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Scott Jennings Tells Establishment Republicans to ‘F All the Way Off’
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Scott Jennings Tells Establishment Republicans to ‘F All the Way Off’

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Republican strategist Scott Jennings criticized Republicans who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign, arguing they moved away from long-held conservative positions rather than working to preserve them. His comments came Monday on “After Party with Emily Jashinsky.”

Jennings said he encountered Republicans during the 2024 race who claimed backing Harris was necessary to protect conservatism.

He questioned those arguments and said they reflected a push to move the ideology away from its traditional positions.

“During the 2024 campaign, I kept hearing these Republicans say things like, ‘In order to save conservatism, we have to vote for Kamala Harris.’ And as someone who had to sit out there and debate these issues every night, I could never sort of figure out why they were saying that, what they meant by that,” Jennings said.

“And then I started to think about the underlying arguments they were making, the other statements they were making, and I realized that they weren’t trying to save conservatism. They were trying to liberalize it.”

Jennings said the same individuals no longer support Republican candidates or core conservative positions.

“A lot of these people no longer vote for any Republican. A lot of these people no longer are pro-life. A lot of these people no longer really believe in any of the conservative stuff that we have all supposedly been fighting for for the last 25 years,” he said.

“They let their personality conflicts or problems with Donald Trump completely and totally change what they claim to be fighting for. Heck, look around.”

He pointed to former George W. Bush administration communications official Nicolle Wallace, now an MS NOW anchor, referencing remarks she made in 2021.

“We relied upon her for communications advice in the Bush White House. Now, this is somebody who built their career supposedly communicating with the American people about George W. Bush’s conservative agenda,” Jennings said.

“And now she is one of the most deranged looney tunes in American media … Did you ever believe any of it? … Bush was a conservative guy.”

Jennings also criticized “The Bulwark Podcast” host and MS NOW analyst Tim Miller, who left the Republican Party in 2020 after having worked as a GOP operative, including on former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s 2016 presidential campaign.

“Tim Miller, this other looney tunes. He was supposedly a Republican operative. Now, he is one of the most liberal people in our political affairs ecosystem,” Jennings said.

“Did you ever believe any of it? And what is it about Donald Trump that made you change every single thing that you supposedly ever believed in? And I just, I don’t understand how one person could break so many supposedly smart and experienced people.”

Jennings said he still cannot understand how people identifying as Republicans supported Democratic candidates and positions in recent years.

“And to this day, I still do not understand people who claim to be Republicans running around having voted for Democrats in each of the last three elections, having advocated for Democrats to win the Senate, having advocated for Democrats to win the House, having advocated for pro-abortion policies, having advocated for every liberal social crusade, and then look me in the eye and say, ‘You’re hurting conservatism by supporting Donald Trump.’ F all the way off,” he said.

Jashinsky laughed during Jennings’ criticism of Miller, prompting him to continue.

“I don’t know if I’ve ever been around anybody who was less good at their job, but more condescending,” Jennings said.

“His talent to condescension ratio is so far off it’s ridiculous.”

Trump Would-Be Assassin Files Bizarre Motions Begging Trump to Punch Him in the Face
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Trump Would-Be Assassin Files Bizarre Motions Begging Trump to Punch Him in the Face

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Ryan Routh, who was convicted in September of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, submitted a series of unusual requests in court filings unsealed on Tuesday.

The filings included an offer inviting the president to physically strike him during court proceedings, as well as separate attempts to subpoena a university student and propose international trades involving himself.

In one motion, Routh wrote that if President Trump “wished to pummel the defendant just for good measure, put on the handcuffs and shackles and give it your worst.”

He added, “No cameras, no complaints, no [charges]. Just good fun.” The filing included another line that read, “Don’t be a p*ssy. (Can I say p*ssy or coward-sorry).”

Routh wrote that he wanted President Trump present in court so that the president could ask him questions and punch him “as many times as you want.”

Routh expanded on the invitation in another portion of the filing.

“Defendants open invitation speak your mind to the jury to vent any anger and displeasure with the defendant and perhaps if you wish, he will allow you even to punch him in the face, as many times as you want; no charges-we know someone at DOJ. Most fun in decades, don’t miss it,” he wrote.

Routh also attempted to subpoena Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student whom the Trump administration has ordered to be deported.

He wrote that Khalil should “testify to the gross violation to our Freedom of Speech and erosion of democracy to authoritarianism.”

Routh additionally claimed in the filing that the administration was planning actions connected to martial law, referencing the Insurrection Act and constitutional provisions.

“Tell us how the war against migrants is to enact the insurrection act for martial law to end all federal voting; for [a] permanent president,” he wrote.

He continued with questions addressed to Khalil, saying, “With your expertise on Fascism we need your knowledge on the 14th Amendment/Sec. 3 – Disqualification to Hold Office; is prevention prior and remedy after? Also Amendment 2 for a well regulated militia, we wonder what it will take to remove a fascist dictator with National Guard and military already in DC how will America remove the President from the White House in 2029 – is there a chapter in one of your books and how many lives will be lost.”

Following his conviction, Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen inside the courtroom.

He was restrained by security and removed from the room.

In October, he submitted another letter offering to be sent to a state with legalized assisted suicide or traded to a nation hostile to the United States, listing Iran as one of several possibilities.

He wrote that Iran could “torture, kill and drag [him] through the streets” in exchange for an Iranian human rights activist. He framed the proposed trade as similar to President Trump “disposing of his worst enemy.”

Routh also proposed that he could be exchanged for a Palestinian detainee held by Israel or a Ukrainian detainee held by Russia.

In a separate filing submitted before his September verdict, Routh suggested settling his case through a golf match with President Trump.

“A round of golf with the racist pig, he wins he can execute me. I win I get his job (sorry hillbilly Vance),” he wrote.

The filings were submitted to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon as part of Routh’s broader effort to influence the sentencing process.

The court has not issued rulings on the motions referenced in the documents.

CNN Smackdown: Jennings Takes Swisher to Task on Hunter Biden Laptop Truth
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CNN Smackdown: Jennings Takes Swisher to Task on Hunter Biden Laptop Truth

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CNN commentator Scott Jennings confronted journalist Kara Swisher on Thursday, November 20, 2025, over her assertion that lying to the American public about Hunter Biden’s laptop was merely “politics.”

The exchange highlighted ongoing debates about the handling of the story when it first broke in October 2020 by the New York Post.

The New York Post’s report detailed contents of a laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden, which included over 10,000 photos and documents.

These materials allegedly showed Hunter Biden with prostitutes, passed out with a crack pipe, and other compromising situations. At the time, social media platforms Facebook and Twitter restricted the story’s spread.

A letter signed by 50 former government officials claimed the laptop’s contents were Russian disinformation.

National Public Radio (NPR) also chose not to cover the story, citing it as a distraction.Jennings argued against Swisher’s perspective during the broadcast.

“The story was true,” he said.

“There wasn’t really any dispute of that, other than from these 50 people who come from government, who are in and out of government when Democrats are in power.”

Swisher interjected, saying, “That’s politics to me, Scott. You’re not naive. They were making their case just like you would say Trump just did with whatever issue he has.”

Jennings countered, “Well, I don’t agree that it is a simple matter of making your case. When you use your government title and your intelligence bona fides and you use all of your credentials to flat-out lie to the American people. They didn’t know that that was a political argument, but they were saying, ‘This is Russian disinformation. What you’re reading is directly out of the Kremlin. It was one of the biggest lies that was told to try to get Joe Biden over the finish line.”

The controversy surrounding the laptop emerged as a key issue during the 2020 presidential election, with critics suggesting the suppression was designed to protect Joe Biden’s campaign.

Despite the initial denials, evidence later confirmed the laptop’s authenticity.

Then-NPR managing editor Terence Samuel explained the network’s decision, stating, “We don’t want to waste our time on stories that are not really stories, and we don’t want to waste the listeners’ and readers’ time on stories that are just pure distractions.”

He added, “And quite frankly, that’s where we ended up, this was … a politically driven event, and we decided to treat it that way.”

The Biden-Harris administration’s response evolved over time.

In December 2024, President Joe Biden pardoned his son for drug and gun offenses, a move that reignited discussions about the laptop’s contents.

Democrats had maintained for years that the story was unfounded, despite growing evidence to the contrary.

The pardon covered a range of charges related to Hunter Biden’s personal conduct, which had been documented in part by the laptop data.

The confrontation between Jennings and Swisher aired on CNN, drawing attention to the differing narratives around the laptop story.

Jennings emphasized the use of government credentials to mislead the public, while Swisher framed it as a standard political tactic.

Historic First: Antifa Members Officially Plead Guilty to Terror Charges in Texas
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Historic First: Antifa Members Officially Plead Guilty to Terror Charges in Texas

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Five defendants have pleaded guilty in federal court to providing material support to terrorists for their roles in a coordinated shooting on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas.

The incident occurred on the night of July 4, 2025, at the Prairieland facility.

The plea agreements mark the first known case in which individuals have formally admitted to being part of an organized Antifa cell in the United States.

On November 19, Seth Sikes, Joy Abigail Gibson, Lynette Read Sharp, Nathan Baumann, and John Phillip Thomas each pleaded guilty to one count of providing material support to terrorists.

The charges stem from the shooting attack that left a police officer shot in the neck and led to additional officers coming under fire.

As part of their plea deals, the defendants agreed to federal sentences capped at 15 years, avoiding the possibility of decades in prison.

The plea agreements included stipulated facts. Baumann, Gibson, and Sikes acknowledged, “Beginning on or about July 3, 2025, and continuing until on or about July 4, 2025, in the Northern District of Texas, [defendant name] planned with others to provide resources and personnel, including [himself/herself], knowing and intending that they would be used to carry out acts of terrorism.” They admitted the acts were “calculated to influence or affect the conduct of government by intimidation or coercion, or to retaliate against government conduct.”

Baumann further admitted, “Baumann found that others who participated in the acts against Prairieland adhered to an Antifa, revolutionary anarchist or autonomous Marxist ideology that is anti-law enforcement, anti-immigration enforcement, and calls for the overthrow of the United States Government, law enforcement authorities, and the system of law. Antifa is a militant enterprise that advocates insurrection and violence to affect the policy and conduct of the U.S. government by intimidation and coercion.”

He also admitted participating in planning the “direct action” attack on July 3 and July 4.

All five defendants acknowledged that the Antifa cell “conducted an act of terrorism.”

Sikes provided additional detail in his agreed facts: “Sikes and his coconspirators adhered to an Antifa, anarchist ideology and organized cells or ‘affinity groups’ around their beliefs.”

According to the filing, the group formed decentralized cells modeled on Antifa’s organizational practices.

Gibson admitted using an encrypted messaging app to send reconnaissance photos of Prairieland’s surveillance cameras to others involved in the attack.

She stated that some participants conducted in-person reconnaissance at the facility earlier in the day on July 4.

Baumann, Gibson, and Sikes also admitted they wore black bloc clothing to conceal their identities from law enforcement.

Court filings stated that “co-conspirator-1,” who prosecutors say stood about 200 meters from the main group with an AR-15 rifle, fired on the facility to help Baumann escape.

Baumann admitted this during his plea.

Evidence in separate documents identifies the individual as Benjamin Hanil Song.

Sharp and Thomas, who were not present during the shooting, admitted to helping Song evade arrest.

Sharp acknowledged learning on July 5 that Song was hiding in the woods near the facility.

Sharp and Thomas admitted to providing property, lodging, communications equipment, personnel, or transportation while Song was an FBI and Texas Most Wanted fugitive for 11 days.

Sharp admitted using an encrypted messaging app to arrange housing for Song and stated, “Then on July 6, Sharp provided Coconspirator-1 with clothing, a whig [sic], a face covering, and other items so Coconspirator-1 could disguise his appearance from law enforcement.”

Sharp also arranged a transfer point in a parking lot so another individual could move Song to a second apartment.

The plea deals follow the indictment of additional suspects.

On November 14, seven more individuals — Benjamin Song, Savanna Batten, Bradford Morris, Maricela Rueda, Elizabeth Soto, Ines Soto, and Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada — were indicted on federal charges including providing material support to terrorists, rioting, using weapons and explosives, obstruction, and attempted murder.

Cameron Arnold and Zachary Evetts were indicted on October 15 on similar terrorism counts, becoming the first individuals in the United States accused at the federal level of Antifa-related terrorism offenses.

Prosecutors expect more plea deals.

Rebecca Morgan and another defendant are scheduled to plead guilty next week.

Eighteen total individuals have been identified as suspects in the Prairieland attack, facing a combination of state and federal charges.

The five defendants who entered federal guilty pleas also face state charges in Johnson County.

Early-Morning Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead at St. Louis International Airport
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Early-Morning Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead at St. Louis International Airport

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A suspect was shot and killed early Friday morning inside St. Louis Lambert International Airport after an encounter with an airport police officer, according to initial information released by local outlets, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident took place at around 1 a.m. inside Terminal 1, where an officer opened fire on an individual near the American Airlines ticketing counter.

The shooting prompted airport authorities to establish a crime scene in the area as investigators began gathering evidence and documenting the sequence of events.

KSDK reported that the officer discharged a weapon inside the terminal during the early-morning hours, though officials have not released additional information about what led to the confrontation.

At the time of the shooting, only a limited number of travelers and staff were present in the terminal due to the hour, and police quickly secured the area.

Authorities said it was not immediately clear what sparked the incident, and the circumstances that preceded the shooting have not been detailed publicly.

The suspect, who has not been identified, was transported from the scene after being shot. Officials later confirmed that the individual died following the encounter with law enforcement.

No other injuries were reported, and there were no indications that any travelers or airport employees were harmed during the incident. Investigators restricted access to the immediate area around the American Airlines ticketing counter as they continued documenting evidence.

Airport police and other responding agencies have not released details regarding the actions of the suspect prior to the shooting, the nature of the threat perceived by the officer, or whether any commands or attempts at de-escalation were made before shots were fired.

Oxnard police were investigating gunfire around Southwinds Park that reportedly left several teens injured Tuesday night, March 4, 2025.

The officer involved has not been publicly identified, and authorities have not stated whether the officer has been placed on leave pending further review, which is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport continued normal operations outside the secured crime-scene area.

Travelers arriving later in the morning encountered an increased police presence inside Terminal 1 as investigators worked through the early stages of the inquiry.

Airport officials have not provided updates on how long the area near the ticketing counter will remain restricted while the investigation proceeds.

Authorities have stated that further information will be released as the investigation develops. As of Friday morning, the identity of the deceased suspect, details surrounding the encounter, and the officer’s account of the incident remain unavailable.

The St. Louis Airport Police Department and other agencies continue examining the circumstances that led to the shooting inside the terminal.

Fugees Rapper Sentenced to 14 Years Over Illegally Funneling Money to Obama Campaign
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Fugees Rapper Sentenced to 14 Years Over Illegally Funneling Money to Obama Campaign

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Grammy-winning artist Pras Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of funneling foreign money into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign and participating in a broader influence operation linked to Malaysian financier Jho Low.

Michel, 53, was found guilty of organizing the scheme and channeling millions of dollars from Low through straw donors to support the campaign.

Federal prosecutors said Michel obtained more than $120 million from Low and directed a portion of those funds into political contributions.

Prosecutors also said Michel attempted to stop a Justice Department investigation into Low, tampered with two witnesses, and committed perjury during his trial.

In April 2023, a federal jury convicted Michel on 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.

The trial in Washington included testimony from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Michel had publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for clemency.

He told TMZ, “I hope he turn an eye on me,” adding that he had “love for any president” and expressed trust in the process.

Michel also compared his legal situation to Trump’s conviction in a hush money case during the Biden-Harris administration.

The Hollywood Reporter previously stated that Trump was considering a possible pardon, though the White House declined to comment.

Michel’s representatives later said only that “all available options” were being explored.

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued the sentence and ordered Michel to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.

Prosecutors argued that sentencing guidelines recommended a life sentence, describing Michel as someone who “betrayed his country for money” and “lied unapologetically and unrelentingly to carry out his schemes.”

They wrote, “His sentence should reflect the breadth and depth of his crimes, his indifference to the risks to his country, and the magnitude of his greed.”

Defense attorney Peter Zeidenberg called the 14-year sentence “completely disproportionate to the offense” and confirmed that Michel will appeal.

Zeidenberg noted that other figures connected to similar matters received lighter penalties.

“Elliott Broidy was pardoned, George Higginbotham got 3 months’ probation, and Nicki Lum Davis received 24 months. Not to mention that DOJ has announced that FARA will no longer be prosecuted except where there is espionage involved – something not alleged here,” he said.

“There simply is no justification for Mr. Michel being singled out like this except for the penalty for opting for trial. We will appeal.”

Michel’s attorneys wrote in a separate filing that a life sentence would be an “absurdly high” punishment, arguing that such penalties are typically reserved for violent criminals.

They added, “The Government´s position is one that would cause Inspector Javert to recoil and, if anything, simply illustrates just how easily the Guidelines can be manipulated to produce absurd results.”

A spokesperson for Michel told the Daily Mail, “Throughout his career Pras has broken barriers. This is not the end of his story. He appreciates the outpouring of support as he approaches the next chapter.”

Michel has also been ordered to forfeit $64 million connected to the scheme.

Prosecutors said the broader influence operation sought to pressure U.S. officials to drop investigations into Low, who remains a fugitive.

Billboard reported that prosecutors said Michel “betrayed his country for money,” noting that comparable offenses often result in sentences of more than two decades.

Michel is scheduled to surrender on January 27.

Low, who has lived in China, helped finance the film “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

Michel’s attorneys wrote that Low’s motivation for providing funds was to obtain a photograph with then-President Obama.

In August 2024, a judge denied Michel’s request for a new trial, which partly argued that his previous attorney improperly used a generative AI program during closing arguments.

The court ruled those issues did not constitute a miscarriage of justice.

Michel also publicly supported rapper Tory Lanez, incorrectly suggesting a presidential pardon could affect the case, though Lanez’s conviction is under California’s jurisdiction.

Prosecutors said Michel received an estimated $88 million for his role in the scheme.

Michel rose to prominence in the 1990s as part of the Fugees alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, known for hits including “Killing Me Softly,” “Ready or Not,” and “Fu-Gee-La.”

The group disbanded in 1998, and Michel’s later attempts at reunions were overtaken by the legal case that now defines his public profile.

Trump Teases Musk as Strained Relationship Appears to Ease Significantly
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Trump Teases Musk as Strained Relationship Appears to Ease Significantly

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President Donald Trump signaled a shift in his previously tense relationship with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after mentioning him during remarks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington on Wednesday, as reported by Fox News.

The reference came one day after Musk attended a White House dinner during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit.

The public dynamic between the two had been strained since the spring, following Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Elon Musk arrives at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on February 20, 2025.

Trump and Musk exchanged pointed criticism in May and June over Trump’s tax and domestic policy package known as the “big, beautiful bill.”

At the forum on Wednesday, Trump addressed Musk directly while discussing the measure.

“You’re so lucky I’m with you, Elon. I’ll tell you. Has he ever thanked me properly?” Trump said. He continued by noting that, under the bill, a previous mandate requiring all cars to be electric by 2030 was no longer in place.

“Although I do let him buy other than electric cars, but these are minor details. You know, we had a mandate which even Elon thought was ridiculous, that everybody has to have an electric car by 2030. And once, fortunately, he said, that’s a ridiculous thing.”

Trump signed the legislation in July, which included a new tax deduction on car loan interest for purchases made between 2025 and 2028. The provision allows buyers to write off up to $10,000 per year in interest on certain loans for brand-new vehicles.

After Trump’s remarks, Musk posted on X, “I would like to thank President Trump for all he has done for America and the world.”

The disagreements earlier in the year centered on Musk’s criticism of the bill amid reports it could increase the federal deficit. Trump argued Musk’s frustration stemmed from the removal of an electric vehicle tax credit used by automakers such as Tesla.

By May and June, the back-and-forth had escalated, with Musk asserting that Trump would not have won the 2024 election without his support.

Trump responded by saying Musk had gone “CRAZY” over the changes to electric vehicle credits and that the CEO had been “wearing thin.”

The relationship appeared to ease later in the year. The two were seen together in September at the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are pictured speaking at the ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ at the Capital One Arena in Washington.

Musk then attended a White House dinner on Tuesday, where Apple CEO Tim Cook and Dell CEO Michael Dell were also present.

Fox News Digital reported that both the White House and Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

After Four Years in Saudi Arabia, American Freed Following Trump Efforts
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After Four Years in Saudi Arabia, American Freed Following Trump Efforts

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A U.S. citizen who spent years trapped in Saudi Arabia under an exit ban has been released, according to statements from his family and multiple media reports.

Saad Almadi, 75, had been detained since 2021 after Saudi authorities arrested him during a family visit to Riyadh and later sentenced him to more than 19 years in prison over online posts criticizing the royal family, as reported by Fox News.

Almadi’s release on Wednesday came one day after President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C., the New York Post reported.

Although Almadi was freed from prison in 2023 after his charges were reduced from terrorism allegations to cyber crimes, he remained barred from leaving the country until this week.

Almadi, a retired engineer who has lived in the United States since 1976, had faced accusations tied to 14 social media posts. One of the posts suggested renaming a Washington street after Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in 2018.

His case drew attention from human rights groups and members of Congress, who urged Saudi authorities to lift the exit ban and allow him to return home.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Almadi family expressed relief and gratitude. “Our family is overjoyed that, after four long years, our father, Saad Almadi, is finally on his way home to the United States!” they said.

“This day would not have been possible without President Donald Trump and the tireless efforts of his administration. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Sebastian Gorka and the team at the National Security Council, as well as everyone at the State Department.”

The family also thanked others who had advocated for Almadi’s release. “We extend our thanks to the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh for keeping our father safe, and to the nonprofit organizations and members of Congress who fought for his freedom,” the statement continued.

U.S. pressure to end the exit ban had increased following Trump’s May visit to Saudi Arabia. Sebastian Gorka, a member of the National Security Council, also met with Almadi’s son at the White House as the case gained new momentum.

The Foley Foundation, which supports families of Americans detained overseas, praised the development, saying it was “so excited” that Almadi’s four-year ordeal was ending.

According to the family, Almadi was flying from Riyadh to the United States on Wednesday. The timing followed Trump and the crown prince appearing together at a forum in Washington earlier in the week.

Fox News Digital reported that it had reached out to Gorka, the State Department and the White House for comment.

Dr. Oz Reports Massive Obamacare Fraud, Cites COVID-Era Policy Failures
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Dr. Oz Reports Massive Obamacare Fraud, Cites COVID-Era Policy Failures

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said Monday that the Affordable Care Act is experiencing widespread fraud, claiming that millions of individuals receiving benefits should not be enrolled in the system. Oz made the remarks during an interview on Newsmax’s “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” as reported by Newsmax.

“We believe there are over 4 million people, alleged people, getting benefits on the Obamacare system who do not exist or weren’t supposed to get the benefits,” Oz said.

“That’s a lot of money. Full fare, we’re paying for insurance for 4 million people who don’t even know they have insurance.”

Oz noted that his estimate significantly exceeds figures from a report issued in mid-July under the Trump administration.

That analysis found “2.8 million Americans either enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program in multiple states or simultaneously enrolled in both Medicaid/CHIP and a subsidized Affordable Care Act exchange plan.”

Oz attributed the current level of fraud to policy decisions made during the pandemic.

“When the original ACA was created, there were problems with it, which, for good or for bad, they were sort of muddling through until COVID,” he said.

“And when COVID hit, the Democrats addressed those problems by throwing money at the issue, which they only were willing to do until now, because they knew what they were doing didn’t make sense.”

According to Oz, those decisions created opportunities for abuse. “Because of these ill-designed moves, it has led to immense fraud in the system,” he said.

Oz also addressed broader concerns about healthcare costs. “Look at healthcare costs in general. They’re increasing 8 to 9% this year. That’s a lot more than inflation. The GDP can’t keep up with that,” he said.

He said new systems and procedures under review at CMS are intended to address both fraud and long-term cost pressures.

“We’re going to become a large healthcare system with a small country attached. So let’s get ahead of this,” Oz said.

He added, “We do have big ideas there, but it’s a mix. You have to reduce the actual cost of care while you come up with better ways of paying for the care that you’re offering.”

President Donald Trump has raised related concerns, proposing a change to how federal healthcare funding is used.

During the federal government shutdown, he suggested redirecting federal dollars currently paid to insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act directly to individuals.

“I am recommending to Senate Republicans that the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars currently being sent to money sucking Insurance Companies in order to save the bad Healthcare provided by ObamaCare, BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE PEOPLE SO THAT THEY CAN PURCHASE THEIR OWN, MUCH BETTER HEALTHCARE, and have money left over,” Trump wrote in a social media post.

Ali Larter Walks London Premiere in Sheer Burgundy Look
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Ali Larter Walks London Premiere in Sheer Burgundy Look

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Actress Ali Larter appeared at the London premiere of season two of “Landman,” wearing a sheer burgundy outfit that drew attention on the red carpet, as reported by The New York Post.

The event took place Nov. 16 at Cineworld Leicester Square, where Larter posed for photos in a burgundy bralette paired with a matching sheer cape.

She completed the look with coordinating slacks, heels, diamond-drop earrings, and several rings. Her hair was worn down.

Larter stars as Angela in “Landman,” the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton’s character. The role frequently places her on screen in bikinis and fitted wardrobe choices.

Earlier in production, Larter shared a mirror selfie on Instagram showing herself in a red bikini inside her trailer while filming the second season.

In the caption, she wrote that “playing a character that is so comfortable in her body drives me,” and described preparing for a bikini scene by waking up at 5:30 a.m., drinking celery juice and coffee, working out, and getting a spray tan.

 

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Her appearance at the premiere followed comments she made in an interview with Fox News Digital about relocating from Los Angeles to Idaho with her husband, Hayes MacArthur.

Larter said she remains confident in her decision to leave Hollywood during the COVID-19 pandemic and explained how the move unfolded.

“We went for two months thinking that the kids’ schools would be reopened in California, and they weren’t,” she said. Larter explained that their children’s schools in Idaho were open, allowing their 6-year-old daughter to attend kindergarten during the spring semester.

“And that was a huge thing for us because we just wanted her to be around other children and have that kindergarten experience, and during that time we met some amazing families just organically by the school,” she added.

Larter said her family spent significant time together while living in Idaho, skiing, and settling into a different pace of life. After returning to Los Angeles for the summer, she realized that the demands of her career were becoming incompatible with the family-focused lifestyle she wanted.

She noted that acting in Los Angeles involves not only auditioning but being “expected to show up for so many things,” including events and charity functions.

Although she said she still loves Los Angeles and that her “heart will always be there,” Larter said the family sought a change. “We just didn’t want to do that. We wanna be with our children,” she said.

Larter said that after returning to Idaho later that year, the family committed to trying the move long-term.

“And so that’s when I think the biggest change was we came back after that summer, and we just made a go for it and said, ‘Let’s try this and see if it works.’”


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