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White House Mocked for AI Star Wars Image of Trump With Red Lightsaber: 'You Know That's the Bad Guys Right?'

On Sunday, May 4th, colloquially referred to as "Star Wars Day," the White House shared an AI-generated image on X of President Donald Trump with a lightsaber.

Mexican President Says She Rejected Trump's Offer to Deliver Troops to Mexico to Fight Drug Trafficking: 'No, President Trump'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that she rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's offer of troops to help combat drug trafficking in her country.

Catholic Leaders Demand Trump Apologize for AI Pope Image: 'Deeply Offensive'

Catholic leaders across the United States are condemning an AI-generated image President Donald Trump shared of himself dressed as pope.

Mexican Mayor Arrested in Probe of Jalisco Cartel Extermination Camp

Teuchitlán Mayor José Ascención Murguía Santiago was arrested following an investigation into a Jalisco cartel training camp, a federal source told AFP on Saturday.

Marco Rubio Takes Dual Roles as Secretary of State and National Security Adviser

Germany Claps Back at Marco Rubio After He Called Its 'Extremist' Designation of Far-Right Party 'Tyranny'

The German foreign ministry has responded to Marco Rubio's claims that its designation of the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party as "extremist" equates to "tyranny."

White House Suggests New DEI: 'Deport Every Illegal'

On Saturday, the White House floated a new expansion of the DEI acronym, widely known as diversity, equity and inclusion: deport every illegal.

Trump and White House Slammed for Sharing AI-Generated Image of Trump as Pope: 'A Complete Mockery'

President Donald Trump and the White House shared an AI-generated image of Trump as pope on Saturday morning. The move drew sharp criticism online, with one user referring to it as a "complete mockery."

Active Duty Military Found Alongside Tren de Aragua Members at DEA Raid of 'Underground Illegal Nightclub' in Colorado

The Department and Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raided a Colorado nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to DHS Advisor and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, it was an "illegal alien nightclub" that was used by Tren de Aragua gang members.

Trump and MAGA Allies Urge Republicans to Pass Mike Johnson's Spending Bill

President Donald Trump and his MAGA allies took to social media on Saturday to urge fellow Republicans to pass a spending bill Speaker of the House Mike Johnson unveiled earlier that day.

Kim Jong Un inspects a missile launcher production facility

Kim Jong Un Unveils North Korea's First Nuclear Powered Submarine

Kim Jong Un was pictured on Saturday inspecting North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine, which experts say poses a major risk to the United States and South Korea.

Democratic Senator Mocks Elon Musk With a List of '5 Things' Trump Accomplished This Week: 'Hope This Helps'

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) mocked Elon Musk on X by copying his recent demand to federal workers and sharing a list of "5 things" he claims President Donald Trump accomplished this week.

Crypto Grifter Sam Bankman-Fried Thrown in Solitary Confinement Following Unauthorized Jailhouse Interview With Tucker Carlson: Report

Convicted crypto grifter Sam Bankman-Fried was reportedly thrown in solitary confinement following an unauthorized jailhouse interview with Tucker Carlson this week.

Former Social Security Commissioner Predicts Social Security Could Collapse Within 90 Days as DOGE Slashes Staff

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley is slamming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to Social Security staff and warning that the administration is heading for meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory, according to a report.

Texas Trans Rights Protest Gender Affirming Care Doctor

Texas Files Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Adults

Texas Rep. Brent Money (R-Greenville) filed a bill on Wednesday that seeks to ban medical providers from providing gender-affirming care to transgender adults.

Trump Pardons Convicted Late Baseball Star and Slams 'Fat, Lazy A**' MLB

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday to slam Major League Baseball (MLB) and give late baseball star Pete Rose, who was convicted of tax evasion, a "complete pardon."

Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of State, Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio Says Zelensky Hasn't Expressed Enough 'Gratitude' to Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's recent claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and said the leader hadn't expressed "gratitude" for Trump's offers to aid his country.

Pam Bondi Claims the List of Jeffrey Epstein's Clients Is 'Sitting on My Desk Right Now'

Attorney General Pam Bondi was asked if the Department of Justice (DOJ) would release the list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients in an interview on Fox News on Friday. "It's sitting on my desk right now to review," Bondi replied.

Senate Passes Budget That Will Fund Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda

In an overnight vote culminating Friday morning, Senate republicans passed Trump's $340 billion budget spending bill that will help fund his mass deportation agenda, along with his plans for energy production and the military.

Mexican President Says She's 'Not Afraid' After Trump Says Mexico Is 'Run by Cartels': 'The People Support Me'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she is "not afraid" after U.S. President Donald Trump said Mexico is "run by cartels."

Black Box From Black Hawk Helicopter Reveals Factors That May Have Contributed to Deadly DC Crash

New data revealing factors that potentially led to the deadly crash on January 29 has been recovered from the Black Hawk helicopter's black box.

Video Shows Multiple Fires After Small Plane Crashes in Philadelphia in Busy Commuter Area

A small plane crashed into a busy commuter area of Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, resulting in multiple fires.

Democratic Senator Asks RFK When He Decided to 'Sell Out' His 'Core Values' to 'Be Given Power by President Trump'

Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan grilled RFK about changing his stance on abortion at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday for Health and Human Services Secretary in the Trump administration.

Trump's Bid to Kill Birthright Citizenship Blocked By GOP-Nominated Judge: 'This Is Blatantly Unconstitutional'

On Thursday a federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.

Kid Rock Claims Donald Trump Asked Him If Secret Service Wouldn't Let Him Bring Strippers to MAGA Rally

Kid Rock claimed President-elect Donald Trump called him to ask if the Secret Service barred him from bringing strippers to Trump's "Victory Rally."

TikTok Restores US Service 'As a Result of President Trump's Efforts'

US users were able to access TikTok again by Sunday afternoon after the app went dark for them on Saturday night.

Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns from Department of Justice After Completing Final Trump Report

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who recently completed his second report on President-elect Donald Trump, resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, a court filing revealed.

Cybertruck Bomber Matthew Livelsberger Suffered 'Head Injuries' That He Hid From Army Superiors, Ex-Girlfriend Says

Matthew Livelsberger suffered "head injuries" that he had to hide from his Army superiors, his ex-girlfriend Alicia Arritt said in an interview with NBC News on Friday.

NOLA Terrorist Attacker Had 'Remote Detonator' in His Vehicle to Set Off Bombs in Ice Coolers in French Quarter, Biden Says

President Biden said Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who plowed his vehicle into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people, acted alone and had a "remote detonator" in his vehicle.

Trump Tower Bomber Matthew Livelsberger Was 'Supersoldier' Who Loved Trump, Uncle Says While Casting Doubt on Motive

Matthew Livelsberger was a "supersoldier" and "Rambo-type" who could have caused much more damage had he wanted to, his uncle told The Independent on Thursday.

Full Timeline: Matthew Livelsberger's Wherabouts in Days Leading Up to Botched Terror Attack on Trump Tower

On New Years Day, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring 7 in what officials are investigating as a terrorist attack.