President Trump said Graham Platner, who won the Maine Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday night, is probably “worse than any human being that’s ever run for office.” “He’s a thug,” Trump said. “He’s worse than any human being that’s ever run for office, probably,” he continued. “He’s a thug. I know thugs. I had to deal with thugs. I built a lot of buildings. I dealt with the toughest people on Earth. I dealt with worse than thugs. This guy’s a thug. He’s a low-level thug,” Trump added. Check it out: Trump on Platner: He's a thug . H's worse than any human being that's ever run for office, probably. Nobody's ever had a record like that. Schumer goes crazy over Epstein. Why aren’t they talking about him? This guy's got a rap sheet. He's a thug. I know thugs. I had to deal with… pic.twitter.com/QFDr58ybqR — Acyn (@Acyn) June 10, 2026 The Hill noted: Platner, a progressive oyster farmer, easily won the Democratic primary on Tuesday to become the party’s candidate to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins. But recent revelations of a sexting scandal and reports of misconduct with several ex-girlfriends have rattled his campaign. Platner has denied any claims of physical roughness with girlfriends. Trump slammed the Democrats for not talking enough about the allegations against Platner. Trump went on to call Platner a “pig.” “He’s like a pig. That’s what he reminds me of,” Trump said. “I come up with good names for people. I don’t want to stick him with that one, although I think pigs would be very upset about it,” he continued. Watch below: Trump on Platner: He’s a pig. He's like a pig. That's what he reminds me of. I come up with good names for people. I don't want to stick him with that one, although I think pigs would be very upset about it. pic.twitter.com/GnR710wOWK — Acyn (@Acyn) June 10, 2026 Platner’s victory sets up one of the most closely-watched Senate races in the November general election. Sen. Susan Collins' allies preview 'the end for Graham Platner' in Maine Senate war https://t.co/GPyRYCH36U pic.twitter.com/aR0dug8ub0 — New York Post (@nypost) June 10, 2026 More from the New York Post: Allies of Sen. Susan Collins wasted little time gearing up for a bruising battle with oyster farmer Graham Platner now that he has officially clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate. Eager to defend the critical Senate seat that could be instrumental in determining the balance of power in the upper chamber, Collins’ allies lashed out at Platner over his many scandals. “Today marks the beginning of the end for Graham Platner. He will be exposed, his agenda destroyed, and Mainers will reject him,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, declared on X. “No amount of DC Democrat support or left-wing billionaire backing will save him.” The NRSC released a quick video juxtaposing Collins’ lengthy legislative record with Platner’s baggage. “Graham Platner delivers scandals. Susan Collins delivers results. In Maine, the choice is clear,” the NRSC declared. Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee slammed Platner as a “sick and deranged person.” What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE

President Trump on Wednesday revealed that he directed the U.S. military to support oil tankers and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “Last month, I directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait. This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz — NOT Iran. Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost. It’s over for Iran!” he added. TRUMP: Announces secret U.S. mission moved 100 million barrels and 200 ships through Strait of Hormuz, says U.S. controls it, not Iran pic.twitter.com/RJsfuacSw5 — Trump Truths (@trumptruthsbot) June 10, 2026 Reuters has more: The ​world consumes about 100 million barrels of oil in one day. Trump suggested that global oil ​prices had fallen as a result of the secret mission. “That’s why it’s at $85-$90 a barrel, instead of $250,” Trump told reporters, ‌earlier ⁠at the White House. Iran, a major OPEC oil producer, “just figured it out” that the oil had been taken through the strait. “We took out the other night 22 ships, late at night with no lights, because they don’t have any radar because we blasted the crap out of it,” Trump said. Separately, U.S. Energy ⁠Secretary Chris Wright told a congressional hearing on Wednesday that an increase of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz over the last week is the result of “using the U.S. ​military to increase flows of oil” in the waterway. Wright said the vessels making it through ​the strait ⁠were not Iranian. Other countries that ship oil through the strait include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Trump said the United States is still looking to make a deal with Iran. “We want a deal that ⁠is meaningful, ​we want a deal that works,” Trump added about the ​negotiations with Iran. Trump said that Iran has already agreed not to obtain a nuclear weapon, but the agreement still needs to be ​signed. “I’m going to tell you because they just figured it out. So now that they figured it out, I can tell you it was very hard for me. I wanted to say it so badly,” Trump said. “When it’s over, you will see oil drop to where it was before,” he added. Watch below: BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" out of Iran every night, President Trump announces. "I'm going to tell you because they just figured it out. So now that they figured it out, I can tell you it was very hard for me. I wanted to say it so badly." "When… pic.twitter.com/sf3rucqhAj — Fox News (@FoxNews) June 10, 2026 CNBC shared further: Trump said early Tuesday morning that the U.S. and Iran could reach a “very, very good deal” in “two or three days.” Oil prices fell in the next trading session — though they reversed course Wednesday, after Trump vowed to attack Iran “very hard” absent a diplomatic breakthrough. Oil and markets have responded positively to Trump stoking optimism that the end of the war is right around the corner via an agreement that’s palatable to both the U.S. and Iran. That’s been the case even in recent weeks, as the testy U.S.-Iran truce has been repeatedly undermined by military flare-ups in the Persian Gulf and as peace talks have been further strained by Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. Feeding the dynamic is an assumption from markets and analysts that, despite the continued conflict in the Middle East, a deal will eventually be reached that ends the war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil-shipping route. “While geopolitical developments continue to draw large oil moves, there is some optimism that the US and Iran will reach a peace deal this month,” Deutsche Bank researchers said in a June analyst note. While both sides are eager to show they can endure protracted war, Iran’s economy has been battered and Trump’s approval ratings have sunk amid the conflict, leading observers to believe that incentives favor a deal. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE

The U.S. State Department has discovered several “birth tourism networks,” where embassies found “evidence of plans to facilitate individuals traveling to the U.S. to give birth,” The Daily Wire reports. According to the outlet, the networks were discovered in West Africa, North Africa, and Europe. SCOOP: The State Department has uncovered several "birth tourism networks" in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa, where embassies found evidence of plans to facilitate individuals traveling to the U.S. to give birth. https://t.co/x9ZNwr1PgL — Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) June 10, 2026 More from The Daily Wire: In West Africa, a U.S. embassy uncovered a “sophisticated birth tourism network” wherein more than 100 foreign nationals were using fraudulent documents to obtain visas and secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The State Department shut down this birth tourism network and revoked the foreign nationals’ visas. State is also coordinating with local authorities to “systematically identify and cut off any similar operations.” “Under President Trump, the State Department is defending the integrity of U.S. citizenship by ending illegal birth tourism schemes,” said State Department messaging viewed by The Daily Wire. “No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S.” A U.S. embassy in Europe found that more than 400 suspected birth tourism cases had occurred since 2024. In this case, investigators traced the birth tourism to at least six companies that were coaching applicants on what to say in their visa interviews, arranging housing, and setting up delivery plans. State again shut down the process, revoked the visas, and permanently banned “several fraudsters from traveling to the United States ever again.” An embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas for “birth tourist” parents who came to the United States specifically to give birth to children who would get U.S. citizenship. State Department consular officers worked with law enforcement and used data analytics to identify the networks abusing the visa system in this case. “A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system,” the State Department said. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system. — Department of State (@StateDept) June 10, 2026 Business Insider Africa has more: Investigators allegedly traced the cases to at least six companies that coached applicants on visa interviews, arranged accommodation in the United States and coordinated childbirth plans. In North Africa, U.S. officials said more than 100 visas were revoked from parents who travelled to the United States primarily to give birth so their children could obtain American citizenship. The department did not identify the countries involved, disclose the nationalities of those affected or provide evidence supporting the allegations. It also did not indicate whether any arrests or criminal prosecutions resulted from the investigations. The announcement signals a shift from warnings to active enforcement as the Trump administration expands scrutiny of visa applicants suspected of concealing the true purpose of their travel. The policy foundation was laid during President Donald Trump’s first term. In January 2020, the U.S. government amended visitor visa regulations, allowing consular officers to deny applications when they believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to secure citizenship for a child. The rule remains in force and has become a key tool in Washington’s efforts to combat birth tourism. The latest action follows warnings issued by several U.S. diplomatic missions, including the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which cautioned applicants that visas could be denied if consular officers suspected travel was primarily intended for childbirth and citizenship purposes.

President Trump dropped a surprise on Fox News this week, and it landed straight on Tehran’s wallet. He said the United States has been taking millions of barrels of oil out of Iran every single night. According to Fox News, President Trump explained that he could finally say it out loud because the Iranians had only just figured it out. “I wanted to say it so badly,” he said, telling viewers it had been hard to keep quiet. BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" out of Iran every night, President Trump announces. "I'm going to tell you because they just figured it out. So now that they figured it out, I can tell you it was very hard for me. I wanted to say it so badly." "When… pic.twitter.com/sf3rucqhAj — Fox News (@FoxNews) June 10, 2026 The Jerusalem Post reported President Trump putting it even more bluntly, asking whether people knew the U.S. had been taking out millions of barrels of oil. The same report quoted him saying the U.S. took out 22 ships “the other night.” Per that report, President Trump also touched on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the possibility of further strikes, and the recent downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Those operational details remain attributed to President Trump, Fox News, and the Jerusalem Post. But the strategy behind the reveal is not a mystery. Iran’s oil trade is the lifeblood of the regime. Treasury has said it over and over. The cash that flows from those barrels funds the regime and its armed forces, and a huge share of it runs through a shadow fleet of sanctioned tankers feeding Chinese refineries. The Treasury Department laid out that pressure campaign in a May 2026 release: Today’s action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order 13902, which targets persons operating in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors and is in furtherance of the President’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, which undergirds Treasury’s continued campaign of maximum economic pressure against Iran’s shadow banking, money laundering, and sanctions evasion networks. Since February 2025, OFAC has sanctioned over 1,000 Iran-related persons, vessels, and aircraft as part of this campaign. China’s independent oil refineries, colloquially known as ‘teapots,’ purchase the majority of Iran’s crude oil, providing a vital source of revenue to the Iranian regime and its armed forces. Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd., China’s second-largest teapot refinery, has emerged as one of Tehran’s most valued customers, purchasing billions of dollars’ worth of its oil products. Since at least 2023, Hengli has received Iranian oil cargoes from a host of sanctioned shadow fleet vessels, including BIG MAG, GALE, and ARES, which alone have delivered over five million barrels of Iranian crude oil. Hengli has played an outsized role in purchasing crude oil from Iran’s armed forces. That is the backdrop for President Trump’s announcement. Every barrel pulled off the board is money the regime cannot spend on weapons, proxies, or its nuclear program. This is the kind of pressure that does not show up in a press conference until the President decides it should. He kept it quiet until Iran caught on, then turned the reveal into a message of its own. The signal to Tehran is simple. The leverage is already in American hands, and the regime is only now learning how much. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE

President Trump is putting Iran on notice after Tehran dragged out negotiations and the region lurched into another round of strikes. The warning came after an American Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the New York Post. Trump’s message was blunt: Iran waited too long. Iran’s Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore – They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would… pic.twitter.com/wW9ULVRoMC — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 10, 2026 The post carried operational stakes. Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reported that Trump told him he “may keep going” with strikes and is getting closer to targeting Iranian power plants and bridges. That is the new piece of this story. The administration is no longer only talking about radar sites and runways Iran tried to rebuild during the ceasefire. The New York Post reported the core warning this way: President Trump said he is readying new strikes on Iranian infrastructure. “Have to pay the price.” Yingst’s own post added the specific strike-target details from his call with Trump. NEW: President Trump tells me he "may keep going" with strikes against Iran and is getting closer to targeting Iranian power plants and bridges. The President also spoke about the U.S. military helicopter that was downed saying that an Iranian drone lodged between the two… pic.twitter.com/j5aQEIzi9s — Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) June 10, 2026 Trump also described the helicopter incident in stark terms, saying an Iranian drone lodged between the two pilots and caught fire without exploding. According to the Post, U.S. forces later hit runways, radar systems, and air-defense sites that Iran had been trying to rebuild. Trump said those strikes took out about 55 percent of what Iran had rebuilt. Iran is not sitting quietly. Reuters-syndicated reporting said Tehran answered with attacks on sites in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, while signaling it may reassess talks with Washington. A GMA/Reuters report summarized the regional response: Iran launched retaliatory attacks on sites in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. Tehran said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington. The regime is being given a choice: sign a deal that ends the threat, or watch more of its military infrastructure disappear. For years, Washington treated Iranian delay as diplomacy. Trump is treating delay as leverage. That is why this warning matters. If Tehran keeps stalling, the next American strike may not stop at the targets Iran already tried to rebuild. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.