A criminal investigation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that may involve discussion of a secret deal that would benefit him and a newspaper owner and gifts from a Hollywood producer could be serious enough to threaten his hold on power, analysts say. The corruption investigation involving Netanyahu gained intensity this week when Israeli media reported that a tape exists in which Netanyahu and newspaper owner Arnon Mozes may have been discussing a financial deal for Mozes that involved favorable coverage of Netanyahu. 
As President Donald Trump wrapped up the ceremony of his inauguration and shifted to governing, he signaled he intends to move quickly to make a clean break from the Obama administration. Trump spent his first night in the White House and was slated to start his first full day in office at a national prayer service Saturday morning. The traditional gathering was the last piece of the transition ritual for the new president before he was clear to get to work.Trump took his first steps in that direction on Friday. 
When President Donald Trump took the oath of office, his administration hit the reset button on the Whitehouse.gov website, replacing former president Barack Obama's policy goals with new priorities. But one page remains: the petition feature that allows the president's administration to respond to issues raised directly by the people. And the people, apparently, want to see Trump's tax returns. One petition asks the administration to "immediately release Donald Trump's full tax returns" and says it wants Trump to not be in conflict with the emoluments clause of the Constitution. 
The sun rises at the Washington Monument as people gather on the National Mall on Inauguration Day on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump will become the 45th president of the United States today.
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Criminal investigation of Netanyahu could threaten his hold on power
A criminal investigation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that may involve discussion of a secret deal that would benefit him and a newspaper owner and gifts from a Hollywood producer could be serious enough to threaten his hold on power, analysts say. The corruption investigation involving Netanyahu gained intensity this week when Israeli media reported that a tape exists in which Netanyahu and newspaper owner Arnon Mozes may have been discussing a financial deal for Mozes that involved favorable coverage of Netanyahu.
© (MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images) U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as President on Jan. 20, 2017, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The world greeted a new American president Friday: Donald J. Trump.
"Congrats to my friend President Trump. Look fwd to working closely with you to make the alliance between Israel&USA stronger than ever," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted Friday before Trump's address in Washington. Trump's ascension to the White House is expected by many to bolster the Israeli right.
The government of Egypt, traditionally a power broker in the Middle East and seen as seeking to regain its past status, also congratulated Trump before the speech. It has been reported that Sisi was the first Middle Eastern leader send Trump warm wishes.
Trump wraps up ceremony, turns to governing
"The Arab Republic of Egypt is looking to see Donald Trump's presidency pump new life into the course of Egyptian-American relations... promote peace and stability and development in the Middle East region, especially in the face of the huge challenges that it faces," a statement from Sisi read.
Sisi and Trump met at the United Nations in September; Trump praised Sisi as a "fantastic guy." Sisi has called on the international community to not "jump to conclusions" on the new president. And there have been reports that Trump, as president-elect, convinced Egypt to scuttle its support of a U.N. resolution critical of Israel; Trump heavily criticized the Obama administration for support that resolution.
"Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on assuming office as US President. Best wishes in leading USA to greater achievements in the coming years," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. Trump's populist rise has been compared to Modi's, and some hardline Hindu nationalists have celebrated Trump's political victories. After winning the election in November, Trump complemented Modi.
The White House petitions page is still live, and the top one calls for Trump's tax returns
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Rev Luis Leon greets President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania as they arrive for a church service at St. John’s Episcopal Church across from the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, on Donald Trump's inauguration day.
Trump prepares for busy Monday
.President Trump, having declared post-inaugural Monday the true opening day of his new administration, spent Sunday pondering a string of executive orders.Supervising the swearing-in of 30 new White House staff members, Trump said he will soon meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto to discuss changes to NAFTA, the trade deal he claims has shipped U.S. jobs to those other countries.
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People gather on the morning of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th President of the United States, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday -- capping his improbable journey to the White House and beginning a four-year term that promises to shake up Washington and the world.
Trump's biggest campaign promises face 'Day 1' test
As a candidate, Donald Trump made a slew of "Day One" promises that any president would find daunting. The sun rises at the Washington Monument as people gather on the National Mall on Inauguration Day on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump will become the 45th president of the United States today.
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Protesters and supporters gather on the National Mall for the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Netanyahu sees 'opportunities' with Trump but calls for restraint
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday Donald Trump's presidency in the United States represented "significant opportunities" for Israel, but called for restraint from fellow right-wing politicians. Referring to former US president Barack Obama, Netanyahu said "after eight years of withstanding huge pressures on a large array of topics, first and foremost Iran and the settlements, I definitely welcome the change of attitude"."We're (now) facing great and significant opportunities for the security and future of the state of Israel.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter arrive for the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the US Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Netanyahu thinks a ‘state-minus’ is enough for the Palestinians
When the Israeli leader visits Trump next month in the White House, what will he ask for?Ministers on his hard-right pressed Netanyahu to publicly proclaim the “two-state solution” dead.
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President-elect Donald Trump, center, is greeted by US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2017.
Mexico rebukes Israel over Netanyahu wall tweet
Mexico's government on Saturday rebuked Israel for a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that appeared to applaud U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a border wall with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants. Earlier on Saturday, Netanyahu tweeted: "President Trump is right. I built a wall along Israel's southern border. It stopped all illegal immigration. Great success. Great idea."The comment was swiftly rejected by leaders of the Jewish community in Mexico, and prompted an unusually blunt statement from Mexico's foreign ministry.
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.President Trump, having declared post-inaugural Monday the true opening day of his new administration, spent Sunday pondering a string of executive orders.Supervising the swearing-in of 30 new White House staff members, Trump said he will soon meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto to discuss changes to NAFTA, the trade deal he claims has shipped U.S. jobs to those other countries. 
As a candidate, Donald Trump made a slew of "Day One" promises that any president would find daunting. The sun rises at the Washington Monument as people gather on the National Mall on Inauguration Day on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump will become the 45th president of the United States today. 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday Donald Trump's presidency in the United States represented "significant opportunities" for Israel, but called for restraint from fellow right-wing politicians. Referring to former US president Barack Obama, Netanyahu said "after eight years of withstanding huge pressures on a large array of topics, first and foremost Iran and the settlements, I definitely welcome the change of attitude"."We're (now) facing great and significant opportunities for the security and future of the state of Israel. 
When the Israeli leader visits Trump next month in the White House, what will he ask for?Ministers on his hard-right pressed Netanyahu to publicly proclaim the “two-state solution” dead. 
Mexico's government on Saturday rebuked Israel for a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that appeared to applaud U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a border wall with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants. Earlier on Saturday, Netanyahu tweeted: "President Trump is right. I built a wall along Israel's southern border. It stopped all illegal immigration. Great success. Great idea."The comment was swiftly rejected by leaders of the Jewish community in Mexico, and prompted an unusually blunt statement from Mexico's foreign ministry. 
Trump likewise received congratulations from Canada, the largest trading partner of the United States. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he looked forward to working with the new administration and noted the two countries' "robust trade and investment ties, and integrated economies" that "support millions of Canadian and American jobs."
Barack Obama held his last foreign call as president with Germany's Angela Merkel, it was reported Thursday. Obama is said to have believed it was "fitting" his final call would be to her. The White House in a statement hailed Germany's commitment to "ensuring a sturdy trans-Atlantic bond, a rules-based international order, and the defense of values that have done so much to advance human progress."
With Trump entering the White House, some commentators have commented that Merkel, running for a fourth term, may be the "liberal West's last defender."
The foreign minister of Mexico, a country whose leadership has been the subject of much Trump criticism, said he expects President Enrique Pena Nieto and Trump will talk directly in the coming days or weeks following high-level bilateral meetings in Washington next week.
After meeting with Nieto during the presidential campaign in August, Trump spokesman Jason Miller said that "it is unsurprising" that the two leader hold two different views but that Trump team looked forward to "continuing the conversation."
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Mexico rebukes Israel over Netanyahu wall tweet .
Mexico's government on Saturday rebuked Israel for a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that appeared to applaud U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a border wall with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants. Earlier on Saturday, Netanyahu tweeted: "President Trump is right. I built a wall along Israel's southern border. It stopped all illegal immigration. Great success. Great idea."The comment was swiftly rejected by leaders of the Jewish community in Mexico, and prompted an unusually blunt statement from Mexico's foreign ministry.
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