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White House insiders say President Trump’s rejection of Maria Machado as Venezuela’s interim leader may have been driven less by politics than by personal spite over the Nobel Peace Prize. Despite Machado’s alignment with U.S. interests and her praise for Trump, she accepted the award last fall—a prize Trump coveted. Sources told The Washington Post that this “ultimate sin” blocked her from leadership after Maduro’s capture, with insiders claiming that had she declined the prize, she might now be Venezuela’s president. The episode highlights how personal vendettas may shape U.S. foreign interventions.

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Dan Bongino has officially resigned as FBI Deputy Director after a turbulent year marked by controversy over the agency’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bongino, a former podcaster known for promoting Epstein-related theories, faced criticism after signing off on a memo asserting Epstein left no client list and died by suicide, contradicting his public statements. His tenure was further strained by reported confrontations with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s missteps in the investigation. On his final day, Bongino thanked President Trump and FBI Director Patel in a social media farewell, signaling his return to civilian life.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed away from his threat to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly, opting instead to pursue a reduction in the retired Navy captain’s rank and pay after labeling Kelly’s remarks about refusing illegal orders as “seditious.” The move followed a video in which Kelly and other Democrats said troops are not obligated to follow unlawful commands, comments that came as the Trump administration reportedly began striking alleged drug boats near Venezuela. In a sharp statement, Hegseth announced administrative action and a formal letter of censure, stopping short of criminal charges while still targeting Kelly’s military retirement.

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The Trump administration ignited shock and fury after the Department of Homeland Security shared a social media post envisioning a serene, whites-only “America after 100 million deportations,” a number far exceeding the nation’s immigrant population. Critics blasted the post as openly extremist propaganda, noting its use of “third world” language, far-right symbolism, and even stolen artwork, while warning it signals an ideology rooted in racial cleansing rather than immigration enforcement. Observers said the message underscores how Trump’s mass deportation agenda increasingly targets nonwhite Americans themselves, fueling fears that government power is being wielded to promote white nationalist fantasies under the guise of policy.

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A political analyst says President Donald Trump’s dramatic strike on Venezuela and capture of President Nicolás Maduro carries a dangerous “fatal flaw” that could spiral into far broader conflict. Writing in The New York Times, David French argued the administration’s justification for the operation is “laughable,” warning that treating military action as a law-enforcement maneuver sets a reckless precedent. French said Trump’s embrace of a spheres-of-influence approach invites escalation, empowers rivals like Russia and China to act similarly in Ukraine or Taiwan, and risks turning regional interventions into the kind of chain reactions that have historically ignited global wars.

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A prominent psychologist says President Donald Trump’s furious reactions to stories about his physical and cognitive decline stem from a deep fear of appearing weak. Speaking on The Daily Beast Podcast, Dr. John Gartner said Trump, whom he described as a “malignant narcissist,” can tolerate being hated but not being seen as frail, making health reporting his “Achilles heel.” Gartner argued that Trump’s escalating attacks on outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times reflect anxiety over visible signs of decline, including worsening motor skills and possible neurological issues that Trump knows undermine the strongman image he depends on.

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President Donald Trump is under renewed impeachment scrutiny after admitting he alerted oil companies — but not Congress — ahead of the U.S. attack on Venezuela, an extraordinary disclosure critics say exposes the true beneficiaries of the operation. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump openly touted oil executives’ eagerness to “go in” and secure Venezuela’s massive oil reserves, even as lawmakers confirmed they were left in the dark, including members of Congress traditionally briefed on such actions. The admission stunned critics, who warned U.S. service members were effectively deployed to advance donor interests, not national security, and drew sharp accusations that Trump is running an oligarch-driven, authoritarian-style government as oil stocks surged in the aftermath of the assault.

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Donald Trump set off fresh alarm early Sunday after firing off nearly 100 Truth Social posts in the span of about an hour, recycling old clips, reposting his own commentary and amplifying conspiracy-laced attacks in the dead of night. The president’s overnight barrage touched on immigration, Venezuela and grievances about a “thieving government,” while also boosting praise for Elon Musk and resurfacing a long-debunked smear against Rep. Ilhan Omar. The spree included baseless claims, recycled culture-war talking points and boasts about oil companies rebuilding a “dead” Venezuela, underscoring Trump’s continued reliance on late-night social media blasts to air grievances, spread misinformation and signal political priorities.

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As Donald Trump’s second term rolls on, growing numbers of Americans say the economic anxiety just keeps piling up, with little relief in sight. CNN reports retirees and working families alike are struggling under rising prices and shaky job prospects as tariffs and other Trump-era policies bite. Sixty-two-year-old retiree Helen Nerviano described a “constant, never-ending struggle” to afford groceries and health care, saying she routinely puts items back at checkout because she simply can’t pay. Economists warn the pain reflects a deepening K-shaped economy, where wealthy Americans continue to thrive while middle- and lower-income households fall behind — a divide made worse by stagnant job growth and stubbornly high everyday costs.

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Nobel Prize–winning economist Paul Krugman is warning that the MAGA movement’s internal fractures are only going to get uglier — and more personal. Writing on Substack, Krugman argued that movements built around bigotry inevitably turn inward, noting that even prominent MAGA figures like JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ben Shapiro are now being targeted by racist and antisemitic attacks from within their own ranks. Krugman dubbed the phenomenon “Immigrant Derangement Syndrome,” saying it’s driven from the top down despite growing public backlash to Donald Trump’s increasingly unpopular immigration policies. The warning, he said, is clear: no amount of loyalty or political record will protect MAGA insiders once the movement starts devouring itself.

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President Donald Trump’s latest rant against wind energy unraveled almost instantly after he posted a photo claiming turbines were killing “beautiful Bald Eagles.” The problem: the bird wasn’t a bald eagle at all, but a falcon — and the image wasn’t even from the United States. Social media users quickly noted Hebrew text on the turbine, and The Guardian traced the photo to a 2017 report from Israel. The blunder sparked widespread mockery online, drew a community note on X correcting the record, and even embarrassed the Department of Energy after it amplified Trump’s post. Critics seized on the episode as another example of Trump spreading misinformation with confidence — while misidentifying the nation’s most recognizable symbol.

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CBS quietly rebuffed President Donald Trump’s push to rebrand the Kennedy Center during a broadcast that delivered dismal ratings. According to The Washington Post, viewership for this year’s Trump-hosted Kennedy Center Honors plunged roughly 25 percent from last year, even as Trump predicted record numbers and bragged about his hosting “talent.” The network declined to use Trump’s preferred name for the venue, instructing staff to omit it unless quoting others, while the show generated little buzz and continued a steep ratings slide. Critics and the Post tied the cultural institution’s sagging audience, empty seats, and financial woes to Trump’s unprecedented takeover — a transformation that appears to be driving performers, patrons, and viewers away rather than drawing them in.

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Just days before leaving Congress, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) amplified a blistering, profanity-laced tirade from MAGA influencer Andy Frisella that accused President Donald Trump of betraying his own base. In the viral clip Greene shared, Frisella raged that Trump has broken his promises, echoed debunked claims about migrant-linked fraud, and warned the former president would be remembered as the man who “chose not to” save the country. Greene embraced the outburst, declaring it reflected exactly where Trump’s supporters are heading — “absolute rage” — and warning of a looming 2026 backlash. The post underscored how deeply fractured the MAGA movement has become, even as Trump clings to its loyalty.

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