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The Supreme Court handed Republicans a victory Friday, granting an emergency request that allows political parties to benefit from discounted television advertising rates ahead of the midterm elections. The justices temporarily blocked a lower-court decision that sided with four Democratic candidates seeking to reserve the cheaper broadcast rates for candidates themselves. The Trump administration backed the Republican appeal, which was brought by the National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee. The Supreme Court’s order will remain in effect while the GOP committees continue their appeal.

Shakeup In Degel HaTorah: Gafni and Maklev Ousted From Party Slate

HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau sent personal letters on Motzaei Shabbos to MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev, informing them that they will not continue serving in the Knesset as part of a major refresh of Degel HaTorah’s slate. HaRav Landau stressed great appreciation for Gafni and Maklev’s work in recent years, which was carried out […]

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Shakeup In Degel HaTorah: Gafni and Maklev Ousted From Party Slate HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau sent personal letters on Motzaei Shabbos to MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev, informing them that they will not continue serving in the Knesset as part of a major refresh of Degel HaTorah’s slate. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2594196/shakeup-in-degel-hatorah-gafni-and-maklev-ousted-from-party-slate.html

CENTCOM struck three Iranian crude oil tankers after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships in regional waters. The American vessels evaded the attacks, and no U.S. personnel were injured. U.S. forces disabled the M/T Downy near Kharg Island and the M/T Stark 1 near Jask, and destroyed the empty M/T Kylo, also known as the Noxen, in the Gulf of Oman after its crew was told to abandon ship. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper warned that if Iran attacks American ships, the U.S. will impose an even greater economic cost.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow earlier today, where they met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are expected to travel to Kyiv afterward.

The White House has considered possible replacements for Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, raising the prospect of another leadership shakeup at the Pentagon, Reuters reports. The review began by June and included consultations with senior senators over whether potential successors could win confirmation. No decision had been made as of late August. The White House rejected the report, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Feinberg has his full support and “isn’t going anywhere.”

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Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates • President Donald Trump demanded that the Federal Reserve slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits. • He doubled down in the Oval Office later Friday, saying, “we should be paying the lowest interest rate in the world.” • Trump has urged the central bank and its chairman, Kevin Warsh, to “get smart” and cut rates. • The U.S. has large deficits with dozens of countries, including its top trading partners.

U.S. government investigators subjected roughly 50 members of the military’s Joint Staff to polygraph examinations in August as part of a probe into leaks of classified information to journalists, The New York Times reports. Military officers and civilian employees were questioned over whether they had disclosed classified material to the media, including information about declining U.S. munitions stockpiles during the war with Iran.

Uproar On The Right: Eisenkot’s No. 2 Calls for Evacuating Yishuvim

A political storm erupted on Motzei Shabbos following remarks by Yoram Cohen, No. 2 on Gadi Eisenkot’s party slate, regarding yishuvim in the Shomron. Cohen said in an interview with Channel 12 News that some of the yishuvim and farms established by Minister Betzalel Smotrich should be evacuated because, he said, they were not established […]

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Uproar On The Right: Eisenkot’s No. 2 Calls for Evacuating Yishuvim A political storm erupted on Motzei Shabbos following remarks by Yoram Cohen, No. 2 on Gadi Eisenkot’s party slate, regarding yishuvim in the Shomron. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2594129/storm-on-the-right-eisenkots-no-2-calls-for-evacuating-yishuvim.html

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A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal ten ‌days after a wall of ice, rock and mud tore through a Himalayan valley, killing more than 1,300 people

Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian • A Washington judge plans to rule soon on whether to dismiss a now-discredited indictment charging former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with prejudice. • That move would bar prosecutors from refiling charges against Hearn for the same alleged conduct in a case that has drawn intense focus from President Donald Trump. • U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro wants the indictment dismissed without prejudice, which would allow Hearn to be charged again if new evidence against him is found.

Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of ‘my money’ to help Republicans in midterms • President Donald Trump said he plans to allocate $400 million to $500 million from his political operation to help Republican candidates in the November midterms. • MAGA Inc. reported roughly $403.5 million in cash on hand as of July 31, far below Trump’s claim that he has “close to a billion dollars” available. • The pledge comes after Republicans in competitive races had been waiting for MAGA Inc. to deploy more of its colossal war chest.

The Vizhnitzer Rebbe who is in need of Rachamei Shomayim leads the first Selichos in the massive Vizhnitzet Bais Medrash, wrapped in a tallis inherited from his grandfather, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz zt”l. Tens of thousands participated in the stirring Selichos.

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Report: IDF Preparing For Major Withdrawal In Lebanon

The IDF is preparing to significantly reduce the forces deployed in southern Lebanon following the completion of operations to destroy the tunnel infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge, and the security establishment is already discussing the possibility of establishing a new security zone closer to the Israeli border, Kan News reported. Under the plan being […]

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Report: IDF Preparing For Major Withdrawal In Lebanon The IDF is preparing to significantly reduce the forces deployed in southern Lebanon following the completion of operations to destroy the tunnel infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge, and the security establishment is already discussing the possibility of establishing a new security zone closer to the Israeli border, Kan News reported. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2594141/report-idf-preparing-for-major-withdrawal-in-lebanon.html

Maria Bartiromo shot back at reports that she was fired from her roles at Fox News and Fox Business. “The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false,” her attorney said in a Friday statement. “Make no mistake, we have the receipts and witnesses and they will come out whether through the courthouse or otherwise. Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth.”

A desperate cry for help sent strangers racing into action after a woman became trapped beneath a Volkswagen Beetle following an e-bike crash. In a remarkable show of teamwork, about six bystanders joined forces to lift the car high enough to pull her to safety. Police later praised the group as “heroes.” The woman was hospitalized and underwent surgery for a broken collarbone and other injuries.

Selichos tonight at the Kever of Reb Duvid Lelover Ztl in Lelov.

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British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband sharply criticized Israel over Gaza after meeting with people who have been on the ground in the enclave, calling what he heard “horrific.” Miliband cited claims that medicines are being blocked and that children have died while awaiting life-saving treatment, and said the UK government must take more decisive action. He did not, in the remarks, address Israel’s stated security concerns or Hamas’s role in the war.

The U.S., Britain, France and Germany are preparing to push an IAEA resolution next week that would refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for the first time in 20 years, Reuters reports. The measure would demand that Tehran urgently address its non-compliance with nuclear safeguards and take the steps needed for the IAEA to verify its nuclear declarations. The draft has not yet been formally submitted, and negotiations over its final wording are still underway.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia carried out strikes overnight on airports in Kyiv and Boryspil, claiming the attacks were a response to discussions about a possible U.S. flight into Ukraine. Zelensky said Ukraine would adjust its operations next week in response, warning that Russian airspace has become increasingly dangerous because of Ukrainian drones and missiles. He added that Kyiv would not threaten ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Rep. Rick Crawford discusses CENTCOM’s announcement that the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers and the threat posed by AI weapons.

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U.S. Central Command released footage showing the M/T Kylo sinking in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday after it was struck by U.S. forces earlier in the day.

President Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC is spending $10 million to boost Republican Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, marking its first major investment of the 2026 midterm cycle. Federal filings show $5 million will fund ads supporting Paxton and another $5 million will go toward ads attacking Democratic opponent James Talarico. The move comes as Paxton and Talarico remain locked in a closely watched Texas Senate race.

Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett reports on rescue operations in Nepal following the glacier collapse that triggered deadly flash flooding.

U.S. Southern Command announced that Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere intercepted and destroyed a multi-vessel floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific on Saturday that was supporting maritime drug trafficking tied to Ecuador’s Los Choneros. The crew was handed over to Ecuadorian authorities before U.S. forces sank the main vessel and its attached support boats.

Footage shows the moment a Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom II crashed during a solo display at Athens Flying Week in Tanagra, Greece.

WATCH: Dashcam footage captured the moment a Russian Geran drone struck a highway in Kyiv earlier today. A vehicle was heavily damaged in the strike, and one person inside was injured.

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Tens of thousands of people gathered for Selichos at the Kosel, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the Rav of the Kosel among those participating.

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses the Pentagon’s polygraph testing of roughly 50 Joint Staff members amid an investigation into leaks involving U.S. munitions stockpiles, and raises concerns over leadership turnover and its potential impact on the military.

An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark was diverted to Baltimore after a passenger allegedly became violent mid-flight, attacking another passenger and forcing others to restrain him. Witnesses told CBS News they used zip ties and duct tape to secure the man to his seat. He was removed by law enforcement in Baltimore, and the FBI is investigating whether federal charges will be filed.

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Selichos tonight at Binyanei Ha’Uma in Yerushalayim, led by Yitzchak Meir. Video via Yisrael Schiff

🔥 Tens of thousands pack the Kosel Plaza tonight for Selichos.

A federal appeals court upheld a nationwide ban preventing the Trump administration from using a federal immigration database to check voter rolls for citizenship ahead of the November midterms. The court ruled 2-1 that using the database would violate federal privacy law and warned that inaccurate information could result in eligible voters being wrongly removed from the rolls or forced to prove their citizenship.

TSA is launching a new “Gateside” program allowing eligible people without a plane ticket to pass through security and meet arriving friends and family directly at the gate. The initial rollout covers airports in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Kansas, Indiana, Nevada, California, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Utah. No New York-area airports are currently included. The program is open to TSA PreCheck members and others with a Known Traveler Number who apply one to three days in advance.

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The IDF struck Hezbollah terrorists, weapons storage sites and other infrastructure in southern Lebanon on Friday night after the terror group launched a drone toward IDF soldiers operating in the Security Zone earlier Friday. No IDF injuries were reported. The military said the storage facilities were intended to support attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, and that the strikes were carried out to eliminate an immediate threat.

MOTZEI SHABBOS IN MERON: Harav Elimelech Biderman dances late into the night at a special hadlakah in Meron, held for donors and supporters from the United States of the RCCS medical organization.

Likud’s Tally Gotliv Joins Otzma Yehudit, Gets No. 2 Spot

Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced Friday that MK Tally Gotliv will be placed second on the party’s slate in the upcoming elections. The announcement was made at a joint press conference held by the two at the Zionist Organization of America House in Tel Aviv. According to Ben Gvir, […]

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Likud’s Tally Gotliv Joins Otzma Yehudit, Gets No. 2 Spot Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced Friday that MK Tally Gotliv will be placed second on the party’s slate in the upcoming elections. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2594147/likuds-tally-gotliv-joins-otzma-yehudit-gets-no-2-spot.html

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Asked for his message ahead of the midterms, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy is “in the liftoff phase” and predicted oil prices could eventually fall to $40–$50 a barrel "because there's so much supply coming on." "I think we are going to get to the other side of this Iran conflict with a safer world, with an Iran that cannot have a nuclear weapon and that we are in the liftoff phase."

Sec. Scott Bessent on Iran: We are running Operation Economic Outcast right now. This is the greatest economic isolation operation in the history of the world. We are going to asphyxiate this regime. Because of the blockade, the oil is not getting out. So there's probably only about 30 million barrels of Iranian crude oil left that China hasn't bought. So that will run out soon. I can tell you, blockade and sanctions are one of the most powerful one-two punches in the history of economic isolation.

The IDF has launched a surprise General Staff exercise, “Breaking Dawn 2.0,” under Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to test readiness for a sudden, large-scale multi-front scenario. The drill is testing IDF headquarters, standby and reserve forces, decision-making and operational responses across commands, branches and directorates. Commanders have been called up and forces mobilized, with Zamir overseeing the exercise from the Supreme Command Post and in the field.

The IDF is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after the terror group launched two drones toward Israeli troops operating in the Security Zone early Sunday morning. IDF soldiers opened fire and downed one of the drones, and no injuries were reported. The military called the attack a blatant violation and said it will continue acting against Hezbollah’s repeated attempts to harm IDF soldiers.

🔥 Selichos at Park East Synagogue tonight with Chazzan Helfgot and choir. Sponsored by Censible Marketing.

Footage shows the moment the IDF struck a targeted building in Arabsalim, southern Lebanon, following an evacuation warning issued for the area.

Israeli UAVs struck a motorcycle in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon. Two injuries reported.

Additional footage from the special Motzei Shabbos hadlakah in Meron, where Harav Elimelech Biderman danced with donors and supporters of RCCS from the United States.

TEHILLIM: The tzibur is being asked to daven for Binyamin ben Limor, who remains imprisoned in Iraq near the Iranian border. As YWN reported last year, his death sentence was annulled following major pidyon shvuyim efforts, with YWN readers helping raise funds toward the effort at the time. Efforts are now underway to secure his complete release, with hopes that he could be freed in the coming days or weeks and allowed to leave for Eretz Yisroel. Please daven that the final process succeeds and that Binyamin ben Limor walks out completely free.