Florida Rep. Randy Fine has introduced legislation proposing that Greenland become a U.S. state, describing the move as a strategic step to safeguard American interests in the Arctic and counter the influence of China and Russia. “Greenland is not a remote outpost we can afford to ignore,” Fine said. “It’s a vital national security asset.” image
The White House is considering a last-minute Iranian proposal to pursue diplomacy aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, even as President Donald J. Trump is currently inclined toward authorizing new military strikes on Iran following deadly crackdowns on anti-regime protests, U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal. According to officials, some senior administration aides—led by Vice President JD Vance—are urging Trump to attempt diplomacy before retaliating for the killing of protesters during recent demonstrations in major cities, including Tehran. The president has not yet made a final decision and is expected to meet with senior advisers on Tuesday to review his options. While Trump presently favors military action, officials said his position could shift based on developments inside Iran and further discussions with aides, including Vice President Vance. Some officials suggested the president may opt to strike first and then pursue substantive negotiations with Tehran, a possibility Trump appeared to signal while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday. image
Be cautious: Palestinian and Iranian outlets are circulating a new disinformation narrative claiming that Israel has opened bomb shelters in Tel Aviv. There is currently no credible evidence to support this claim. IDF Spokesperson: “Over the past day, numerous rumors have circulated against the backdrop of developments in Iran. As previously clarified, the IDF is prepared defensively and remains on alert for surprise scenarios if required. The protests in Iran are an internal matter. We continue to conduct ongoing situation assessments and will provide updates should any changes occur. I emphasize—do not give credence to rumors.”
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iranian leaders called him yesterday and "they want to negotiate... a meeting is being set up, but we may have to act because of what's happening, before the meeting."
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was questioned during today’s pro-government demonstrations in Tehran about threats made by U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In response, he said, “Trump talks too much—don’t take him seriously. The massive presence of Iranians in the streets shows that our people are ready to settle scores with the United States and Israel.”
Iranian state-run media are airing footage of pro-government rallies held today in multiple cities nationwide, asserting that crowds at Enghelab Square in central Tehran exceeded 100,000 people. Opposition groups, however, contend that most participants were mobilized by the government and that the demonstrations are intended to undermine ongoing anti-regime protests by portraying them as “foreign-backed” by Israel and the United States.
U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) at a fundraising event with the Tzedek Association: "The reason I had to cut the speech off a little bit... I don't know what, but this might be the night (US attacks on Iran). It's just a matter of time now." I guess we'll see if it does happen or not.
The Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome H. Powell, has released a statement confirming that the Justice Department under President Trump has launched an investigation into his testimony in front of the Senate Banking Committee, stating, “This new threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than the preferences of the President.”
New video footage shows protesters climbing onto a truck, tearing down signs attached to it, and smashing its windows before the U-Haul drove through an Iranian pro-monarchist, anti-regime march in Los Angeles earlier today.