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Elon Musk Sparks Uproar with “No Gods or Kings” Post Amid Anti-Trump Protests
Elon Musk reignited political and cultural tensions over the weekend with a cryptic social media post that quickly went viral, as widespread "No Kings" protests unfolded across the United States to denounce President Donald Trump. The message, shared on his platform X, read, "No gods or kings, only man," a phrase borrowed from the dystopian video game BioShock. Elon Musk reignited political and cultural tensions over the weekend with a cryptic social media post that quickly went viral, as widespread "No Kings" protests unfolded across the United States to denounce President Donald Trump. The message, shared on his platform X, read, "No gods or kings, only man," a phrase borrowed from the dystopian video game BioShock. -
Trump Rejected Israeli Plan to Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, U.S. Official Says
President Donald Trump rejected a proposal by Israeli officials to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a move U.S. officials said was aimed at preventing the Israel-Iran conflict from spiraling further out of control. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the matter, was made during a weekend of heightened regional hostilities. President Donald Trump rejected a proposal by Israeli officials to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a move U.S. officials said was aimed at preventing the Israel-Iran conflict from spiraling further out of control. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the matter, was made during a weekend of heightened regional hostilities. -
Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman Killed, State Sen. John Hoffman Gravely Wounded in 'Targeted Political Violence'
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed early Saturday morning in what officials described as a "politically-motivated assassination," prompting a massive, multi-agency manhunt for a gunman who police say was impersonating a police officer. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot multiple times but survived, according to state authorities. Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed early Saturday morning in what officials described as a "politically-motivated assassination," prompting a massive, multi-agency manhunt for a gunman who police say was impersonating a police officer. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot multiple times but survived, according to state authorities. -
Trump Orders 530,000 Migrants to ‘Self-Deport’ After Supreme Court Greenlights Parole Program Termination
The Trump administration on Thursday began sending termination notices to over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who had been living and working legally in the United States under a parole program created during the Biden presidency. The notices, issued by the Department of Homeland Security, instruct recipients to "self-deport immediately" and warn that failure to do so could result in detention and removal. The Trump administration on Thursday began sending termination notices to over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who had been living and working legally in the United States under a parole program created during the Biden presidency. The notices, issued by the Department of Homeland Security, instruct recipients to "self-deport immediately" and warn that failure to do so could result in detention and removal. -
Trump Warns Iran of 'Even More Brutal' Strikes, Urges Tehran to ‘Make a Deal’ Before It's Too Late
President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that future Israeli military strikes will be "even more brutal" unless Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal, following a devastating Israeli attack that killed senior Iranian military leaders and struck sensitive nuclear infrastructure. President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that future Israeli military strikes will be "even more brutal" unless Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal, following a devastating Israeli attack that killed senior Iranian military leaders and struck sensitive nuclear infrastructure. -
Judge Rules Trump Illegally Federalized California National Guard, Blocks Deployment to Los Angeles
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying the California National Guard to Los Angeles, ruling that the administration unlawfully federalized thousands of state troops in response to escalating protests over immigration enforcement operations. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, mandates that control of the Guard be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom by noon Friday. A federal judge on Thursday temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying the California National Guard to Los Angeles, ruling that the administration unlawfully federalized thousands of state troops in response to escalating protests over immigration enforcement operations. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, mandates that control of the Guard be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom by noon Friday. -
Trump Says Israeli Strike on Iran ‘Could Very Well Happen’
President Donald Trump on Thursday raised the specter of a looming military escalation in the Middle East, warning that a conflict involving Israel and Iran "could very well happen," and revealing that the U.S. has begun precautionary evacuations of personnel in the region. The comments come as tensions flare over Iran's nuclear activities and faltering negotiations aimed at curbing its enrichment program. President Donald Trump on Thursday raised the specter of a looming military escalation in the Middle East, warning that a conflict involving Israel and Iran "could very well happen," and revealing that the U.S. has begun precautionary evacuations of personnel in the region. The comments come as tensions flare over Iran's nuclear activities and faltering negotiations aimed at curbing its enrichment program. -
Texas Governor Abbott Deploys 7,000 Troops and Officers Statewide Ahead of 'No Kings' Protest Movement
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed more than 7,000 state security personnel across Texas ahead of the planned nationwide "No Kings" protests targeting President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and broader executive authority. The mobilization, announced Thursday, includes 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and over 2,000 Department of Public Safety troopers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed more than 7,000 state security personnel across Texas ahead of the planned nationwide "No Kings" protests targeting President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and broader executive authority. The mobilization, announced Thursday, includes 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and over 2,000 Department of Public Safety troopers. -
Trump’s $45 Million Military Parade Sparks 1,800 ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide
A sweeping wave of protests is expected to unfold across the United States on Saturday, as more than 1,800 rallies under the "No Kings" banner are set to challenge President Donald Trump's military parade and his broader vision of presidential power. A sweeping wave of protests is expected to unfold across the United States on Saturday, as more than 1,800 rallies under the "No Kings" banner are set to challenge President Donald Trump's military parade and his broader vision of presidential power. -
U.S. Orders Evacuation of Diplomats and Military Families Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
The United States has begun withdrawing non-essential diplomatic staff and military families from key posts across the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate ahead of a critical deadline in nuclear negotiations. The United States has begun withdrawing non-essential diplomatic staff and military families from key posts across the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate ahead of a critical deadline in nuclear negotiations.