Michael Goodwin: The New York Times nauseatingly admires former Cuban leader Raul Castro — even though he destroyed entire island

Ex-Trump Cabinet member torches president's new plan: 'Not remotely America First'

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday publicly attacked the Iran agreement that President Donald Trump is reportedly close to finalizing, comparing it unfavorably to the Obama-era nuclear deal and demanding more aggressive action against Tehran.In a post on X, the former Trump official from term one took direct aim at the framework that Trump announced from the Oval Office earlier in the day, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring in a coalition of Arab and Muslim nations."The deal being floated with Iran seems straight out of the Wendy Sherman-Robert Malley-Ben Rhodes playbook: Pay the IRGC to build a WMD program and terrorize the world," Pompeo wrote, naming three Obama administration officials closely associated with the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action."Not remotely America First," Pompeo added.The former secretary of state, who hasn't been a part of the administration for the president's second term, called for a far more aggressive posture toward Tehran."It's straightforward: Open the damned strait. Deny Iran access to money. Take out enough Iranian capability so it cannot threaten our allies in the region," Pompeo wrote."Overdue. Let's go," he concluded.Trump himself confirmed earlier Saturday that a peace framework involving Iran had been "largely negotiated."The deal being floated with Iran seems straight out of the Wendy Sherman-Robert Malley-Ben Rhodes playbook: Pay the IRGC to build a WMD program and terrorize the world.Not remotely America First. It’s straightforward: Open the damned strait. Deny Iran access to money. Take out…— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) May 23, 2026

Bizarre new details emerge as White House gunman is identified

The 21-year-old gunman who opened fire at Secret Service agents outside the White House on Saturday was named Nassir Best, according to MS NOW.The suspect took out a revolver and opened fire at a security checkpoint. He also claimed he was Jesus Christ and had noted mental health issues, according to MS NOW. He was known by the Secret Service, as he had previously been taken into custody, MS NOW reporting added.Best died at an area hospital after being shot by the Secret Service, and a bystander was also shot, according to a statement by the Secret Service.

Cuba warns US it has ‘full and exclusive sovereignty’ over airspace in wake of Castro indictment

Cuba shared a pointed message to the United States Saturday, warning it had "full and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory," in an apparent attempt to deter a Maduro-style incursion to capture indicted Raul Castro.

“Pompeo Has No Idea What the F*ck He’s Talking About” – White House Slams Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo For Attacking Trump’s Deal with Iran

The White House on Saturday evening slammed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for attacking President Trump's Iran deal. The post “Pompeo Has No Idea What the F*ck He’s Talking About” – White House Slams Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo For Attacking Trump’s Deal with Iran appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Cubans Rally in Havana Against the Trump Administration’s Threats to Attack

“Cuba is a people of peace and reaffirms its legitimate right to self-defense," Cuba’s CDR national coordinator said

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Former Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Sentenced to Prison in Section 8 Fraud Scheme

Trump holds conference call with Gulf leaders as pressure mounts

President Donald Trump held a conference call with the leaders of several Middle Eastern nations on Saturday to discuss a possible agreement between the United States and Iran. The Gulf states that joined the call were Saudi Arabia, ​Qatar, the ⁠United Arab Emirates, Egypt, ‌Turkey, and ​Pakistan, Reuters reported. The call started at 1 p.m. […]