’s App Review that #ICEBlock has been removed from the App Store due to “objectionable content',” ICEBlock said in a social media post. “The only thing we can imagine is this is due to pressure from the Trump Admin. We have responded and we’ll fight this!" The developer said last month that it had more than 1 million users. Even though it has been removed from the app marketplace, those who have already downloaded the app should still be able to use it. The Associated Press reached out to ICEBlock for further comments on Friday. Apple said it removed apps like ICEBlock due to the potential for risks that were raised by law enforcement. “We created the App Store to be a safe and trusted place to discover apps," the company said in a statement. “Based on information we’ve received from law enforcement about the safety risks associated with ICEBlock, we have removed it and similar apps from the App Store.” U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi confirmed that her office had reached out to Apple on Thursday “demanding that they remove ICEBlock from their App Store." In a statement sent to The Associated Press, she claimed that ICEBlock was “designed to put ICE agents at risk just for doing their jobs.” Officials said last month that a gunman who opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas had searched for apps that tracked the presence of ICE agents. Bondi has previously said that crowdsourced apps that allow people to communicate about the location of law enforcement officers is not allowed — specifically referring to ICEBlock developer Joshua Aaron in a July interview on Fox News. “We are looking at him and he better watch out because that’s not a protected speech,” Bondi said at the time. But advocates say that tracking ICE activity is a form of free speech protected by the First amendment. They maintain that such platforms are primarily used among individuals looking to protect themselves from surprise raids or potential harassment from immigration officials. Downloads of apps like ICEblock have surged as the Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement. ICEBlock and other crowdsourcing apps like it are being targeted, but crowdsourced technology has become common in the app store, and is still available through other apps. Navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps for Android phones have been in use for years. Part of their draw is that users are alerted to police speed traps by other drivers. Users of those apps have suggested they can be used to post updates about “icy conditions.” Waze and Google Maps have not been targeted by U.S. officials.

Trump Sets Sunday Deadline For Hamas To Accept Peace Deal

The president’s latest ultimatum came in a social media post, threatening more attacks if Hamas doesn’t agree to a proposed peace deal. He said this is the “last chance” for the militant group to accept. The president said an agreement must be reached by 6 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday. Writing in all caps, he declared “there will be peace in the Middle East one way or the other.”