Thomas Massie Stands His Ground as Trump Backs Primary Challenger Over Maduro Operation Criticism

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As political tensions intensify inside the Republican Party, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has again found himself at the center of a national debate — not for abandoning conservative principles, but for standing firmly on them.

Following Massie’s outspoken criticism of the weekend operation to capture Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, former President Donald Trump called for a primary challenge against him and endorsed Navy SEAL veteran Ed Gallrein. Trump praised Gallrein as an “America First” candidate and urged supporters to rally behind him.

Trump issued a blistering post on Truth Social, labeling Massie a “weak and pathetic RINO” while touting Gallrein’s military credentials and support for the strike against Maduro. The endorsement signals a direct effort to unseat the Kentucky lawmaker for refusing to fall in line behind U.S. intervention abroad.

Massie, however, has never fashioned himself as a party-line politician. Over the years, he has built a reputation as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge executive power — regardless of who occupies the Oval Office.

His criticism of the Maduro operation was no exception.

Across multiple posts on X, Massie questioned the legality, strategic wisdom, and long-term consequences of the raid. In doing so, he echoed the same caution he has consistently applied to foreign conflicts, federal overreach, and hasty military action carried out without full congressional debate.

Rather than cheer another show of force overseas, Massie urged Americans to consider precedent, constitutional authority, and the risks of mission creep — themes that have long defined his political identity.

Yet even under intense pressure and open opposition from Trump himself, Massie has not backed down.

He has made it clear that his job is not to serve a political figure or movement — but the Constitution, his district, and the values he has defended since first entering Congress.

Whether voters ultimately reward that conviction or punish it at the ballot box remains to be seen. But one thing is undeniable:

Thomas Massie is standing his ground — not out of defiance toward his party, but out of loyalty to the principles he believes the party should stand for.

Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions

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A source familiar with the release of the Epstein files confirms that the United States Congress has yet to receive a required explanation from the United States Department of Justice regarding redactions made to the Epstein file productions.

This omission represents yet another apparent violation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a statute enacted to ensure public accountability, congressional oversight, and transparency surrounding one of the most consequential criminal investigations in recent history.

Under the law, the Department of Justice was required to formally explain and justify any redactions made to the released Epstein-related materials. That deadline was January 3, a statutory date clearly outlined prescribed by the Act. As of now, no such explanation has been delivered to Congress.

The failure to meet a clear legal requirement—particularly one designed to prevent secrecy—raises serious questions about compliance, intent, and accountability within the Justice Department.

This lapse does not exist in isolation. It comes amid broader concerns about executive overreach and what critics describe as unconstitutional actions by the President. Regardless of those developments, the law remains the law—and compliance is not optional. (Read more from “Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions” HERE)

Lingerie-Wearing Florida Man Allegedly Hid Gun Under Prosthetic Breasts, Sheriff Says

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A Florida man wearing red lingerie allegedly concealed a loaded handgun beneath prosthetic silicone breasts while trespassing at a Polk County construction site, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies arrested Matthew Zaccarino, 39, of Altamonte Springs in the early morning hours of Dec. 14 after finding him on private property posted with no trespassing signs, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by Blaze News.

A deputy approached and found Zaccarino allegedly standing beside his vehicle’s open passenger door while putting on women’s clothing.

Zaccarino told the deputy he was heading to a costume party but could not provide a location or name anyone attending, the affidavit stated. He then allegedly refused commands to stop moving, removed his bra and prosthetics, and reached into the vehicle.

The deputy handcuffed him and allegedly discovered a loaded 9mm pistol on the floorboard beneath the discarded items.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described the scene during his Monday briefing. (Read more from “Lingerie-Wearing Florida Man Allegedly Hid Gun Under Prosthetic Breasts, Sheriff Says” HERE)

Northern US To Experience Snow, Ice As Back-To-Back Storms Forecast To Move Through Region

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A clipper system is set to sweep through New England early this week, delivering another dose of snow to northern regions of the United States already burdened by a snowy winter so far.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, light snow is anticipated throughout the Northeast, including areas such as upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire prior to shifting into Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

This latest snowfall arrives as the Northeast continues to grapple with an abundance of winter weather this season. Notably, regions right outside New York City, including Mamaroneck, New York, have already seen light snow.

Buffalo, New York picked up around five inches of snow Sunday, coinciding with the Bills’ final regular-season game at Highmark Stadium before the venue’s closure.

Isolated snow showers may pop up Monday across New York City and Long Island, though no major disruptions are anticipated. (Read more from “Northern US To Experience Snow, Ice As Back-To-Back Storms Forecast To Move Through Region” HERE)

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Plans to Flee to Russia If Security Team Fails, Turns on Him as Regime Gripped by Unrest: Report

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Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly plans to escape to Moscow if his security team falters or turns on him amid ongoing unrest in his country featuring protesters chanting for his death.

Khamenei, 86, will catch a flight with his inner circle, including roughly 20 aides and members of his family, if the Islamic Republic’s army is overwhelmed by the swelling protests – or if the security forces decide to defect, an intelligence source told The Times.

His son and “nominated heir apparent” would also flee, the source said.

Khamenei’s general escape plan mirrors that of fallen Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, who fled Damascus by plane and landed in Moscow with his family – while the country’s opposition forces stormed the nation’s capital in December 2024.

“They have plotted an exit route out of Tehran should they feel the need to escape,” which includes “gathering assets, properties abroad and cash to facilitate their safe passage”, the source said. (Read more from “Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Plans to Flee to Russia If Security Team Fails, Turns on Him as Regime Gripped by Unrest: Report” HERE)

Alleged JD Vance Home Vandal Is Son of Wealthy Doctor, Dem Donor — Who Recently Changed Name to Julia

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The deranged hammer-wielding alleged vandal accused of busting several windows at Vice President JD Vance’s home in Cincinnati is allegedly the son of a prominent millionaire family — and appears to have been going by “Julia” in recent weeks.

William DeFoor, 26, was arrested early Monday after allegedly shattering four windows at Vance’s home. Police said that DeFoor was attempting to break into the home around midnight.

The Vances, who moved into the vice president’s official residence in Washington, DC, after the inauguration, were not in Ohio at the time.

It’s unclear whether DeFoor identifies as transgender or nonbinary, but he recently appeared to be posting under the name Julia DeFoor. Cops listed the suspect’s name as William, and his gender as male.

In his mugshot, DeFoor has an unkempt, matted mullet – and a dead-eyed stare.

DeFoor’s father, also named William, is a successful Harvard University graduate. (Read more from “Alleged JD Vance Home Vandal Is Son of Wealthy Doctor, Dem Donor — Who Recently Changed Name to Julia” HERE)

Trump Says US Will Temporarily Run Venezuela, ‘Not Afraid of Boots on Ground’ If Necessary

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President Trump told the nation the US would now take over running Venezuela, after strongman Nicolas Maduro was captured “in the dead of night.”

“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump said at a press conference from his Mar-a-Lago resort as he provided new details on the stunning military operation.

“We’re going to run it, essentially” through the transition, he said.

The logistics of a US-run Venezuela were still being worked out, but Trump said it might involve military “boots on the ground.”

“We’re not afraid of boots on the ground if we have to,” the president said. “We had boots on the ground last night, at a very high level, actually.”

Later, Trump added, “We’re going to have [a] presence in Venezuela as it pertains to oil.” (Read more from “Trump Says US Will Temporarily Run Venezuela, ‘Not Afraid of Boots on Ground’ If Necessary” HERE)

Trump Admin Moves To Strip Alleged Foreign War Criminal Of Citizenship

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil complaint Monday to revoke the citizenship of a man facing a war crimes arrest in Bosnia.

Sead Miljkovic allegedly gave false information to immigration authorities upon receiving his U.S. citizenship in 2007, according to a DOJ press release.

Miljkovic was a member of the security forces of the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia (APZB) and was subject to an arrest warrant issued by Bosnian courts regarding alleged war crimes against civilians during the time he received his citizenship, according to the DOJ.

The DOJ alleges that Miljkovic, who also used the last name Dukic, hid his true identity by failing to disclose that he had used more than one name, listed more than one date and place of birth, more than one name of his father and more than one woman listed as his wife in multiple applications.

“This Administration will not permit aliens to come to this country and hide their past to acquire the precious gift of U.S. citizenship,” Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the DOJ’s Civil Division said in a statement. “Decades might pass, but when we find you, we will take action.” (Read more from “Trump Admin Moves To Strip Alleged Foreign War Criminal Of Citizenship” HERE)

Notorious Socialist Dictator Nicolás Maduro Perp Walked Ahead Of Facing ‘Full Wrath Of American Justice’; Someone Made a Huge Profit Predicting Maduro’s Capture

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By New York Post. Deposed socialist Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro arrived at a New York City jail Saturday night, hours after U.S. military forces captured him in Caracas, and awaits arraignment on four criminal charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy.

A 12-second video posted to X late Saturday by the White House’s Rapid Response account shows Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents escorting an apparently handcuffed Maduro, wearing a hat and grasping a water bottle, through the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn (MDC Brooklyn). In the video, which the social media account captioned “Perp walked,” the ex-leader can be heard saying “good night” in both English and Spanish, as well as “happy new year” in English — apparently his first public remarks since being taken into U.S. custody.

Another one of MDC Brooklyn’s current inmates is Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. The pretrial detention facility’s previous inmates notably include sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, and cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.

Combs’s lawyers wrote that several courts “have recognized that the conditions at [MDC Brooklyn] are not fit for pre-trial detention” in a 2024 motion for bail. Maxwell also reportedly took issue with the jail’s accommodations during her stay, with the Jeffrey Epstein accomplice having complained of its allegedly abusive guards and plentiful rats.

Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a Saturday morning post to X, vowed Maduro “will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.” (Read more from “Notorious Socialist Dictator Nicolás Maduro Perp Walked Ahead Of Facing ‘Full Wrath Of American Justice’” HERE)

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Someone Made a Huge Profit Predicting Maduro’s Capture. Here’s What Happened

By Axios. Traders and speculative bettors earned huge profits on prediction markets because of the capture of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.

Why it matters: Though the capture of Maduro seemed to come out of the blue for many Americans, some were ahead of the curve, netting them thousands of dollars.

These bets — many of which were on Maduro’s capture, and are now on what happens next to the ousted leader — will renew longstanding questions about inside information and access to prediction markets.

Driving the news: Traders on Polymarket appeared to anticipate Maduro’s capture late Friday night, before President Trump announced it early Saturday morning.

The market for whether or not Maduro would be out of power climbed shortly before 10pm ET on Friday, after hovering in the low single digits for weeks, per the Wall Street Journal.

What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro’s exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.

(Read more from “Someone Made a Huge Profit Predicting Maduro’s Capture. Here’s What Happened” HERE)

Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Announces He Will Convert To Christianity Before He Dies

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“Dilbert” creator Scott Adams announced on his podcast “Real Coffee With Scott Adams” that he plans on converting to Christianity before he passes away.

Adams announced that he has prostate cancer on his podcast on May 15, 2025, a condition he said he has “essentially zero” chance of recovering from on his Thursday show. Adams said on his Sunday that his Christian friends and followers have implored him to convert to Christianity before he passes away, and that despite being a non-believer for a long time, he plans to do so.

“I have not been a believer,” said Adams. “But I also have respect for any Christian who goes out of their way to try to convert me, because how would I believe you wouldn’t believe your own religion if you’re not trying to convert me?”

The cartoonist added that “out of great respect” for the people who have tried to convince him to become a Christian, that he plans on converting. As for any skepticism he may still have, he said it will be “instantly answered” if he wakes up in heaven.

“I’m now convinced that the risk-reward is completely smart,” Adams said to his Christian listeners. “If it turns out that there’s nothing there, I’ve lost nothing, but I’ve respected your wishes and I like doing that. If it turns out there is something there and the Christian model is the closest to it, I win.” (Read more from “Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Announces He Will Convert To Christianity Before He Dies” HERE)