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    Machado Says She’d Personally Give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump After Maduro’s Capture

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she would “love” to personally give her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump, following U.S. air strikes that led to the capture of longtime socialist strongman Nicolás Maduro — a dramatic operation that reshaped the political future of Venezuela and the region.

    Machado made the remarks Monday during an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity, where host Sean Hannity pressed her on reports that Trump had declined to support her as Venezuela’s interim leader because she had accepted the Nobel Prize herself — an award Trump has publicly sought for years.

    Over the weekend, Trump ordered precision air strikes in Caracas, culminating in the capture of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation drew predictable backlash from Democrats and the media, who criticized Trump for acting without prior congressional authorization and questioned the risks of regime change. Critics also pointed to Trump’s December pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, despite Maduro’s well-documented record of brutal repression, narco-trafficking ties, and his illegal seizure of a third term in July 2024 after opposition candidate Edmundo González won the election by a wide margin.

    Machado herself had been barred from the ballot by Maduro’s regime, despite winning the opposition’s independently run presidential primary with more than 92 percent of the vote.

    The day after Maduro’s capture, Trump publicly cast doubt on Machado’s viability as an interim leader.

    “It would be very tough for her to be the leader,” Trump said, claiming she “doesn’t have the support or the respect within the country.”

    According to The Washington Post, Trump’s rejection stunned members of the Venezuelan opposition. Two sources close to the White House told the paper that Machado’s decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize last year — rather than explicitly refusing it in Trump’s name — was viewed as an “ultimate sin” by a president who has long believed he deserved the honor.

    “If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one source said.

    Trump has repeatedly argued over the years that his historic diplomatic efforts — including the Abraham Accords, North Korea negotiations, and Middle East ceasefires — merited a Nobel Peace Prize, particularly after former President Barack Obama received the award early in his presidency. Trump has frequently mocked the Nobel Committee for what he views as partisan double standards.

    On Hannity, the Fox News host opened the interview by laying out Machado’s record and the stakes ahead.

    “Following the capture of Maduro over the weekend, the end of his horrific regime, the question remains, who will succeed the brutal dictator and bring much-needed change and freedom to the country?” Hannity said.

    He noted that Machado had dedicated her Nobel Prize “to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause,” and had repeatedly praised Trump publicly for his leadership.

    Machado thanked Hannity and Fox News for their “incredible support… throughout all this long journey for the cause of democracy for our people in Venezuela,” before recounting how the opposition organized behind González after she was banned from running.

    “We defeated Maduro by a landslide — it was incredible, under extreme conditions, unfair conditions,” she said.

    Hannity then asked directly about the Nobel Prize dedication.

    “It’s not very usual,” Hannity said, “that people will dedicate the Nobel Peace Prize to the leader of a different country and say publicly, he deserves this more than I do. But you did that.”

    “Let me be very clear,” Machado replied. “As soon as I learned that we had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, I dedicated it to Trump because I knew at that point, he deserved it.”

    She praised Trump’s decisive military action, saying many believed it was “impossible to achieve what he has just done on Saturday, January 3rd.”

    “January 3rd will go down in history as the day justice defeated tyranny,” Machado said, calling the operation a “milestone” for Venezuela, “humanity, freedom, and human dignity.”

    Asked whether she had spoken directly to Trump, Machado said the two last spoke on October 10, the day the Nobel prizes were announced. She emphasized her gratitude for Trump’s leadership.

    “He has taken historical actions against these narco-terrorists, to start dismantling the structure and bringing Maduro to justice,” she said. “That means that 30 million Venezuelans are now closer to freedom — but also the United States of America is a safer country nowadays.”

    Hannity also addressed reports that Machado had offered to give Trump the Nobel Prize outright.

    “Well, it hasn’t happened yet,” Machado said. “But I would certainly love to be able to personally tell him that we believe — the Venezuelan people, because this is a prize of the Venezuelan people — certainly want to give it to him and share it with him.”

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    Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports that the U.S. is now working with Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s former vice president and interim leader, who controversially claimed the operation to capture Maduro had a “Zionist tint.”

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    Democrats Attempt To Label Trump’s Venezuela Operation ‘Impeachable Offense’

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    Democrats and Republicans have split sharply over President Donald Trump’s decision to carry out strikes in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with a growing number of Democratic lawmakers calling the operation unconstitutional and some openly urging impeachment.

    Progressive Democrats have led the backlash, accusing the administration of launching an illegal military action without congressional authorization. Several lawmakers argue that the operation amounts to an invasion of a sovereign nation and violates both the Constitution and the War Powers Act.

    “Many Americans woke up to a sick sense of déjà vu,” Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) a member of the House’s progressive “Squad,” wrote on X over the weekend. “Under the guise of liberty, an administration of warmongers has lied to justify an invasion and is dragging us into an illegal, endless war so they can extract resources and expand their wealth.”

    Ramirez called for Congress to pass a War Powers Resolution introduced by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., aimed at blocking further military action against Venezuela, and said Trump “must be impeached.”

    Omar’s resolution seeks to reassert Congress’ constitutional authority over war-making and would require the administration to halt hostilities unless lawmakers explicitly approve them.

    Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) echoed those concerns, criticizing Trump for bypassing Congress to launch what he described as a war with Venezuela. Goldman said the administration failed to provide lawmakers with “any satisfactory explanation” for the strikes.

    “This violation of the United States Constitution is an impeachable offense,” Goldman said in a statement. “I urge my Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives to finally join Democrats in reasserting congressional authority by holding this president accountable.”

    Other Democrats struck a more cautious tone. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) stopped short of naming Trump but wrote on X that “invading and running another country without a congressional declaration of war is an impeachable offense,” while also questioning whether impeachment is the most effective strategy. “Whether it makes sense to pursue impeachment as the best strategy to end this lawlessness is a tactical judgment that our Caucus needs to seriously deliberate,” she wrote.

    In California, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) a gubernatorial hopeful, said he would not rule out supporting impeachment when asked by reporters, according to the Pleasanton Weekly.

    Progressive candidates running for office also weighed in. Kat Abughazaleh, a Democrat seeking an open House seat in Illinois, called Trump a “war criminal” in a post on Bluesky and demanded Congress “halt this conflict and impeach” the president.

    Still, Democrats are not unified in their opposition. A number of more centrist lawmakers have either defended the administration’s actions or argued that the removal of Maduro serves U.S. national security interests. Some Democrats have described the operation as a targeted effort to remove a destabilizing authoritarian leader rather than the start of a broader war, while others have said the administration should now work with Congress to define limits and next steps.

    Republicans, for their part, have largely rallied behind Trump. GOP leaders characterized the operation as a decisive blow against a longtime adversary of the United States and a win for regional stability.

    Senior Republicans have also pushed back on claims that the administration violated the Constitution, arguing that the action was a limited law enforcement or counterterrorism operation rather than a traditional military engagement requiring prior congressional approval.

    While impeachment calls are growing among progressives, Democratic leadership has so far stopped short of endorsing that approach

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    Trump Sends Ultimatum to Maduro Allies as U.S. Signals End to Negotiations

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    President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

    President Donald Trump has delivered a blunt message to Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle: cooperate with the United States—or step aside.

    Fox News senior foreign correspondent Benjamin Hall revealed Sunday that Trump personally warned Maduro’s allies that they must either “surrender or play ball,” underscoring what the administration describes as a decisive shift away from diplomacy and toward direct action.

    According to Hall, President Trump spoke directly with Maduro roughly a week before Saturday’s strike in Caracas. During that call, Trump reportedly issued a clear ultimatum demanding Maduro’s surrender. Maduro, Trump said, “was not willing.”

    Hall noted that while Maduro has now been removed, several senior figures within the Venezuelan regime remain aligned with him, presenting an ongoing challenge for U.S. policymakers seeking stability in the region and an end to what they describe as narco-terrorist activity emanating from the country.

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    That message was reinforced by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who made clear that the Trump administration has no intention of tolerating continued obstruction from Venezuela’s remaining leadership.

    “President Trump is done negotiating. He proved that a couple of days ago, that he is a man of action, that when someone is threatening the United States, he will defend it with every resource that we have, and he’ll continue to do that,” Noem said on Fox News Sunday.

    Noem explained that Trump’s communications with Venezuela’s vice president were deliberately direct and unambiguous.

    “His conversations now with the vice president in Venezuela are very matter-of-fact and very clear: ‘You can lead, or you can get out of the way because we’re not going to allow you to continue to subvert our American influence and our need to have a free country like Venezuela to work with rather than to have dictators in place who perpetuate crimes and drug trafficking,’” she said.

    Her remarks followed the Trump administration’s high-profile operation on Saturday that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro—an unprecedented move that sparked intense debate in Washington. While Democrats and some Republicans raised questions about the legality of the action and the long-term implications for Venezuela, supporters of the operation argued it sent a long-overdue message to hostile regimes.

    The operation capped months of U.S. efforts to dismantle what officials describe as a network of narcoterrorism tied to the Venezuelan government. Those efforts included strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels operating in Caribbean waters and increased enforcement against illicit oil shipments.

    Noem pointed to those actions as further proof that the administration is committed to protecting American security interests and cutting off financial lifelines to adversarial governments.

    “The Coast Guard has been heavily involved in stopping a lot of this shadow fleet of oil that has been trafficking illegally to many of our enemies in other countries,” she said.

    Administration officials argue that Venezuela’s instability has long fueled drug trafficking, mass migration, and regional insecurity, and that decisive action was necessary after years of what they view as failed appeasement. Supporters say Trump’s approach represents a return to peace through strength—using American power to deter threats before they reach U.S. shores.

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    Trump Bombs Venezuela, Maduro And Wife Captured By US Forces

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    President Donald Trump holds a Cabinet meeting, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cabinet Room. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

    President Donald Trump shared a bombshell announcement in an early-morning social media post as he claimed that the United States has “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flown him to the U.S. following massive strikes on the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.

    News broke after midnight Friday that the United States struck Venezuela’s capital of Caracas early Saturday morning as a series of explosions were reported by multiple news outlets.

    At 4:21 AM, Trump posted on Truth Social that Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured, and promised a press conference later in the day:

    The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

    US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on X, “Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States.”

    The New York Times reported on reaction from inside Venezuela by that country’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello:

    Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello of Venezuela, considered one of Nicolás Maduro’s top enforcers, called for calm in televised remarks and urged Venezuelans to trust the leadership. “Let no one fall into despair. Let no one make things easier for the invading enemy,” he said. Cabello also said, without providing evidence, that bombs had struck civilian buildings.

    The moves follow months of threats and strikes on alleged drug boats and the U.S. seizure of oil tankers.

    This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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    Israel’s President Directly Refutes Trump’s Pardon Claim

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    President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during their joint press conference, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Leslie N. Emory)

    President Donald Trump sparked a brief diplomatic dust-up this week after remarks he made during a bilateral press appearance suggested that Israel’s president was preparing to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    Trump and Netanyahu met for several hours at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, followed by an extended question-and-answer session with reporters. During the exchange, Trump was asked whether Netanyahu—who is currently facing multiple corruption trials in Israel—deserved a pardon.

    “I think he will,” Trump replied. “How do you not? He’s a wartime prime minister who’s a hero. How do you not give a pardon?”

    Trump went further, telling reporters that he had personally discussed the matter with Israel’s head of state. “I spoke to the president, he tells me it’s on its way,” Trump said. “You can’t do better than that, right?”

    Within hours, however, Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s office publicly pushed back, disputing Trump’s account. In a statement released shortly after the press conference, Herzog’s office said there had been no such conversation.

    “There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted,” the statement said.

    The clarification went on to explain that while there had been prior contact involving Trump’s team, it did not involve any new assurances or commitments. According to Herzog’s office, “Several weeks ago, a conversation took place between President Herzog and a representative on behalf of Trump, who inquired about the American president’s letter. He was given an explanation of the stage the request is currently at, and that a decision on the matter would be made in accordance with the established procedures.”

    The statement emphasized that this explanation mirrored what Herzog had already told the Israeli public.

    Trump has been outspoken in his support of Netanyahu, both during and after his presidency. In October, while addressing Israel’s Knesset, Trump publicly urged Herzog to issue a pardon, brushing aside the allegations against Netanyahu as politically motivated. “I have an idea, why don’t you give Netanyahu a pardon?” Trump said at the time. “Who cares about cigars and champagne?”

    Netanyahu’s legal troubles stem from several ongoing cases. He has been charged with unlawfully accepting gifts—including cigars and champagne—from wealthy associates, as well as more serious allegations involving quid pro quo arrangements. Prosecutors claim Netanyahu offered regulatory benefits to major media companies in exchange for favorable coverage, charges his supporters argue reflect judicial overreach and a politicized legal system targeting Israel’s most successful conservative leader.

    Herzog, a former leader of Israel’s Labor Party, has the constitutional authority to issue pardons, though such decisions are traditionally handled cautiously and through formal procedures. While Trump formally requested a pardon in a letter sent in November, Herzog has made clear that no final decision has been reached.

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    Republican Congressman To Force Vote On Expelling Ilhan Omar From Congress

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    Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) says he is considering forcing a House vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), citing long-standing allegations surrounding her personal conduct, past statements, and what he describes as her repeated hostility toward American values and national security.

    Fine told Axios on Wednesday that the potential action would be based in part on allegations that Omar married her brother—claims Omar has repeatedly denied—as well as what Fine characterized as her “general embrace of Muslim terror.”

    “I don’t think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress,” Fine told the outlet.

    Fine’s comments came in response to a recent fundraising email from Omar’s campaign that called for his expulsion from Congress, pointing to prior remarks in which Fine said radical Islamic ideology should be “destroyed.” Fine has argued that his statements were aimed at extremist ideology, not peaceful Muslims.

    “I won’t send out fundraising emails calling for her expulsion,” Fine said.

    “If I’m going to do that, you will see me bring the piece of paper. And I am actively considering that.”

    Under House rules, expelling a sitting member requires a two-thirds majority vote. With Republicans holding only a narrow majority, Fine would need support from at least 85 Democrats—an extremely high bar that underscores how serious and rare such actions are. Historically, expulsions have been reserved for cases involving corruption, criminal conduct, or national security concerns.

    Omar, a member of the progressive “Squad,” has faced ongoing criticism over past remarks about Israel, U.S. foreign policy, and terrorism, which many Republicans argue cross the line from criticism into outright hostility toward America and its allies.

    She has also drawn renewed scrutiny following revelations of massive fraud tied to the Minnesota-based “Feeding Our Future” program, which prosecutors say siphoned more than $250 million from taxpayer-funded pandemic food aid. While Omar has not been charged, critics note that she supported the MEALS Act, which expanded food-aid flexibility during COVID lockdowns and later became linked to the fraud scheme.

    When asked earlier this month whether she regretted backing the legislation, Omar dismissed any connection.

    “Do you regret pushing for that bill, the MEALS Act? Do you think it led to the fraud?” Fox News reporter Nicholas Ballasy asked, according to Fox News.

    “Absolutely not, it did help feed kids,” Omar replied.

    President Donald Trump has also been sharply critical of Omar in recent weeks, frequently citing her rhetoric and broader concerns about unchecked migration and assimilation.

    He referred to the congresswoman as “garbage” earlier this month and expressed blunt views about large-scale immigration from failed states, including Somalia, Omar’s country of birth, according to NBC News.

    “I don’t want them in our country. I’ll be honest with you, okay. Somebody will say, ‘Oh, that’s not politically correct.’ I don’t care,” Trump said.

    “I don’t want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason,” he continued.

    “Her friends are garbage,” Trump said in reference to Omar. “These aren’t people that work. These aren’t people that say, ‘Let’s go, come on, let’s make this place great.’ These are people that do nothing but complain.”

    While any effort to expel Omar would face steep procedural odds, Fine’s comments reflect growing frustration among Republicans

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    Trump Vows To Intervene If Iran Starts Killing Protesters

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    President Donald Trump answers questions from members of the media aboard Air Force One en route to Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, for a rally on the economy, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

    President Donald Trump early Friday warned the Islamic Republic of Iran that the United States would intervene if Iranian security forces violently suppress peaceful demonstrators. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that if Iran “shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom,” the U.S. “will come to their rescue.”

    He added: “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.”

    The president’s warning comes as widespread demonstrations over Iran’s deteriorating economy have expanded beyond Tehran to multiple provinces, raising concerns about a potential heavy-handed crackdown. At least seven people — including both protesters and security personnel — have been reported killed in clashes, according to international reporting.

    Iranian officials sharply rebuked Trump’s remarks. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, posted that U.S. interference “would mean destabilizing the entire region and destroying America’s interests” and urged Trump to reconsider.

    The unrest is the most significant since the 2022 protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. This week’s demonstrations began with shopkeepers objecting to a steep depreciation in the Iranian rial and have grown to include students and other citizens chanting against the theocratic leadership. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public grievances and urged listening to protesters’ “legitimate demands,” but his government faces limited options as economic conditions worsen.

    State media has reported arrests and claims of seized smuggled weapons linked to the unrest, though details remain limited.

    Trump’s Recent Iran Statements
    Trump’s warning on Friday follows a series of hardline statements on Iran over the past week:

    • On Dec. 29, Trump warned at Mar-a-Lago that the U.S. could support further strikes against Iran if Tehran resumes its nuclear or ballistic-missile programs, saying intelligence suggested Iran may be rebuilding capabilities and that future action may be required.
    • On Dec. 30, Trump again signaled that the U.S. would take military action if Iran attempts to revive its nuclear weapons program, warning reporters that if Tehran “tries to build up again… we have to knock them down.”

    These comments come amid heightened regional tensions after U.S. and allied strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in the summer of 2025 and Iran’s retaliatory attack on the U.S.-linked Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

    Domestic Political Support for Tough Stance
    Sen. John Fetterman (D–Pa.) — one of the few Democrats to break with his party’s mainstream on Iran — has publicly endorsed a strong military posture toward Tehran. Fetterman praised Trump’s June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and wrote on X that he “fully support[s] any future strikes to damage or destroy their nuclear ambitions.” x

    Fetterman’s stance underscores a rare bipartisan alignment on confronting Iran’s nuclear threat, even as other lawmakers emphasize congressional authority and caution.

    Regional and Policy Implications
    Iran’s government, beset by economic turmoil and foreign pressure, faces mounting internal dissent. Its currency has sharply depreciated, contributing to public anger and eroding confidence in the regime. Meanwhile, regional actors — including Israel and Russia — are warning against escalation, with Tehran emphasizing resistance against perceived foreign interference and rejecting renewed nuclear negotiations.

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    Democrat Senator Openly Backs Trump’s Iran Proposal

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    President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States and Israel have already destroyed Iran’s nuclear program and warned that Tehran would face renewed military action if it attempts to rebuild its weapons capabilities. His remarks came as new reports allege the Iranian regime is pursuing chemical and biological warheads for its ballistic missiles.

    Speaking at Mar-a-Lago alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump delivered a blunt warning to Tehran over its nuclear and missile ambitions.

    “Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said. “We’ll knock the hell out of them.” He added that Iran would be “much smarter” to pursue a deal.

    Trump framed Iran’s defeat as central to restoring stability in the Middle East, crediting joint U.S.-Israeli military action with fundamentally shifting the regional balance of power.

    “We just won a big war together,” he said. “If we didn’t beat Iran, you wouldn’t have had peace in the Middle East. We wiped it out.”

    When asked whether he would support further Israeli military action if Iran continues advancing its missile or nuclear programs, Trump responded without hesitation.

    “If they continue with the missiles — yes,” he said. “The nuclear — absolutely.”

    Pressed on whether he would support efforts to overthrow Iran’s ruling regime, Trump declined, while pointing to the country’s internal turmoil and economic collapse.

    “I’m not going to talk about overthrow of a regime,” he said. “But they have tremendous inflation. Their economy is busted.”

    Trump also noted that widespread protests inside Iran are frequently met with deadly force by the government.

    The president’s comments followed a report Sunday from Iran International alleging that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is accelerating work on unconventional missile payloads, including chemical and biological weapons. The report cited unnamed military and security sources.

    Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) echoed Trump’s hardline stance in a Monday post on X, saying he would support military strikes to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

    “Iran can’t ever develop a nuclear weapon,” Fetterman wrote.

    “Fully supported the strike earlier this year. Fully support any future strikes to damage or destroy their nuclear ambitions,” added Fetterman, a vocal supporter of Israel.


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    Marjorie Taylor Greene Explains Her Break With Trump — and Why She’s Leaving Congress

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    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), once among President Donald Trump’s most reliable allies on Capitol Hill, is now openly explaining why that alliance collapsed — and why she has chosen to retire from Congress.

    In a wide-ranging New York Times profile published Monday, Greene told reporter Robert Draper that her break with Trump was rooted less in ideology than in conscience, faith, and what she described as a growing discomfort with the political culture she helped sustain during the height of the MAGA movement.

    Greene said she now views her earlier years in Washington as marked by what she called a “toxic” environment — one she came to believe conflicted with her Christian faith.

    “I was naïve,” Greene said, reflecting on her time as a Trump loyalist. “Our side has been trained by Donald Trump to never apologize and to never admit when you’re wrong. You just keep pummeling your enemies, no matter what. And as a Christian, I don’t believe in doing that.”

    A Turning Point After Charlie Kirk’s Death

    Greene pointed to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a pivotal moment in her personal reckoning. Watching Kirk’s memorial service, she said she was deeply moved by the grace shown by Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk — particularly in contrast to remarks Trump made shortly thereafter.

    At a public appearance, Trump said that unlike Kirk, he chooses to “hate” his political opponents.

    “It just shows where his heart is,” Greene later texted Draper. “And that’s the difference, with her having a sincere Christian faith, and proves that he does not have any faith.”

    Greene said the moment forced her to confront the confrontational persona she believes Trump normalized — and that she herself had embraced.

    “After Charlie died,” she said, “I realized that I’m part of this toxic culture. I really started looking at my faith. I wanted to be more like Christ.”

    Epstein Files and the Final Rupture

    From Greene’s perspective, however, the decisive break with Trump came over her insistence on releasing investigative material related to Jeffrey Epstein.

    “It was Epstein. Epstein was everything,” she told the Times.

    Greene argued that the files symbolized a deeper problem she believes cuts across party lines: elite impunity.

    “Rich, powerful elites doing horrible things and getting away with it,” she said. “And the women are the victims.”

    Her push angered Trump and alienated fellow Republicans, Greene said, leading the president to publicly brand her a “traitor” — a label that, she claimed, had real-world consequences.

    “Am I going to get murdered, or one of my kids, because he’s calling me a traitor?” Greene recalled asking herself after receiving a pipe bomb threat and an anonymous email targeting her son.

    Retirement From Congress — Not From Her Beliefs

    Shortly after these events, Greene announced she would not seek reelection, effectively ending her time in Congress. While critics have framed her departure as ideological abandonment, Greene insists otherwise.

    “Everyone’s like, ‘She’s changed,’” she said. “I haven’t changed my views. But I’ve matured. I’ve developed depth.”

    She described her decision to leave Washington as the result of hard lessons learned — not a rejection of conservative principles or America First priorities.

    “I’ve learned Washington, and I’ve come to understand the brokenness of the place,” Greene said. “If none of us is learning lessons here and we can’t evolve and mature with our lessons, then what kind of people are we?”

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    Lincoln Project Co-Founder Files To Run For Manhattan Congressional Seat

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    George Conway, a prominent conservative attorney and longtime critic of President Donald Trump, filed paperwork Monday with the Federal Election Commission to explore a bid for Congress as a Democrat.

    Conway, a co-founder of The Lincoln Project — a group of self-described Republicans formed to oppose Trump’s presidency — is considering a run in New York’s 12th Congressional District. The Manhattan-based seat is currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring at the end of this term. The district is one of the safest Democratic seats in the country, meaning the decisive contest is expected to take place in a crowded Democratic primary rather than the general election.

    The potential field is already large. Among the declared candidates are Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy; Cameron Kasky, a leading organizer with March for Our Lives; New York State Assembly Members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher; and New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher. (RELATED: Report: Caroline Kennedy Pleaded With Son Jack Schlossberg Not To Run For Congress)

    Conway was married for 22 years to Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s former campaign manager and later White House senior counselor. The couple, who share four children, divorced in 2023. Though George Conway was at one point considered for roles in the Trump administration, he ultimately declined to serve and instead became one of the president’s most outspoken detractors.

    Kellyanne Conway speaking with attendees at the 2018 Young Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel in Dallas, Texas. {Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons}

    Kellyanne Conway detailed the strain on their marriage in her 2022 memoir, Here’s the Deal, calling her husband once a “Trump-loving, MAGA-cap-wearing” supporter who, she wrote, “slowly turned his back” on her and their children during her time in the White House. She recounted a July 4 weekend argument in 2019 during which George told her, “You have ruined yourself and you have embarrassed this family.”

    “I’ve embarrassed this family?” she wrote in response. “You abandoned me for Twitter and she’s not even hot.”

    Months after that incident, George Conway helped launch The Lincoln Project, which aimed to block Trump’s reelection. In August 2020, he announced he would take a leave of absence from the organization to spend more time with his family; Kellyanne Conway announced the same day that she would leave her White House position.

    In early 2021, Conway publicly called for The Lincoln Project to shut down following allegations of serial sexual harassment against co-founder John Weaver, a longtime adviser to the late Sen. John McCain.

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