IRAN TARGETED: TRUMP AND NETANYAHU UNLEASH "DECAPITATION" STRIKE ON ALI KHAMENEI
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a military maneuver that has sent shockwaves through the global geopolitical landscape, President Donald Trump has greenlit a high-stakes offensive against Iran following a decisive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The operation marks one of the most audacious military campaigns in modern history.
The Fateful Call and the "Decapitation Script"
Exclusive sources from Reuters reveal that less than 48 hours before the first explosions rocked Tehran, a strategic summit took place between Washington and Tel Aviv. The crux of the discussion was not merely the destruction of arsenals, but a high-stakes proposal from Netanyahu: The assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Armed with minute-by-minute intelligence, both leaders were aware that Khamenei and his top-tier aides were convening at a private compound in Tehran. It was a "once-in-a-millennium" window to execute a decapitation strike—a high-risk tactic historically favored by Israel but one that the United States has traditionally approached with extreme caution.
Trump’s Resolve: From Reluctance to Direct Action
Despite previous reservations about deep involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts, President Trump demonstrated the decisive evolution of a Commander-in-Chief. Faced with Netanyahu’s compelling argument to "make history" and liberate the Iranian people from a theocratic regime that has fueled global instability since 1979, Trump cast aside all hesitation.
For Trump, this was more than a military operation; it was a gambit to rewrite the global order. "Does anyone truly think someone can tell President Trump what to do?" Netanyahu remarked defiantly in a press conference, dismissing claims that the U.S. was "baited" into the conflict. The final call belonged to Trump, and he chose absolute force.
48 Hours of Fire: The Fall of an Empire
On the morning of Saturday, February 28, the overwhelming military might of the United States and Israel was unleashed. Precision-guided munitions tore through the skies of Tehran, striking directly at the "head of the snake."
Operational Objectives: The total destruction of ballistic missile capabilities, the annihilation of the Iranian Navy, and the severing of proxy networks across the region.
The Shocking Outcome: By Saturday evening, President Trump personally announced to the world: Ali Khamenei is dead.
"This campaign was meticulously designed to ensure Iran never attains nuclear weapons and to permanently end the regime’s role as the epicenter of global terrorism," emphasized White House Spokesperson Anna Kelly.
A New Era for the Middle East?
Netanyahu’s prediction of a domestic uprising appears to be surfacing as the old leadership structure lies paralyzed. By removing the regime's most powerful figure, Donald Trump has not only fulfilled his "America First" pledge to protect allies but has proven that when the United States decides to act, the world map is redrawn.
Pentagon Releases Videos, Images Of Iranian Strikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of War has released a series of declassified videos and high-resolution images documenting the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury. The footage, which shows the systematic destruction of Iranian missile launch sites and naval assets, confirms that the U.S. military is executing a "laser-focused" campaign to neutralize the Iranian threat once and for all.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, addressed the nation on Monday morning, outlining the specific strategic objectives of the mission.
"No More Dumb Wars": The Hegseth Doctrine
Secretary Hegseth was quick to differentiate the current operation from the "nation-building" efforts of the last two decades.
A Decisive Mission: "This is not Iraq. This is not endless," Hegseth declared. "This operation is a clear, devastating, decisive mission: Destroy the missile threat, destroy the navy, no nukes."
Laser Precision: The primary focus of the operation remains the use of advanced technology to dismantle Iran's security infrastructure without the need for "boots on the ground" at this stage.
The Cost of Conflict: The War Department confirmed that four U.S. military personnel have been killed and more than a dozen wounded since the operation began. Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent reports that 555 people have been killed within Iran, and 11 in Israel.
“Iran had a conventional gun to our head as they tried to lie their way to a nuclear bomb,” Hegseth said. “They started this by targeting global shipping and pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are finishing it.”
Rubio’s Global Warning: "The Old World is Gone"
On Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a massive shift in American foreign policy, telling reporters that the geopolitical landscape he grew up in has vanished. He urged American allies to recognize this "new era" and help Washington forge a new path for the West.
Diplomatic Realignment: Rubio noted that the administration has been holding private conversations with allies to redefine their roles in this fast-changing world.
Congressional Notification: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Rubio notified the "Gang of Eight"—the top leaders in Congress—prior to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Rubio successfully briefed seven of the eight members before the operation commenced.
Command from Mar-a-Lago
While the strikes were executed, President Donald Trump monitored the situation from his residence at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by his national security team. The President also held a high-level phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to coordinate the joint military actions.
The administration’s interpretation of the 1947 National Security Act—notifying the Gang of Eight rather than the full intelligence committees—has drawn some criticism from congressional Democrats, but the White House maintains that the President acted well within his constitutional authority to protect American interests.
The Path to 2026 Victory
As the CENTCOM battle damage assessment continues, the message from the Trump administration is clear: Operation Epic Fury will continue until the Iranian missile threat is eliminated and the path to a nuclear weapon is permanently blocked. With the "old world" behind them, the U.S. and its allies are moving with "ruthless precision" to secure a new era of global stability.
Trump Threatens ICE Deployment as Schumer Reels
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government’s five-week funding impasse has taken a surreal turn as billionaire Elon Musk offered to personally pay the salaries of the nation's 50,000 TSA officers. The offer, made Saturday via a viral thread on X, has left Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer visibly rattled, prompting a desperate, late-night call to "Fund TSA Now!"—a major pivot from his previous refusal to decouple agency funding from broader immigration disputes.
With airport wait times reaching historic highs and TSA officers relying on food pantries to survive, President Donald Trump dropped a hammer of his own from Mar-a-Lago, threatening to deploy ICE agents to take over airport security starting Monday if a full DHS deal isn't reached.
The Musk Maneuver: Private Funding for Federal Agents
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown stretches into its second month, Elon Musk stepped in with a "private sector solution" that has sent the DC establishment into a tailspin.
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The $23.6 Million Daily Check: Musk offered to cover the roughly $8.6 billion annual workforce cost of the TSA for the duration of the impasse.
The Legal Standoff: While federal law generally prohibits government employees from receiving outside compensation, Musk’s legal team argues that the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act of 2025 provides the emergency flexibility needed to "Save the Skies."
Schumer’s Response: Senator Schumer slammed the move as an "outrageous attempt to privatize national security," but his tone shifted within hours as he desperately called for a "TSA-only" funding bill to prevent Musk and Trump from taking control of the narrative.
Trump’s "Monday Deadline": ICE at the Checkpoints
President Trump has made it clear he will not wait for a "clean" TSA bill. He has framed the airport chaos as a national security threat that requires "ruthless precision."
Operation Airport Security: Trump announced plans to move "fierce MAGA warriors" from ICE to airports starting Monday morning.
The Homan Factor: Trump hinted that the deployment would be overseen by his "Border Czar" team, promising "security like no one has ever seen before."
The Democratic Dilemma: Democrats have withheld DHS funding while seeking policy changes to curb ICE’s authority. Trump’s threat to put those same agents in the public’s face at every airport terminal has effectively turned the Democrats' policy leverage into a massive political liability.
“The airports must be FREE and SAFE again,” Trump wrote. “If the Radical Left Democrats don’t sign an agreement immediately, we will do it for them. Monday is the deadline!”
The Maveryck Break: Fetterman and the 2026 Midterm Impact
The pressure is causing cracks in the Democratic firewall. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has once again broken with leadership, praising Musk’s offer as a necessary lifeline for struggling workers and calling Schumer’s refusal to fund DHS "indefensible."
As the 2026 Midterm cycle gains momentum, the "TSA Shutdown" has become a central pillar of the America First platform. By positioning himself as the one trying to open the airports—while Democrats are seen as blocking the paychecks of 50,000 screeners—Trump is aiming to "Drain the Swamp" of any remaining resistance to his national security mandate.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Bondi, 60, who left her role at the Justice Department in early April, underwent treatment and is recovering, a source told Axios.
Katie Miller, a former White House staffer and podcast host who is married to White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, reposted the report on X on Tuesday.
"Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks," she wrote.
PAM BONDI CANCELS APPEARANCE AT ANTI-TRAFFICKING SUMMIT OVER MEDICAL ISSUE
Attorney General Pam Bondi takes her seat before testifying at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11, 2026. (Roberto Schmidt/AFP)
She added that Bondi has "a heart of gold."
Axios disclosed the health update while reporting that Bondi has been appointed by President Donald Trump to an advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence policy.
The White House confirmed to Fox News Digital that Bondi will serve on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
"Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president's team, and I'm thrilled for her and for all of us that she's going to remain involved in confronting some of the most important issues the administration faces," Vice President JD Vance said in a statement.
AG PAM BONDI SUGGESTS TRUMP'S CRIME CRACKDOWN IN DC WILL HELP LATINO RESIDENTS
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2025. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The council is co-chaired by White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks and White House science advisor Michael Kratsios.
Bondi will reportedly help facilitate coordination between the federal government and technology executives serving on the panel.
News of Bondi’s diagnosis and new advisory role comes weeks after Trump removed her as attorney general.
KARL ROVE: TRUMP DROPPED BONDI, BUT THE REAL POLITICAL FIGHT IS JUST BEGINNING
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche attends a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 19, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
In a Truth Social post announcing her departure, Trump described Bondi as "a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend."
"Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900," Trump wrote. "We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a date in the near future."
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has served as acting attorney general since Bondi’s departure.
BLANCHE INVOKES TRUMP ‘LOVE’ WHEN ASKED ABOUT STAYING ON AFTER BONDI
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks as President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House on Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
In a post on X confirming her exit from the Justice Department, Bondi said she remains "eternally grateful for the trust that President Trump placed in me to Make America Safe Again."
"Over the next month I will be working tirelessly to transition the office of Attorney General to the amazing Todd Blanche before moving to an important private sector role I am thrilled about, and where I will continue fighting for President Trump and this Administration," Bondi wrote.
"Leading President Trump’s historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer and more secure has been the honor of a lifetime, and easily the most consequential first year of the Department of Justice in American history."
Judge Tosses Wolff Suit, Clearing Path For $1B Melania Claim
Wolff filed suit against Trump seeking to block her from suing him for $1 billion for alleged defamatory claims he made regarding her association with Jeffrey Epstein.
“It’s an inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship,” said Manhattan Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil, an appointee of President Donald Trump.
Vyskocil said she would not be “drafted to oversee an abusively presented spat,” yet she recognized that both sides have a “real dispute.”
Last year, the first lady’s lawyer issued Wolff a letter demanding he delete the statements he made about Trump and threatening that she would have “no alternative” but to sue him if he didn’t.
That spurred him to sue her in state court in October.
Trump’s lawyer, Alejandro Brito, had the complaint moved to federal court, where Vyskocil declared that while federal court does have jurisdiction, she was declining to exercise it and “dismisses this case to be litigated like any other.”
A Melania Trump spokesperson said that the first lady “is proud to continue standing up to, and fighting against, those who spread malicious and defamatory falsehoods as they desperately try to get undeserved attention and money from their unlawful conduct.”
The 56-year-old’s lawyer previously claimed that Wolff’s statements caused her “overwhelming reputational and financial harm.”
The first lady has denied any association with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of child sex trafficking.
“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” the first lady said in an April press conference.
“The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect. I do not object to their ignorance, but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation,” she added at the time.
Wolff claimed in his lawsuit that the president and first lady “have made a practice of threatening those who speak against them” with costly legal actions “to silence their speech, to intimidate their critics generally, and to extract unjustified payments and North Korean-style confessions and apologies.”
He added that some of his statements were taken out of context and some were protected speech, including a statement he made that claimed the Trumps have a “sham marriage, trophy marriage,” that his lawsuit says was a “fair and justified” opinion.
It also said in his lawsuit that Wolff never accused the first lady of being involved with criminal activity associated with Epstein.
The Daily Beast retracted an article last summer, titled “Melania Trump ‘Very Involved’ in Epstein Scandal: Author,” which was based on an interview with Wolff, after the outlet received a letter from Brito.
In the interview that formed the basis for the retracted piece, Wolff said he reported that the first lady was “behind the scenes” dealing with the situation at the White House, but was not involved criminally.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace praised Melania Trump at the time for coming out against Epstein.
“Melania Trump stands with Epstein victims,” Mace said, citing the first lady’s advocacy for legislation addressing the distribution of fake intimate images. “The truth will prevail.”
Democratic lawmakers also commented following the statement.
Rep. Robert Garcia called for a public hearing, writing, “We agree with First Lady Melania Trump’s call for a public hearing,” Garcia said. “We encourage Chairman Comer to schedule a hearing immediately.”
Garcia said the remarks renewed attention on the broader investigation.
In her remarks, Melania Trump called on Congress to take action.
“Now is the time for Congress to act,” she said.
She urged lawmakers to allow victims to testify under oath.
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