Source tells Politico that US president was apparently not aware how much Republican mega-donor has already given to his cause

Troops use rubber bullets, tear gas to force group led by ex-army officers out of several ministries and a bank HQ, as anger over port explosion surges

Move comes after sides refuse to agree on agenda for weekly summit, marking new low for crumbling coalition as parties remain split over budget

Organizers say 2 protesters lightly injured; police say one arrested for disorderly conduct, possession of knife; municipality charges encampment was outside designated area

UTJ sources say PM is on his own if he pushes country to a new vote; senior official tells news site: 'He's seeking to break everything up due to political considerations'

Ogen will now be able to start giving small businesses, non-profits, loans backed by government guarantees, which will help the non-profit to raise funds

Gantz's Blue and White urged to support move, given budget standoff that could send country to elections; Lapid: ‘All that occupies’ PM is the criminal indictments against him

After Beirut explosion, US president backs demonstrators in 'legitimate calls' for 'transparency, reform and accountability'