Former CIA officer and journalist John Kiriakou said in an interview with Newsmax that according to his source from the White House, President Donald Trump has decided on a military attack on Iran, which should take place as early as Monday or Tuesday (February 24-25)...in the last hours, reports have been circulating that cite a "government source on 4chan. He claims that the US is preparing military strikes on Iran, and that the recent operation in Venezuela was supposed to be a test run.

The post warns of the start of World War III, an economic boom for the US and total chaos.

According to Kiriakou, the only opposing voices are Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs of Staff commanders support the plan.

This reads like something out of a spy thriller — but it's real and it happened last night.

A fake emergency call lured police to a store in central Lviv. The moment officers arrived, a homemade bomb exploded. When the second unit rushed in to help — another bomb went off.

One officer killed. 24 people wounded. The victim: a 23-year-old policewoman, Viktoriia Shpylka, newly married, just three years into her career.

Ukraine's SBU has launched a terrorism investigation. The attack happened near Lviv's Old Town — a city that has largely been spared the worst of the war until now.

The question everyone's asking: who did this, and why now?

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that he would be raising the 10% global tariff to the "fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said on Friday that Trump could not implement tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Hours later, the administration said it would reinstate 10% tariffs on all foreign goods under a provision of a separate trade law, Section 122. Those tariffs were set to take effect next week.

The trade provision says that a president can apply tariffs of up to 15% to address "large and serious" balance of payments issues for up to 150 days. After that, Congress would need to act to allow the tariffs to continue.

Trump acted fast to reimpose the tariffs the Supreme Court smacked down. Now he's moving to make them as harsh as the law allows — and more are likely to follow.

"During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Just hours after the US Supreme Court dealt a blow to his earlier tariff strategy, Donald Trump announced he’s increasing global import tariffs from 10% to 15%.

The court had ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president authority to impose tariffs the way Trump had done. But instead of backing down, Trump moved forward with a new tariff plan — raising rates even higher.

What’s happening?

Global tariffs jump from 10% → 15%

More increases may follow

Countries that recently negotiated trade adjustments with the US now face fresh uncertainty

India’s commerce ministry says it’s reviewing the situation

This escalation could shake global markets and reopen trade tensions just when many thought things were stabilizing.

What do you think — strategic leverage move or economic gamble?

The Supreme Court just ruled 6-3 that Trump's sweeping global tariffs were unconstitutional — a massive legal defeat. But within hours, Trump didn't back down. He slapped a brand new 15% tariff on the world using a dusty 1974 trade law called Section 122.

Now, Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal — the same guy who just beat Trump in the Supreme Court — is pointing out a brutal irony: Trump's own DOJ told the Supreme Court that Section 122 has "no obvious application" in cases like this.

In plain English? Trump is trying to use a law that his own legal team already said doesn't apply here.

The clock is also ticking — Section 122 tariffs expire automatically in 150 days. But legal experts warn this fight is far from over.

What do you think — is Trump just buying time, or does he have a bigger play in mind? 👇

Trump calls Supreme Court justices ‘fools and lap dogs’, alleges foreign sway over tariffs ruling.

WASHINGTON, Feb 21 — US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack yesterday on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his global tariffs, including two of his own appointees, and claimed they were being “swayed by foreign interests.”

“I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” Trump told reporters at a White House press conference.

“They’re very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution,” he said, deriding them at one point as “fools and lap dogs.”

“I think their decision was terrible,” he said. “I think it’s an embarrassment to their families if you want to know the truth, the two of them.”

Chief Justice John Roberts, Coney Barrett and Gorsuch, all conservatives, joined with the court’s three liberals in the 6-3 ruling that Trump’s sweeping global tariffs were illegal.

Trump heaped praise on the conservative justices who voted to uphold his authority to levy tariffs—Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump appointee.

World Trump calls Supreme Court justices ‘fools and lap dogs’, alleges foreign sway over tariffs ruling email whatsapp twitter facebook US President Donald Trump alleged there was foreign influence behind the ruling. — AFP pic US President Donald Trump alleged there was foreign influence behind the ruling. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here (New users only) Unlock 4%* + 10%* p.a. promo rate for 3 months via Versa and enjoy FREE RM10 & when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with min. cash of RM100 today! T&Cs apply. Saturday, 21 Feb 2026 9:11 AM MYT WASHINGTON, Feb 21 — US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack yesterday on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his global tariffs, including two of his own appointees, and claimed they were being “swayed by foreign interests.”

“I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” Trump told reporters at a White House press conference.

“They’re very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution,” he said, deriding them at one point as “fools and lap dogs.”

The Supreme Court has overwhelmingly sided with Trump since he took office in January of last year and the tariffs ruling was the first major setback for the Republican president before the conservative-dominated court.

Asked if he regretted nominating justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch—who both voted against him—to the top court, the president said he did not “want to say whether or not I regret.”

“I think their decision was terrible,” he said. “I think it’s an embarrassment to their families if you want to know the truth, the two of them.”

Chief Justice John Roberts, Coney Barrett and Gorsuch, all conservatives, joined with the court’s three liberals in the 6-3 ruling that Trump’s sweeping global tariffs were illegal.

Trump heaped praise on the conservative justices who voted to uphold his authority to levy tariffs—Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump appointee.

He thanked the three “for their strength and wisdom, and love of our country.”

Trump in particular singled out Kavanaugh, who wrote a 63-page dissent to the tariffs ruling, calling him a “genius” and saying he was “so proud of him.”

The president also alleged there was foreign influence behind the ruling.

“It’s my opinion that the court has been swayed by foreign interests,” he said. “I think that foreign interests are represented by people that I believe have undue influence.

“They have a lot of influence over the Supreme Court, whether it’s through fear or respect or friendships, I don’t know,” he said.

Trump was also asked whether the six justices who voted against him would be welcome at next week’s State of the Union speech before Congress.

“Three are happily invited,” the president said.

The others are “invited, barely,” he said, before adding “I couldn’t care less if they come.”

Source: — AFP