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ON THE FRONT LINES

Strongman Trump’s ‘Forever Wars’ All Come Back to Epstein

There’s nothing the president won’t do to launder his toxic reputation, but the kind of stains that come from a long-standing friendship with Epstein don’t wash out.

David Rothkopf

Pete Hegseth
CARDS ON THE TABLE

Hegseth Says Quiet Part Out Loud in Shocking Gitmo Remark

The defense secretary made it clear where he stands.

Vic Verbalaitis

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance salute in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, U.S., May 25, 2026.
READY FOR CHAOS

Insiders Spill Trump’s Secret Plot for Regime Collapse

The president hopes “accelerationism” will defeat Cuba, rather than a full-scale invasion.

Ewan Palmer

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to reporters, on the day of classified briefings for the full U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the situation in Iran, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 3, 2026.
‘CUBA LIBRE’

MAGA Warmonger Thirsts Over New Target After Trump Summit

Lindsey Graham’s mind is on Cuba as Trump weighs fresh military action against Iran.

Olivia Ralph

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press at the US Embassy in Rome, Italy on May 8, 2026.     STEFANO RELLANDINI/Pool via REUTERS
FIRE THE INTERN

Marco Rubio Goons Undermine Trump in Embarrassing Blunder

Someone at the State Department seems to have forgotten where Marco Rubio comes from.

Will Neal

U..S. President Donald Trump shows images of the concept at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026.
NEOCON DON

Massive Escalation Against Cuba as Trump Eyes Next Target

Fidel Castro’s 94-year-old brother has been indicted over the killing of four Miami-based Cubans in exile who were flying off the Cuban coast.

Josh Fiallo

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President Donald Trump gestures as he returns to the White House after his trip to China, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 15, 2026.
HAVANA SYNDROME

Trump Plots His Next War After Scare Tactic Fails

Officials say the “mood has definitely changed” with regard to Cuba.

Ewan Palmer

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday parade, on the same day of U.S. President Donald Trump 79th birthday, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
ON TO THE NEXT ONE

Hegseth Plots New Military Operation After Trump Threats

Trump can’t even finish one fight before wanting to start another.

Vic Verbalaitis

A photo illustration of Donald Trump in front of Cuban flags.
MAC CHAT

Trump Zeroes In on Next Target Despite War Turmoil

The president said he would “stop by” Cuba next.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon returning to the White House in Washington, DC, on March 29, 2026. Trump is returning from a weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
OILED UP

Trump Caves Over Threat to Russia in Humiliating U-Turn

The U.S. had placed a de facto oil blockade on Cuba but suddenly backed away to let the Russians in.

Cameron Adams

Russia's President Vladimir Putin toasts with members of the Russian Paralympic team, who took part in the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy, during an awarding ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, March 19, 2026.
CRUDE GESTURE

Putin Taunts Trump With Brazen Oil Run to Cuba

A Russian oil tanker is testing Trump’s embargo as Cuba’s energy crisis deepens.

Olivia Ralph

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