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The president explained why territorial control matters more than alliance membership, stating ownership provides advantages unavailable through agreements or leases.

US media outlets have reported that officials in Washington are weighing whether to strike the Islamic Republic in an effort to support anti-regime protesters, and that President Donald Trump has not yet made a decision. But the current deployment of US forces in the region points to a major constraint for Washington.

The President said civilians are seizing control of areas and cities in Iran, a scenario that until recently seemed unthinkable. Trump stressed that Washington is closely monitoring developments and issued a direct warning to the regime that firing on protesters would trigger a severe American response, even without ground operations.

Julie Menin, the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, was elected as the New York City Council Speaker, becoming the first Jewish woman in the city’s history to hold the post. Her election comes just days after the new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, took office and positions her as a potential political and institutional counterweight.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, President Trump expressed frustration over member countries' response to the US Greenland plan and his Nobel Peace Prize snub, claiming he "single-handedly ended 8 wars."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured congressional leaders that the administration is not indicating imminent military action and that purchasing the island from Denmark remains the objective.

The double agent compromised 100+ operations and caused the deaths of 10+ assets. Moscow paid him ~$2.5 million, fueling a lavish lifestyle that raised suspicions.

"It’s going to take a period of time," US president says on US mission in South American country at a gathering of Republican lawmakers, Trump expressed annoyance at Maduro's past behavior. "He gets up there and he tries to imitate my dance a little bit," Trump said.

Polymarket user profited significantly from wagers placed hours before American military strikes in Caracas.