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.

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.