In an emotional address, Rav Aharon Teitelbaum of Satmar issued a call to his chassidim living in Williamsburg to leave the increasingly unaffordable neighborhood and move to Kiryas Yoel in Monroe, where housing is cheaper and the chareidi atmosphere is stronger.
Speaking during the inauguration of a new yeshiva ketanah building in Williamsburg, the Rebbe delivered what he described as daas Torah and plain common sense. “In the past, there weren’t enough housing options in Kiryas Yoel,” he acknowledged, “but today there are multiple new projects underway, with affordable prices. There is now room for the entire kehilla to relocate there.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams visited the White House on Friday afternoon for a meeting with President Donald Trump and his administration to discuss a range of priorities specific to New York. Adams characterized the gathering as “New York-centered” and emphasized the importance of opening direct channels of communication between City Hall and the federal government.
In a video message released after the 3 p.m. meeting, Adams outlined several pressing topics he brought to the table. Among them was a stalled offshore wind farm project, which he warned could be scrapped unless federal approval allows construction to resume. The mayor also proposed new directions for economic development, including the potential for New York City to invest in domestic chip production.

New information has come to light about the daring and secretive mission that led to the recovery of the body of Sgt. Maj. Tzvi (Tzvika) Feldman, an IDF officer who was killed during the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub in the First Lebanon War and listed as missing in action for over four decades.
The complex and dangerous operation was conducted by Mossad, working hand in hand with IDF Military Intelligence. The mission required covert penetration deep inside Syrian territory. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Y., a retired officer who returned to active duty solely to oversee this delicate and high-stakes assignment.

An NBC News report highlights growing friction between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu regarding their diverging strategies on Gaza and Iran.
While Trump and Netanyahu originally appeared to be in sync in their stance toward Hamas and the Iranian threat, their positions have begun to shift apart. Trump had initially authorized the flow of weapons to Israel and gave his backing to the military campaign. However, sources say he now favors a ceasefire and is promoting a vision to transform Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East.”

Close to 80 flights were scrapped and over 40 others delayed at Newark Liberty International Airport today after another technical failure struck the airport’s operations, adding to recent disruption at the busy tri-state area travel center.
The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground stop lasting 45 minutes in the morning hours, according to information provided to WABC by officials. The disruption was linked to a problem at the air traffic control center serving Newark.
This latest mishap followed a separate radar issue on Friday that also forced a temporary shutdown of operations at the airport.

In a highly unusual diplomatic move, the royal family of Qatar is preparing to give the United States a Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which will temporarily be used as Air Force One for President Donald Trump, according to ABC News.
Sources speaking to ABC News revealed that this luxury jet—often referred to as a “flying palace”—will be officially presented to Trump during his upcoming trip to Qatar. The jet will then be transferred to the U.S. Air Force, outfitted with the necessary upgrades for presidential travel, and eventually donated to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation prior to the end of his term.

Presidential adviser Dick Morris revealed to Newsmax that he had recently been in touch with President Donald Trump and affirmed that Trump has no intention of increasing taxes.
As GOP lawmakers work through ongoing budget negotiations, the topic of potential tax hikes has surfaced, particularly in response to the revenue impact of tariffs that Trump implemented on the majority of imported goods.
“I spoke with him yesterday and today, and he’s not going to do that,” Morris stated during his appearance on “The Count.”

Q: What is the Torah view of Mother’s Day? And should we consider it a halachic problem of chukos akum, of going in the ways of the non-Jews?
A: There’s no question that the American public has been sold an item that was created for the purpose of filling the pockets of businessmen. The American public is the real proverbial sucker. No matter what you’ll say about Mother’s Day, it’s a day when people make money. Not only florists! Jewelers and bakers and caterers – everybody is lining his pockets because of Mother’s Day.

During Friday night’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” ABC News Contributor and past Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile addressed President Joe Biden’s claim that Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 election was due to racism and sexism. While acknowledging racial issues in the country, Brazile emphasized that the United States had twice elected Barack Obama and said she remains “proud” to be part of a nation that did so.

Avigdor Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beytenu party, announced during an appearance on Channel 12 News that he plans to campaign for the role of prime minister in the next national election, which is currently scheduled for 2026.
When asked directly if he would run, Lieberman replied without hesitation, “Absolutely yes.” He added, “We are running as Yisrael Beytenu, and anyone who wants to join me is welcome to reach out.”