U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday wrapped up participation in the annual NATO summit facing an alliance that had largely bent to his will. Far from the tense meetings of Trump’s first term, much of the annual summit in The Hague seemed catered to the impulses and worldviews of the Republican president whose “America First” foreign policy ethos downplays the importance and influence of multilateral coalitions. After less than 24 hours on the ground in the Netherlands, Trump headed back to Washington having secured a major policy change he’s pushed for since 2017: a significant boost in defense spending by other NATO countries whom the president has for years accused of freeloading off the United States.

Bill Clinton congratulates Zohran Mamdani on his primary election win last night.

An American Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas airport on Wednesday after its engine emitted flames and smoke mid-flight. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported.

A historic event took place today at the Fattal Lounge at Israel’s international airport. The leader of the Charedi Jewish world, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, landed after a mission abroad lasting over two weeks, during which he raised $80 million for the Olam HaTorah Fund—a major initiative to sustain the yeshiva world. Roshei Yeshiva who sought to greet him wished to hold a welcoming event at the airport. The one who stepped in at the last moment to organize the reception was Shai Graucher, a close confidant of Gedolei Yisrael since the days of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky zt”l. Graucher runs the travel company Next Level, which specializes in arranging permits and logistics even in times of war.

As thousands of frum families travel to the Catskills and other summer destinations, Chevra Hatzalah and Catskills Hatzalah have launched a comprehensive Summer Safety Awareness Campaign to help prevent injuries, accidents, and — rachmana litzlan — avoidable tragedies. With guidance from Rabbonim and input from first responders, law enforcement, and medical professionals, the campaign provides culturally sensitive, practical safety messages through a variety of platforms. These include impactful videos, printed flyers in shuls and bungalow colonies, and targeted content on digital and social media.

The clock is ticking on America’s ability to pay its bills, and the consequences of inaction could be catastrophic. A new analysis from the Bipartisan Policy Center warns that the federal government is on track to default on its debt between August 15 and October 3 unless Congress raises or suspends the debt ceiling in time. The report, released Wednesday, underscores a rapidly approaching “X-Date” — the moment the U.S. Treasury runs out of cash and extraordinary borrowing capacity, triggering a historic and potentially devastating default. “Congress must act ahead of the August recess,” said Margaret Spellings, president and CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center. “Americans are already grappling with economic uncertainty.

In a press conference at the NATO summit in The Netherlands, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed the United States’ military strike on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, declaring the operation a resounding success and a key turning point in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Trump: “Last weekend, the United States successfully carried out a massive precision strike on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities… this incredible exercise of American strength has paved the way for peace, with a historic ceasefire agreement.” While U.S. officials have yet to release full satellite imagery or damage assessments, Trump left little ambiguity about the strike’s effectiveness.

In a rare break from the shadows, Mossad Chief David Barnea stepped into the light Wednesday to send a message: Israel’s enemies will never see it coming. In a video address released to the public — a near-unprecedented move by the ultra-secretive spy agency — Barnea delivered a chilling summary of the Mossad’s role in the war that brought Iran’s regime to its knees earlier this month. “We will [continue to] be there, like we have been there,” he said, almost tauntingly, to Tehran.