Trump on Zohran Mamdani:

I think if a communist takes over New York City, I think that's that's a gift to the Republican Party. It's sad for New York.

Trump:

We have to whip the cities back into shape.

Trump:

I hear a lot of very rich people who are radical left. Could be a lot of people.

US Justice Department's top leaders are pressing for quick charges against John Bolton over possible Espionage Act violations.

FBI searches found old classified materials in Bolton's offices, but Bolton denies wrongdoing, calling them routine records from his long government career.

Source: Reuters

US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack:

There is no Middle East. There is tribes and villages.

Nation states were created by the British and the French in 1916.

But the Middle East doesn't work that way.

It starts with individual, family, village, then tribe, community, religion. Lastly, Nation.

Source: Asharq News

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack rejected the idea of a Syrian “federation,” saying he expects a unified, inclusive government in Damascus.

Trump met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir in the Oval Office.

Netanyahu meets with Serbian President Vucic in New York.

BREAKING: Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice.

Source: ABC News

A Spanish warship has left port to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla on its journey to Gaza.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi:

No one is above the law.

FBI Director Kash Patel:

For far too long, previous corrupt leadership and their enablers weaponized federal law enforcement, damaging once proud institutions and severely eroding public trust.

Everyone, especially those in positions of power, will be held to account - no matter their perch.

No one is above the law.

Trump:

In order to protect our Great Heavy Truck Manufacturers from unfair outside competition, I will be imposing, as of October 1st, 2025, a 25% Tariff on all “Heavy (Big!) Trucks” made in other parts of the World.

Netanyahu meets with Argentina's Milei in New York.

Pro-Israel figures take over TikTok in the U.S.

TikTok’s U.S. operations will be taken over by Oracle founder Larry Ellison, Dell CEO Michael Dell, and News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch.

The platform’s algorithm will come under U.S. control, with Ellison, a staunch supporter of Israel, playing a key role.

Ellison, a close ally of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, has donated tens of millions to the Israeli military and once said:

“We will do everything to protect Israel and its people.”

He is described as an avowed Zionist.

NEW: Eurovision members will vote on whether to ban Israel from the contest due to the Gaza war.

Majority needed: 35 of 68 votes (50%+), not the 75% Israel expected.

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Netherlands, and Iceland say they’ll quit if Israel competes.

Support for Israel: France, Germany, Austria, Australia, and Greece back participation.

Source: NYT

Russia bans fuel exports until year-end as Ukrainian drone strikes hit refineries and pumping stations, causing severe gasoline and diesel shortages across Russia and occupied areas.

Germany has effectively frozen all new arms export approvals for Israel since August 8, after Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a partial halt on weapons “clearly usable in Gaza.”

Germany previously approved €251 million in arms sales to Israel.

Source: Politico

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez on the Global Sumud Flotilla:

We send our ships to protect them and… to rescue them, just in case the Israeli forces attack the flotilla… Let’s hope that doesn’t happen to these people.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

Recognition of Palestine is not a reward for Hamas at all. We are strengthening the moderates within Palestinian society.

NATO's Rutte:

Our fighter jet pilots… can do what is necessary to keep our people safe.

If there is a direct threat they might… do the ultimate thing.