Rep. Elise Stefanik and Gov. Kathy Hochul went head-to-head during a tense congressional hearing focused on sanctuary state policies and the migrant crisis in New York, with the exchange quickly becoming heated over questions involving violent crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants.
Stefanik (R-NY), widely expected to challenge Hochul in the 2026 gubernatorial race, confronted the governor with specific questions about a man from Guatemala, accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn F train last December.
“Do you know who Sebastian Zapeta-Calil is,” Stefanik demanded.
“I’m sure you’ll tell me,” Hochul said. “There’s many cases.”

Explosions were reported in Tehran in the early hours of Friday, according to Iranian media outlets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisroel Katz stated, “Following a preemptive strike by the State of Israel against Iran, a missile and drone attack is expected against the State of Israel and its civilian population in the immediate timeframe.”
He continued, “Therefore, in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has signed a special order, pursuant to which a special state of emergency will be imposed throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel.”

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Thursday excoriated French President Emmanuel Macron for praising Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s “courage” for sending him a letter promising to “condemn terror and work toward the release of Israeli hostages, the demilitarization of Hamas, the end of the war in Gaza, reforms, elections, and just and lasting peace for all in the region.” The antisemitic Macron, who in recent months and weeks, has repeatedly condemned Israel and threatened to recognize a Palestinian state, is very “excited” by the letter, since it provides him a front of not legitimizing terror by authorizing a Palestinian state.

BEN GURION AIRPORT HAS BEEN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Commercial flights heading to Tel-Aviv have begun to turn around over the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Israeli Homefront Command has instructed Israelis to shelter-in-place due to the ongoing military action in Iran.

North Korea said Friday it has repaired its damaged second destroyer and launched it into the water in the presence of leader Kim Jong Un, about three weeks after it capsized during an earlier, botched launch ceremony. North Korea’s extremely secretive nature makes it virtually impossible to independently confirm its announcement on the ship’s repair. Outside observers doubt whether the ship’s electronic and other equipment can function normally, as parts of the warship were submerged for weeks. North Korea’s failed launch on May 21 sparked fury from Kim, who has vowed to build a stronger navy to cope with what he calls escalating U.S.-led threats against his country.

URGENT MESSAGE FROM IDF: Following the situational assessment, it was determined that as of today (Friday), at 03:00, immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command Guidelines. As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity. The guidelines include: a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors.

The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the state of New York, challenging a law that restricts immigration agents from making arrests at courthouses. The administration argued that the measure intentionally provides cover for individuals it deems dangerous, the AP reports.
Filed in the Northern District of New York, the case marks yet another legal battle between the federal government and jurisdictions the administration accuses of obstructing immigration enforcement efforts.

Norway was slammed for its absurd double standards when, on the same day it announced the imposition of sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, law-abiding citizens, it welcomed the foreign minister of Iran, the world’s leading sponsor of terror, with open arms. Norway joined the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in the unprecedented step of imposing sanctions on senior government members of the only democracy in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Norway is hosting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oslo, where he was invited to speak at the 22nd Oslo Forum and has meetings scheduled with senior officials from Norway and other countries.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) issued a fiery response after Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly taken out of a Department of Homeland Security press event and placed in handcuffs following a heated confrontation with Secretary Kristi Noem.
The disruption occurred Thursday in Los Angeles when Padilla began shouting during Noem’s remarks, refusing to stand down. Security agents quickly intervened, removed him from the room, and eventually restrained him on the ground before applying handcuffs.

He Gave All He Could. Now It’s Our Turn. Love saved Moishy once. Let’s make it save him again. Moishy is just nine months old. He was born healthy — a beautiful third child to committed, working parents. But weeks later, all that changed. His parents rushed him back to the hospital. Something was terribly wrong. Doctors found a rare, life-threatening condition, nearly impossible to diagnose in time. His health declined rapidly. In a last-ditch effort of love, Moishy’s father, Eli, donated part of his own liver to save his baby’s life.  It worked. But only for a while.  Now, Moishy needs urgent heart surgery and innovative treatments. He’s too small and weak for standard care. Only top specialists can help — but at a cost that’s far beyond his family’s means.

The CIA released nearly 1,500 pages of previously classified documents relating to New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and his 1968 assassination on Thursday, detailing the spy agency’s work to investigate his killing as well as previously unknown contacts between him and the agency. Kennedy met with the CIA following a 1955 tour of the Soviet Union, relaying his observations to the spy agency as a voluntary informant, the documents show. The newly available material comprises 54 documents, including memos about the agency’s work to investigate whether RFK’s killer had any foreign ties, as well as the response to his killing by foreign powers. The records also included documents about the assassinations of President John F.

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon delivered a sharp rebuke of the UN for its failure to address the recent killing of humanitarian workers in Gaza by Hamas, while the General Assembly instead focused on a resolution urging a ceasefire. Speaking to the press outside the UN chamber, Danon expressed outrage at the body’s priorities.
“Last night, Hamas murdered at least five Palestinian aid workers in Gaza. They ambushed a bus clearly marked and carrying over two dozen humanitarian staff from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Several others were injured, some may have been taken hostage,” Danon stated, calling attention to the brutal assault.

Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff demonstrated his ongoing commitment to safety once again, hosting a meeting that had Jewish community leaders and law enforcement officials joining together to discuss multiple issues in advance of the nine week-long summer season.

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