Rep. Elise Stefanik opened her confirmation hearing Tuesday for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by pledging to implement President Donald Trump’s “America First” mandate and roll out a review of U.S. funding for some of the world body’s agencies. Noting that the U.S. is the largest single contributor to the United Nations, she pointed to the children’s agency UNICEF and the World Food Program as examples of U.N. entities that are “effective,” but said the U.S. has to ensure its investments are making America safer, stronger and more prosperous — echoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

In a bold move to appeal to President Donald Trump, NYC Mayor Eric Adams sat down for an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, set to air Tuesday at 6 p.m. on Carlson’s network. The mayor, who has faced mounting criticism from within his party, defended his stance in a preview shared on X: “People often say, ‘you don’t sound like a Democrat, and you seem to have left the party,’” Adams said. “No, the party left me, and it left working-class people.” Adams’ spokespeople did not publicize the interview or list it on his daily schedule. Kayla Mamelak Altus, the mayor’s spokesperson, explained that interviews airing only on social media are typically excluded from the schedule.

The IDF on Monday evening released a video of the three hostages released from captivity on Sunday on the helicopter that transported them from the Gaza border to Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer. Due to the loud noise, the released hostages were provided with a whiteboard for the trip. Emily Damari wrote: “The nightmare is over!” and posed for a picture with Doron Steinbrecher. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

In a powerful and emotional moment during Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff took the stage as the sole speaker, delivering a message that underscored the high stakes of international diplomacy and personal sacrifice. Witkoff began his remarks by crediting Trump’s leadership for the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal, emphasizing that such a breakthrough would have been impossible without the former president’s efforts. Then, in an unexpected and poignant gesture, he invited families of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza to join him on stage. The audience fell silent as Trump himself approached, shaking hands with each family member.

Images and videos have emerged of migrants in tears at the Paso Del Norte bridge after discovering that their appointments made through the CBP One app have been canceled. The cancellations follow an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, effectively ending parole appointments through the app. The CBP One app, initially designed to schedule port inspections, was expanded to allow migrants to book appointments for parole into the United States. However, a notice on the U.S.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Monday, 20 January 2025): “Congratulations President Trump! Sara and I send our warmest wishes to you, Melania and the American people on your second inauguration as President of the United States. Your first term as President was filled with groundbreaking moments in the history of the great alliance between our two countries. You withdrew from the dangerous Iran nuclear deal, you recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, you moved the American embassy to Jerusalem and you recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. You brokered the historic Abraham Accords in which Israel made peace with four Arab countries. I believe that working together again we will raise the U.S.-Israel alliance to even greater heights.

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions. Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders already prepared for his signature to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development and end diversity and inclusion programs across the federal government. He plans to declare the beginning of “a thrilling new era of national success” as “a tide of change is sweeping the country,” according to excerpts of his inaugural address.

Donald J. Trump is set to be inaugurated today as the 47th president of the United States, completing a historic and unlikely return to the White House. The inauguration ceremony is taking place at the U.S. Capitol, featuring speeches, performances, and other traditional proceedings. DISCLAIMER: Some portions of the event are expected to include kol isha. The livestream will be temporarily paused during moments of kol isha and will resume once those segments conclude. Viewers are advised to exercise discretion.

Deputy Mayor Joseph Gross of Spring Valley narrowly survived unharmed in a serious accident on Sunday afternoon when his vehicle veered off NY-17 near Exit 114. The car plunged down a steep embankment, overturning multiple times before coming to a stop. Bichasdei Hashem, Gross walked away from the crash without injury. Dashcam footage of the incident shows the shocking sequence of events. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The Israel Prisons Service (IPS) has released the first group of 90 Palestinian security prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which included the release of three Israeli hostages from Gaza. The prisoners, primarily from the West Bank and East Jerusalem, were transported and processed under strict coordination with Israeli security forces and the International Red Cross. Medical checks and identity verifications were conducted before their release. Of the 90 prisoners, 78 West Bank residents were released at the Beitunia Checkpoint near Ofer Prison, while 12 East Jerusalem residents were transported back to their homes via the Russian Compound detention center in Jerusalem.