Nancy Pelosi’s retirement from Congress, announced with a cinematic video celebrating her legacy, was instantly overshadowed by a brutal, unfiltered victory statement from President
Donald Trump. The exchange, defining the bitter end of one of Washington’s most acrimonious rivalries, saw Trump label the former Speaker as
Nancy Pelosi’s announcement was highly choreographed, designed to cement her image as a historical figure and a moral compass for the Democratic Party.
Pelosi’s Narrative: In her video, Pelosi framed her retirement not as a political defeat, but as a graceful transition, emphasizing her love for San Francisco, her Roman Catholic faith
Trump’s Counterpunch: President Trump immediately shattered this narrative of dignified service. His response was a declaration of triumph and a final, unsparing judgment. Trump, delivered his statement with a directness that bypassed political decorum, asserting:
The contrast between Pelosi’s carefully crafted image and Trump’s immediate, visceral attack highlighted the deep hostility that defined their years of conflict.
The most potent element of Trump’s response was his framing of Pelosi’s career not by her legislative wins, but by her most significant political defeats against him: the two impeachment attempts.
The Impeachment Architecture: Pelosi was the architect behind two attempts to remove President Trump from office—first in 2019 (for soliciting foreign interference from Ukraine) and again in 2021 (for “incitement of insurrection” related to the January 6th Capitol attack).
Trump’s Scorecard: Trump views the outcome solely as a personal victory and a failure on her part. He stated he was “very honored” that she “impeached me twice and failed miserably twice.”
A “Highly Overrated” Politician: By labeling her a “highly overrated politician,”
Trump sought to diminish her historical stature, suggesting her reputation was inflated and her power ultimately ineffective against him.
Trump’s statement also addressed the internal politics of the Democratic party, suggesting a strategic reading of the climate that led to her retirement.
Internal Democratic Instability: Trump claimed Pelosi was “rapidly losing control of her party, and it was never coming back.” While Pelosi often asserted confidence that she could still win her seat, the narrative among many, especially younger Democrats, has been one of generational change.
Unfiltered Trump Rhetoric: The style of the attack—direct, personal, and immediately delivered—is a hallmark of Trump’s political brand. It prioritizes a visceral, emotional response and is designed to energize his base by showing an opponent being thoroughly humiliated.
The retirement of Nancy Pelosi closes the chapter on one of the most volatile rivalries in modern American politics, a relationship defined by animosity that once saw Pelosi tear up a copy of his State of the Union address and Trump refuse to shake her hand.
First Lady
For the occasion, she wore a classic ivory ensemble adorned with pearls, a style consistent with her preference for timeless, understated fashion. Later, she marked the event by posting a rare update on Instagram, sharing her appreciation for the gathering and its purpose. While Melania’s appearance drew attention for its rarity, it was Second Lady Usha Vance who became the center of conversation.
Married to Vice President JD Vance and usually known for her modest and discreet style, Usha turned heads in a striking cobalt-blue Badgley Mischka gown. The shoulder-baring dress was not new; she had first worn it at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Its reappearance was widely praised online as “a repeat done right,” with many commentators noting that the confident choice reflected her growing ease in the national spotlight.
Usha Vance’s evolving public presence has not gone unnoticed. Once known primarily as a lawyer and mother of three, she has gradually built recognition in her own right since her husband became vice president. Commentators have observed how her fashion choices strike a careful balance between elegance and boldness, with some looks drawing criticism but many others being celebrated for their sophistication. Her appearance at the Senate Spouses Luncheon, poised and confident in a daring gown, underscored her willingness to step more firmly into the public role she now occupies.
Although speculation often surrounds both Melania Trump and Usha Vance, the luncheon highlighted their distinct approaches to visibility. Melania remained measured and traditional, while Usha signaled through her style that she is embracing her position with composure and growing confidence. Together, their presence underscored the evolving roles of America’s First and Second Ladies — one marked by continuity and restraint, the other by a fresh willingness to blend tradition with modern flair.
Authorities have released the 911 audio tied to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, intensifying debate over safety, accountability, and media ethics. The recording captures the panic of a caller pleading for urgent help as chaos unfolded, while background shouts and commotion revealed the scale of the crisis.
Video footage shared alongside the audio shows Kirk collapsing after being struck, students fleeing, and others rushing indoors for safety. For some, these raw details highlight the seriousness of the attack; for others, they risk sensationalizing trauma and deepening political divides.
Reactions have been mixed. Supporters argue the material underscores the urgent need for stronger security at campus events, while critics warn its release may compound grief and fuel speculation. Law enforcement stressed that the investigation is ongoing and urged the public not to draw conclusions from partial evidence.
The FBI continues to pursue leads, with a suspect in custody and forensic analysis underway. Meanwhile, the release has renewed calls for both stricter safeguards at political gatherings and more responsible journalism, as the nation reckons with the fragility of public life and the dangers of political violence.
Posts on Facebook have falsely claimed that a “little boy approximately 2 years old” has been found walking at night by a police officer, either in Hereford or 170 miles away in King’s Lynn.
The post claiming this happened in Hereford was shared in a local Facebook group with more than 25,000 members, along with two photos of a child with bruises and cuts on his face.
It says: “This little boy approximately 2 years old was found last night walking behind a home here in #hereford Deputy Tyler Cooper saved him and took him to the Police Station but no one has an idea where he lives, the neighbours don’t know him or how he got there. He says his mom’s name is Ella. Let’s flood our feeds so that this post may reach his family, thank you.”
A separate post claiming the same thing happened in King’s Lynn in Norfolk is almost identical, and includes the same photos.
Neither post is true. The force responsible for Hereford, West Mercia Police, told Full Fact that there’s no record of an incident matching the description in the post, and that it doesn’t have an officer called “Tyler Cooper”. Norfolk Constabulary confirmed to us that it doesn’t have a “deputy” rank or an officer called “Tyler Cooper”.
These posts appear to be the latest example of hoax posts that we’ve seen falsely raise an alarm for missing children and elderly people, abandoned infants and injured dogs in Facebook community groups.
Our investigation into these sorts of hoax posts last year found that they’re often edited later to promote something completely different, such as a property listing or cashback site, with comments frequently disabled to prevent users calling them out publicly. Both of these Facebook posts had their comments section disabled.
Our guide offers more tips for how to spot if a Facebook post is a hoax.
We’ve written to Facebook’s parent company Meta expressing concerns about how these hoax posts can flood community groups, and asking the company to take stronger action in response to this problem.