Air raid sirens have been activated in Kuwait, with emergency alerts warning residents of an imminent security threat and instructing people to remain indoors, avoid windows, and stay away from exposed areas.

More than 6,300 children, including infants as young as two months old, have been imprisoned at Dilley during Trump's second term. 97% had no criminal record.

No such deal exists. In fact, no deal exists at all.

After spending taxpayer money to acquire them, the Trump administration is now looking at selling several ICE warehouses and aircraft purchased as part of a major expansion of immigrant detention operations, including the luxury Boeing 737 MAX 8 acquired under Kristi Noem.

If someone has to take a cognitive exam four times within an 18-month period, they're not just looking for dementia... they've already found it. The fact that he's confusing it with an IQ test only shows that it's worsening.

Israel pursuing ‘scorched earth’ policy, says Lebanon PM, as more airstrikes hit country’s south

Rolling Stone reports that Trump purchased stock in UFC's parent company while promoting a UFC event at the White House.

Rolling Stone reports that Trump purchased stock in UFC's parent company while promoting a UFC event at the White House.

The people upset about artists pulling out of Freedom250 should be more upset that a Trump-backed organization is trying to hijack America's 250th anniversary for political and financial gain.

The No Kings movement has announced nationwide protests for June 14, Trump's 80th birthday, saying America was founded to reject kings, not celebrate them.

Bret Michaels says he withdrew after what was presented to him as a celebration of America became something far more divisive. He also cited concerns over threats directed at himself, his family, his band, and his crew.

Former Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino posted a photo on X today that appears to show him giving a fascist salute, which definitely can't be explained away this time as "throwing his heart out" to the crowd.

Trump was fined recently $200 after reporting tens of millions of dollars in stock trades months past the legal deadline. That's not even a slap on the wrist.

A federal judge just ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center and blocked plans to shut it down for two years, saying the board overstepped its authority.

The USPS is proposing rules requiring states to send mail ballots only to voters verified through a DHS database that has a history of incorrectly flagging eligible citizens. The move comes as the admin seeks access to state voter rolls containing personal voter information. (Reuters)

So basically a repeat of last week, but this time Trump's proposing that roughly 6% of annual taxpayer revenue be given to Iran. And that's not even for a peace deal, just for Iran's permission to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait, which was already open before the war.

The proposed ceasefire deal includes up to $300 billion from the U.S. to compensate Iran for war damage. Generally, the side paying reparations is the side making the most concessions, not the side that won.

Bret Michaels is the latest artist to pull out. He gave Trump’s America250 "Something to Believe In"... then took it away.

Young MC says he has withdrawn from the Freedom 250 event after learning of its political ties, saying artists were not told about its partisan nature and that the event was presented as nonpartisan.

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to around 374M barrels, with projections showing it could hit its lowest level since 1982 this summer. This is the result of an emergency drawdown to stabilize energy markets amid severe supply shocks from the war in Iran.

Martina McBride is the fifth artist to pull out of Trump’s America250 event, implying that it was misrepresented to her as a nonpartisan celebration. Nine artists were originally scheduled to perform.

Exxon warns global oil inventories are approaching "unheard of" lows and says Brent crude could spike to $150-$160 per barrel within weeks if supplies continue to tighten. (CNBC)

The NYT reports Trump’s team is exploring ways to provide Iran with economic relief without it being perceived as direct U.S. payments, including a proposed $300 billion investment fund and access to frozen assets.

The DOJ is subpoenaing Reddit and X for the names, addresses, and even banking information of users critical of ICE. The users haven’t even been told what crimes they’re accused of committing. Attorneys call it an intimidation tactic aimed at unmasking dissenters. (Bloomberg)

Saudi commentator Abdulsalam Saleh responded to Trump’s remarks about Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords by saying the rhetoric “does not resemble the diplomacy America is known for” and instead sounds more like “threats coming from the White House.”

DHS Secretary Mullins says Sen. Andy Kim “shouldn’t have been there” after being hit with a pepper ball fired by law enforcement outside the Delaney immigration facility, despite Kim having Congressional oversight authority.

Strange statement considering he was willing to make nearly every concession Iran asked for, including dropping nuclear demands, just for the illusion that the Strait might reopen.

Not a single dollar has been deposited into Trump’s “Board of Peace” World Bank fund, despite $17 billion in pledges from the U.S. and other world leaders. Donations were instead deposited into a JPMorgan account tied directly to the board.

35 former federal judges are asking to investigate Trump’s IRS lawsuit to determine if there's been “corruption of the judicial process itself.” They argue it may have been used as part of a “collusive scheme” tied to a massive undisclosed settlement and legal protections for Trump and his family.

The president may be setting up a scapegoat for his failure to negotiate a deal with Iran by blaming countries he knows would never agree to his demands to normalize relations with Israel in the way he’s insisting.

The White House is considering plans to halt processing of international travelers and cargo at major airports in sanctuary cities, a move that could disrupt air travel, commerce, and World Cup tourism across major Democratic-led states.

FBI Director Kash Patel fired a senior intelligence analyst involved in the FBI’s 2017 assessment of the congressional baseball shooting because Republicans were angry the attack was not labeled domestic terrorism.

The administration is reportedly advancing a plan to turn plutonium from retired nuclear warheads into fuel for civilian power plants. While the idea itself isn't new, it could carry major security risks, massive costs, and long-term radioactive waste complications.

Tell that to Palantir, which has been awarded multiple government contracts under this administration tied to mass data collection and surveillance. It’s becoming deeply embedded throughout our entire infrastructure.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says Tehran reserves the right to respond to any U.S. ceasefire violations.

Iran’s Supreme Leader is now warning that U.S. bases in the region will no longer have “safe haven” status and says regional powers won’t shield them anymore.

“There is going to be a deal, or there isn’t going to be one.” Groundbreaking analysis from Secretary of State Rubio, who apparently just discovered that negotiations either succeed or fail.

This isn’t a dictatorship where loyalty to one leader determines whether or not we support our country. Being a patriot means supporting our country and its principles, even when that means having to criticize that leader. That’s what he should be trying to understand.

After several failed attempts, Godzilla remains undefeated as yet another missile vanishes laughably into the sea. apnews.com/article/kore...

The wife challenged me to use my hydroponic gardening experience to landscape the front of the house with flowers and all that stuff, and I proudly accepted. Pretty sure I just walked straight into a trap.

U.S. Sen. Andy Kim says he had trouble breathing after federal agents deployed pepper spray and pepper balls at protesters outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark.

One of Trump’s longtime donors is shutting down an Ohio manufacturing plant and moving operations to China. Billionaire John Paulson, who raised over $50M for Trump’s 2024 campaign, plans to offshore Conn Selmer, the largest U.S. maker of brass and orchestra instruments. (TNR)

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she was denied access to an ICE detention facility in Newark amid protests and a hunger strike, raising what she called “serious questions” about what officials may be hiding from the public.

U.S. forces hit southern Iran targeting boats and missile launch sites, though officials still claim the ceasefire remains in effect. It’s safe to assume the deal Trump talked about earlier has already fallen apart.

Trump will blame everyone else for “jumping to conclusions,” even though he’s the one hyping it up before anything is finalized... just like last time.

Went to the nursery to buy a bush and came back with an apple tree.

Mike Johnson received a community note that may trigger a few individuals.

Trump has now made multiple visits to Walter Reed in less than 13 months, including a CT scan the White House initially sidestepped questions about.

Two very different Memorial Day messages from two very different presidents:

Who’s cooking out, and what did it set you back?