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'Officially stripped': Trump's 'peace prize' called into question after Venezuela attack

Donald Trump in December was given a medal as he was awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, which some have dubbed a "participation trophy" for the president who has long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, but even the backup award he received is being called into question after the U.S. captured Venezuela's leader.

Trump early on Saturday morning announced a successful plot for the U.S. to capture the foreign leader and his wife. The president later announced his intention to have the U.S. "run" the nation.

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'You people are depraved': Stephen Miller's wife catches heat for 'insane' one-word post

Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, caught some flak on Saturday after making what some described as an "insane" one-word comment about the nation of Greenland.

Katie Miller over the weekend took to X as the world was discussing Trump's military strike leading to the capture of the leader of Venezuela, an operation dubbed illegal by numerous analysts. But instead of making a comment about Venezuela, Miller chose a controversial take on taking Greenland.

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'Aghast': Ex-CIA head says Trump stunned agents with 'unusual move' before military strike

Donald Trump likely shocked CIA agents when he made a "very unusual move" before the strike against Venezuela, according to a former agency leader.

Former CIA Director John Brennan appeared on MS NOW on Saturday, when he was asked for a "sense of how this went down over the last five months."

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'His brain is Cheez Whiz': Onlookers roast Trump's 'revealing answer' to reporter question

Donald Trump's answer to a reporter's question about how long the U.S. might remain in control of Venezuela after the military captured the nation's leader caused an outcry from observers Saturday.

A reporter over the weekend asked the president, "Is it possible that the US ends up administering Venezuela for years?" to which Trump replied, "Well, you know, it won't cost us anything because the money coming out of the ground is very substantial."

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‘We are going to run the country’: Trump declares US control over Venezuela

President Donald Trump made the stunning announcement Saturday that the United States would take control of Venezuela following the attack and capture of its president earlier Saturday morning until a transfer of power can be facilitated.

“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump said, speaking during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

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‘Something’s gonna have to be done’: Trump teases next target after Venezuela attack

In the wake of the attack on Venezuela and subsequent capture of its president, President Donald Trump appeared to tease Saturday what may be his administration’s next target during a phone call with Fox News’ “Fox & Friends.”

Trump phoned in to the conservative media show after his administration’s unprecedented attack on the South American nation earlier Saturday morning, which he boasted earlier about having watched in real time from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, a viewing experience he said was “like watching a television show.”

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'Something doesn't feel right': Bondi catches flack for announcement after Maduro capture

Hours after Donald Trump’s administration stunned the world by invading Venezuela and capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in what was described as a “large-scale strike” on the country, Attorney General Pam Bondi took to X to describe what comes next.

That opened her up to a substantial number of questions and criticisms from commenters.

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'Ohhh great another war': Trump says US has 'captured' foreign leader and his wife

Donald Trump early Saturday morning announced a successful plot for the U.S. to capture a foreign leader and his wife.

The president took to Truth Social at 4:21 AM to announce the strike against Venezuela, which has increasingly become a target of Trump and his administration.

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'What is wrong with journalism?' MAGA doc slams reporters for believing Trump's MRI claim

Pro-MAGA podcaster Dr. Drew Pinsky lashed out at reporters for believing President Donald Trump's claim that he had an MRI procedure instead of being tested by CT scan equipment.

After months of claiming he had an MRI, Trump recently clarified to The Wall Street Journal that he had a CT scan instead.

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'Everything we voted against': MAGA icon says Trump's new move pushing his own voters away

Donald Trump at 3:00 AM on Friday made a military threat that one MAGA legend and former Trump insider said is pushing the base away from the president.

Taking to the president's own social media network, Truth Social, he wrote, "If Iran shots (sic) and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J.TRUMP.”

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'He won't finish his term': Rumors swirl after new Trump claim about 'cognitive exam'

Donald Trump on Friday morning made an unexpected social media post about taking cognitive tests, causing rumors to swirl online.

In the wake of a devastating report about the president's declining health, including inside accounts of Trump's purported hearing loss, the president took to Truth Social ahead of the weekend.

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'Looks gross': MAGA fans give thumbs down to baffling Trump building proposal

Donald Trump’s desire to make more changes to venerable Washington, D.C. buildings ran into some resistance from his own supporters after he posted on Truth Social.

Early Friday morning, as part of an onslaught of new posts in the new year, the president posted a picture of the ornate Eisenhower Executive Office Building, originally built in the 1870s when it was known as the State, War, and Navy Building.

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'Odd situation': Lawyer says would-be bomber may be freed by DOJ's 'controversial' error

Brian Cole Jr., who is accused of planting multiple pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., leading up to the January 6, 2021, insurrection, could potentially be freed from incarceration due to the DOJ's error, according to a legal expert.

Lawfare's Roger Parloff, who once reported that Judge Cannon had created a "secret docket" in the process of overseeing a Trump criminal documents case, flagged a motion by Cole in which his attorneys argue that the DOJ failed to properly indict Cole. Recent reports also discuss Cole's confession.

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