"I am now leaving for the United States for my seventh trip to meet with President Trump since he was elected for a second term," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said prior to his departure to Washington. "This, of course, does not include his unforgettable visit to Israel and his speech in the Knesset." (Seven since Trump took office again!)

He and President Trump are expected to begin their meeting at the White House, focused on Iran negotiations and the possibility of military action, by late-morning (11 eastern). Netanyahu's 'welcome' in D.C. last night raised some eyebrows, given an entire major freeway into the beltway area was shut down for security reasons...