Urgent End of Week Message

Good evening everyone, I’m heading to a wedding right now, and before diving into tonight’s news, I need to begin with a message that is not just important—it’s urgent. This week will be a turning point, a make-or-break moment for the Jeffrey Epstein files. We are also demanding answers about Trump’s health. The stakes could not be higher. I want you to know this: I will be front and center demanding answers, and I will not stop until the truth comes to light.

Now, let’s be clear—there are many who would prefer I stay quiet. There are those who have threatened me, pressured me, tried to intimidate me into silence. They’ve tried to shut down my TikTok, attack my platform, and discredit my work. They’ve done everything possible to push me out of the fight for truth. But here is my message to them, and I want it to be heard loud and clear: I am not going anywhere.

I’ve said it before, but I will say it again: your subscriptions are what make this possible. They keep the lights on, they keep the truth alive, and they ensure that what you read here is never compromised. If you are already a paid subscriber, I cannot thank you enough—you are the reason this work continues. And if you are not, your presence still matters deeply. Every reader, every voice, every set of eyes on this truth is part of the fight.

Just last night, for example, I was out walking when someone in a truck wearing a MAGA hat yelled at me. Maybe he recognized me, maybe he didn’t. Maybe it was just anger thrown at a stranger, maybe it was directed at me because of what I do. But the point is this—they want to break me, they want me to give up, they want me to step back. And I will not. I will never.

This platform we’ve built together is different from all the others. It is not owned by billionaires. It is not controlled by political parties. It is not a puppet of corporate money or shadowy influence. It belongs to us—built on truth, fueled by honesty, and sustained only by your support. That is why this platform is dangerous to those who fear exposure. Because they know they cannot buy it, and they cannot silence it.

We live in a time of fear and exhaustion. Many of you tell me you are scared. Many of you tell me you are tired. And believe me, I hear you. I feel it too. These are heavy times. But this is exactly why I refuse to stop. Because if the truth dies, we all lose. If independent reporting is silenced, corruption wins. And if we allow fear to control us, then those in power have already won.

So let me make you this promise: I will not stop fighting. I will not stop reporting. I will not let the truth be buried. And I will not do it alone—I will do it with you, by your side, every single step of the way.

Together, we are building something powerful. Together, we are proving that honesty and courage can cut through the noise. And together, we will ensure that the truth—no matter how inconvenient, no matter how dangerous—never dies.

With that, here’s what you missed:

A Trump administration postwar plan for Gaza proposes placing the enclave under U.S. trusteeship for at least a decade, transforming it into a luxury tourism and tech hub dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East,” with ideas including paying Palestinians to leave—raising major concerns about forced displacement and U.S. control over Gaza’s future.

Survivors and victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes will be hosting a major event on Wednesday. I will be there live and will cover it for you. Stay tuned.

Donald Trump said he plans to issue an executive order mandating voter ID for all US elections and banning most voting by mail, despite the Constitution granting election authority to states and Congress; experts note voter fraud is rare, ID laws disproportionately impact vulnerable groups, and previous similar efforts were blocked in court as unconstitutional.

Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, was seriously injured in a New Hampshire car crash after assisting a domestic violence victim, suffering a fractured vertebra and other injuries when his rental car was rear-ended at high speed; he remains hospitalized but is said to be in good spirits and expected to recover.

Donald Trump golfed for a second day in a row today amid speculation over his health. He did not take any questions from the press for a fifth day in a row.

Robert F Kennedy Jr, as HHS secretary, has vowed to “fix” the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program by potentially reshaping or dismantling it, a move experts warn could destabilize the fragile vaccine market, expose manufacturers to lawsuits, limit vaccine availability, and undermine public trust; critics argue that instead of reforms like updating compensation caps or hiring more adjudicators, Kennedy’s approach risks collapsing the system that ensures both vaccine supply and fair compensation for rare side effects.

FDA’s top vaccine regulator, Vinay Prasad, demanded YouTube remove videos of his past Covid-19 remarks that were archived by physician Jonathan Howard, leading to Howard’s entire channel being deleted; critics say the move silences documentation of Prasad’s controversial positions on vaccines, despite his current leadership role at the FDA and history of criticizing mandates, boosters, and public health institutions.

Former CDC immunizations director Demetre Daskalakis resigned after the firing of CDC chief Susan Monarez, warning that Robert F Kennedy Jr’s leadership at HHS is ideologically dismantling vaccination efforts, narrowing Covid vaccine access, and undermining science; he and other critics argue Kennedy’s actions, including appointing an unqualified CDC head, spread misinformation and threaten public health, prompting bipartisan backlash and calls for his resignation.

Doctors found a bullet fragment lodged near the carotid artery of 10-year-old Weston Halsne, who went viral after recounting how his friend shielded him during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis; his father called his survival a “miracle,” while the attack killed two children, left Weston traumatized, and ended with the shooter’s death by suicide.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded his “war on woke” by ordering the removal of rainbow crosswalks and other street art statewide — including memorials at Pulse nightclub and student-designed safety projects — sparking backlash from cities, LGBTQ+ advocates, and local leaders who call the purge an abuse of power, an attack on free expression, and an attempt to suppress communities that oppose him.

Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least 30 people around Gaza City, including 13 seeking food at a distribution site, as residents fled heavy bombardment and troops advanced; meanwhile, a 20-boat aid flotilla carrying activists like Greta Thunberg set sail from Barcelona to “break the siege,” while Israel confirmed killing Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida, and Netanyahu’s cabinet prepared to discuss the next phase of the Gaza offensive amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s late-night effort to repatriate unaccompanied Guatemalan children from U.S. custody — some already placed on planes — ruling they cannot be removed for two weeks while legal challenges proceed; attorneys argue the expulsions violate protections for migrant minors and put the children, many of whom fear abuse or danger in Guatemala, at serious risk.

See you in the morning.

— Aaron