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President Trump Unleashes Major Crackdown on Cartel Money Networks Used to Fuel Illegal Immigration [WATCH]
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President Trump Unleashes Major Crackdown on Cartel Money Networks Used to Fuel Illegal Immigration [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump is highlighting a May 19 executive order aimed at cutting off financial access used to support illegal immigration, cartel activity, human smuggling, drug trafficking, and financial fraud, as reported by Red State.

Trump promoted the order on Tuesday on Truth Social, describing it as part of his administration’s broader effort to combat illegal immigration and recover money he says has been taken from American taxpayers.

The order, titled “Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System,” directs the Treasury Department and federal regulators to review banking, lending, and customer-identification rules that the administration says have been exploited by illegal immigrants, money launderers, human traffickers, cartels, and other criminal actors.

“Illegal Immigrants and Foreign Fraudsters steal BILLIONS every year from the American Taxpayer. As part of my Administration’s Historic effort to end FRAUD and reverse MASS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, I recently signed a powerful new Executive Order, which will be led by the Treasury Department, to stop Banks, Credit Cards, and Financial Institutions from being used to facilitate Human Smuggling, Drug Trafficking, Illegal Immigration, and the Criminal Cartels who orchestrate these activities. Access to our Nation’s Financial Systems must be limited to those who have a Legal Right to be here, and who are engaged in Lawful and Legitimate Commerce. Bank Accounts being used to enable Illegal Immigration, or to store the Welfare received by Illegal Aliens, will be shut down, and funds will ultimately face Impoundment and Seizure so they can to be returned to Taxpayers. It is not ludicrous, but profoundly dangerous, that any Illegal Alien can simply present a Blue State Drivers License, or Biden Border Document, and have unrestricted access to the U.S. Financial System. This also sends a clear message to the anti-ICE rioters that your violent disruptions are only strengthening our resolve. My Executive Order will also allow us to stop Billions in leaving our Country in all manner of criminal activity. It has been said this measure we are taking is the most effective means of reversing Biden’s Border Invasion. We shall soon find out!” Trump wrote.

The order instructs Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to issue guidance identifying suspicious financial patterns connected to payroll-tax evasion, labor trafficking, shell-company activity, off-the-books wage payments, and the use of Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to obtain financial services without verified legal presence.

Treasury is also directed to work with federal banking regulators on proposed changes to Bank Secrecy Act regulations. Those changes would strengthen customer due diligence requirements and give financial institutions broader authority to obtain additional information when reviewing fraud, money laundering, sanctions evasion, and other illicit-finance risks.

Under current practice, immigration status is generally not part of routine underwriting decisions for most consumer loans. The Trump administration is signaling that banks and lenders should give more attention to whether an applicant’s immigration status creates repayment risks or broader compliance concerns.

One of the most contested portions of the order directs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to consider clarifying that potential deportation and resulting wage loss may be factors lenders can consider when evaluating whether a borrower can repay a loan.

That marks a shift from the Biden era. Earlier this year, the CFPB and Department of Justice withdrew Biden-era guidance that discouraged the use of immigration status in certain lending decisions.

Legal analysts at Mayer Brown, a global law firm focused on financial regulation, have noted that the directive could eventually require banks to consider immigration status as part of customer due diligence and underwriting reviews, depending on how regulators implement the order.

A White House fact sheet accompanying the executive order cites Chinese money-laundering networks that have used U.S.-based accounts to move illicit funds. It also points to financial activity linked to Mexican cartels involved in fentanyl trafficking and human smuggling.

The administration argues that existing identification and verification standards have created openings that criminal organizations have learned to use.

Opponents on the left are already objecting. The National Consumer Law Center warned the order would “radically destabilize the U.S. financial system and force debanking on an unprecedented scale.”

Deputy director Diane Thompson said the measure would “weaponize the financial system against immigrants” and accused the administration of pushing people to “put their money under the mattress instead of in the bank.”

Senior attorney Carla Sanchez-Adams called the order “misguided and cruel,” arguing it would “systematically debank millions of people based on suspicion and stereotypes.”

The order gives Treasury 60 days to issue its advisory and 90 days to begin proposing regulatory changes. After that, federal regulators will be responsible for advancing the process, with Congress potentially becoming involved later.

Trump’s latest move shifts the immigration fight from border enforcement alone to the financial systems that may be used to support illegal immigration and the criminal enterprises tied to it.

Spencer Pratt Says Karen Bass Better Get Ready for November Battle: “She Knows It’s On” [WATCH]
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Spencer Pratt Says Karen Bass Better Get Ready for November Battle: “She Knows It’s On” [WATCH]

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Spencer Pratt is already turning his attention toward a possible November runoff election after early results from Tuesday’s Los Angeles mayoral primary showed him in second place behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, as reported by The New York Post.

As ballots continued to be counted, Pratt expressed confidence that he would advance to a head-to-head contest with Bass later this year. Speaking with reporters Tuesday night, the television personality and mayoral candidate said he was eager for the challenge.

“She knows it’s on. I hope she’s ready,” Pratt said. “I literally could not be more excited.”

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Pratt added, “I am ready for whatever God puts in front of me.”

While election officials had not finalized the results, Bass maintained the lead as returns continued to come in. Pratt remained ahead of City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who was running in third place. Political observers increasingly viewed a Bass-Pratt runoff as the most likely outcome.

Pratt said he entered election night prepared for any scenario and would have accepted the outcome regardless of where he finished in the race.

“I was going to be happy if I wasn’t moving forward, but now I feel very confident,” he said.

With a potential runoff still months away, Pratt said he plans to spend the coming months focusing on staffing and building an administration capable of governing Los Angeles.

“We have five months to put the best team the city could ever dream of,” Pratt said.

He also suggested that additional supporters may become more willing to publicly join his campaign as the race moves forward.

“We do have that team. We’ll see who is ready to come forward because retaliation is a real thing with Bass,” Pratt said.

According to Pratt, the next phase of the campaign will provide an opportunity to highlight support from voters across the political spectrum.

“I think the next five months I’m going to have time to build out this team to show the level of Democratic supporters I have behind me,” he said.

Throughout the evening, Pratt argued that his campaign has connected with voters because he presents himself as an outsider rather than a traditional politician. He said residents have responded positively to his approach and message.

“At the end of the day, what’s been resonating is that people just want the truth and they want to know somebody’s heart,” Pratt said.

“I try to be as true to my authentic self, and I just believe a lot of Los Angeles is so excited to hear from a non-politician.”

Pratt also said many voters are searching for leadership that they believe will actively advocate for local communities.

“They want somebody to speak the truth for their communities and fight for them,” he said. “They want a fighter that’s going to step up when the city fails them or their elected leaders fail them and I’m ready to be that person for Los Angeles.”

As questions continued about whether his campaign was a serious bid for office or a celebrity-driven effort, Pratt pushed back on the criticism.

“I’m going to prove to everybody this is for real and I’m ready to run this city,” he said.

Pratt also thanked supporters who have backed his campaign and promoted his candidacy online.

“Thank you for everybody who fights for me in the comments section, people all over the United States who used to live in LA,” Pratt said.

Before concluding his remarks, Pratt took aim at Raman, who remained in third place and had not conceded on Tuesday night.

“The Communist already lost,” Pratt said.

Looking ahead, Pratt said he is prepared for an extended campaign and repeatedly challenged Bass to public debates before November.

“We can do debates every Friday if she’d like,” Pratt said. “As many debates as Mayor Bass would like.”

Ending the evening on the same note he began it, Pratt again directed a message toward the incumbent mayor.

“She knows it’s on. I hope she’s ready.”

Iran Unleashes Explosive Barrage Targeting U.S. Bases Across the Middle East [WATCH]
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Iran Unleashes Explosive Barrage Targeting U.S. Bases Across the Middle East [WATCH]

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Iran launched a large-scale missile attack Tuesday against U.S. military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington, as reported by Townhall.

Reports throughout the region indicated that air defense systems were activated as incoming Iranian missiles approached military sites hosting American forces. Explosions were reported in areas near U.S. bases as defensive systems attempted to intercept the incoming threats.

As of Tuesday evening, it remained unclear whether any Iranian missiles successfully struck their intended targets.

Social media reports from journalists and military observers indicated explosions were reported in Erbil, Iraq, as well as Bahrain and Kuwait.

One report stated, “ BREAKING: EXPLOSIONS reported in Erbil, Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Significant air defense activity ongoing. IRGC says they’re targeting US bases.”

Additional reports indicated Iran had launched strikes against northern Iraq, specifically targeting areas near Erbil. If confirmed, the attacks would represent coordinated Iranian operations against locations in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait during a single military action.

Images and videos circulating online appeared to show debris from intercepted missiles falling in Kuwait following attacks directed at Ali Al Salem Air Base, a facility that hosts U.S. military personnel.

Following the attacks, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces issued public warnings urging residents to avoid any missile debris or unidentified objects that may have fallen during interception efforts.

According to military statements, Kuwaiti forces were actively responding to what officials described as “hostile missile and drone threats.”

The strikes came after U.S. military operations targeting Iranian assets on Qeshm Island. According to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the missile attacks were launched in retaliation for what Tehran described as American aggression.

In a statement released after the attacks, the IRGC announced ballistic missile strikes against U.S. bases in Kuwait and characterized the operation as a response to American military actions on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.

The IRGC said the attacks were retaliation for the “arrogance and blatant aggression committed by the terrorist American forces.”

Iranian officials also issued additional threats directed at the United States. According to reports, Tehran warned that “any new foolishness” undertaken by American forces would result in a “crushing and decisive response.”

The IRGC further declared that it “would not hesitate to reduce all the aggressors’ and interests in the region to ashes.”

The missile barrage represents one of the most significant direct attacks by Iran against facilities associated with U.S. forces during the current conflict.

Despite Iran’s latest offensive, reports indicate the broader conflict has taken a substantial toll on Iranian leadership and military infrastructure. According to available information, the conflict has resulted in 13 U.S. fatalities while Iranian military capabilities and portions of its leadership structure have suffered major losses.

The latest round of attacks is expected to complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending hostilities. President Donald Trump has previously indicated that negotiations toward a peace agreement were nearing completion.

With Iran now launching coordinated missile strikes against multiple countries hosting American military personnel, questions remain about how the latest escalation could affect both regional stability and the future of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Military officials in the region continue to assess the extent of the attacks while monitoring for any additional Iranian military activity.

Donald Trump Taps Bill Pulte to Lead Intelligence Post After Gabbard Steps Down
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Donald Trump Taps Bill Pulte to Lead Intelligence Post After Gabbard Steps Down

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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William “Bill” Pulte will serve as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard after she announced plans to resign, as reported by Fox News.

Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social, praising Pulte’s experience at the FHFA and his oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

“William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 trillion dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac,” Trump wrote.

Trump said Pulte will continue serving as FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while taking on the acting intelligence role.

“Congratulations to Director Pulte!” Trump added.

Pulte was confirmed earlier this year to lead the FHFA, which regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Trump also said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now oversee more than $10 trillion in assets, describing that figure as “a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago.”

The appointment follows Gabbard’s announcement last month that she would resign as director of national intelligence to support her husband after he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her resignation is scheduled to take effect on June 30.

Gabbard, who served as director of national intelligence during President Trump’s second term, oversaw efforts to declassify government records and pursued broader reforms within the intelligence community.

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Pulte’s acting appointment gives the White House a temporary replacement while the administration determines whether to nominate him or another candidate for the permanent role. If Pulte is later nominated to serve as director of national intelligence on a permanent basis, he would need Senate confirmation.

The director of national intelligence oversees the U.S. intelligence community and serves as a principal intelligence adviser to the president. The office coordinates work across multiple intelligence agencies and plays a central role in briefing the administration on national security threats.

Trump’s decision places a housing finance official with experience managing major financial institutions into one of the federal government’s most sensitive national security posts. The president’s announcement focused on Pulte’s financial oversight experience, particularly his work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Pulte will remain in his current housing finance posts while serving in the acting intelligence position, according to Trump’s announcement.

The move comes as the administration continues to face intelligence, national security, and foreign policy challenges, including ongoing concerns in the Middle East and scrutiny from lawmakers over executive branch decisions.

Gabbard’s departure marks a significant change inside the Trump administration’s intelligence team. Pulte’s acting role will begin after her resignation takes effect at the end of June.

Mamdani Says Thirty Days Is Not Enough for Pride Month, Lectures New Yorkers on Trans Activism and Lib History
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Mamdani Says Thirty Days Is Not Enough for Pride Month, Lectures New Yorkers on Trans Activism and Lib History

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the start of Pride Month with a Monday post on X, saying one month would not be enough time to recognize what he described as the contributions of “queer and transgender” residents to the city’s history, as reported by Fox News.

June 1 marked the beginning of Pride Month, and Mamdani joined other Democratic officials and the Democratic National Committee in posting statements on X.

“It would take far more than a month to honor the contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers,” Mamdani wrote.

The mayor then listed several historical references while arguing that New York City has been shaped by queer and trans residents.

“From the Cercle Hermaphroditos in 1895, the first trans advocacy group in the United States, to the drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, to the Stonewall uprising, to the Lesbian Herstory Archives, to ACT UP!, founded in 1987 as queer people fought for their lives while the Reagan administration looked away, New York City’s history has long been shaped by queer and trans New Yorkers,” he continued.

Mamdani closed the post with a direct message to residents.

“To all our queer and trans neighbors: you deserve a City where you can afford to live safely, openly, and joyfully. Happy Pride, New York City,” he added.

The post came as Mamdani continues to face scrutiny from critics over his record and public positioning. Fox News noted that Mamdani attended the 2025 New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025, in New York City.

The Democratic National Committee also posted a Pride Month message on X, writing, “Love openly. Live authentically. Happy Pride!”

Other Democratic figures issued similar statements as June began.

Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., posted a message referencing San Francisco and broader national celebrations.

“During #PrideMonth we celebrate love, freedom and the courage to live authentically. From San Francisco to communities across our nation, we honor the trailblazers and activists who expanded the promise of equality and pledge to carry on the work they began. Happy #Pride!” Pelosi wrote.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris also marked the month with a post on X.

“Pride is joy. Pride is courage. Pride is a celebration. And Pride is the ongoing fight to ensure every person can live as their authentic self. This month and every month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and all those continuing the fight for equality. Happy Pride!” Harris wrote.

The messages from Mamdani, the DNC, Pelosi, and Harris came as Democratic leaders continued to highlight Pride Month as part of their public messaging at the start of June.

Mamdani’s post focused heavily on New York City’s history, naming the Cercle Hermaphroditos, Harlem Renaissance drag balls, the Stonewall uprising, the Lesbian Herstory Archives, and ACT UP! as examples of groups and movements he said shaped the city.

His message also tied the issue to affordability and public safety, saying queer and trans New Yorkers deserve a city where they can live “safely, openly, and joyfully.”

The Pride Month posts followed other recent coverage of Mamdani, including criticism from opponents and reports about his decisions as mayor.

Democrat Strategist Blasts Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Says Voter Revolt Could Hand Win to Spencer Pratt [WATCH]
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Democrat Strategist Blasts Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Says Voter Revolt Could Hand Win to Spencer Pratt [WATCH]

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Democrat strategist Melissa DeRosa said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is showing serious weakness in her reelection campaign, arguing during a Fox News appearance that voter frustration could help Spencer Pratt in the mayoral race, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

DeRosa appeared Monday on “The Story” with Martha MacCallum, where the discussion focused on Bass, Pratt, and voter anger in Los Angeles. The segment included video of Bass criticizing Pratt’s qualifications and campaign message.

“It’s not just that he has no experience in city government, but I don’t know if he’s ever held a job in his life other than to be a reality TV star. And I think that he doesn’t know the issues. He’s operating out of anger. And what our city needs is to move forward, and a city where people can live their lives without the fear of crime,” Bass said.

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DeRosa responded by pointing to Bass’ polling position, despite backing from major Democratic power players and groups.

“Karen Bass is a Democrat with all of the establishment behind her. She has the union, and the governor, and Kamala Harris, but she can’t crack 26 or 27%,” DeRosa told MacCallum.

DeRosa said the numbers reflect a problem for Bass more than a sudden rise by Pratt.

“So, that is not about Spencer Pratt, that is about her,” DeRosa said.

“When you have a ceiling that low and you are the incumbent mayor, that is your constituents telling you, ‘You’re fired.’ So, Spencer Pratt — it’s fascinating to watch. A Republican has not been mayor in Los Angeles since 2001, so it’s been 25 years, and I think if he gets elected, he will get elected, yes, because people are angry, because they feel that the government has failed them.”

The comments came as Pratt, best known for reality television, continues to present himself as an outsider candidate in a city that has not elected a Republican mayor in a quarter-century.

DeRosa also predicted that the race could move into a runoff between Bass and Pratt, where she said Pratt could benefit from voters who want a change from City Hall.

“I think it’s gonna be a runoff between Bass and Pratt,” DeRosa said. “And then in a runoff, head-to-head, I actually think he can consolidate the anti-establishment vote, and he could come over the top, because she has a terrible record that she will defend for the next five months.”

Bass has sought to cast Pratt as unqualified, arguing that Los Angeles needs leadership focused on crime and city services rather than anger. Pratt’s campaign has centered on criticism of Bass’ handling of the city and the broader frustration among residents.

The exchange highlighted the challenge facing Bass as she runs with institutional Democratic support while still struggling to rise above the high-20s in polling, according to DeRosa’s comments.

MacCallum’s segment drew attention because DeRosa, a Democratic strategist, openly questioned the incumbent mayor’s strength and said voter anger could reshape a race that many Democrats once expected to remain safely in their column.

For Pratt, DeRosa’s analysis suggested a path built on anti-establishment sentiment rather than traditional political experience. For Bass, it added another round of scrutiny over whether her record can withstand months of attacks heading into a possible runoff.

Bernie Sanders Doubles Down on Platner Endorsement Despite Explosive Sexting Scandal
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Bernie Sanders Doubles Down on Platner Endorsement Despite Explosive Sexting Scandal

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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is standing by his endorsement of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner despite recent reports that Platner exchanged explicit text messages with multiple women after marrying his wife in 2024, as reported by Fox News.

The controversy emerged after a report from The Wall Street Journal detailed concerns raised within Platner’s campaign regarding potential political liabilities connected to the messages.

According to the report, Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, informed a campaign aide about the texts after Platner launched his Senate campaign and staff began reviewing issues that could affect the race.

Politico later reported that Platner’s campaign confirmed the exchanges had taken place.

Despite the reports, Sanders indicated Monday that he has no intention of withdrawing his support for the Democratic candidate.

Speaking to an MS Now reporter, Sanders argued that voters should focus on economic concerns rather than the controversy surrounding Platner’s personal life.

“Sixty percent of our people are living paycheck to paycheck. People can’t afford healthcare. They can’t afford groceries. They can’t afford to fill up their gas tanks. The oligarchs are planning to spend, I believe, some $90 million in a small state like Maine to defeat Graham Platner,” Sanders said.

“So I think maybe we should be focusing on the important issues facing working people throughout this country, not focusing on his marriage.”

When asked directly whether he was reconsidering his endorsement, Sanders responded, “Certainly not.”

The Vermont senator expanded on those comments by pointing to statements made by Platner’s wife.

“And my understanding is that his wife, Amy, who I’ve met, indicated they love each other. But maybe we focus on the issues facing the American people, the people of Maine, and not the marriage issues facing Graham Platner,” Sanders said.

Later Monday, Sanders was questioned again by reporters about whether he still supported Platner’s campaign. According to The Associated Press, he answered, “Of course,” before adding, “Why would I not?”

Platner has become one of the most closely watched Democratic candidates in the 2026 election cycle as he seeks a U.S. Senate seat from Maine.

The controversy stems from reports that Gertner discovered the messages months after the couple married in 2024. The issue resurfaced publicly during the Senate campaign, prompting renewed scrutiny of the candidate.

Over the weekend, Gertner publicly defended her husband and his campaign in a video posted to X.

“So it makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there’s a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip, instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on — like healthcare, education, and childcare,” Gertner said.

She also addressed the challenges the couple has faced since their marriage.

“Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard. Being newly married, going through infertility, and a Senate campaign is hard,” Gertner said.

Sanders and Platner have appeared together at multiple campaign events in Maine, including stops on Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. One event took place in Portland on May 25, while another was held at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus in Orono on May 24.

The controversy has generated questions from some Democrats. Sen. Cory Booker previously acknowledged that Platner “has questions to answer.”

Even with the growing attention surrounding the reports, Sanders has made clear that his support for the Maine Senate candidate remains unchanged as the race continues.

President Trump Goes Full Alpha on Netanyahu: “You’re F**king Crazy” and Forces De-Escalation [WATCH]
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President Trump Goes Full Alpha on Netanyahu: “You’re F**king Crazy” and Forces De-Escalation [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump reportedly engaged in a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the White House worked to preserve a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon amid renewed regional tensions involving Israel, Hezbollah, Iran, and U.S. forces, as reported by Zero Hedge.

According to an Axios report cited Monday, Trump expressed frustration with Israeli military actions and urged Netanyahu not to expand operations into Beirut. The report, citing unnamed U.S. officials and sources briefed on the conversation, claimed Trump delivered unusually blunt remarks during the exchange.

One U.S. official told Axios that Trump warned Netanyahu that further military action against Lebanon’s capital could further isolate Israel internationally.

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According to the report, Trump told Netanyahu, “You’re fucking crazy,” and later added, “I’m saving your ass.”

Axios also reported that Trump referenced Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial and told the Israeli leader, “You’re fucking crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.”

Another source briefed on the call told Axios that Trump was “pissed” and at one point asked Netanyahu, “What the fuck are you doing?”

The same report claimed Trump ultimately “steamrolled” Netanyahu during the conversation. According to a U.S. official cited by Axios, Netanyahu responded by saying, “OK, OK, just make sure everything is taken care of.”

The reported exchange came as Trump announced progress toward a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Following a series of phone calls with regional leaders, Trump said the “shooting will stop” in Lebanon.

The Lebanese presidency later announced that Hezbollah had agreed to a U.S.-backed proposal calling for a mutual cessation of attacks across Lebanese territory.

Despite the announcement, reports of continued fighting surfaced Monday. Sirens sounded in the Israeli border community of Metula following what was described as an apparent Hezbollah rocket attack. The incident occurred after Trump publicly declared that Hezbollah would halt attacks as part of the ceasefire arrangement.

Meanwhile, tensions involving Iran continued to complicate diplomatic efforts.

Iranian state media reported that Tehran had halted exchanges and communications with the United States in protest over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. Iranian officials argued that any broader agreement involving the United States must include a resolution to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Iranian negotiators accused the United States of violating ceasefire understandings by maintaining a naval blockade and supporting Israeli military actions.

Iranian Parliament Speaker and negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X that “the naval blockade and escalation of war crimes in Lebanon” were “clear evidence of US noncompliance with the ceasefire.”

Despite Iranian statements suggesting talks had stopped, Trump disputed reports that negotiations had ended.

Speaking to NBC News, Trump said, “I think we’ve been talking too much if you want to know the truth, going silent would be very good.”

He added, “We’ll keep the blockade.”

“I think I can wait as long as they want. They’re losing a fortune,” Trump said.

In comments to CNBC, Trump also dismissed concerns about the status of negotiations.

“I don’t care if they’re over, honestly.”

“I really don’t care,” he added.

Trump further predicted oil prices would decline despite concerns surrounding Iran’s threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

“I think the oil will be dropping like a rock in the very near, you know, the very near distance,” he said.

The situation remained volatile throughout Monday. U.S. Central Command confirmed that American forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting U.S. personnel in Kuwait. CENTCOM said no American service members were injured.

The United States also confirmed recent strikes on Iranian radar and command-and-control facilities after Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. drone over the weekend.

As diplomatic negotiations continued, Trump projected confidence about the outcome. In a Truth Social post, he wrote, “Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end – It always does!”

The Lebanon ceasefire, ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, and broader regional security situation remain under close scrutiny as officials attempt to prevent the conflict from expanding further across the Middle East.

Atlanta Senior Citizen Stabbed in Horrific Train Attack, Police Arrest Suspect [WATCH]
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Atlanta Senior Citizen Stabbed in Horrific Train Attack, Police Arrest Suspect [WATCH]

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A 66-year-old Atlanta woman died Saturday after she was attacked aboard a MARTA train in what transit police described as a random act of violence, as reported by Fox News.

The victim was identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office as Margaret Swan. MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher said Swan was attacked while the train was traveling between the Lakewood-Fort McPherson and Oakland City stations.

John Elijah Matthews, 25, has been charged with murder and malice in Swan’s death.

“This appears to be a senseless act of violence, and our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones and those who witnessed this horrific incident,” MARTA said in a statement.

According to a warrant obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta, Swan was sitting alone on the train when Matthews allegedly approached her. CCTV footage reportedly showed Swan alone in the train car at 11:21 a.m. Saturday. Just before 11:25 a.m., Matthews was seen on board and walking toward the side of the train where Swan was seated.

The warrant said that 19 seconds later, Matthews “is seen walking up to (Swan) and standing just to her right.”

Several seconds after that, authorities said Matthews allegedly took out a knife, opened it, and cut Swan in the throat. 11Alive reported that Swan was stabbed 18 to 20 times during the unprovoked attack.

The warrant said Swan screamed for help during the attack as the stabbing continued. Surveillance video then reportedly showed the suspect “throwing [Swan] to the floor and standing near her until the train arrived at the Oakland City Station,” less than two minutes later.

When the train reached Oakland City Station, Matthews allegedly exited the train with the knife still in his hand as officers rushed to the scene. He was arrested shortly after and charged.

Emergency medical workers attempted life-saving measures, but Swan died at the scene.

The case has added to concerns among Atlanta train riders about public transit safety. FOX 5 reported that another man was stabbed multiple times last week at the Georgia State MARTA station.

The fatal attack on Swan occurred aboard public transportation as the train approached Oakland City Station. MARTA police said the attack appeared random, and authorities have not reported any prior connection between Swan and Matthews.

Fox News Digital reported that it reached out to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for additional information.

Matthews remains charged in connection with Swan’s death as the case proceeds.

ICE Demands Newsom End Sanctuary Law After Illegal Alien Kills Infant, Mother, and Grandmother [WATCH]
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ICE Demands Newsom End Sanctuary Law After Illegal Alien Kills Infant, Mother, and Grandmother [WATCH]

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to end the state’s sanctuary policy after an illegal immigrant from Mexico was charged in connection with the deaths of an infant, the child’s mother, and the child’s grandmother in Modesto, as reported by Breitbart.

Joaquin Escoto Vazquez, 28, was arrested by the Modesto Police Department and charged with homicide and cruelty toward a child. Authorities say the victims were the infant, 23-year-old Fabiola Gonzalez-Nunez, and 54-year-old Maria Sylvia Nunez-Villalobos.

According to police, officers responded to a residence in Modesto and found the three victims with fatal injuries. Gonzalez-Nunez and Nunez-Villalobos were pronounced dead at the scene. The infant was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Vazquez was not at the residence when officers arrived, according to the report. He was later arrested by Modesto police.

ICE officials told Breitbart News that Vazquez had previously been arrested four times for drunk driving in California. His most recent drunk driving arrest came in June 2025, when ICE agents lodged a detainer against him with the San Joaquin County Jail.

Federal immigration officials said California’s sanctuary state policy resulted in that detainer being ignored. Vazquez was later released back into the community.

ICE has since placed another detainer on Vazquez with the Stanislaus County Jail. The agency is asking jail officials to notify federal immigration authorities if he is released at any point.

The Department of Homeland Security’s Lauren Bis said California officials should cooperate with ICE to prevent criminal illegal immigrants from being released from local custody.

“This monster’s heinous crime could have been prevented if sanctuary politicians in California simply cooperated with ICE law enforcement,” Bis said.

“This criminal illegal alien from Mexico is now charged with homicide and cruelty toward a child after the fatal stabbings of a baby, the baby’s mother, and the baby’s grandmother,” she said. “… Governor Gavin Newsom and his fellow sanctuary politicians must stop putting lives at risk by releasing criminals from jails into California communities to create more victims.”

ICE officials said Vazquez first illegally crossed the southern border into California in 2018. He was deported during President Donald Trump’s first administration. At a later date, officials said, Vazquez illegally crossed the border again as an unknown getaway.

The case has renewed attention on California’s sanctuary policies, which restrict cooperation between state and local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.

ICE officials argue that those policies prevent agents from taking custody of criminal illegal immigrants after local arrests, even when federal detainers have been filed. Supporters of sanctuary rules have defended them for years as limits on state involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

In this case, federal officials say the June 2025 detainer should have allowed ICE to take custody of Vazquez after his latest drunk driving arrest. Instead, according to ICE, he was released before the Modesto case.

Vazquez remains in local custody as the homicide and child cruelty charges proceed.


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