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Trump’s Nicki Minaj Joke at Rescheduled WHCA Dinner Sparks Backlash After Referencing Earlier Shooting
President Donald Trump drew sharp criticism during the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner Friday after joking about rapper Nicki Minaj while recalling the shooting that disrupted the organization's original gala earlier this year. The remark, delivered at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, quickly spread across social media, where critics accused the president of trivializing political violence and invoking racial and gender stereotypes, while supporters defended the joke as consistent with Trump's comedic style. 
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U.S. Intelligence Says Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be More Open to Nuclear Weapons Than Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, may be more willing to pursue nuclear weapons than his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to The New York Times. The assessment comes as the White House weighs additional options for confronting Tehran following the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. 
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Analyst Accuses Trump Family of Profiting From Iran War, Raises Insider Trading Allegations
Business analyst Ed Elson has accused President Donald Trump and members of his family of financially benefiting from developments surrounding the Iran war, alleging that investments tied to defense technology and cryptocurrency raise serious ethical questions. The allegations, made during a televised discussion with MSNBC anchor Katy Tur, have not been substantiated by independent evidence. 
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Pete Hegseth’s Workout Videos Face New Scrutiny as Experts Compare His Form With U.S. Military Standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny over his highly publicized workout videos after military experts and fitness commentators questioned whether his exercise technique would satisfy the same physical standards he has advocated for members of the U.S. armed forces. 
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U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates as CBS Reports Interceptor Concerns and Trump Considers ‘Massive Attack’
U.S. officials are reportedly growing concerned that the military's supply of missile interceptors is being consumed faster than it can be replenished as the conflict with Iran intensifies, adding a new logistical challenge while President Donald Trump weighs additional military action and diplomatic efforts remain stalled. 
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Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran as Reports Say White House Shifts Into ‘Revenge Mode’
President Donald Trump is reportedly growing increasingly skeptical that negotiations with Iran can produce a lasting agreement, with senior administration officials telling The Wall Street Journal that the White House now believes sustained military pressure may be the only way to change Tehran's position. The shift comes as reports indicate Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal and regional tensions continue to escalate. 
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Melania Trump’s Limited 2026 Appearances Fuel Speculation About Her Public Role, Commentators Say
Melania Trump's limited public appearances in 2026 have prompted renewed speculation about her role as first lady, with commentators and a publicist suggesting her low profile could reflect a deliberate strategy rather than a break from public life. The discussion follows several high-profile events President Donald Trump attended without his wife, though the White House has not commented on the speculation. 
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FBI Recovered $679 Million From Scammers in 2025, Urges Victims to Report Fraud Within 48 Hours
The FBI recovered or froze $679 million in fraudulent bank transfers during 2025, underscoring how quickly reporting a scam can improve the chances of getting stolen money back. According to the bureau's latest Internet Crime Report, investigators intercepted more than half of the eligible transfers before the funds reached criminals. 
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Tehran Billboards Depict Barron Trump With ‘KILLED’ Graphic as Iran Tensions Escalate
Images of billboards in Tehran depicting Barron Trump and members of President Donald Trump's family with threatening messages have circulated widely on social media, adding to heightened tensions between the United States and Iran as security concerns surrounding the president continue to grow. 
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Former ICE Director Warns Agency Has ‘a Problem’ After 17 Officer-Involved Shootings This Year
Former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Sandweg said the agency faces a broader operational problem after at least 17 officer-involved shootings this year, arguing that increased reliance on traffic stops and the absence of body cameras have exposed weaknesses in ICE's enforcement strategy. 
