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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been pressing Washington for weeks to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles, has now inserted himself into the conversation over Donald Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize.
That conversation has been heavily amplified by Trump and his inner circle, who have long sought such international recognition.
«We will nominate him on behalf of Ukraine.»
As Kyiv insists it needs these weapons to have, in Zelensky’s words, «a fighting chance» against Russia, the Ukrainian leader has floated a proposition: support for Trump’s Nobel bid in exchange for a deal that would deliver Tomahawks and pave the way toward a peace agreement.
As Netanyahu wrote on X, «Give Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize — he deserves it!», a declaration made amid emerging Israel–Gaza peace efforts, Zelensky, when pressed by journalists, delivered a parallel message to Trump.
According to Politico, Zelensky said: «The plan for ending the war won’t be easy, but it is certainly the way forward. And if Trump gives the world, above all, the Ukrainian people, the chance for such a ceasefire» and then, adding about Trump’s potential nomination, «then yes, he should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.»
Zelensky concluded with a clearer message about Ukraine’s intentions, declaring that if Trump helps secure a ceasefire in Ukraine: «We will nominate him on behalf of Ukraine.»
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter, Malta’s foreign minister Ian Borg, leaders from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Gabon, Israel, Pakistan and Rwanda, as well as the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel, have all publicly pushed for Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, which will be announced on October 10.
«Strong sanctions, strong political pressure, Russia’s accountability for the war, all of this is necessary.»
A strong political pressure
On September 24, 2025, at the UN General Assembly in New York, Zelensky urged the international community to increase pressure on Moscow, declaring: «Strong sanctions, strong political pressure, Russia’s accountability for the war, all of this is necessary.»
In late September, Zelensky explicitly asked Trump for Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Axios, saying that even without using them, merely possessing such weapons would help Ukraine «force» (according to Axios) Russia into peace negotiations.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the «first phase» of the agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Yet just hours later, according to NBC News, Israeli strikes were still ongoing in Gaza.
The first steps toward a «Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace»
Both sides had accepted the initial step of a ceasefire plan in Gaza, meant to pause hostilities in the devastated territory.
«I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our Peace Plan,» wrote Trump on his social network Truth Social.
Trump continued in his post: «This means that ALL of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.»
While a withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza is explicitly named as part of this first phase of peace, several outlets, including NBC News, report that massive Israeli bombardments are still taking place in Gaza, with no mention or details of when they will end.
«Give Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize — he deserves it!»
Trump went on to declare, «This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America,» adding in his post that «All Parties will be treated fairly!»
«All Parties will be treated fairly!»
-Donald Trump
On his side, Netanyahu celebrated the moment on X with a fake AI-generated photo of himself placing a large golden Nobel Prize medal around Donald Trump’s neck, surrounded by confetti and the slogan «Peace Through Strength»:
«Give Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize — he deserves it!»
In a previous post, the official account of Israel’s Prime Minister on X stated that Netanyahu and Trump had a «very emotional and warm conversation» over the phone, during which they were «congratulating each other on the historic achievement of signing the agreement for the release of all the hostages.»
The post added: «The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for all his efforts and for his global leadership, and President Trump congratulated the Prime Minister for his determined leadership and the actions he led.»
Earlier today, even as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas had been approved, explosions were still reported in Gaza.
Footage from NBC News showed smoke and blasts in southern and central areas, while the Israeli military warned that territory north of Wadi Gaza is «still considered a dangerous combat zone.»
President Trump is scheduled to travel to the Middle East early next week to personally sign the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
President Trump’s deputy chief of staff was answering questions live with CNN anchor Boris Sanchez when something oddly convenient happened just as Miller let slip that Trump holds absolute power under the «Plenary Authority».
Miller abruptly stopped mid-sentence right after saying the words «Plenary Authority», blinking repeatedly at the camera.
«Under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, the president has plenary authority.»
The anchor kept calling him by name, but the feed soon cut to a commercial break. When CNN came back, Sanchez apologized, blamed the strange incident on “some wires got crossed,” and continued the interview without a single mention of what the deputy chief of staff had just revealed.
During the live CNN segment, Stephen Miller stated, «Under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, the president has plenary authority.»
Miller was then abruptly cut off air. After the commercial break, in an awkward and unsettling moment, Miller resumed his remarks but mysteriously dropped the word «plenary» from his speech:
«I was making the point that under federal law, Section, uh, Title 10 of the U.S. Code, the president has the authority, anytime he believes federal resources are insufficient, to federalize the National Guard to carry out a mission necessary for public safety.»
The quiet part out loud
The interview quickly ignited social media, with many doubting CNN’s explanation for the strange moment that unfolded live on television.
Users accused Miller of saying the quiet part out loud and blasted CNN for what they saw as a shameful cover-up, even charging the network with being complicit in paving the way for a dictatorial government.
Deepened doubts across the internet
According to a more specific explanation given to Newsweek by a CNN spokesperson, the technical difficulty was later attributed to an audio feed from another CNN channel suddenly playing in Miller’s earpiece.
Far from quelling suspicion, this only fueled online critics who argued it reinforced the idea of a deliberate cover-up by the news channel.
«Why did Miller saying the president has plenary authority get cut?» asked one user in the YouTube comments under CNN’s official channel video of the interview.
The network had seemingly edited Miller’s controversial line out of its version, while other outlets like HuffPost published the uncut clip.
Plenary authority belongs to Congress
It is vital that the president does not possess «Plenary Authority», as Stephen Miller inadvertently admitted in his interview, because democracy depends on limits, oversight, and a balance of power.
In the United States, plenary authority belongs to Congress in certain domains, such as immigration and commerce. Absolute authority by a president would erode checks, accountability, and liberty.
Between marriage, engagement and an album that’s rocking the Internet, these two pop stars and best friends are the talk of the town! One has just married Benny Blanco, while the other is engaged to Travis Kelce and setting the world on fire with her latest musical project.
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, as close as ever!
In honor of Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, Selena Gomez has shared a series of touching photos that exude complicity and sincere friendship. Captured during her fairytale wedding, these snapshots are a magnificent declaration of love and support for her great friend of many years.
And to think that some wondered whether Taylor would attend Selena’s wedding…
Now here are some shots that will melt the hearts of Swifties and Selenators, those two armies of ultra-dedicated fans who never miss a single detail of their queens’ lives!
Fans’ delight
Unsurprisingly, the comments section is overflowing with love! Internet users go wild over these touching photos, expressing all their affection for the legendary duo.
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Taylor Swift’s new album, officially released on October 3, is already her 12th opus.
The album features 12 songs, including The Fate of Ophelia and Actually Romantic. The latter is the talk of the town, as many fans see it as a subtle dig at Charli XCX.
For her part, Selena Gomez has been happily married to music producer Benny Blanco since September 27, 2025. The couple celebrated their union in Montecito, California, in Santa Barbara County, in an intimate ceremony held in a sumptuous private estate.
We wish Taylor, Selena and their ultra-devoted fans many more touching and hilarious moments, proving that their friendship is as solid as a chorus in a Taylor Swift song!
The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have launched a joint lawsuit against the Trump administration over its deployment of the National Guard in Broadview, Illinois, a suburb just outside of Chicago.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday he would deploy 300 National Guard soldiers to tackle the « out-of-control crime » in the small suburb of Broadview, IL. On Monday, he doubled down, announcing an additional 400 agents from Texas’s National Guard would also make their way West.
The Trump administration’s illegal actions have subjected, and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm.
Illinois and Chicago Sue
The state of Illinois and the City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, claiming he planned to “use American soldiers to punish his political enemies,” and this was only the most recent example in “months of threats by Trump, …Kristi Noam, and others in the Trump administration,”
The lawsuit continued to call Trump’s deployment of troops “patently unlawful” and calls on the court to “halt the illegal, dangerous, and unconstitutional federalization of members of the National Guard.”
The lawsuit cites Illinois’ right to self-governance and claims that the government’s actions will only cause more unrest in the City of Chicago. The lawsuit cited the harming of social fabric, the loss of trust in law enforcement, and the irreparable harm to Illinois businesses that the deployment has/will cause.
Illinois asks this Court to declare these actions unlawful and enjoin them.
Clashes with police this weekend
Tensions between ICE and protesters came to a head on Thursday after multiple protesters rammed and blocked in ICE Agents vehicles. One woman, a U.S. citizen, was hospitalized after being shot five times by a US Customs and Border Protection officer after ramming her car into the officer’s vehicle.
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether the victim was armed or not, contrary to DHS’s statement.
At least ten vehicles were actively attempting to impede the Federal Agents; no officers were injured by those protesters.
Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary, posted on X that “Agents were unable to move their vehicles and exited the car. One of the drivers who rammed the law enforcement vehicle was armed with a semi-automatic weapon.”
She continued by stating that “Law enforcement was forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed US citizen who drove herself to the hospital to get care for wounds.”
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether the victim was armed or not, contrary to DHS’s statement.
After the incident on Thursday, President Trump announced on Saturday that he would deploy 300 National Guard troops to Illinois to aid the “out-of-control crime.”
Trump doubled down on that statement on Monday, threatening an additional 400 troops from Texas’s National Guard.
A consistent presence
Protesters focused their demonstration at the Broadview ICE facility, just outside Chicago, shutting down the Northbound exit of Beach Street onto Lexington Street.
Protesters have been active at this location for weeks. ICE set up three-foot-tall concrete barricades on either side of the street to control the crowd.
More than 1000 people have been detained by Immigration Enforcement in Chicago in 2025, including more than 900 during ICE’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”
Police Officers tear-gassed
Numerous Chicago Police Department officers were left incapacitated after being ‘accidentally’ tear-gassed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Saturday, Chicago Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security confirms.
Broadview City Police Chief Thomas Mills says this is not the first time that poorly trained ICE agents have tear-gassed his officers. He also cited an incident in September where he was verbally assaulted by an ICE agent, claiming that in his 37 years on the force, he had never seen Federal agents behave so violently and unprofessionally.
On Saturday, at least five officers were left incapacitated and struggling against the effects of a tear gas canister that was “recklessly” thrown from a moving SUV by ICE agents. Bystanders spoke to reporters about the drive-by attack, claiming they had to run from the gas. Not everyone affected was a part of the protest, according to CBS.
Newly (poorly) trained agents
President Donald Trump stated he aimed to double the number of ICE agents by the end of 2025. Training to become an ICE agent used to be a five-month escapade, where candidates were instilled with the letter of the law and the Constitution. ICE agents took pride in being experts in diffusion and humane arrest practices.
Since the Trump administration took over the agency, the training has been reduced to just 47 days, according to The Atlantic. ICE’s upper management has been continually shaken and stirred, as the agency fails to meet the lofty deportation targets set by Trump’s administration.
What has resulted is an agency run by what many call a group of unqualified ideologists, with California Representative Robert Garcia stating that “It is deeply concerning that DHS may be allowing a temporary appointee to function as a senior executive without proper appointment.”
ICE currently has more than 6,000 deportation officers, and the Trump administration aims to add another 8,000 by the end of 2025. ICE is offering signing bonuses of up to $ 50,000 USD and has dropped all of its age restrictions. Before August 2025, ICE agents had to be at least 21 and no older than 40; those restrictions have now been dropped. Currently, the minimum age required to become an ICE agent is 18.
The requirements to qualify are also minimal: pass a background check and meet basic fitness and medical standards; that’s it. ICE does not require applicants to have any experience in law enforcement, and within 50 days, it feels comfortable arming and deploying its trainees onto the streets.
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Alberta Premier Warns Trump
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told Politico during an on-stage interview at the US-Canada Summit that she fears Donald Trump could interfere in Alberta’s separatist movement, which has gained momentum in recent years.
«I don’t want any foreign interference in our politics here,»
A movement she says stems from what she views as ten years of mismanagement by former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
As Trump repeatedly raises the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state, Smith clearly fears he could revive the separatist movement she hopes will fade with Justin Trudeau’s departure earlier this year and the arrival of his successor, Mark Carney.
Smith’s message was clear: «I don’t want any foreign interference in our politics here,» she told Politico.
Speaking about her meeting with Carney, Smith made her position explicit: «I’ve told Prime Minister Mark Carney that Justin Trudeau created an independence movement in Alberta and he can take the wind out of it.»
The premier left little doubt about her intention to see Alberta remain within Canada, noting previously that while she «cannot control the emotion of Albertans,» if the referendum question «Do you want to remain in Canada?» were to be asked, she would want «that vote to be ‘Yes.’»
The Forever Canadian campaign
A major petition is now circulating in Alberta under the banner of the Forever Canadian campaign, launched by former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk. The initiative asks a direct question: «Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?»
To trigger a referendum, the petition requires 177,000 valid signatures, and with more than 230,000 already collected, organizers are aiming for 300,000 before the October 28 deadline to ensure it passes Elections Alberta’s review.
If successful, it would not only force a vote but also block any competing sovereignty questions for the next five years.
This effort runs in parallel to Premier Danielle Smith’s political balancing act. While Smith has said she wants Albertans to answer «Yes» to remaining in Canada, she has also aligned herself with groups like the Alberta Prosperity Project that push for a sovereignty referendum.
The petition, by pre-empting separatist initiatives, could complicate Smith’s strategy and highlight the province’s deep divide between federalist and independence forces.