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Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz threatened to command the state National Guard to attack federal agents. “We do not need any further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you’ve done enough. I’ve issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard,” Walz said in a press event. “We have soldiers in training and prepared to be deployed if necessary. I remind you, a warning order is a heads-up for folks,” Walz said. “Minnesota will not allow our community to be used as a prop in a national political fight.” Now, Washington is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy US troops to Minnesota.

“If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, ” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

We live in a world where states are openly defying the federal government, toying with the idea of separatism, as politics have become too divided for the states to remain united. The 1807 Insurrection Act permits US presidents to unilaterally deploy federal military personnel within the US to restore law and order.

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Danish Troops Arrive for Greenland’s Arctic Endurance

Denmark has deployed additional troops and military equipment to Greenland as President Donald Trump declined to rule out using force to seize control of the Arctic island.

Several aircraft carrying soldiers, including Denmark’s army chief, landed in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq late Monday, adding to the more than 200 troops already stationed in the autonomous territory, the Financial Times reported.

Trump has ratcheted up his rhetoric on annexing Greenland from Denmark’s home rule for U.S. and NATO security interests, vowing escalating tariffs on all trade with the eight NATO allies participating in the ongoing “Arctic Endurance” military exercises to defend against possible invasion.

Germany and France called for a firm European response, while EU officials prepared retaliatory trade measures, though they stopped short of deploying the bloc’s anti-coercion instrument in hopes of a diplomatic solution.

European leaders are seeking to defuse the crisis by offering a stronger NATO role in Arctic defense.

However, markets showed signs of strain as investors sold U.S. assets, the dollar weakened, and gold prices hit record highs.

Denmark said it remains open to discussions on expanding the U.S. military presence on Greenland, but it has balked at a sale to the U.S.

Trump remained steadfast in keeping open the option to take Greenland by force, despite Republican efforts to strip his “strength” leverage from his “peace through strength” foreign policy.

“No comment,” Trump told NBC News when asked about the option of taking Greenland by force during a brief phone interview Monday.

“Europe ought to focus on the war with Russia and Ukraine because, frankly, you see what that’s gotten them.

“That’s what Europe should focus on — not Greenland.”

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Netanyahu Blasts Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Claims Composition of Gaza Executive Board “Runs Contrary” to Israeli Policy – Israel National Security Minister Calls for “Return to War with Enormous Force”

Israel may be displeased with President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has surprisingly come out claiming that  the President’s Gaza Executive Board was “not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy.”

As The Gateway Pundit reported, President Trump announced that the “Board of Peace,” which will be headed and chaired by himself, has been formed as the Trump Administration enters Phase Two of the  20-point Gaza Peace Plan announced last September.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, and Trump adviser Robert Gabriel were announced as members of the “founding Executive Board” on Friday.

Additionally, the White House announced that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and senior Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi would serve on the Gaza Executive Board to support the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and “support effective governance and the delivery of best-in-class services that advance peace, stability, and prosperity for the people of Gaza,” sparking rebuke from Netanyahu.

Per the New York Post:

President Trump’s Gaza governance plan sparked backlash in Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the makeup of the body, which includes Turkey and Qatar, contradicts Israeli policy — even as reports from said the lineup had, in fact, been approved.

Netanyahu’s office issued a statement on Saturday saying that the premier instructed his top diplomat to raise the government’s concerns with the Trump administration on the newly created “Board of Peace” set to run the Gaza Strip, according to Ynet.

“The announcement by the US administration regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive Board was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy,” Netanyahu’s office said in the statement, adding that the prime minister had ordered Sa’ar to raise Israel’s objections directly with Rubio.

The dispute centers on the inclusion of senior reps from Turkey and Qatar — two countries Israel accuses of backing Hamas.

However, reports claim that Netanyahu was only posturing “for appearances” as Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calls for a “return to war with enormous force,” and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that the body is made up of “states that breathed life into Hamas.”

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Defense Ministry halts US takeover bid for Iron Dome software developer

The Defense Ministry is delaying approval of a planned takeover of Amprest Systems, a company that develops command-and-control software for the Iron Dome air defense system, amid concerns over foreign control of sensitive defense technology, according to people familiar with the matter.

The deal would give U.S.-listed holding company Ondas Holdings control of Amprest, whose software plays a central role in Iron Dome and other air defense systems. Ondas is seeking to buy out Amprest’s shareholders for about $100 million, valuing the company at more than $200 million. If completed, the transaction would leave Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the developer and manufacturer of Iron Dome, as a minority shareholder.

Amprest’s largest shareholder today is Rafael. The remaining shares are held by Amprest founder and CEO Natan Barak, the OurCrowd investment platform and other investors.

The transaction is being reviewed by the Defense Ministry’s Department for Security of the Defense Establishment, known by its Hebrew acronym Malmab, headed by Yuval Shimoni. Officials involved in the review have raised concerns about a foreign company gaining control of Amprest given its classified activities tied to Iron Dome and other air defense programs.

People close to the deal said the prolonged review has delayed the transaction for several months, with no clear timeline or outcome. The holdup has underscored tensions inside the Defense Ministry between efforts to attract foreign investment into defense technology and strict security oversight that can slow or block such deals.

Amprest was founded about 25 years ago by Barak, a retired Navy officer with the rank of colonel. Its profile rose roughly 15 years ago after its command-and-control software was integrated into Iron Dome. In 2012, Amprest received the Israel Defense Prize for its role in developing the air defense system.

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National Guard Troops Mobilized in Minneapolis as Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act

National Guard troops have been spotted rolling through Minneapolis in Humvees as the chaos and rioting continue over ICE raids. 

President Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the insurrection act, stating on Thursday, “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me, and quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place in that once great State.”

Trump also previously said he plans to send National Guard troops back into California, Chicago, and Portland, and to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary.

While departing the White House on Friday, Trump told reporters that he is ready to use the Insurrection Act if necessary, calling it a “very powerful” tool.

However, he said, “I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it.”

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Companies see boost from Trump admin after adding Don Jr. to their board

Two companies which added Donald Trump Jr. to their board or advisory board subsequently received benefits from his father’s administration, and a third company that added him to their board may stand to benefit from a new Trump healthcare program. These three companies–Unusual Machines, Credova and BlinkRx–each added Trump’s eldest son to their boards after the 2024 presidential election, part of a flurry of new positions for the president’s eldest sons.

Don Jr. and Eric Trump have joined a total of ten companies’ boards since the 2024 election. The sudden burst of business opportunities is conspicuous, given that, prior to their father’s victory, there was no evidence that they had been such highly sought-after business leaders, outside the constellation of Trump family companies. Those positions, and the appearance they give the companies of an edge with the Trump administration, represent potential conflicts of interest that risk corrupting important functions of the executive branch, in favor of further enriching the Trump family. 

Just weeks after the 2024 election, drone maker Unusual Machines announced that Don Jr. joined its newly-created advisory board, immediately causing shares to soar. As compensation for his role on the advisory board, Don Jr. was given 200,000 shares of Unusual Machines stock. 

Don Jr.’s advisory agreement appears to have expired automatically after one year, but not before the company established itself as a supplier for the U.S. Army. In October 2025, Unusual Machines announced an order from the Army for 3,500 drone motors and other components, reportedly the company’s largest government order to date. The announcement also stated that the Army has plans to order 20,000 more components from Unusual Machines in 2026. 

In describing Don Jr.’s role with Unusual Machines, CEO Allan Evans said, “[j]ust lending some of that association has created more credibility to rise above the noise. It’d almost be like Oprah joining the WeightWatchers board, right? What does Oprah need to do? Not a lot.”

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Trump Keeps “Joking” About Canceling Midterms Amid Threat of Insurrection Act Invocation

President Donald Trump has yet again mused aloud about canceling midterm elections. The White House immediately dismissed the remarks as a “joke.”

The comment came as tensions sharply rise between federal immigration agents and protesters in multiple cities, most visibly in Minneapolis. Large demonstrations have erupted after aggressive ICE enforcement actions and multiple shootings involving federal agents sparked nationwide outrage. Protesters have clashed with officers. Tear gas, forceful arrests, and heated confrontations now appear regularly in widely shared videos.

Trump, meanwhile, is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, the rarely used emergency law that would allow him to deploy military forces and federalize the National Guard to quell what the administration describes not only as obstruction, but as “insurrection” and “domestic terrorism.”

At the same time, the president’s approval rating remains low, with recent polls showing vanishing support on the issues of immigration and foreign policy and rapidly slipping numbers among younger voters, signaling trouble for the Republicans.

Against this backdrop, Trump’s casual talk about canceling elections lands less like harmless humor and more like a public conditioning.

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RINO Don Bacon Threatens to IMPEACH Trump Over Greenland – “I Think Republicans Need to be Firm”

RINO Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) floated the idea of impeaching President Trump if he invades Greenland. 

“I would lean that way,” he said of supporting an impeachment over Greenland. “The off-ramp is realizing Republicans aren’t going to tolerate this and he’s going to have to back off. He hates being told no, but in this case, I think Republicans need to be firm.”

Bacon announced his retirement from Congress last July, and he’s eying impeachment as his final act.

Bacon also co-sponsored a bill with Democrats to curb Trump’s power and prevent a military invasion of Greenland, which Trump has not expressed plans for. Still, he has signaled that the option is on the table, likely for strategic purposes.

“I think it should be unnecessary,” Bacon told the Omaha World Herald while speaking about the legislation.

“It’s ridiculous that this has to even be done. But when the president talks about taking Greenland one way or the other way every day this last week or so and that it’s unacceptable if Greenland refuses to be part of the United States, I felt like I needed to make a statement that Republicans disagree,” the lone Republican sponsor of the bill added.

Trump has repeatedly said the island is needed for national security and to prevent Russia or China from taking over.

Trump told reporters at a news conference last month at Mar-a-Lago, while announcing a new Golden Fleet of battleships.

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Trump to PARDON Puerto Rico’s Former Governor After a Politically Motivated Case that Extended to Trump’s Campaign

President Donald Trump is preparing to issue a full pardon to former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced and her co-defendants.

Back in 2020, Puerto Rican Governor Wanda Vázquez endorsed President Donald Trump. The Puerto Rican leader says President Trump is the person who delivers for her island.

And she urged Puerto Ricans in New York, Florida, and all over the USA to also vote for President Trump.

According to Fox News, the White House confirmed that Trump will pardon Vázquez along with Julio Martín Herrera-Velutini and Mark Rossini, a former FBI agent.

A White House official told Fox News the prosecution lacked any quid pro quo and was politically driven from the start.

The White House official further noted that the investigation did not stop with Vázquez’s campaign but also extended to Trump’s campaign.

“This entire case is an example of political prosecution. In August of 2022, Wanda Vazquez faced bribery charges related to the financing of her 2020 gubernatorial campaign.

Ms. Vazquez’ pardon materials state that there was never any element of a quid pro quo deal and that her prosecution was politically motivated. The investigation into Ms. Vazquez began 10 days after she endorsed President Trump in 2020.”

Vázquez was arrested in 2022 on bribery charges tied to her 2020 gubernatorial campaign. But her pardon materials reportedly argue there was no bribery scheme at all, only routine policy discussions with a potential donor.

The White House compared Vázquez’s case to that of Alexander Sittenfeld, who received a presidential pardon in 2025 after being targeted in a similarly questionable corruption case.

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Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover

Troops from several European countries deployed to Greenland and are on the ground there Thursday for a quick two-day mission to bolster the territory’s defenses. 

France, Germany, Sweden and Norway are participating in the exercise, Fox News has learned. Leaders say the mission is meant to demonstrate they can deploy military assets “quickly.” 

The development comes as the Trump administration is pushing to acquire the Danish territory. Germany deployed a reconnaissance team of 13 personnel, France sent 15 mountain specialists and Sweden, Norway and Britain sent three, two and one officers, respectively, according to Reuters. 

“The geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic. The Government of Greenland, and the Danish Ministry of Defense have therefore decided to continue the Danish Armed Forces’ increased exercise activity in Greenland, in close cooperation with NATO allies,” the Danish Ministry of Defense said in a statement Wednesday. 

“From today, there will be an expanded military presence in and around Greenland — in close cooperation with NATO allies. The purpose is to train the ability to operate under the unique Arctic conditions and to strengthen the alliance’s footprint in the Arctic, benefiting both European and transatlantic security,” it added.

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