Minnesota investigators say the FBI is blocking access to key evidence in the deadly ICE shooting, intensifying accusations of a federal cover-up as local authorities are sidelined. On the West Coast, Oregon officials launch a probe after Border Patrol agents shoot two people in Portland, reigniting outrage over federal immigration enforcement tactics. Right-wing infighting spills into the spotlight with a high-profile clash between libertarian comedian Dave Smith and Dan Bongino, as cracks widen inside the MAGA media ecosystem. On Capitol Hill, a stunning rebellion sees 17 Republicans break with House GOP leaders to join Democrats in passing an Obamacare extension, exposing chaos within the caucus. Abroad, the Trump administration reportedly considers financial incentives to coax Greenlanders into joining the U.S., while Israel kills five children in a surge of attacks on a Gaza “safe zone,” drawing global condemnation. In media circles, the Jerusalem Post heaps praise on Bari Weiss, claiming she is “doing more for Israel than most,” underscoring the increasingly politicized role of punditry in wartime narratives.

Donald Trump declared the U.S. is now “in charge” of Venezuela as Marco Rubio emphasized a strategy of coercion, with Benjamin Netanyahu openly celebrating Washington’s role in toppling Nicolás Maduro—sparking jubilant reactions across MAGA world and fierce backlash from the left. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to arrest Netanyahu if he enters his jurisdiction, condemned Maduro’s capture to face U.S. federal charges as dangerous imperial overreach. Back at home, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek re-election, adding to Democratic uncertainty, while the Pentagon cut Senator Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay in retaliation over a video accusing officials of issuing “illegal orders,” escalating tensions between the military establishment and elected officials.

Donald Trump declared the U.S. is now “in charge” of Venezuela as Marco Rubio emphasized a strategy of coercion, with Benjamin Netanyahu openly celebrating Washington’s role in toppling Nicolás Maduro—sparking jubilant reactions across MAGA world and fierce backlash from the left. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to arrest Netanyahu if he enters his jurisdiction, condemned Maduro’s capture to face U.S. federal charges as dangerous imperial overreach. Back at home, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek re-election, adding to Democratic uncertainty, while the Pentagon cut Senator Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay in retaliation over a video accusing officials of issuing “illegal orders,” escalating tensions between the military establishment and elected officials.

As Nicolás Maduro is ousted, reports indicate the U.S. is now weighing potential intervention against Iran, with The New York Times detailing the Justice Department’s long-running—and widely criticized—drug case against the Venezuelan leader. Conservative media figures lean in hard: Sean Hannity presses María Corina Machado on whether she ever floated a Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump, while Megyn Kelly blasts Fox News’ Venezuela coverage as indistinguishable from “Russian propaganda.” Amid the chaos, Elliott Abrams warns that growing bipartisan opposition to Israel could derail a proposed 20-year U.S. aid package. Back in Washington, Dan Bongino abruptly exits his role as FBI deputy director after less than a year, returning to what he calls “civilian life,” as outrage grows over revelations that Grok AI continues to be used to digitally undress women and children despite promises the practice would be halted.

As Nicolás Maduro is ousted, reports indicate the U.S. is now weighing potential intervention against Iran, with The New York Times detailing the Justice Department’s long-running—and widely criticized—drug case against the Venezuelan leader. Conservative media figures lean in hard: Sean Hannity presses María Corina Machado on whether she ever floated a Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump, while Megyn Kelly blasts Fox News’ Venezuela coverage as indistinguishable from “Russian propaganda.” Amid the chaos, Elliott Abrams warns that growing bipartisan opposition to Israel could derail a proposed 20-year U.S. aid package. Back in Washington, Dan Bongino abruptly exits his role as FBI deputy director after less than a year, returning to what he calls “civilian life,” as outrage grows over revelations that Grok AI continues to be used to digitally undress women and children despite promises the practice would be halted.

The U.S. seizes a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic as Tulsi Gabbard praises Donald Trump’s bombing of Venezuela and the abduction of Nicolás Maduro. Investigations expose Canary Mission’s sprawling, secret network of unlisted websites targeting activists, while international outrage erupts after the judge overseeing Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial is killed. Back at home, new data shows young men drifting away from Trump as economic anxiety deepens, with investor Michael Burry dismissing humanoid robots as a hollow vanity project even as America continues hemorrhaging blue-collar jobs. Meanwhile, Grok AI remains under fire after reports reveal it’s still being used to digitally undress women and children, despite explicit promises that the abuse would be stopped.

The U.S. seizes a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic as Tulsi Gabbard praises Donald Trump’s bombing of Venezuela and the abduction of Nicolás Maduro. Investigations expose Canary Mission’s sprawling, secret network of unlisted websites targeting activists, while international outrage erupts after the judge overseeing Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial is killed. Back at home, new data shows young men drifting away from Trump as economic anxiety deepens, with investor Michael Burry dismissing humanoid robots as a hollow vanity project even as America continues hemorrhaging blue-collar jobs. Meanwhile, Grok AI remains under fire after reports reveal it’s still being used to digitally undress women and children, despite explicit promises that the abuse would be stopped.

Donald Trump doubles down on his conclusions about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, even as Tucker Carlson breaks with conservatives by calling out efforts to downplay the incident. Megyn Kelly joins the backlash, sharply criticizing Trump’s actions in Venezuela during a tense exchange with Carlson, while also revealing she’s rethinking her long-held support for Israel after years of what she describes as being spoon-fed pro-Israel propaganda by “Israel Firsters.” The rhetoric turns openly vile on Newsmax, where a host calls for Trump to “clean out” Somali communities and deport them en masse, exposing the raw bigotry animating parts of the right. Meanwhile, investor Michael Burry torches Silicon Valley hype, dismissing humanoid robots as a vanity project and “an inexplicably stupid idea.” Cenk breaks down the moment with a populist plank segment (gfx) connecting elite impunity, media rot, and economic betrayal.

Donald Trump doubles down on his conclusions about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, even as Tucker Carlson breaks with conservatives by calling out efforts to downplay the incident. Megyn Kelly joins the backlash, sharply criticizing Trump’s actions in Venezuela during a tense exchange with Carlson, while also revealing she’s rethinking her long-held support for Israel after years of what she describes as being spoon-fed pro-Israel propaganda by “Israel Firsters.” The rhetoric turns openly vile on Newsmax, where a host calls for Trump to “clean out” Somali communities and deport them en masse, exposing the raw bigotry animating parts of the right. Meanwhile, investor Michael Burry torches Silicon Valley hype, dismissing humanoid robots as a vanity project and “an inexplicably stupid idea.” Cenk breaks down the moment with a populist plank segment (gfx) connecting elite impunity, media rot, and economic betrayal.