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Trump Approves Plan for Two Mega Battleships to Rebuild Naval Strength
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Trump Approves Plan for Two Mega Battleships to Rebuild Naval Strength

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President Donald Trump announced that he has approved a plan for the U.S. Navy to begin construction on two new battleships, which he described as the largest and most powerful ever built by the United States.

Trump made the announcement while discussing his role as commander in chief and his long-standing interest in reviving the construction of large-scale naval vessels.

He said the new ships will exceed the size and power of historic American battleships and represent a major advancement in naval capability.

“As Commander in Chief, it’s my great honor to announce that I have approved a plan for the Navy to begin the construction of two brand new, very large, largest we’ve ever built battleships,” Trump said.

Trump compared the planned vessels to some of the most well-known battleships in U.S. naval history, including the Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Alabama.

He said the new ships will surpass those earlier models in both size and combat capability.

“You know you used to build the Iowa, the Missouri, the Wisconsin, the Alabama, many others, we had big battleships,” Trump said.

“These are bigger, but they will have 100 times the there’ll be 100 times the force, the power, and there’s never been anything like these ships.”

According to Trump, the idea for building new battleships dates back to his first term, when he questioned why the United States had moved away from constructing large, heavily armed naval vessels.

He said the design process for the new ships has been underway for an extended period as a result of that push.

“These have been under design consideration for a long time, and it started with me in my first term, because I said, why aren’t we doing battleships like we used to?” Trump said.

Trump emphasized that the new battleships will set a new standard globally, describing them as unmatched in speed, size, and lethality.

He said they will significantly outperform any previous battleship design.

“And the these are the best in the world,” Trump said.

“They’ll be the fastest, the biggest and by far, 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built.”

He again referenced historic battleships to illustrate the scale of the new vessels, noting that while earlier ships were similar in size to one another, the new design represents a substantial leap forward.

“So if you look at the Iowa, the Missouri, Wisconsin, Alabama, and others,” Trump said.

“But they’re they were similar in size, some a little bit bigger than the others, but if you take the biggest one, it’s 100 times more powerful.”

Trump said the new battleships will be slightly longer and significantly larger overall, with expanded capacity compared to previous generations of ships.

“They’re longer by a little bit. But they’re bigger, they’re bigger ships, but they hold much more,” he said.

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Benny Johnson’s 60 Second Recap of Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Has the Crowd Going Wild
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Benny Johnson’s 60 Second Recap of Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Has the Crowd Going Wild

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Conservative commentator Benny Johnson pointed to the 2024 election results as evidence of what he described as a nationwide shift toward the Republican Party, crediting Charlie Kirk’s influence and urging supporters to recognize what he called their political majority.

Johnson made the remarks while discussing a comparison between the 2024 and 2020 election maps, arguing that the results show Republican gains across the entire country.

“This is a map of the 2024 election versus the 2020 election,” Johnson said.

“Every single county in America voted more for Republicans, more for Donald Trump than last election. Every county.”

He described the results as a clear representation of the political landscape facing Americans.

“This is the country you live in. This is the red kingdom. This is our nation,” Johnson said.

Johnson framed the outcome as part of what he called Charlie Kirk’s broader legacy, tying grassroots organizing and messaging to the election results.

“This is the legacy of Charlie Kirk,” he said.

Johnson then broke down what he said the election map represents in concrete terms, emphasizing President Donald Trump’s performance nationally and in key battleground states.

“Let me tell you what this is,” Johnson said.

“Let me tell you this is Donald Trump winning the popular vote.”

He continued by highlighting victories across traditionally competitive states.

“This is Donald Trump winning all seven swing states,” Johnson said.

Johnson also cited widespread county-level support as further proof of Republican dominance.

“And Donald Trump winning 90% of the counties in America,” he said.

He concluded by urging Republicans and conservative voters to embrace what he described as their majority status.

“A red kingdom, you’re the majority in this country,” Johnson said.

“Don’t ever stop acting like it.”

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Ron DeSantis Shuts Reporter Down Over His Soft Illegal Alien Language
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Ron DeSantis Shuts Reporter Down Over His Soft Illegal Alien Language

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Ron DeSantis responded to a reporter’s questions about immigration terminology and the potential economic impact of enforcement actions on Florida industries, rejecting the use of softened language and defending existing state policies.

The exchange began when the reporter asked about the presence of large numbers of immigrants working in key sectors of Florida’s economy.

“I just have four questions. One, Florida is home to hundreds of 1000s of undocumented immigrants who are working in areas…” the reporter said.

DeSantis interrupted to challenge the terminology used in the question, pointing to statutory language and arguing that alternative phrasing obscures the legal reality.

“Well, you know just to be so… The federal government has made clear that the statutory term, it’s not undocumented. They’re illegal aliens. That’s the statutory term. That’s, that’s what it is. And I think it’s to try to water down. I mean, like undocumented, it’s like, if I get in my car and I forget my wallet, okay, I don’t have my document on me, like my driver’s license, but, I mean, I still have a right to drive. I just made, have made a mistake. The this is intentional, to come in illegally. It’s not just a question of missing a document. It’s a question of, you know, you violated the law that were very clear and knowingly and with the help of the cartels in many cases,” DeSantis said.

The reporter then rephrased the question, acknowledging the governor’s preferred terminology and asking about the consequences of enforcement actions on specific industries.

“I’ll rephrase that. Florida is home to, is home to hundreds of 1000s of illegal immigrants, who are illegal aliens, if they want to call it, who are working in areas of agriculture, farming, construction, hospitality. I’m just wondering, once we start to see, you know, the significant roundups of these people, is there a plan in place to help those industries, to prevent those industries from experiencing true hard hardship, financial hardship,” the reporter said.

DeSantis responded by pointing to past debates surrounding immigration enforcement and employment verification requirements, saying similar concerns were raised previously when Florida implemented related policies.

“So here’s what I’d say, they made the same arguments on 23 when we did our immigration (inaudible), we did e verify when you now any of those industries, when they hire new people, they’ve got to verify their immigration status, otherwise they can’t work. And people said you are not going to be able to,” DeSantis said.

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Tulsi Gabbard Sounds Alarm on Islamist Ideology Targeting the West
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Tulsi Gabbard Sounds Alarm on Islamist Ideology Targeting the West

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Tulsi Gabbard issued a warning about what she described as the growing danger posed by Islamist ideology, saying it fuels global terrorist organizations, threatens Western civilization, and endangers basic freedoms in the United States and abroad.

In a statement addressing national security and ideological threats, Gabbard said Islamist ideology underpins groups responsible for terrorism worldwide and must be confronted directly, both militarily and culturally.

“Talk about this Islamist ideology. Yes, it is the ideology that fuels terrorist groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS and Al Shabaab and Hamas and Boko Haram and others, and they must be defeated militarily as they continue to actively plot and try to attack us,” Gabbard said.

She said those groups present an immediate security threat but argued the broader ideology driving them poses an even greater danger to freedom and democratic governance.

“They are a threat to our security and our safety, but this Islamist ideology is a direct threat to our freedom, because at its core, it is a political ideology that seeks to create a global caliphate that governs us here in America, threatening Western civilization,” she said.

Gabbard said the ideology seeks to impose governance under Sharia law and what its proponents describe as Islamic principles, replacing constitutional freedoms with religious rule enforced through coercion.

“Governance by Sharia law, governance by what they are calling their Islamic principles,” Gabbard said, warning that dissent would not be tolerated.

“If you fail to comply, if you fail to adhere to this ideology, if you dare to exercise your God given right to free speech, censorship is not what we face.”

She said enforcement of the ideology would rely on intimidation and violence rather than debate or lawful means.

“They will use violence or any means they deem as necessary to silence us,” Gabbard said.

Gabbard said failure to clearly identify and confront the ideology would lead the United States down the same path as other Western nations that have seen restrictions on individual freedoms.

“If we don’t take action to identify this threat, to define it, to call it out for what it is, and take action to defeat it, then we will find ourselves in a place where many European countries and countries like Australia have found themselves,” she said.

She cited examples from Europe where individuals have faced legal consequences for peaceful actions.

“Countries where you can get arrested for praying silently on the street corner, as has happened in the UK,” Gabbard said.

She also pointed to cases involving speech restrictions.

“Countries where you can be arrested for putting up a social media post that someone finds offensive somewhere.”

Gabbard said the impact of Islamist ideology is already affecting public life across Europe, including cultural traditions.

“As we approach Christmas. Right now in Germany, they are canceling Christmas markets because of this threat,” she said.

She also warned that efforts to spread and normalize the ideology are occurring within the United States.

“In places like Dearborn, Michigan and Minneapolis, Minnesota, Islamist clerics are openly pushing this Islamist ideology, trying to recruit and radicalize young people,” Gabbard said.

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Inspector General Exposes Filthy Barracks and Leaking Facilities at Border Bases
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Inspector General Exposes Filthy Barracks and Leaking Facilities at Border Bases

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The Inspector General’s field review of soldiers stationed along the border reveals a troubling picture of maintenance neglect and leadership shortfalls that undermine readiness and morale, a matter that must concern every American who wants a strong, disciplined force protecting the nation.

The IG “observed unsanitary conditions in bathroom facilities” at soldiers’ barracks at Fort Bliss, Texas, and housing facilities at the Doña Ana Range Complex in New Mexico, which included “leaking raw sewage, non-functional toilets, and general disrepair of facilities.”

This level of neglect is unacceptable for a force kept ready for crisis and must be addressed with urgency because it directly affects the welfare and effectiveness of those guarding the frontier.

The review focused on housing for the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division from Fort Carson, Colorado, at a time when nearly 2,400 soldiers from the unit had deployed to the border, bringing Joint Task Force-Southern Border to nearly 9,000 personnel.

In May through August 2025, the brigade’s preventative medicine team flagged health and safety concerns at the Doña Ana Range Complex, noting that housing air conditioners caused respiratory symptoms for soldiers and that standing water from AC unit condensation and rain caused a “large increase in both the insect and mosquito population.”

They also documented outstanding work orders for clogged toilets and broken AC units, and soldiers told investigators that the air conditioners routinely didn’t work. Because air quality and humidity control are basic requirements for any housing, the findings illustrate a preventable drain on troop readiness.

Fort Bliss officials told the Inspector General that exceeding the housing areas’ electrical capacity could trip the circuit breakers, creating a fire risk in aging buildings, a risk that should never be tolerated in units tasked with border security and rapid response.

At the same time, the absence of reliable power undermines medical readiness and daily comfort, which in turn saps morale when the nation requires unwavering vigilance.

When U.S. Northern Command established the Joint Task Force-Southern Border, leaders requested barracks from the Fort Bliss Garrison, but Bliss personnel determined that they couldn’t meet the housing needs on post, so they decided to house some soldiers at the Doña Ana Range Complex.

The barracks on Fort Bliss were designated as “housing for transient personnel and not for continuous use,” reads the watchdog report, a designation that underscores the misalignment between housing policy and the demanding realities of border missions.

Beyond the unsanitary and unsafe conditions, regulators found that the housing itself ran afoul of regulations that specify the amount of time soldiers can be housed in cramped conditions, with exceptions that require waivers from commanders or medical personnel.

Fort Bliss housing had “as little as 45 square feet per soldier,” and Doña Ana Range Complex had “as little as 69 square feet per soldier.”

These figures reveal a breach not merely of comfort but of basic standard protections for service members in the midst of demanding deployments.

As of November 2025, soldiers at the border were no longer housed at the Doña Ana Range Complex, a development that signals both a corrective step and a warning that similar failures cannot be allowed to recur.

The episode should serve as a catalyst for reform, because a frontline force must be housed in conditions that reflect the seriousness of its mission and the nation’s commitment to its guardians.

This situation matters beyond the immediate mess on the ground, because it speaks to accountability at the highest levels and to the readiness of the armed forces under a President who has pledged bold leadership on national security.

The men and women who volunteer to defend the country deserve facilities that respect their service, especially when their duties place them at the most vulnerable frontiers.

In the current moment, the approach to border defense cannot tolerate bureaucratic inertia or excuses about infrastructure.

Accountability must accompany policy, because soldiers’ welfare and mission readiness depend on credible investments in housing, air quality, and electrical safety.

The report’s findings should spark not only corrective fixes but a broader reexamination of how the defense establishment allocates resources to sustain a force capable of meeting the challenges ahead.

President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth would undoubtedly press for swift reforms, because a fighting force cannot operate from barracks that degrade health and morale.

Therefore, lawmakers and military leaders should regard this report as a call to action, ensuring every dollar spent on border security translates into secure, habitable, and capable housing for those who stand guard on our nation’s front lines.

Queens Senior Begins Four-Year Sentence on Gun Charges After Justified Self-Defense Shooting
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Queens Senior Begins Four-Year Sentence on Gun Charges After Justified Self-Defense Shooting

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A 67-year-old retired doorman will begin serving a four-year prison sentence on January 14 following a Queens case that stemmed from a fatal self-defense shooting but ultimately resulted in criminal weapons possession charges, as reported by The New York Post.

Charles Foehner, a longtime New York City resident who later relocated to Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to owning unlicensed firearms after a May 2023 incident in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens.

Although prosecutors determined the shooting itself was justified, the Queens District Attorney’s Office pursued charges related to firearms found in his possession.

According to court records and statements from authorities, the case originated in the early morning hours of May 2023, when Foehner went out to purchase cigarettes.

Crime in the area had increased following the opening of a now-closed hotel in 2017.

Foehner had previously complained publicly about conditions in the neighborhood, telling the New York Post in 2020, “This isn’t our nice little neighborhood anymore,” while describing open drug activity.

On the night of the incident, Foehner encountered Cody Gonzalez outside his building. Gonzalez, who had a criminal record dating back to 2004 and a documented history of mental illness, demanded a cigarette and Foehner’s phone. Surveillance footage captured the encounter.

“He kept coming closer, and clearly he was going to attack me,” Foehner said. He stated that he pointed his firearm at the ground, but Gonzalez continued approaching and motioned toward Foehner’s neck with an object. Foehner fired, killing Gonzalez.

“I didn’t want to hurt anyone. He left me no choice,” Foehner said.

Foehner immediately called 911 and cooperated with police. Prosecutors did not charge him in Gonzalez’s death, ruling the shooting justified.

However, a subsequent search revealed that Foehner owned approximately 26 firearms, only a few of which were licensed under New York law.

“Until that night, I never pointed a gun at anybody. I never had to. I’m not a gun bully…I don’t want power over anyone,” Foehner said. “I believe in the social contract.”

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz’s office charged Foehner with criminal weapons possession. Facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence if convicted at trial, Foehner accepted a plea deal resulting in a four-year sentence.

Foehner’s attorney, Thomas Kenniff, who has also represented Daniel Penny, cited New York’s firearms laws as a central issue in the case.

Kenniff said those laws make it difficult for otherwise law-abiding citizens to legally possess firearms for self-defense.

The sentencing judge declined a request from prosecutors to remand Foehner to Rikers Island immediately and allowed him to remain free through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

As he prepares to report to prison, Foehner has expressed uncertainty about his future.

“I don’t know if he’s going to be here in three, four years when I get out,” he said, referring to friends and loved ones. “I might not come out.”

Foehner said he does not know where he will serve his sentence, but has begun preparing mentally for incarceration.

“Survive,” he said, when asked about his goal. He also said he has considered learning a trade or tutoring while incarcerated.

Foehner’s wife, Jenny Foehner-Speed, said the situation has been difficult for the family. “We’re just sad and devastated,” she said. “It’s hard to grasp.”

While incarcerated, Foehner’s Social Security benefits will be suspended. His wife was recently laid off from her job, and the couple has relied on fundraising to cover legal expenses.

Despite maintaining that the shooting was unavoidable, Foehner said he continues to struggle with the outcome. “Whatever the circumstances are, a guy is dead because of me,” he said.

“Maybe I should have taken the beating [that night], but who knows where the beating stops.”

Melania Trump Documentary Trailer Drops Ahead of Global Release
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Melania Trump Documentary Trailer Drops Ahead of Global Release

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Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, is the subject of a forthcoming documentary film scheduled for global theatrical release on January 30, 2026, according to details released alongside a newly unveiled trailer.

The 104-minute film will appear in theaters across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. Amazon is also preparing to launch a related documentary series in the coming months.

The film focuses on a specific period in Melania Trump’s life connected to her husband’s first presidential inauguration.

In a statement to Fox News, the first lady described the project as centered on the days immediately preceding that event.

“History is set in motion during the 20 days of my life prior to the U.S. Presidential Inauguration,” she told Fox News.

“For the first time, global audiences are invited into theaters to witness this pivotal chapter unfold—a private, unfiltered look as I navigate family, business, and philanthropy on my remarkable journey to becoming First Lady of the United States of America.”

During President Donald Trump’s first term from 2017 to 2020, Melania Trump maintained a lower public profile than many previous first ladies.

She initially remained in New York City rather than relocating immediately to the White House, a decision made so that the couple’s son, Barron Trump, could complete his school year.

During that period, commentary circulated questioning her role and intentions, including online speculation that portrayed her as unhappy or constrained within the marriage.

Over time, her public presence increased.

In recent years, Melania Trump has appeared regularly alongside President Trump at public events and has taken part in activities related to international affairs.

She has also published a memoir that reached best-seller status.

The newly released trailer offers a look at the tone and scope of the upcoming film.

The footage moves between multiple settings and moments, including scenes from the presidential inauguration, appearances with President Trump outside Mar-a-Lago, and behind-the-scenes views connected to inauguration preparations.

The trailer includes images of Barron Trump and Melania Trump’s father, as well as shots of Air Force One and the presidential seal.

At one point, the familiar Metro Goldwyn Mayer lion appears on screen before transitioning into footage of Melania Trump entering a room where President Trump stands at a podium rehearsing a speech.

“My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker,” President Trump says in the clip.

Melania Trump responds by adding, “Peacemaker and unifier.”

Later in the trailer, she addresses the audience directly, saying, “Everyone wants to know. So here it is.”

The documentary is directed by Brett Ratner, whose previous film credits include Rush Hour and X-Men: The Last Stand.

The project is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, which will handle the worldwide release.

According to the information provided with the trailer, the film documents personal and professional moments surrounding the presidential transition, presenting what is described as a private look at Melania Trump’s experiences during that time.

The production combines footage of public events with behind-the-scenes material tied to family life and official duties.

The theatrical release date of January 30, 2026, places the documentary among a slate of global releases planned by Amazon MGM Studios.

Pentagon Escalates Investigation Into ‘Seditious Six’ Dem Sen. Mark Kelly
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Pentagon Escalates Investigation Into ‘Seditious Six’ Dem Sen. Mark Kelly

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The Pentagon announced Monday that it is escalating a preliminary review into what it described as “serious allegations of misconduct” involving Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., following his participation in a controversial video that reminded U.S. service members they could disobey orders they believe to be “unlawful.”

The review, which had been initiated by the Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel, is now being elevated to an official Command Investigation, according to a Pentagon spokesperson.

The move follows criticism from the Trump administration, which has argued that the video undermines military discipline and the chain of command.

Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy captain and former Navy pilot, is now the sole member of a group referred to by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as the “seditious six” to face a formal investigation.

Other lawmakers who appeared in the video include Democratic Reps. Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, Jason Crow of Colorado, and Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. Those lawmakers urged military and intelligence personnel to refuse “illegal orders.”

In a statement sent to Breitbart News, a Department of War official confirmed the escalation of the review.

“The Office of the Secretary of War, in conjunction with the Department of War’s Office of the General Counsel, is escalating the preliminary review of Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.), to an official Command Investigation,” the official said.

“Retired Captain Kelly is currently under investigation for serious allegations of misconduct. Further official comments will be limited to preserve the integrity of the proceedings.”

The Pentagon’s initial review was launched to determine whether disciplinary action was warranted against Kelly, including the possibility of a court-martial or other administrative measures.

A Department of War statement issued last month indicated that Kelly’s conduct was being evaluated for potential punishment.

An official Command Investigation represents a more serious phase of review. Such investigations are used when allegations are considered more substantiated or severe and grant investigators broader authority, including the ability to compel sworn testimony and gather additional evidence.

The controversy centers on the distinction under military law between clearly unlawful orders and those that may be subject to interpretation.

Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, service members are obligated to obey lawful orders, and refusal based on personal disagreement or uncertainty can itself constitute a violation of the UCMJ.

The Trump administration has argued that messaging which encourages ambiguity about orders risks disrupting military cohesion and could have serious consequences in operational settings.

Officials have warned that hesitation or refusal to follow orders in combat or high-risk environments could place service members in danger.

Hegseth addressed the issue publicly prior to the escalation of the investigation, criticizing Kelly and the other lawmakers involved.

“In the military, vague rhetoric and ambiguity undermines trust, creates hesitation in the chain of command, and erodes cohesion,” Hegseth wrote on X.

“The military already has clear procedures for handling unlawful orders. It does not need political actors injecting doubt into an already clear chain of command.”

He further accused the lawmakers of acting with intent.

“As veterans of various sorts, the Seditious Six knew exactly what they were doing—sowing doubt through a politically-motivated influence operation,” Hegseth wrote.

“The [Department of War] won’t fall for it or stand for it.”

Kelly responded to the Pentagon’s announcement by criticizing the administration and characterizing the investigation as an abuse of power.

In a social media post following the escalation, he said the action should concern the public.

“It should send a shiver down the spine of every patriotic American that the president and secretary of defense would abuse their power to come after me or anyone this way,” Kelly said.

Kelly’s participation in the video has placed him at the center of the Pentagon’s inquiry, even as the other lawmakers involved have not been formally subjected to command-level investigations.

The Pentagon has not detailed why Kelly alone is currently under review, citing the need to protect the integrity of the ongoing process.

The investigation remains ongoing, and Pentagon officials have said additional information will not be released while proceedings continue.

Massive Minnesota Fraud Scandal Investigation Stalled Over Threats of Being Called Racist
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Massive Minnesota Fraud Scandal Investigation Stalled Over Threats of Being Called Racist

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Minnesota officials and investigators involved in uncovering the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme say accusations of racism were repeatedly used to deflect scrutiny, intimidate investigators, and delay accountability, allowing one of the largest public assistance fraud cases in state history to grow unchecked for years.

Concerns about fraud within Minnesota’s social service programs, particularly in Minneapolis, circulated for more than a decade before the Feeding Our Future investigation reached the federal level.

During that time, elected Democrats and political activists routinely dismissed criticism as racially motivated, according to policymakers, prosecutors, and analysts who spoke with Fox News Digital.

Bill Glahn, a policy fellow with the Center of the American Experiment, said allegations of racism played a central role in shutting down public discussion of fraud.

“The whole story kind of died under these accusations that people were being racist,” Glahn told Fox News Digital.

“Oh, maybe somebody stole a little bit here, a little bit there, but there’s nothing systemic going on.”

Former assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Teirab, who worked on federal prosecutions tied to Feeding Our Future, said individuals implicated in the scheme explicitly relied on racial accusations as a defense.

Teirab told Fox News Digital that suspects raised those claims during a secretly recorded meeting with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, asserting investigators were targeting them “only because of race.”

Teirab described the tactic as deliberate.

In one trial connected to the case, a juror was allegedly approached with a $120,000 cash bribe that included messaging portraying the investigation as racially biased.

Teirab said the goal went beyond avoiding prosecution.

“It provided cover,” Teirab told Fox News Digital.

“Fraudsters knew the issue of race and racism was something they could use as a cudgel… It’s disrespectful to use those terms when they’re not appropriate, especially in a case where fraud clearly happened.”

Minnesota Republican State Sen. Mark Koran said the prosecutions followed evidence, not demographics.

He said cases centered on specific communities because that is where investigators uncovered fraud, not because of any targeting based on race.

“The average Minnesotan, average legislator, doesn’t care who’s committing the fraud,” Koran told Fox News Digital.

“All right, the evidence will lead you either to or from the perpetrator. And so, if the evidence leads to the perpetrator, we need to prosecute all of them.”

Koran said public officials and agencies pursuing fraud investigations were frequently accused of racism, which emboldened those involved in the scheme.

He noted that some individuals went so far as to sue the state to force the continuation of payments even after significant red flags had been raised.

According to Koran, federal prosecutions may ultimately account for roughly $2 billion in fraud, but he believes total losses across state programs could be far higher when accounting for both outright fraud and ineffective service delivery.

He also said some families participated indirectly by receiving kickbacks from fraudulent autism service providers, making enforcement more difficult and resource intensive.

“For the average hardworking legal U.S. citizen doing everything right,” Koran said, “it’s a disgusting disservice… knowing there’s such blatant disregard for the value of that dollar.”

Glahn said state agencies were hesitant to act aggressively because of fear associated with racial accusations.

He told Fox News Digital that local politicians viewed such accusations as politically devastating.

A legislative auditor’s report later found that Minnesota Department of Education officials believed they needed to handle Feeding Our Future “carefully” because of concerns over racism allegations and potential negative media coverage.

According to CBS News, those concerns affected which regulatory actions the agency pursued.

Political commentator and Townhall columnist Dustin Grage said media caution also played a role.

Grage told Fox News Digital that conservative reporters encountered resistance from editors who were reluctant to publish stories on the scandal due to fear of backlash.

“In newsrooms, they’re told, ‘We can’t run that because we’re going to be accused of being racist,’” Grage said.

Grage pointed to an early turning point when the Minnesota Department of Education detected signs of fraud and temporarily halted payments.

Minneapolis political figures Omar Fateh and Jamal Osman responded by accusing the state of racial bias and filing a lawsuit, which was later dismissed.

Payments resumed, and Gov. Tim Walz declined to use his subpoena power to obtain Feeding Our Future’s bank records, despite having the authority to do so.

Glahn said political considerations also weighed heavily on decision-making. He noted that the Somali community plays a significant role in Minnesota elections.

“The Somali community is very concentrated in Minnesota and very concentrated in Ilhan Omar’s congressional district,” Glahn told Fox News Digital.

“They provided the difference in statewide elections, and then in local elections… if you don’t have the Somali vote on your side, you’re not making it to the general election.”

Investigators and lawmakers said the result of delayed scrutiny was predictable. Fraud expanded, taxpayers lost billions of dollars, and programs intended to serve vulnerable populations were undermined.

As Minnesota continues to address accountability and reform, those involved in uncovering the scheme say the case demonstrates the consequences of allowing political pressure and intimidation to interfere with enforcement.

According to the officials who spoke to Fox News Digital, combating fraud requires following evidence wherever it leads, even when doing so carries political risk.

Gun Free Zone Terror: Two Dead, Nine Wounded in Brown University Mass Shooting
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Gun Free Zone Terror: Two Dead, Nine Wounded in Brown University Mass Shooting

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Brown University remained under a shelter-in-place order early Sunday as police continued searching for an unidentified gunman who opened fire inside a classroom at the Ivy League school’s Barus & Holley Engineering building.

The shooting occurred just after 4 p.m. during a review session held by teaching assistants ahead of a final exam for a Principles of Economics class. A group of students was inside the classroom at the time.

All 11 people shot were students, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson said Sunday morning.

Two students were killed.

Nine wounded students were transported to local hospitals.

Six were listed as in critical but stable condition, while another student was reported to be in critical condition. One student was being treated and listed as stable, and another was treated and released.

Officials have not identified any of the students who were killed or injured.

The suspected gunman, described by witnesses as appearing to be in his 30s, fled the scene after the shooting.

According to police, he took a right turn onto Waterman Street.

Witnesses also reported that the suspect may have been wearing a gray camouflage face mask.

The shooter remains at large.

Professor Rachel Friedberg, who leads the Principles of Economics class but was not present at the review session, learned about the shooting from one of the teaching assistants who was inside the classroom.

“The room has stadium seating with doors that enter at the top,” Friedberg told Ocean State Media.

“He said that the shooter came in the doors, yelled something — he couldn’t remember what he yelled — and started shooting.”

“Students started to scramble to try to get away from the shooter, trying to get lower down in the stadium seating, and people got shot,” Friedberg said, recounting what the teaching assistant told her. “I don’t know if they’re the only ones who got shot or not.”

The teaching assistant was not wounded in the shooting but accompanied several injured students to the hospital.

Friedberg said she was not aware whether any of the two students killed were enrolled in her class.

“I don’t know if they were my students. It’s really surreal to think about. Just horrible,” she told the outlet.

As police continued their search, Brown University kept its campus under lockdown.

The shelter-in-place order remained in effect as authorities worked to locate the suspect.

University officials canceled all exams scheduled for Sunday.

Paxson said the school would announce future academic schedules later.

“I know the passing hours of this emergency have been filled with stress and anxiety for many in our community. This is an unimaginably tragic day — a day that no university community is ever prepared for. While we prepare for major crises, we always pray this day never comes,” Paxson wrote.

“This is a time for our campus to care for each other and support each other.”

“Our full focus right now is on our community, their safety and providing support for the victims and their families. I am not able to share further information about the shooting victims at this time,” Paxson said.


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