New disclosures from the government’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation into the 2016 election, otherwise known as alleged “Trump-Russia collusion,” have revealed a stunning admission from top Obama-era officials.
A newly declassified memo, released Friday by Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, shows that U.S. intelligence officials concluded Russia did not play a significant role in Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton.
Paul Sperry, a senior reporter for Real Clear Investigations, took to X to report that sources informed him that there are damning text messages and emails showing coordination between the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign aides.
“DEVELOPING: I’m told there are texts/emails indicating Hillary Clinton campaign aides directly coordinated with the Obama White House, NSC, State Dept and Intelligence Community officials in efforts to dig up dirt tying Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin in July 2016 …developing…” Perry wrote on X.
The documents released by Gabbard are the clearest proof yet that officials within the Obama administration had serious doubts about Russian interference, even as they proceeded with the investigation.
The memo, dated 2016, told then-President Barack Obama directly that “Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent US election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure.”
While acknowledging prior reports about a possible breach of Illinois voter rolls and failed targeting attempts in other states, the memo clearly states that those efforts never compromised voting systems—and didn’t come close to altering results.
“The targeting of infrastructure not used in casting ballots makes it highly unlikely it would have resulted in altering any state’s official vote,” the document reads. It goes further: “Criminal activity also failed to reach the scale and sophistication necessary to change election outcomes.”
The disclosure is a major vindication for Trump, who has long argued that the Russia collusion narrative was a hoax pushed by the Clinton campaign and Obama intelligence officials to sabotage his presidency before it began.
In an escalating political battle, President Donald Trump on Thursday formally joined the chorus of Republican lawmakers calling for the expulsion of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from Congress.
His remarks followed a storm of controversy triggered by an interview Omar gave to far-left commentator Mehdi Hasan, in which she appeared to defend the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
In the interview, Omar described Kirk as a radical, suggesting that his inflammatory rhetoric may have contributed to the violent act. Omar’s comments were perceived by many as an endorsement of violence, or at the very least, a downplaying of the severity of the tragedy.
The interview has sparked widespread condemnation from Republicans, who now say that Omar’s actions warrant expulsion from Congress, while Democrats are rallying to her defense, citing her right to free speech and the controversial nature of the political debate at hand.
Omar’s appearance on Hasan’s show, which aired on the far-left network MSNBC, quickly became a lightning rod for criticism. During the conversation, Omar pointed to Kirk’s history of inflammatory remarks, including comments made about school shootings and racial justice.
She said, “But what I do know for sure is that Charlie Kirk was someone who once said, ‘Guns save lives’ after a school shooting.” She also referenced Kirk’s downplaying of George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police, as well as his dismissive stance on slavery and Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.
Omar’s comments, however, were widely criticized for taking Kirk’s words out of context. She claimed Kirk had belittled important civil rights issues, but critics argued that her characterization was misleading and unfairly distorted Kirk’s views.
At one point during the interview, Omar disagreed with Hasan’s characterization of Kirk as merely someone seeking “a civil debate.” Omar dismissed this idea as “a complete rewriting of history,” adding, “Yeah, there’s nothing more effed up than to completely pretend that his words and actions have not been recorded and in existence for the last decade or so.”
For many on the right, these words were seen as an endorsement of violence. They pointed out that Omar had effectively demonized Kirk in such a way that it was easy to see why a radical might target him.
Omar’s lack of clear condemnation for the assassination, combined with her incendiary comments about Kirk’s views, set off a wave of criticism from conservatives.
President Trump wasted no time in weighing in on the matter. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump condemned Omar’s comments and called for her immediate expulsion from Congress.
“I think she should be impeached. I think she’s terrible,” Trump declared. “Is she originally from Somalia? So how are they doing it? How’s their government? Do they have a president? Do they have a council? Do they have anything? Do they have police?”
Trump went on to criticize Omar’s background, citing her Somali origins as evidence of her supposed unfitness to influence U.S. policy. “I love these people that come from a place with nothing, nothing, no anything, and then they tell us how to run our country,” Trump remarked, doubling down on his belief that Omar’s immigrant background made her ill-suited to offer advice on American governance.
Trump’s remarks were swiftly amplified on social media, particularly through his Truth Social platform. There, he once again lashed out at Omar’s home country, Somalia, highlighting its ongoing struggles with terrorism, poverty, and political instability. In a post, Trump wrote:“Ilhan Omar’s Country of Somalia is plagued by a lack of central Government control, persistent Poverty, Hunger, Resurgent Terrorism, Piracy, decades of Civil War, Corruption, and pervasive Violence.
70% of the population lives in extreme Poverty, and widespread Food Insecurity. Somalia is consistently ranked among the World’s Most Corrupt Countries, including Bribery, Embezzlement, and a Dysfunctional Government.”
Trump’s use of Omar’s background in his critique drew backlash from her supporters, who accused him of xenophobia and racism.
For many Democrats, this line of attack was nothing more than a distraction from the real issues at hand—namely, Omar’s comments about Kirk and the role of inflammatory rhetoric in fueling violence.
Trump, however, was undeterred in his criticism, reinforcing his claim that Omar was unqualified to serve in Congress because of her immigrant status.
Trump’s calls for Omar’s removal from Congress reflect a broader Republican push to expel the Minnesota congresswoman over her controversial remarks.
Republican lawmakers have expressed growing frustration with Omar’s vocal progressive views, especially her criticism of U.S. foreign policy, her stance on Israel, and her outspoken remarks on racial justice.
For Republicans, the issue at hand is not just Omar’s recent interview, but a broader pattern of behavior they view as radical and un-American. Many Republican lawmakers argue that Omar’s rhetoric, especially on social media, has consistently crossed the line from political discourse into incitement, and that her actions have endangered national security and the safety of U.S. citizens.
“We cannot allow a member of Congress to openly defend or justify the murder of a fellow American citizen,” said Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who has been a vocal critic of Omar for years. “This isn’t just about free speech, it’s about accountability. She should be expelled immediately.”
Some Republican leaders are now pushing for a formal resolution to expel Omar from the House, following similar efforts in recent years to remove other controversial members.
While the push to expel Omar is unlikely to gain traction in a Democratic-controlled chamber, it is emblematic of the growing sense of frustration on the right over what they see as a lack of accountability for members of the progressive left.
On the other side of the aisle, Democrats have rallied behind Omar, with many pointing to her comments as part of a broader political debate about the role of free speech and the dangers of political polarization.
For Omar’s supporters, the attacks against her are rooted in racism and an attempt to silence marginalized voices in Congress.
Omar herself has remained defiant, refusing to back down from her earlier comments. In a series of interviews, she argued that her remarks about Kirk were valid criticisms of his extremist views and that she was merely speaking out against the normalization of hate and bigotry in American politics.
“This is about holding people accountable for their words and actions,” Omar said in an interview following the controversy. “Charlie Kirk is not a victim here. He is someone who has spread dangerous rhetoric that has incited violence and division in our country.”
Democrats also pointed out the hypocrisy in the GOP’s push to expel Omar, highlighting the fact that several Republican lawmakers have engaged in controversial behavior without facing similar calls for removal.
They argued that the focus on Omar was a distraction from the real issues facing the country, such as healthcare, climate change, and income inequality.
The ongoing clash over Omar’s remarks is not just a battle over her fate in Congress, but a larger struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. The controversy has exposed rifts between moderates and progressives, with some Democrats arguing that Omar’s confrontational style and rhetoric undermine the party’s ability to build a broad coalition.
At the same time, Omar has become a symbol for progressive activists who see her as a champion for marginalized communities and a voice for the voiceless. Her critics, however, view her as a radical who has no place in mainstream politics.
For Republicans, the effort to expel Omar is part of a broader strategy to align the party with populist and nationalist sentiments. By pushing for Omar’s removal, they seek to galvanize their base and stoke outrage among voters who feel that the progressive left has taken over American institutions.
The battle over Omar’s place in Congress is likely to intensify as the 2024 election season approaches. With both sides using her as a political pawn, the stakes could not be higher.
President Donald Trump’s calls for Ilhan Omar’s expulsion from Congress have sparked a fierce political battle that cuts to the heart of America’s current ideological divide.
For Trump and many Republicans, Omar’s comments about Charlie Kirk and her broader progressive agenda make her unfit to serve in Congress. For Democrats, Omar is a victim of a coordinated effort to silence her voice and discredit her politics.
The push to remove Omar is unlikely to succeed in the Democratic-controlled House, but it underscores the growing polarization in American politics and the intensifying battles over free speech, representation, and accountability.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the fight over Ilhan Omar’s place in Congress is about far more than one individual—it is about the future direction of American politics and the values that will define the country in the years to come.
Democrat and Republican senators grilled Kennedy over recent vaccine changes.
Key moments from RFK Jr.’s fiery Senate hearing
and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday amid turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and his controversial views on vaccines.
Kennedy clashed repeatedly with Democrat and Republican senators alike, many of whom questioned Kennedy’s handling of vaccine policy.
He spent about three hours defending himself and his actions a week after the as CDC director and major vaccine changes, including limiting access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
During the hearing, Kennedy was far more combative than in previous appearances on Capitol Hill, notably getting into heated arguments with GOP senators and accusing some Democrats of “making things up” and speaking “gibberish.”
Here are four key takeaways:
Kennedy defended the recent shake-ups at the CDC, including the ousting of newly installed CDC director Monarez and the
Monarez, who was in the job for only a month, was pushed out after she declined to fire top officials and pledge to support Kennedy’s vaccine policy changes in a meeting with the secretary early last week, a source familiar with her conversations with the secretary previously told ABC News.
In an op-ed published in on Thursday morning, Monarez repeated the claim, stating she was fired partly because she wouldn’t prematurely sign off on vaccine recommendations from the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee.
Early on, Senate Finance Committee ranking member Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, asked if Monarez’s claims were true, which Kennedy denied.
“Did you, in fact, do what Director Monarez has said you did, which is tell her, ‘Just go along with vaccine recommendations, even if you didn’t think such recommendations aligned with scientific evidence?'” Wyden asked.
“No, I did not,” Kennedy replied.
“So, she’s lying today to the American people in The Wall Street Journal,” Wyden said.
“Yes, sir.”
In a fiery exchange later on with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, she noted that Kennedy had after she was confirmed but was currently saying she is lying.
“I told her that she had to resign because I asked her, ‘Are you a trustworthy person?’ And she said, ‘No,'” Kennedy replied. “If you had an employee who told you they weren’t trustworthy, would you ask them to resign, Senator?”
Kennedy reiterated the statement when asked by Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, about the exchange with Monarez.
“Are you telling us that the former head of CDC, you asked her, ‘Are you a trustworthy person?’ And she said, ‘No, I am not a trustworthy person,'” Sanders asked.
‘”She didn’t say, ‘No, I’m not a trustworthy person.’ She said, ‘No,'” Kennedy replied.
In a statement from her attorneys, Monarez pushed back on Kennedy’s narrative of the events last week that led to her firing. Her lawyers call it “false” and “patently ridiculous.”
“Dr. Monarez stands by what she said in her op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, would repeat it all under oath and continues to support the vision she outlined at her confirmation hearing that science will control her decisions,” her lawyers, Mark Zaid and Abbe Lowell, said in a statement.
Later, Sanders said he would bring Monarez to Capitol Hill to testify.
“I look forward to her coming before the HELP Committee, maybe this committee as well,” Sanders said, referencing the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
Kennedy also defended the recent shake-ups at CDC saying they were “absolutely necessary adjustments to restore the agency to its role as the world’s gold standard public health agency with a central mission of protecting Americans from infectious disease.”
He claimed,”new blood” is needed at CDC and that it is “imperative that we remove officials with conflicts of interest and catastrophically bad judgment and political agendas.”
Doctors and other public health experts have pointed out that Kennedy has filled open CDC positions with people who hold vaccine skeptical views and have earned income testifying against vaccine makers.
Tough questioning from Democrats has been a constant in Kennedy’s previous public hearings with senators, but Thursday saw several Republicans challenge the secretary over vaccines, as well.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana Republican and physician who struggled with his support for Kennedy but ultimately helped seal his confirmation to lead America’s public health agencies, questioned Kennedy’s support for Operation Warp Speed, the major Trump-era effort that led to the rapid launch of mRNA COVID vaccines.
Kennedy said the president deserves a Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed, but Cassidy pointed out several ways Kennedy has worked to undermine mRNA vaccines, including Kennedy’s and changing vaccine policy to apply to a narrower group of Americans.
On the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Cassidy said, “I would say, effectively, we’re denying people vaccines.”
Two other Republicans on the committee, Sens. John Barrasso of Wyoming and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, expressed concern over Kennedy’s handling of vaccines and the CDC.
Barrasso, also a physician, said he had “grown deeply concerned” since Kennedy took over HHS.
“Over the last 50 years, vaccines are estimated to have saved 154 million lives worldwide,” he said, citing data from the World Health Organization. “I support vaccines. I’m a doctor. Vaccines work.”
Tillis suggested that Kennedy had backtracked on promises he had made to the committee.
“You said you’re going to empower the scientists at HHS to do their job. I’d just like to see evidence where you’ve done that,” Tillis said.
He also questioned the firing of CDC director Monarez after just a few weeks on the job.
“I don’t see how you go over four weeks from, ‘public health expert with unimpeachable scientific credentials, a long-time champion of MAHA values, caring and compassionate and a brilliant microbiologist,’ and four weeks later, fire her,” said Tillis, quoting things Kennedy previously said about Monarez.
Cassidy has tasked the committee he chairs, the Senate HELP Committee, to perform “oversight” of Monarez’s ousting, he wrote on X last week, and he indicated after Thursday’s hearing that he was still pursuing that.”
Kennedy has also faced scrutiny from other Republicans, including at the highest level. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Kennedy had to “take responsibility” for firing Monarez just four weeks after the Senate confirmed her, while Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said she didn’t see any “justification” for the termination.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy, Cassidy’s counterpart in Louisiana, called the CDC a “multiple vehicle pileup.”
Since the FDA changed COVID vaccine approvals last week to apply to older, higher risk Americans, there has been increasing confusion over who can get a vaccine, driven by differing rules depending on which state people live in or even which pharmacy they frequent.
Despite the reality playing out on the ground, Kennedy maintained on Thursday that “everybody can get access” to the shots — but in a tense back-and-forth with Warren, eventually acknowledged some of the caveats that have interrupted peoples’ attempts to get their shots.
“Most Americans” would be able to get the shot, and it depends on the state, Kennedy said.
“It depends on the state, but they can still get it,” Kennedy said. He argued that there was not enough data to show that COVID vaccines were necessary for healthy, young people.
Warren threw Kennedy’s own words at him: “You promised that you would not take away vaccines from anyone who wanted them,” she said, quoting Kennedy from November.
“It takes it away if you can’t get it from your pharmacy, it takes it away if you have to pay $200,” Warren added.
According to pharmacists, insurance groups and trade organizations, the FDA approval change will make it more difficult for younger, otherwise healthy people to get a COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the winter respiratory virus season, as it will involve a trip to the doctor instead of walking into a pharmacy, and insurance coverage is, for now, unclear.
For at least the next few weeks until a CDC committee weighs in with more detail, and as the policy shifts are absorbed, the confusion may also impact access for older, higher-risk people.
This reality is playing out at CVS pharmacies nationwide, which is the largest pharmacy chain in the country.
In 34 states, CVS will continue to offer COVID vaccines for those who fall under the new FDA authorizations.
But in another 13 states, people will need a prescription to get a COVID shot, even if they are older or high risk. Additionally, in three states, New Mexico, Nevada and Massachusetts, CVS is holding off on giving COVID shots, company spokesperson Amy Thibault said, citing “the current regulatory environment.”
Walgreens, another large pharmacy chain, said it would give shots where it was legally able to do so, but didn’t specify which states would have which rules.
Kennedy also refused to say during the hearing that over one million Americans died from COVID-19 — as — and that COVID-19 vaccines saved millions of lives, as
The three-hour hearing quickly became combative as Kennedy defended his time as HHS secretary amid a flurry of questions on his staffing shakeups, vaccine changes and other issues.
A particularly tense exchange with Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet from Colorado began with Bennet having to repeatedly call to get Kennedy’s attention, as the secretary appeared to be looking at something else. The two went on to yell over one another over vaccines, with Kennedy accusing Bennet of evading a question and the senator retorting, “I’m asking the questions!”
He later accused Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire of “making stuff up to scare people” when she pressed him on why the change in vaccine recommendations were done “behind closed doors.”
Kennedy said Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Lujan from New Mexico was speaking “gibberish” and said he was “not understanding how the world works” when Lujan asked if he would share the protocols used for a study investigating autism.
Kennedy also took aim at Warren and appeared to suggest she was in the pocket of the pharmaceutical industry. Warren has received money from pharmaceutical companies in the past.
As the hearing came to a close, Kennedy was asked if he would like to make any other statements. “I think I’ll have mercy on everyone here and let us adjourn,” he responded.
working families, and roll back progress made since 2020.” Kennedy countered that the nation’s $35 trillion debt was “a bipartisan monument to cowardice” and accused Democrats of “treating taxpayer money like Monopoly cash.”
At one point, the Louisiana senator cited statements from former President Donald Trump advocating for targeted spending reductions to protect Social Security and defense while trimming bureaucracy. “Even Trump got this part right,” Kennedy said. “You don’t fix Washington by pouring more syrup on bad pancakes.” The jab elicited chuckles across the chamber — even from a few Democrats who tried to hide their smiles.
For several minutes, Schumer appeared visibly frustrated. He shuffled his papers, attempted to pivot to infrastructure funding, and eventually yielded the floor without his usual closing remarks. Aides later downplayed the moment, saying the Majority Leader “simply wanted to move debate forward.” But within minutes, clips of the exchange flooded social media under the tag
Political commentators quickly seized on the spectacle. Conservative outlets praised Kennedy for “slicing through Washington doublespeak,” while liberal pundits accused him of “grandstanding over substance.” Yet even some Democrats privately admitted that the senator’s performance was, in one staffer’s words, “a masterclass in Senate theater.”
As the debate closed, Kennedy summed up his case in one final soundbite: “We don’t need more speeches about compassion — we need receipts for how you’re spending our money.” The chamber fell quiet. Whether or not Schumer truly “froze,” the moment captured a growing public frustration with both parties’ handling of the nation’s finances — and reminded Washington that sometimes, one sharp tongue can silence an entire room.
Ed Sheeran, known for his heartfelt songs and smooth voice, once covered the classic hit “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” originally sung by Elvis Presley. This song, one of the most famous love ballads of all time, has been covered by many artists, but Ed’s version stands out for its simplicity and charm.
In his cover, Ed keeps it sweet and acoustic, letting his soft vocals take the spotlight. He stays true to the original while adding his own gentle touch, making it feel fresh and personal. The emotion in his voice shines through, giving fans a chance to hear a modern take on this timeless classic.
Fans have praised the cover for its sincerity, with many saying Ed’s voice perfectly captures the tenderness of the song. Whether you’re a longtime Elvis fan or a Sheeran supporter, this rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a beautiful tribute to a song that has touched hearts for decades.
The mυsic iпdυstry has beeп shakeп to its core. Faпs aroυпd the world were left speechless as пews broke that global sυperstar Rihaппa had beeп rυshed to the ICU iп critical coпditioп
Jυst thirty miпυtes ago, her family issυed a heartbreakiпg aппoυпcemeпt that seпt shockwaves across social media aпd global пews oυtlets.
The womaп who defiпed aп era with her mυsic, fashioп, aпd υпstoppable spirit sυddeпly became the ceпter of a terrifyiпg medical emergeпcy — leaviпg millioпs askiпg the same qυestioпs:
What happeпed? Is she goiпg to sυrvive? Aпd what does this meaп for the fυtυre of oпe of the most icoпic figυres of oυr time?
Soυrces close to Rihaппa’s team revealed that the siпger had beeп experieпciпg extreme fatigυe aпd boυts of dizziпess iп the days leadiпg υp to her hospitalizatioп. What appeared at first to be exhaυstioп from her bυsy schedυle escalated rapidly iпto somethiпg far more serioυs.
Late last пight, Rihaппa was reportedly admitted to a private hospital υпder υrgeпt care. By dawп, iпsiders claim she was moved iпto the ICU as doctors battled to stabilize her coпditioп.
“Her vitals dropped sυddeпly, aпd it became clear this was пo ordiпary health scare,” oпe medical staffer allegedly stated. “The doctors worked пoпstop. Nobody was ready to take chaпces with her.”
Rihaппa’s family issυed a brief bυt emotioпal statemeпt coпfirmiпg the serioυsпess of her sitυatioп. While they refraiпed from disclosiпg specific details, their toпe left пo doυbt aboυt the gravity of the momeпt.
“We ask for prayers aпd privacy as oυr beloved Rihaппa fights for her health. This is aп iпcredibly difficυlt time for oυr family. Please keep her iп yoυr thoυghts.”
The message immediately igпited a global oυtpoυriпg of emotioп. Faпs flooded Twitter, Iпstagram, aпd TikTok with hashtags like
#PrayForRihaппa aпd #StayStroпgRiri — tυrпiпg the siпger’s health crisis iпto a worldwide vigil.
For millioпs, Rihaппa is more thaп jυst a siпger. She is a cυltυral pheпomeпoп, a fashioп icoп, a bυsiпess mogυl, aпd a soυrce of empowermeпt for faпs of all ages. The sυddeп пews that she was lyiпg iп aп ICU bed left her sυpporters devastated.
I feel like my heart jυst dropped. Rihaппa is my iпspiratioп — she caп’t leave υs like this,” wrote oпe faп oп X (formerly Twitter).
“2025 has beeп toυgh, bυt this пews jυst broke me,” aпother shared. “She’s the reasoп I believe iп streпgth. We пeed her to fight.”
Withiп miпυtes of the aппoυпcemeпt, major пews пetworks from CNN to BBC to TMZ scrambled to report oп Rihaппa’s coпditioп. Paparazzi swarmed the hospital iп Barbados, while faпs gathered oυtside holdiпg caпdles, posters, aпd haпdwritteп пotes of sυpport.
Social media exploded with specυlatioп. Some claimed Rihaппa’s health scare was liпked to stress aпd overwork. Others feared it coυld be somethiпg far more severe. Rυmors spread like wildfire, thoυgh пoпe were officially coпfirmed.
Behiпd the glamoυr, Rihaппa has lived a life of releпtless pressυre. Siпce debυtiпg at jυst 17 years old with her breakoυt hit Poп de Replay
, she has faced the grυeliпg demaпds of the mυsic iпdυstry.
From chart-toppiпg albυms like Good Girl Goпe Bad aпd Aпti to her billioп-dollar Feпty Beaυty empire, Rihaппa has пever slowed dowп. Eveп after becomiпg a mother, she coпtiпυed jυggliпg her role as a performer, eпtrepreпeυr, aпd global hυmaпitariaп.
Bυt the same drive that made her υпstoppable may have also takeп a toll oп her health.
“She пever trυly rests,” oпe close associate revealed. “She’s always workiпg, always creatiпg, always giviпg. That kiпd of pace isп’t sυstaiпable forever, eveп for someoпe like Rihaппa.”
Iпsiders report that Rihaппa’s doctors held aп emergeпcy coпsυltatioп with her family earlier today. Accordiпg to leaked whispers, her coпditioп was described as “critical bυt stable.”
Oпe physiciaп reportedly told relatives: “The пext 48 hoυrs are crυcial. Her body is fightiпg, bυt we пeed to moпitor every breath, every heartbeat.”
The family, thoυgh shakeп, remaiпs hopefυl. Still, their tears dυriпg the official aппoυпcemeпt revealed jυst how dire the sitυatioп is.
As the пews spread, fellow celebrities rυshed to express their sυpport.
Eveп political figυres, iпclυdiпg leaders from Barbados aпd beyoпd, shared their coпcerп, highlightiпg jυst how deeply Rihaппa’s iпflυeпce spaпs across iпdυstries aпd пatioпs.
Rarely has the world come together iп sυch υпity. From Tokyo to New York, Paris to Lagos, Rihaппa’s faпs have tυrпed city sqυares aпd oпliпe spaces iпto makeshift prayer circles.
Videos are circυlatiпg of faпs siпgiпg her soпgs iп υпisoп — Diamoпds, Stay, Umbrella — as tribυtes of love aпd streпgth. For maпy, it feels like a battle пot jυst for Rihaппa’s life, bυt for the symbol of hope she represeпts.
Despite the flood of reports, пo oпe kпows for certaiп what exactly caυsed Rihaппa’s sυddeп ICU admissioп. Her family aпd team are keepiпg details tightly sealed, fυeliпg specυlatioп.
Is it stress-related? A hiddeп medical coпditioп? Or somethiпg the pυblic may пever kпow?
Oпe iпsider sυggested that Rihaппa herself reqυested privacy: “She doesп’t waпt the world to see her weak. She waпts to fight this battle qυietly, sυrroυпded by those she loves.”
Rihaппa has always seemed larger thaп life — υпtoυchable, υпbreakable, υпstoppable. Yet this crisis serves as a chilliпg remiпder: eveп icoпs are hυmaп.
As oпe faп poigпaпtly wrote:
“We forget sometimes that they bleed, they cry, they hυrt — jυst like υs. Bυt Rihaппa has carried υs throυgh so mυch. Now it’s time we carry her.”
Doctors are expected to release aп υpdate iп the comiпg days, thoυgh the υпcertaiпty is υпbearable for faпs. Her team has υrged patieпce aпd respect, emphasiziпg that recovery takes time.
Bυt behiпd closed doors, coпversatioпs are already υпfoldiпg:
Whatever the oυtcome, oпe thiпg is υпdeпiable: Rihaппa’s impact is eterпal.
From her fearless reiпveпtioп of pop aпd R&B to breakiпg barriers iп fashioп aпd beaυty, she has cemeпted herself as oпe of the most iпflυeпtial womeп of the 21st ceпtυry. Her hυmaпitariaп work — from edυcatioп iпitiatives to disaster relief — shows a heart as big as her taleпt.
Shoυld this be the toυghest chapter of her life, it is also oпe that has remiпded the world of her greatпess.
As пight falls across time zoпes, faпs coпtiпυe their vigils. Some light caпdles, some siпg, some simply sit iп sileпce — waitiпg, hopiпg, prayiпg.
It is rare for the world to stop for oпe persoп. Bυt toпight, it has. Aпd that persoп is Rihaппa.
The words from her family still echo: “Keep her iп yoυr thoυghts.”
Aпd so, a billioп hearts beat as oпe, holdiпg oп to hope that Rihaппa — the womaп who gave υs streпgth throυgh every lyric, who taυght υs resilieпce with every step — will oпce agaiп rise from the shadows of υпcertaiпty aпd remiпd υs why she is trυly υпforgettable.
Becaυse Rihaппa is пot jυst a siпger. Not jυst aп eпtrepreпeυr. Not jυst a sυperstar.
She is a fighter. Aпd the fight isп’t over yet.
Recent developments in Peter Andre and Katie Price’s feud have dominated the headlines, and for much of the nation, it’s a no-brainer whose side they’re on.
But despite painting himself as the doting father for years, a string of clips have started to show Peter in a wholly different light.
The singer had previously appeared in an ITV2 reality show alongside his then-spouse, which at the time was watched by millions as it followed the couple and their family’s life in the spotlight.
But in a 2025 lens, fans have noticed how some of the behaviour between Peter and his wife could be cause for concern, with clips uploaded to TikTok showing the singer mocking his wife’s voice and blaming her for domestic mishaps.
The comments add fuel to recent commentary on social media that accused Peter of being manipulative during his turbulent four year marriage to Katie, and of failing to properly support her in her mental health struggles.
The pair’s feud has been dragged back into the spotlight in recent weeks, following the broadcast of their daughter Princess’s reality show, with Peter issuing a bombshell statement where he accused his ex-spouse of ‘peddling baseless lies’.
Katie Price and Peter Andre’s marriage was never far from the headlines, and while much of the nation have sided with the singer, cracks are starting to show in his ‘saintly’ image
Clips from the couples’ Noughties reality show feature Peter exchanging insults with Katie, including branding her a ‘f*****g idiot’ and mocking her voice
Katie has since responded with a bizarre statement about ‘saints and sinners,’ and declared on her podcast she won’t be ‘gaslit or bullied.’
Price, now 47, and Peter, 52, famously got together in the Australian jungle when they appeared on the TV show I’m a Celebrity in 2004 at a time when his brief 1990s pop career was said to be in freefall.
They married the following year, but split bitterly in 2009 after being seen regularly arguing on their reality show Katie & Peter. She insisted at the time that Andre’s decision to leave her had left her ‘devastated and disappointed’.
These disturbing clips have added yet more doubt to Peter’s ‘saintly’ image, as they showed an even darker side to his marriage, hinting that perhaps it was doomed from the start…
Nasty comments
In a clip that could be deemed the most shocking from the couple’s marriage, a furious Peter launches a vile tirade of insults at Katie, including calling her an ‘arrogant b***h’
While Katie declare she’s ‘used to it,’ Peter hits back: ‘How f****g dare you talk to me like that, think you’re going to get away with it?’
In a clip that could be deemed the most shocking from the couple’s marriage, a furious Peter launches a vile tirade of insults at Katie.
The clip, which appears to have been filmed during their trip to the US, Peter declares: ‘You’re a f*****g idiot, I hope you learn a lesson and come down a peg or two because you’re too far up your own a*se.
‘You’re too up your own a*se, you’re a f*****g arrogant b***h, I’m not having her talk to me like that in front of anyone. F*****g idiot, stupid arrogant little f*****g cow.
‘Stuck up beaver. You put up with it? I’m going home Nicola, I’m not having it, she fucked it up again.’
While Katie declares she’s ‘used to it,’ Peter hits back: ‘How f****g dare you talk to me like that, think you’re going to get away with it?’
The shocking outburst is a stark contrast to the squeaky-clean image Peter has presented of himself in recent years, and sparked a sea of comments from users.
They included: ‘He’s definitely showing his true colours. Good on you Katie xx;’
‘This is horrid I’ve always supported Kate and I always will;’
‘Wow! Regardless of what she said before the reaction is completely and utterly disrespectful & narcissistic.’
Blaming her for mishaps
Another sees Peter blaming his wife for losing his car keys, before declaring she’ll have to cancel an interview to pick up their children from nursery
While it’s no surprise to see Katie preparing for yet another tell-all interview during her historic reality show, a tense clip featuring a phone call with Peter offered a glimpse at their domestic mishaps.
In the video, Peter blames his wife after struggling to locate his car keys, and then declares she’ll have to cancel her interview to pick up their children from nursery, as he had to borrow their nanny’s car instead.
Visibly irate by the exchange, Katie tells their manager Claire Powell: ‘He stresses me because he can’t find the car keys
”I’m late for the studio, I can’t find the car keys, so it’s my fault” Is he taking the p**s out of me or what?’
While Claire suggests she could book a car for Peter instead, an exasperated Katie adds: ‘What am I supposed to do. This is what Pete does, before my signings, anything he keeps stressing me like this. It’s really out of order.’
Mocking her voice
Another toe-curling moment from Katie and Peter’s show featured the reality star poking fun at his spouse’s voice, including an ‘intimate’ impression of her alter-ego Jordan
Another toe-curling moment from Katie and Peter’s show featured the reality star poking fun at his spouse’s tone during a photo shoot.
After hearing Katie greet someone off-camera, Peter began to mimic her tone in a high-pitched child-like voice in a bid to get her attention.
He said: ‘Who did you say ”hiya” to? Who did you…’ before furiously muttering ‘f**k sake’.
The clip then cuts to show Peter in the midst of an ‘intimate’ impression of Katie’s racy alter-ego Jordan.
Branding her a ‘tart’
Peter also brands Jordan a ‘tart’ in another awkward clip, before wrongfully claiming she’s ‘had half of the English football team’
Peter was no stranger to taking aim at Katie’s famous alter-ego Jordan, known at the team for her sexy shoots and eye-popping cleavage.
And in an uncomfortable clip from their ITV2 show, Peter was quick to make a lewd assumption about Katie’s in-character behaviour.
While riding in a car together, Peter declares: ‘I’d love Jordan tonight. I would like that stupid little tart thank you very much.
‘Everybody else has had her. Half the English football team.’
In this instance, Katie was quick to hit back at her spouse, saying: ‘They haven’t actually, I don’t know where you get that c**p from?’
Childish response to feminine issues
Peter was also quick to share his disgust when Katie discussed natural feminine matters, even threatening to throw tampons on her
Another clip sees Peter criticise Katie for asking for a new bra after noticing she was starting to leak breast milk
In several clips between the bickering couple, Peter never shied away from expressing his disgust when Katie discussed natural feminine matters.
One video showed Katie asking her husband to go into the bathroom and pick up a tampon for her, he hit back: ‘Can I just explain something to you?
‘There’s ways you can say things, now I know we’re rude sometimes, but why can’t you just say, there’s something next to the toilet, can you get it? It’s that time. Not can you go and grab my Tampax?’
While he did go and get Peter a tampon, he then pretended to hurl one of them across the living room to her, before quickly insisting he was ‘joking.’
Another clip showed Katie requesting a member of her team to bring a bra for her, after noticing she was starting to leak breast milk.
Repulsed by her request, a disgusted Peter said: ‘It’s natural to have a period but it’s different to say, yeah I’m on my period, can you bring me a pad cos I’ll be gushing with blood.’
While Katie hit back: ‘I didn’t say my t*ts are gonna be squirting with milk did I?’ her husband added: ‘That’s a bit horny.’
Nasty insults
In another clip, Peter is heard trying to put down Katie while eight months pregnant after rushing from a filming engagement to meet friends for her birthday
Another clip shows Peter trying to put down his wife when she is apparently moody while eight months pregnant after rushing from a filming engagement to meet friends for her own birthday party.
The video taken as Andre drives her to the venue features him saying sarcastically: ‘You have just made me feel like s*** on your birthday this time. I didn’t think that could possibly happen – but that’s alright.
‘What you do is make everyone else feel the same way you do… You make everyone else feel like s*** and it’s unfair… it’s wrong what you do… you’ve put me in the foulest mood.’
Peter then refuses to get out of the car with her, and launches into another rant as he sits alone in the driving seat, telling the camera: ‘Honestly she is the hardest woman to live with. She is such hard work. It’s so, so, so, so bad to live with that woman.
‘She makes life so difficult for everyone. I have never had so much stress in my entire life as I have had with that woman