President Trump issued a proclamation encouraging Jewish Americans to observe a “national Sabbath” from “sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16” in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. “Throughout this historic year, we rejoice in the triumph of the American spirit and rededicate ourselves to the cause of liberty and justice for all. In special honor of 250 glorious years of American independence and on the weekend of Rededicate 250 — a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving — Jewish Americans are encouraged to observe a national Sabbath,” the proclamation read. “From sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends, families, and communities of all backgrounds may come together in gratitude for our great Nation. This day will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of setting aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the Almighty,” it continued. US President Donald Trump encouraged American Jews to observe a national Sabbath from sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16 in honor of 250 years of American independence. @MathildaHeller https://t.co/Zh2M1UbS0z — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) May 5, 2026 More from The Jerusalem Post: Trump spoke of how American Jews have helped build America since its establishment 250 years ago. He gave the example of Haym Salomon, the Polish-born financier who bankrolled the American Revolution and co-founded Philadelphia’s first synagogue. Despite his sacrifices, Solomon died penniless at the age of 44 and was buried in an unmarked grave. “Like so many Jewish Americans who follow in his footsteps, Salomon’s legacy stands as a testament to the unshakable belief in the American promise,” Trump said. Trump also cited President George Washington’s letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Newport, in which he proclaimed that the United States “gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” “Under my leadership, we are aggressively fighting the violence against Jewish Americans that increased under my predecessor, prosecuting hateful criminals to the fullest extent of the law, and working to end the scourge of antisemitism throughout our institutions, especially on college campuses,” Trump said. He promised that, as president, he would continue to fight to protect religious freedom. “Freedom 250 applauds the @WhiteHouse proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month, which calls for Americans of the Jewish faith to celebrate a national Sabbath, observing a day of rest, reflection, and gratitude from sundown on Friday, May 15, through nightfall on Saturday, May 16, 2026,” Freedom 250 wrote. Freedom 250 applauds the @WhiteHouse proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month, which calls for Americans of the Jewish faith to celebrate a national Sabbath, observing a day of rest, reflection, and gratitude from sundown on Friday, May 15, through nightfall on Saturday,… pic.twitter.com/gaOd55ANiB — Freedom 250 (@Freedom250) May 5, 2026 “NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. I call upon Americans to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans and to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies,” the proclamation read. “I further call on all Americans to celebrate their faith and freedom throughout this year, during this month, and especially on Shabbat to celebrate our 250th year,” it continued. All Israel News shared further: The proclamation was welcomed by several Orthodox Jewish organizations, including Agudath Israel of America, which said the initiative underscores longstanding American values. In a statement, the group said the move reflects not only recognition of Jewish contributions but also broader national ideals. It said that “the basic obligation of hakaras hatov (gratitude), recognizing and appreciating the incredible good of our host nation, is a fundamental principle worthy of national public acknowledgment. We thank President Trump for recognizing the important role of the Jewish people and Shabbos in the history of the United States.” The United States is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, estimated at between 6.3 and 7.5 million people, or roughly 2% of the population. Major population centers include New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, with additional communities in Houston, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and Boston. While most American Jews identify with the Reform movement, a growing number describe themselves as non-denominational or traditional. Despite representing a relatively small share of the population, Jewish Americans have played an outsized role in fields ranging from the arts and finance to science and academia, a theme echoed throughout the president’s proclamation. Read the full proclamation HERE.

Biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has clinched the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy will face Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, who served as Ohio’s state health director in the early days of COVID-19, in November’s general election. Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has clinched the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. He'll face Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, who served as Ohio's state health director in the early days of COVID-19. https://t.co/mTrO6fuxQn pic.twitter.com/brH3JhTvEl — The Associated Press (@AP) May 6, 2026 NBC News shared further: Ramaswamy, 40, defeated Casey Putsch, a political novice known for his “car guy” videos on YouTube. Putsch’s campaign played out largely through social media missives, some of them targeting Ramaswamy’s Indian American heritage. A third GOP candidate, Heather Hill, was removed from the ballot under a provision in state law after her running mate for lieutenant governor withdrew from the race. Ramaswamy’s running mate for lieutenant governor is state Senate President Rob McColley. Acton is running with David Pepper, a former Ohio Democratic Party chair and past nominee for state attorney general and auditor. Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, is term-limited. Polls suggest a potentially close race between Acton and Ramaswamy in a state that has not elected a Democrat as governor in 20 years. DeWine won re-election four years ago over former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley by 25 points — a testament to a unique brand that attracted independent and even some Democratic voters. “Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio, a place I love and WON BIG, THREE TIMES, in 2016, 2020, and 2024! I know Vivek well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL. He is Young, Strong, and Smart! Vivek is also a very good person, who truly loves our Country. As your next Governor, Vivek will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Advance Election Integrity, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment,” President Trump said on Tuesday. “Vivek Ramaswamy will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” he added. “Vivek Ramaswamy will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio,” the Ohio Republican Party stated. Vivek Ramaswamy will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio https://t.co/9rkQYXFWS8 pic.twitter.com/16BrwbJ4Yw — Ohio Republican Party (@ohiogop) May 5, 2026 Vice President JD Vance said he voted for Ramaswamy in the Ohio primaries. Vice President JD Vance voted Tuesday in the Ohio primaries. Vance said he voted for former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor. pic.twitter.com/Uv6SyyhGet — ABC News (@ABC) May 5, 2026 WKYC shared more from the Democratic side: Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is the lone Democrat on the primary ballot for governor. The 60-year-old was a household name in the state during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a beloved source of comfort to many viewers of the governor’s daily news conferences. Her position as the face of the DeWine administration’s aggressive stance against the virus also earned Acton many enemies, among them Statehouse Republicans and average Ohioans who opposed pandemic restrictions. During the crisis, Acton (with the support of DeWine) used the health director’s broad emergency powers to halt the state’s 2020 presidential primary, to temporarily close gyms and fitness centers around the state, and to impose stay-at-home orders as the administration tried to prevent COVID’s spread. After a grueling period of public exposure, angry demonstrations, lawsuits and personal attacks, Acton resigned in June 2020. DeWine sent her off fondly, describing her as a hero in a white coat. She stayed on as his chief health adviser until that August. After leaving government, Acton joined the Columbus Foundation as a grants director with the title “vice president for Human:Kind.” She later took on a job as director of the city of Columbus’ Project L.O.V.E., an initiative aimed at encouraging early vaccinations in children. She also served as a contributor to 3News during our “Health, Hope & Healing” series in 2023. Acton has never held elected office, but did explore a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.

Newly-released video footage captured the moment a United Airlines plane collided with a light pole and a truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. “The Boeing 767 was traveling at about 160 mph when it made contact. Air traffic controllers say there was a hole in the side of the plane and damage to the tire following the incident. The man driving the truck, Warren Boardley of Baltimore, suffered minor injuries,” Collin Rugg wrote. Watch below: New footage shows the moment a United Airlines plane collided with a light pole and a truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The Boeing 767 was traveling at about 160 mph when it made contact. Air traffic controllers say there was a hole in the side of… https://t.co/95QdBrihtK pic.twitter.com/m4BofEwB5d — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 5, 2026 More from the New York Post: United 169 had been attempting a visual landing on Runway 29 — a notoriously challenging approach. The maneuver — a “visual” approach in which pilots guide the plane by sight — is infamous for its short runway, nonstandard guidance lights, cross-traffic with other runways, crosswinds, and other tricky features, said Eric Wydra, director of the University of Oklahoma School of Aviation. “I understand why at Newark they don’t use that runway a lot,” he told The Post. The Post obtained dozens of complaints from pilots vexed by the notorious “Stadium Visual Rwy 29,” as it is known in aviation circles. “We were … listening to the Air Traffic Control chatter and also trying to follow the aircraft in front of us and find the runway, which was very difficult to see with all the lights coming from that direction,” wrote one pilot on the FAA’s anonymous Aviation Safety Reporting System. It has a slim margin for error and can be extremely difficult to course-correct if a plane undershoots an initial 70-degree turn, which appears to be what United 169 did. “If you undershoot it, then you’re out there in the Wild West,” said Robert Joslin, the former FAA’s chief scientific and technical advisor. “United Airlines said the crew has been removed from duty and maintenance staff are examining the aircraft,” Breaking Aviation News & Videos wrote. “We will conduct a rigorous flight safety investigation,” the airline reportedly stated. A photo has been posted on social media showing the moment United Airlines flight 169 struck a semi-truck on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport yesterday. The truck driver has since been released from hospital the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey… pic.twitter.com/wvMMWeb7pl — Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) May 4, 2026 “They felt something over the threshold and there’s a hole in the side of the airplane,” ATC audio indicated. Take a listen: “Yeah they they felt something over the threshold and they there's a hole in the side of the airplane” ATC audio discussing United Airlines flight 69 (Boeing 767 from Venice) that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during its approach to runway 29 at Newark. pic.twitter.com/7PIqFwO2Ym — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) May 3, 2026 Video footage from prior landings reveals how low airplanes land at the infamous Newark runway. “This whole area into Runway 29 at Newark Liberty Airport desperately needs a redesign. This is Air Canada B787 Flight AC548 from Vancouver slightly missing that truck!” X user ‘Turbine Traveller’ wrote. Check it out: This whole area into Runway 29 at Newark Liberty Airport desperately needs a redesign. This is Air Canada B787 Flight AC548 from Vancouver slightly missing that truck! pic.twitter.com/BHJ0EgogAA — Turbine Traveller (@Turbinetraveler) May 5, 2026 Fox News noted: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the aircraft struck the pole at roughly 2 p.m. local time and said it is investigating. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also looking into the incident and said an investigator is expected to arrive in Newark on Monday. “The agency has directed United Airlines to secure and provide both the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to support the investigation. A preliminary report outlining the facts and circumstances of the event is expected within 30 days,” NTSB told FOX Business in an email.

Sean Hannity put the question directly to FBI Director Kash Patel during a sit-down that aired May 5: is there any truth to rumors that investigators may have a copy of what was on Hillary Clinton’s private email server? Patel’s answer, in full: “We are working on a lot of things.” No confirmation. No denial. Seven words and, by all appearances, a smile. Nothing is ever truly deleted vibes

Federal prosecutors charged a New Hampshire man for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump. “A Nashua resident and federal employee was charged by criminal complaint in federal court on Friday, May 1, 2026, for interstate communication of a threat against the President,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Hampshire stated in a press release. “He was arrested yesterday and appears before the court today,” it continued. The man is an employee of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A Federal Aviation Administration employee was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened to harm President Trump and used a work computer to research his plans, prosecutors said. https://t.co/v9N6UCqoub — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) May 5, 2026 More from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Hampshire: Dean DelleChiaie, age 35, an employee of the Federal Aviation Administration, allegedly conducted various internet searches on his government work computer in late January, like how to get a gun into a federal facility, previous assassination attempts against the President, the percentage of the population that wants the President dead, and the phrase “I am going to kill Donald John Trump.” According to the complaint, the United States Secret Service interviewed DelleChiaie in early February where he admitted to conducting those searches on his work computer and to owning three firearms, including a handgun he kept inside a safe at his home. On April 21, 2026, DelleChiaie allegedly used his personal email to transmit a threat across state lines to the White House’s public facing email address. In the email, which had as the subject “Contact the President,” DelleChiaie stated, “I, Dean DelleChiaie, am going neutralize/kill you – Donald John Trump – because you decided to kill kids – and say that it was War – when in reality – it is terrorism. God knows your actions and where you belong.” If convicted, DelleChiaie faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. According to CNBC, the FAA’s Information Technology department told the Secret Service about the “concerning searches” after DelleChiaie requested to delete his search history off the device. FAA employee in New Hampshire charged with threatening to kill Trump https://t.co/an8609L1AJ — CNBC (@CNBC) May 5, 2026 CNBC shared further: On Feb. 3, a Secret Service agent and a Nashua Police officer visited DelleChiaie’s apartment, where “he admitted to conducting the searches … and was remorseful,” the affidavit said. “DelleChiaie stated that he realized he should not search these subjects and that it was crazy for him to do this on his work computer,” Gamble wrote. He also said he was motivated to conduct the searches because he was “upset with the current administration based on multiple subjects, including the election, presidential pardons, and the ‘Epstein files.’ ” Those files are Department of Justice documents about its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious sex offender. During the interview, the Secret Service agent saw several items written on a whiteboard attached to DelleChiaie’s, including: “Calm down more;” “1-month no arrest by police;” “Go DC to office if they do not action;” “Say arrest me ‘I am going to murder Donald John Trump – per defense of oath,’ ” according to the affidavit. He told the agent and police officer had had an interest in assassinations, “but he did conduct a search about assassinations because it was part of the cycle that was going on in his mind,” the affidavit said. “DelleChiaie mentioned that he was depressed and sees a therapist and is engaged in Ketamine therapy to try to get better,” Gamble wrote. “DelleChiaie admitted that he drinks to ‘black out’ and that he used to drink every day. Dellechiaie said that he used cannabis daily and occasionally uses mushrooms.”