Melania Trump names longtime aide as East Wing chief of staff
Incoming first lady Melania Trump has named longtime aide Haley Harrison as East Wing chief of staff. “Mrs. Harrison has maintained an integral role and outstanding leadership on the First Lady's team for the past seven years. She has a strong understanding of White House operations, and as Chief of Staff, Mrs. Harrison has maintained […]
Snow and bad weather might impact thanksgiving travel across New York, East Coast
A winter weather warning was issued for parts of New York state Thursday as the region prepares to be hit by a powerful winter storm before millions of Americans head out for Thanksgiving. Ta. Forecasters say up to 8 inches of snow could fall in some parts of the state, while others are likely to […]
Will Trump be the president to end the ‘triple standard’ in the Middle East?
Donald Trump's recent reelection and Iranian plot to assassinate him During the election campaign, there has been much speculation about what the new US administration will mean for the Middle East. This is of particular concern to Israel, which continues to be invaded by Iran through its terrorist proxies in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen. […]
How Trump can continue to realign the Middle East in his second term
Iranian regime attempted assassination but failed President-elect Donald Trump. Apparently third time isn't the charm. The next administration will have a chance to avenge the attack on President Trump's life while accelerating a major reorganization of the Middle East. For the past 45 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has brought fear and instability to […]
Gold prices rise after worst week in more than three years – Economy Middle East
The U.S. dollar index has lost some of its recent gains after gaining 1.6% last week. Gold prices rose more than 1% on Monday after plunging last week as recent gains in the U.S. dollar stalled. Traders are currently awaiting comment from: federal reserve system It asked officials this week for further insight into the […]
Middle East crisis live: Israel strike kills Hezbollah lead spokesperson in Beirut | Israel
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Afif has been a prominent figure within Hezbollah for almost two decades, AFP reported. Afif joined Hezbollah at a young age and first rose to prominence as information director for Hezbollah's Al-Manar television channel during the war between Hezbollah and Israel […]
Dockworkers’ union walks away from negotiations with East and Gulf Coast employers
CyberGuy's Kurt Knutsson discusses the longshoremen's strike for demands on The Bottom Line. of Labor union representing dock workers Port employers at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports walked away from negotiations with port employers this week, citing concerns about automation. The two countries have a mid-January deadline to reach a deal and prevent a resumption […]
Trump Picks Steven Witkoff to Be Special Envoy to Middle East
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the selection of businessman and real estate investor Stephen Witkoff as his special envoy for the Middle East. In a press release from the Trump-Vance transition team, President Trump noted how Witkoff, who serves as chairman and CEO of the Witkoff Group, is a “respected leader in business and philanthropy.” […]
Trump appoints real estate exec Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated real estate executive Stephen Witkoff to be the next administration's special envoy for the Middle East. “Steve is a well-respected leader in business and philanthropy who has made every project and community he has worked on stronger and more prosperous,” he said of Witkoff Group's chairman, CEO […]
Saudi Royals Ask Trump to ‘Finish What You Started’ in Middle East
Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud wrote: open letter He called on President-elect Donald Trump to “finish what he started the last time he occupied the White House” on the Middle East. Prince Turki is ambassador Trump, who was stationed in the United States from 2005 to 2007 […]