Trump Warns ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ As Iran Deadline Hits
Donald Trump declared that “a whole civilization will die tonight”.
Ninety-three million people live in Iran—and the President of the United States just suggested their civilization could vanish before bedtime.
In a Truth Social post reported by Metro, Trump wrote: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.”
He followed it with: “However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?”
This came after explosions were reported on Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as part of ongoing US-Israeli strikes. Trump had set an 8pm deadline for Iran to meet his demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while openly floating attacks on bridges and power plants. Some of those targets have already reportedly been hit.
When asked whether bombing civilian infrastructure could amount to a war crime (it can, experts agree - link), Trump brushed it off: “I’m not worried about it. You know the war crime? The war crime is allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” He also said, bluntly, “I’d keep the oil, and I would make plenty of money.”
Editor: IF Trump blows up Iran’s infrastructure, including their oil assets, sure, there will be oil… but getting it out of the ground will be EXPENSIVE.
Iran’s population is largely urban. We’re not talking about empty desert here. We’re talking about cities, families, hospitals, schools—an entire country caught between ultimatums and airstrikes as global markets wobble and the temperature in the Middle East climbs another notch.
Source: Metro
Editor: If your diplomatic strategy includes all-caps prophecies of civilization ending “tonight,” maybe it’s time to put the phone down and step away from Truth Social.
Trump.is.nuts.
A senior medical analyst says Trump is showing signs of dementia after a series of erratic public moments—including nearly blurting classified troop numbers live on TV.
Doctor Raises Alarm Over Trump’s Mental Decline After Classified TV Slip
A senior medical analyst says President Donald Trump is exhibiting “all the signs of dementia” as a series of erratic public moments pile up.
The Commander-in-Chief nearly blurted out classified troop numbers on live television—and had to be stopped by his own general.
In a newsletter published by Raw America, Dr. Vin Gupta, an MS NOW senior medical analyst, wrote: “Erratic. Can’t finish sentences. Often confused. Illogical train of thought. Word finding difficulties. Developing and worsening gradually over time. The President is exhibiting all the signs of dementia.”
Gupta pointed to what he called a worsening “trend line,” referencing Trump’s repeated boasting about acing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Psychologist Dr. John Gartner added: “If you’re giving it to him three times, that means you’re not assessing dementia. That means you’re monitoring dementia.” Trump’s niece also weighed in, saying, “I see that same look of confusion. His short-term memory seems to be deteriorating.”
Then came the moment that made even seasoned staffers wince. During a press conference about a military rescue operation, Trump asked how many troops were involved. When the Joint Chiefs chairman tried to keep the number classified—“I’d love to keep that a secret”—Trump responded, “I’ll keep it a secret,” before revealing it was “hundreds and hundreds.” He then complimented the general’s appearance.
The White House has denied reports Trump was hospitalized after disappearing from public view for twelve hours. But the fact that medical analysts are publicly debating cognitive decline while the president teeters near classified disclosures is not exactly business as usual.
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Editor: When your own general has to physically steer you away from live-mic intelligence leaks, it’s not “fake news.” It’s a flashing red light.
Second Staffer Accuses Rep. Tony Gonzales Of Explicit Texts As Ethics Probe Deepens
A second former staffer says Rep. Tony Gonzales repeatedly sent sexually explicit text messages while she worked on his campaign.
She says she told him “no” at least 47 times—and he kept going.
According to NBC News, the woman—who served as Gonzales’ political director during his 2020 campaign—confirmed prior reporting that the married Texas Republican repeatedly asked her for sex and nude photos. “I call it sexual bullying,” she said, explaining why she decided to come forward now.
The allegation lands just one month after Gonzales dropped out of his primary runoff amid a House Ethics Committee investigation into a separate relationship with congressional aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide. Gonzales has acknowledged “a lapse in judgment” related to that situation but has not publicly addressed this new claim.
The former staffer said Gonzales never made physical advances in person but persisted over text, even after repeated rejection. At one point, after dozens of refusals, he allegedly responded: “47 nos is about my limit.” She described managing the situation as “like dealing with a toddler,” constantly redirecting him.
Gonzales plans to finish his term through January 2027 despite the investigation. With Republicans holding a razor-thin House majority, his seat still matters—whether leadership likes the headlines or not.
Source: NBC News
Editor: When “47 nos” isn’t enough to get the message, the problem isn’t miscommunication—it’s entitlement with a congressional office attached.
AP Offers Buyouts To 120+ Journalists As It Pivots From Newspapers To AI
The Associated Press is offering buyouts to more than 120 U.S.-based journalists as it accelerates a shift away from newspapers and deeper into tech and artificial intelligence.
One of the most influential news organizations in the world is downsizing reporters while expanding its AI partnerships.
According to The Associated Press, the move is part of a broader transformation as legacy newspaper revenue continues to crater. Newspaper clients now account for just 10% of AP’s income, and revenue from that sector has dropped 25% over the past four years. “We’re not a newspaper company and we haven’t been for quite some time,” Executive Editor Julie Pace said.
The News Media Guild, which represents AP journalists, says more than 120 staffers received buyout offers. The union blasted management for “flirt[ing] with artificial intelligence” instead of investing in experienced reporters. AP leadership says the goal is to reduce global staff by less than 5%, though the cuts will hit U.S. journalists first.
Meanwhile, AP has doubled its U.S. video staff since 2022 and aggressively courted tech money. It leased part of its text archive to OpenAI in 2023, cut a deal with Google to provide news for its Gemini chatbot, and launched new data-driven ventures aimed at financial and advertising clients. As one executive put it: “If you can think of a large technology company, they are a customer of ours.”
The AP insists it’s “not in trouble” and says it’s transforming from a position of strength. But when one of the last great cooperative newsrooms trims reporters while betting on AI and enterprise data sales, it tells you exactly where the media business is heading—and who’s no longer paying the bills.
Source: AP News
Editor: When newspapers drop you and Silicon Valley picks you up, that’s not a pivot—it’s a tectonic shift. Let’s just hope the humans still get the bylines.
Speaking of AI…
Inside the Coup, the Comeback, and the Question Haunting OpenAI: Can Sam Altman Be Trusted? (No.)
A new investigation reveals that OpenAI’s own board once accused CEO Sam Altman of a “pattern of lying”—then reinstated him within five days.
The man racing to build artificial general intelligence was briefly fired for not being “consistently candid”—and came back stronger than ever.
In a sweeping piece by The New Yorker, internal memos from co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever describe deep fears that Altman could not be trusted with technology that may rival—or surpass—human intelligence. One memo allegedly began with a blunt header: “Sam exhibits a consistent pattern of…” The first item: “Lying.”
The board fired Altman in November 2023 while he was in Las Vegas. Within hours, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was scrambling, investors revolted, and employees threatened to walk. Thrive Capital’s Josh Kushner reportedly paused an $86 billion valuation deal unless Altman returned. Five days later, he did. Board members who opposed him were out. The episode inside OpenAI is now known as “the Blip.”
The story goes far beyond office drama. The article details alleged misrepresentations about safety reviews, internal governance, and the dilution of OpenAI’s nonprofit charter—originally designed to prevent an “AGI dictatorship.” Meanwhile, Altman has built alliances across Washington, donated to both Democrats and President Donald Trump’s orbit, expanded ties with Microsoft and Amazon, and positioned OpenAI for what could become a trillion-dollar IPO.
Critics—including former colleagues who left to found rival AI firm Anthropic—argue Altman’s relentless drive for growth sidelined safety commitments. Supporters call him the most effective pitchman in tech, uniquely capable of rallying capital and talent at historic scale. As one former board member put it, he combines “a strong desire to please people” with “almost a sociopathic lack of concern for the consequences that may come from deceiving someone.”
Editor: I worked for a couple startups in the “Dot Com Bubble” (late 1990s/early 2000s) and I can tell you this: Founders, especially in tech, are top-level persuaders. They have charisma, enthusiasm, and an unwavering belief in whatever their product is. They are also sociopaths.
Altman denies many of the characterizations and says he’s motivated not by wealth but by building transformative technology responsibly. But the core question lingers: if artificial general intelligence is truly civilization-altering, who decides what “responsible” means—and who decides if the CEO telling that story can be believed?
Source: New Yorker
Editor: When the people building the future debate whether their own CEO is trustworthy, that’s not just boardroom gossip. That’s a blinking warning light over the entire industry.
Minneapolis Video Undercuts ICE Account as Shooting Charges Collapse
Newly released video shows a brief scuffle before a federal immigration officer shot a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis—contradicting the government’s original assault claims.
Federal prosecutors dropped the charges and opened a criminal investigation into whether two ICE officers lied under oath.
According to The Associated Press, the January 14 incident happened during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Federal officers chased a Venezuelan man to a residence, where another Venezuelan man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, was shot in the thigh. Authorities initially claimed the men attacked an officer with a broom handle and snow shovel.
But the city-released security footage tells a different story. Shot from a distance in the dark, the video appears to show a person holding a snow shovel retreating toward the house and tossing it aside as a chase unfolds. A brief scuffle follows near the front steps. The exact moment of the shooting is unclear—but what is clear is that the government’s description doesn’t neatly line up with what’s on tape.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey didn’t mince words: “The video makes it crystal clear that … the federal government’s account of what happened simply does not match the facts.” Federal prosecutors later acknowledged “newly discovered evidence” was “materially inconsistent” with their earlier allegations and dismissed the case with prejudice—meaning it can’t be refiled.
ICE says the two officers involved have been placed on administrative leave and are under investigation for allegedly giving untruthful testimony. “Lying under oath is a serious federal offense,” the agency said. Meanwhile, local prosecutors say they’ve struggled to get information from federal authorities as they pursue their own investigations into this and other shootings tied to the immigration surge.
The two men are now free as they seek legal status. But the bigger issue isn’t just one dropped case—it’s whether federal officers told the truth, and how long officials had the video before deciding to charge two men anyway.
Source: AP News
Editor: When prosecutors have the tape “within hours” but don’t watch it for weeks, that’s not a paperwork delay—that’s a credibility & accountability problem.