Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen are reportedly planning to intensify their offensive operations against Israel, with a new focus on targeting civilian aircraft such as those operated by El Al and other Israeli airlines. This development was reported Friday by Lebanon’s Al-Akhbar newspaper, which cited unnamed members of the Houthi group.

Israel has issued a forceful response to French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of launching a “crusade against the Jewish state” after he called on European nations to take a firmer line against Israel if the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is not addressed.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry denounced Macron’s remarks, particularly rejecting the claim that Israel is imposing a humanitarian blockade. The ministry labeled the allegation “a blatant lie” and insisted that Israel is actively working to provide humanitarian assistance while ensuring it does not fall into the hands of Hamas.

A private jet known as “Trump Force Two” which was used to transport JD Vance during the election is now being used to deport migrants to Central America, records show. A Freedom of Information request has revealed that the red, white, and blue Boeing 737, which was also used by the Trump campaign to offer private rides to donors in exchange for money, is part of a fleet of planes known as “ICE Air” which are used to shuttle immigrants out of the United States.
The plane has made at least 16 chartered flights to Central and South American countries so far this year to carry out deportations, and was spotted at a number of airports known as hotbeds of ICE Air activity before flying to an airport in Honduras known for handling deportation flights.

The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Friday, giving the Trump administration the green light to resume deporting hundreds of thousands of migrants—up to 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—who had previously been permitted entry into the United States under what was dubbed a “humanitarian parole” initiative by President Joe Biden.
In a 7-2 decision, the justices overturned a lower court injunction from Boston, effectively reinstating the removals that had been put on hold. This ruling marks a win for Trump’s stricter immigration agenda.
Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson dissented from the majority opinion, penning a strongly worded objection, which was supported by Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Iran’s Jewish population commemorated the 36th anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s death with a memorial ceremony held at the Youssef Abad Shul in Tehran. The event featured readings from the Torah and Tehillim, accompanied by speeches honoring Khomeini’s legacy.
Rabbi Younes Hamami, a leading rabbinic authority within the Jewish community of Iran, spoke at the gathering, expressing admiration for Khomeini’s approach to interfaith relations. “Imam Khomeini—may Allah have mercy on him—was a major religious figure across faiths,” Hamami said.

Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Eric Schmitt of Missouri announced on Thursday that they will be leading a Senate hearing next month aimed at uncovering who was effectively making presidential decisions in place of Joe Biden, and how efforts were coordinated to conceal his cognitive challenges.
The two senators revealed that the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first session on June 18, focusing on what they describe as a close circle of Biden family members and staffers who allegedly took over key responsibilities while Biden was “sidelined.”

Speaking with Newsmax on Thursday, border czar Tom Homan declared that the United States is currently experiencing its most secure border ever under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
“Illegal crossings on the southern border are down 96%,” Homan stated during an appearance on The Record With Greta Van Susteren. “We have the most secure border in the history of this nation, even beating Trump 45. President Trump is a game-changer, and its success has been unprecedented.”
According to Homan, morale and enthusiasm within Immigration and Customs Enforcement remain strong, and recruitment numbers are soaring.

Vice President JD Vance expressed in a Thursday interview with Newsmax that the Trump administration believes the cryptocurrency sector should be given the freedom to flourish within the broader economy, with its success or failure ultimately determined by market dynamics.
Vance himself is optimistic about crypto’s future.
The vice president, who had just returned from delivering a keynote address at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, shared his perspective during a one-on-one conversation with Greg Kelly on Greg Kelly Reports.
While speaking at the Vegas event, Vance declared that Bitcoin now enjoys solid backing at the federal level, stating, “Bitcoin finally has an ‘ally in the White House.'”

During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Weeknight,” Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) leveled serious accusations against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claiming their actions may have crossed into criminal territory.

Judges from the U.S. Court of International Trade who recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have longstanding ties to the Democratic Party and liberal activism, raising questions about their impartiality.
The trio of judges—Gary Katzmann, Timothy Reif, and Jane Restani—who delivered Wednesday’s ruling, which was temporarily halted by an appellate court on Thursday, all have personal and professional histories that align with progressive causes and candidates. Critics say their decision fits a pattern of judicial activism aimed at weakening Trump’s executive authority.