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Scott Adams Suggests Kamala Chose Tim Walz Because She Knew He Was Corrupt
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Scott Adams Suggests Kamala Chose Tim Walz Because She Knew He Was Corrupt

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Scott Adams delivered an extended critique of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, focusing on allegations of large-scale corruption inside the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the treatment of employees who attempted to report it.

Adams said the scope of the alleged wrongdoing involved hundreds of millions of dollars and claimed that Walz was repeatedly warned but failed to act.

Adams said, “Speaking of Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, so Minnesota Department of Human Services, I guess there are 480 employees who have signed on to the idea that the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been stolen by mostly Somali related gangs who were pretending to have saved the panda and other charitable things, but really they were just completely corrupt, and they sold they stole hundreds of millions.”

He questioned how such activity could continue for an extended period without detection, saying, “How do you steal hundreds of millions over a lengthy period of time and nobody catches you? Nobody. There’s no red flag.”

According to Adams, the employees reported that Walz was repeatedly alerted.

He said, “According to 480 people in the Department of Human Services in Minnesota, Tim Walz was, in fact, informed on multiple occasions about all the red flags of corruption, and instead of looking into it and stopping the corruption, what do you think he did take a guess?” Adams framed the issue in political terms, saying Walz is “a Democrat, not only a Democrat, but the one that Kamala Harris thought would be good choice for her number two, her vice president.”

Adams continued by detailing what he said employees reported about Walz’s response.

“According to the Department of Human Services, 480 people, he retaliated against the whistleblowers. The worst thing a human can do, if you’re in government, is to punish the whistleblowers,” he said.

He added that internal oversight mechanisms were weakened: “They said he disempowered the Office of Legislative Auditor. Oh, so they at least had some hand waving at an audit, but he disempowered it so they wouldn’t be effective. He allowed agencies to disregard their own audit findings. Oh, okay, well, you can do the audit and you can find problems, but then we’re going to ignore them.”

Adams described the scale of the alleged activity as “a Ukraine Zelensky level corruption,” saying, “We’re not talking about small dollars. We’re not talking about your governor guided a contract to his cousin. We’re talking about enormous, organized theft.”

He questioned whether Walz had any personal motive, saying, “I can’t believe that waltz had no no benefit from that. Why would he try so hard to keep the criminals in power?”

Adams then speculated about Walz’s selection as Kamala Harris’s running mate.

“It also makes me wonder if that’s the reason he was chosen as vice president,” he said, arguing that some Democratic figures gain prominence because others “want to make sure that they have some kind of blackmail against them.”

He described the idea as “A big criminal enterprise,” adding that this creates “mutually assured destruction.”

Adams said he once viewed such theories skeptically.

“I would have said, honestly, a few years ago, I would have said, that’s nonsense, and that just sounds like conspiracy, thinking,” he said.

But he added that he now believes it is plausible: “Do you really think that Kamala picked for her vice president the most criminal person they could find, because that’s the person they could control, really. Scott, do you think that actually happened in the real world? Yes, I don’t have proof, but come on.”

He concluded with a broader accusation directed at the Democratic Party, saying, “It’s just starting to look so obvious that the Democrat Party is just a large criminal organization that depends on having people in it who aren’t willing to talk to turn in the other people who are in it.”

Adams added that he does not see the same pattern on the Republican side but said, “I wouldn’t rule it out. It right, there could be some pockets of that on both sides.”

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Employees Say Harris Chose Walz Despite Repeated Fraud Warnings in Minnesota
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Employees Say Harris Chose Walz Despite Repeated Fraud Warnings in Minnesota

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A group claiming to represent more than 480 current employees of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) says it repeatedly warned former Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Committee throughout 2024 about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, raising concerns about what they described as “incompetence, fraud scandals and retaliation.”

The employees say their warnings went unanswered before Harris selected Walz as her running mate in August 2024.

As Fox News reported, the Minnesota Department of Human Services Employees account on X wrote, “We tried our best to keep the public informed, as our tweets are public. Maybe Kamala Harris turned a blind eye to fraud like her running mate?”

The group added, “Over the years, our messages have not changed. We need fraud to stop in Minnesota and good governance to be restored.”

Neither the DNC nor Harris’ team responded to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.

In a post directed at Harris in September 2024, the group stated that Walz “caused incredible harm to our state & agencies, [and] retaliated against whistleblowers against fraud.”

Minnesota is currently dealing with one of the largest fraud scandals in state history as federal prosecutors continue investigating a network of alleged schemes stretching back years.

Among the most prominent cases is the Feeding Our Future investigation. Prosecutors say the scheme involved more than $300 million in stolen funds from a federally funded child nutrition program.

More than 50 individuals have been convicted, and the Justice Department recently announced new charges against the 78th defendant. Many of those charged come from Minnesota’s Somali community.

Vice President Kamala Harris is joined by Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at a rally on Tuesday August 20, 2024 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

The New York Times reported that what had initially seemed like an isolated case of pandemic-era fraud has expanded into a broader series of schemes now drawing attention from both state and federal authorities.

According to law enforcement officials cited by the Times, several individuals allegedly created companies that billed state agencies for millions of dollars in services that were never provided.

Some Minnesota lawmakers say whistleblowers attempted to sound the alarm long before the investigations grew to their current scale.

State Rep. Marion Rarick, R-Minn., who serves on the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, told Fox News Digital she reached out earlier this year to the individuals behind the DHS Employees account to see if they would speak to the committee.

“They agreed,” Rarick said, adding that she has met with them in person and stayed in communication.

State Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Minn., also praised the group publicly, calling the whistleblowers “heroes.”

She wrote on X, “We have been meeting with them for months, and they are trying to clean up state gov’t after @Tim_Walz [’s] utter failure to hold his agencies accountable.”

The employees say they tried multiple times to communicate their concerns to national Democratic leadership before Walz’s selection as Harris’ running mate but received no acknowledgement.

White House Logs Debunk NYT Claim Trump Showing ‘Signs of Fatigue’
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White House Logs Debunk NYT Claim Trump Showing ‘Signs of Fatigue’

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Non-public Oval Office logs provided by the White House show President Trump working up to 12-hour days between Nov. 12 and Nov. 25, directly contradicting a New York Times article alleging “signs of fatigue” based on his limited public schedule, as reported by The New York Post.

The internal records, shared with The Post, cover 10 weekdays and document roughly 50-hour workweeks, not including weekend duties or his widely known early-morning and late-night phone calls.

President Donald Trump talks to military troop via a teleconference from Mara-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2018. [GREG LOVETT/palmbeachpost.com] Trump Thansgiving 27
The White House released the detailed logs to push back on the Times’ description of the president slowing down with age.

According to aides, the files provide a more complete record of his workload as he advances trade and immigration policy, attempts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and oversees ongoing construction projects at the White House.

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, aides recorded 32 meetings and calls with lawmakers, subordinates, and private-sector executives.

The day began with a 10:30 a.m. staff meeting in the Roosevelt Room, followed by multiple calls with members of Congress, three calls to judicial nominees, and a call with an architect.

Vice President J.D. Vance and Staff Secretary Will Scharf were among those who met with the president.

Vivek Vance rests his head while his father, Vice President JD Vance, speaks with President Donald Trump during the inauguration parade for President Donald Trump at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump ended the day with a 7:45 p.m. dinner with Wall Street CEOs, an after-10 p.m. bill-signing event to reopen the government after the 43-day shutdown, and a 10:40 p.m. meeting with a corporate executive.

On Thursday, Nov. 13, the logs show Trump conducting 17 meetings and calls over eight and a half hours, beginning with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Counsel David Warrington at 10:39 a.m.

He then met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio before receiving his intelligence briefing.

Records show a speechwriter “pre-brief,” an executive order signing with first lady Melania Trump, a media interview, a discussion with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and a 6 p.m. tele-rally for Tennessee congressional candidate Mike Van Epps.

On Nov. 14, Trump began his Friday schedule at 8:21 a.m. with four calls to foreign leaders regarding tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.

He held 18 additional meetings and calls, granted another media interview, and spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One for 26 minutes before departing for Mar-a-Lago for the weekend.

WASHINGTON – February 22, 2025: President Donald Trump arrives at the White House South Lawn on Marine One after his visit to CPAC.

Some names in the logs are redacted, but the events match publicly known activity.

The Times published its article on Nov. 25 under the headline “Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office,” relying on the president’s publicly released schedule rather than the fuller internal logs. It claimed Trump “regularly comes down to the Oval Office after 11 a.m.” and noted his scheduled events begin later in the day compared with 2017.

The president objected strongly, singling out Times White House reporter Katie Rogers as “ugly, both inside and out.”

The White House also pushed back on the suggestion that Trump is slowing down. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The New York Times cobbled together half-baked data to push a narrative that President Trump, who is clearly sharp as a tack, is somehow unfit to be president, after they covered for Joe Biden’s clear cognitive decline.”

She added, “The truth is President Trump never stops working, and his private schedule, Truth Social posts, and around-the-clock engagement on every issue proves just that.”

WASHINGTON , DC, USA – January 28, 2025: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answers questions from journalists in her debut press briefing,

Wiles added, “I cannot imagine anybody with more dedication and focus, and work ethic than Donald Trump. At least in my life and career, I’ve seen nothing like it, and it seems to accelerate as we go through the term.”

A Times spokesperson responded last week, saying, “The Times’s reporting is accurate and built on firsthand reporting of the facts. Name-calling and personal insults don’t change that.”

The Times also noted that Trump is taking fewer domestic trips than at this point in 2017 but more foreign trips.

Between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30, Trump traveled to Qatar, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.

He danced with performers on the tarmac after a 23-hour flight to Malaysia, then met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea before returning to Washington to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Wiles said:

“As for Asia, he doesn’t sleep… or he sleeps minimally. The rest of us actually need some sleep,” adding that staff take shifts because “nobody could possibly keep up with him.”

She also said the bed aboard Air Force One “has ever been used.”

Vaccine Stocks Plummet After FDA Memo Links COVID Shots to Child Deaths
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Vaccine Stocks Plummet After FDA Memo Links COVID Shots to Child Deaths

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Vaccine makers saw their shares drop Monday following the release of an internal memo from Vinay Prasad, the FDA’s vaccine chief, in which he wrote that Covid-19 vaccines were linked to at least ten deaths in children.

The memo surfaced late Friday and indicated the agency is preparing potential new restrictions on vaccines for children.

By late morning, Moderna fell 6%, BioNTech declined 4.3%, Novavax dropped 4%, and Vaxcyte was down 6.6%.

“This is a profound revelation,” Prasad wrote.

“For the first time, the US FDA will acknowledge that COVID-19 vaccines have killed American children.”

He added, “It is horrifying to consider that the US vaccine regulation, including our actions, may have harmed more children than we saved. This requires humility and introspection.”

The memo prompted responses from several Wall Street research desks, which warned clients that new regulatory requirements could pose a challenge for vaccine manufacturers.

Myles R. Minter of William Blair, who rates Moderna “market perform,” told clients, “Our interpretation of the memo is that CBER will focus its efforts on the younger 12- to 24-year-old male population for newly approved Covid-19 vaccines where the myocarditis risk is highest.”

The note said that if new restrictions are implemented for that group, Moderna could face additional pressure on its Covid-19 franchise, along with negative sentiment generated by the memo and any follow-up actions.

Minter also said Pfizer, BioNTech, Novavax and Sanofi could be affected.

He added that the memo pointed to upcoming reforms to the CBER regulatory pathway, including a “demand” for pre-market randomized trials that assess clinical endpoints and not just immunogenicity for most new vaccine products.

Mizuho’s Salim Syed, who rates PCVX “outperform,” told clients the memo indicated that pneumonia vaccine makers “will have to show their products reduce pneumonia (at least in the post-market setting), and not merely generate antibody titers.”

Syed said this requirement already reflects the current standard and does not represent a material change for Vaxcyte.

Cantor’s Carter Gould, who rates PCVX “overweight,” said the drop in Vaxcyte shares was not surprising “on the back of the return of perceived regulatory risk after a period of relative calm, particularly with key data weighted to late 2026.”

Gould noted that the memo language did not contain significant new concerns about pneumococcal vaccines.

He reminded investors that these developments should be evaluated alongside the likely timelines for VAX-31 adult and infant programs and “the time remaining in the current administration’s term.”

He added, “We appreciate that there’s plenty within the memo that’s controversial or worrisome regarding Covid-19 vaccine policy, but the actual language on PCVs shows little evolution vs. prior guidance.”

Leerink Partners analyst Mani Foroohar, who rates Moderna “underperform,” told clients that the “inflammatory tone” of the memo contributes to vaccine skepticism and declining vaccination rates in the United States.

“We view this as a continued negative for mRNA vaccine manufacturers in our coverage– especially as it relates to Moderna’s recently updated short-to-mid-term revenue guidance,” he said.

The memo follows earlier statements from the Trump administration linking Covid-19 shots to deaths in children.

During the early stages of the pandemic, public criticism of the vaccines led to political clashes, including disputes over online censorship and what federal officials described as misinformation enforcement efforts.

Army PSYOP Unit Drops Mysterious Recruitment Video Full of Hidden Messages
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Army PSYOP Unit Drops Mysterious Recruitment Video Full of Hidden Messages

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A recruitment video released by the U.S. Army’s 4th Psychological Operations Group-Airborne has drawn widespread attention for its use of symbolic and fast-paced imagery.

The 1:17-second clip, posted November 19 on social media, includes a sequence of visuals such as vintage cartoons, masked individuals, and a group of people staring directly at the camera above the phrase “We are everywhere.”

The 4th Psychological Operations Group, based at Fort Bragg, specializes in influencing the thoughts and behavior of foreign audiences and adversaries.

The unit is often described as conducting operations that shape discourse and perception.

The Army notes that it focuses on “using the power of the mind to persuade opinion and discourse” among the nation’s enemies.

The video begins with the statement, “There is another force applied in combat that we generally don’t think of as a weapon of war. That weapon is words.”

It continues, “Words are weapons… This is psychological warfare,” before ending with the message, “Join PSYOP.”

By November 26, the video had accumulated more than 15,000 views on Facebook and received hundreds of comments on various platforms.

Viewers pointed out the presence of elements that appear to reference conspiracy theories, the World War II “Ghost Army” known for deceiving Nazi forces, and an image of the internet meme Pepe the Frog dressed as a clown.

At one point in the clip, the phrase “anything we touch is a weapon” appears briefly.

Facebook user Nidia Law wrote, “Watch it over and over again. Great little nuggets of information for us.”

Another commenter, using the name TheJason on Instagram, said, “A lot of crumb drops in this one.”

Leigh Eschew commented on Instagram, “I think y’all have so much fun at work! Would love to be on the other side of this ‘fog show’.”

The Army has stated that psychological operations require candidates with strong analytical and cognitive abilities.

A 2024 U.S. Army article emphasized that PSYOP soldiers must be “very cerebral and analytical,” noting that the organization uses unconventional recruitment methods to reach such individuals.

Recruitment videos from the 4th PSYOP are uncommon and tend to generate interest due to their atypical content.

According to an Army report, “The art of PSYOP relies on persuasion rather than physical force. The tools of the trade are logic, fear, desire and other mental factors used to evoke specific emotions, attitudes and behaviors. The ultimate objective is to persuade enemy, neutral and friendly nations and forces to take favorable actions toward the U.S. and its allies.”

The 4th Psychological Operations Group is frequently referred to as “the ghost in the machine,” reflecting the typically low-visibility nature of its operations.

The group operates from Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world.

Fort Bragg covers approximately 251 square miles and is located about 65 miles south of downtown Raleigh.

It is home to the 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

In sharing the video, the 1st Special Forces Command-Airborne wrote, “PSYOP soldiers help ensure decision-makers, partners, and populations receive the right message at the right time. Quiet professionals. Global impact.”

Hegseth Claps Back on Fake News Reports of Illegal Orders Given in SEAL Team 6 Mission
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Hegseth Claps Back on Fake News Reports of Illegal Orders Given in SEAL Team 6 Mission

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a response Friday following a report alleging that the Department of War ordered secondary strikes on narcoterrorists in the Caribbean Sea and that U.S. forces acted without legal justification.

The Washington Post report claimed that during a September 2 operation, SEAL Team 6 targeted narcoterrorists and that Hegseth gave a verbal order “to kill everybody.”

The strike killed 11 individuals designated as terrorists.

The report stated that “as two men clung to a stricken, burning ship targeted by SEAL Team 6, the Joint Special Operations commander followed the defense secretary’s order to leave no survivors,” according to an anonymous source cited in the article.

President Donald Trump posted footage from the September 2 strike at the time, writing, “Please let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America. BEWARE!”

Nearly three months after the operation, sources quoted by the Washington Post compared the strike to “murder” and a “war crime.”

Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts said the actions were “blatantly illegal,” adding, “Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”

Six Democratic lawmakers recently made public statements warning service members that they “can refuse illegal orders,” implying that President Trump had issued unlawful commands.

The lawmakers did not specify which orders they considered illegal.

Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said in a recent appearance that President Trump “has not given a single illegal order to members of the military.”

Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, a retired Navy captain, is under investigation by the Department of War and faces potential recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings.

According to the Department, Kelly is being investigated for alleged violations of federal law, including 18 U.S.C. § 2387, which prohibits actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces.

CNN reported Friday on developments in Venezuela and discussed the narcoterrorism operation. Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Beth Sanner said the reporting was “really shocking,” if true.

She compared the actions described to Russian forces killing Ukrainian prisoners and to reports of civilian deaths in Gaza. She also questioned whether service members might be prosecuted.

The United States has increased operations targeting Venezuelan narcoterrorists and the Maduro regime. Current actions include strikes at sea, with possible future strikes on land and air operations.

On Saturday, President Trump declared airspace in and around Venezuela “CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY,” addressing the warning to “Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers.”

Hegseth issued his full response Friday, saying recent reporting was “fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory.”

He said the operations were lawful and aligned with stated mission objectives involving “lethal, kinetic strikes.”

Hegseth stated, “We have only just begun to kill narco-terrorists,” in an additional post.

His full statement read:

“As usual, the fake news is delivering more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit our incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland.

As we’ve said from the beginning, and in every statement, these highly effective strikes are specifically intended to be ‘lethal, kinetic strikes.’ The declared intent is to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco-boats, and kill the narco-terrorists who are poisoning the American people. Every trafficker we kill is affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization.

The Biden administration preferred the kid gloves approach, allowing millions of people — including dangerous cartels and unvetted Afghans — to flood our communities with drugs and violence. The Trump administration has sealed the border and gone on offense against narco-terrorists. Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them.

Our current operations in the Caribbean are lawful under both U.S. and international law, with all actions in compliance with the law of armed conflict — and approved by the best military and civilian lawyers, up and down the chain of command.

Our warriors in SOUTHCOM put their lives on the line every day to protect the Homeland from narco-terrorists — and I will ALWAYS have their back.”

Air Force F-16 Pilot Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks Earns Silver Star After Bold Air Battle Over Yemen
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Air Force F-16 Pilot Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks Earns Silver Star After Bold Air Battle Over Yemen

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Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks, a veteran F-16 commander, received the Silver Star for his actions in combat over Yemen, with the award presented by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach.

The ceremony underscored a moment of focused courage and leadership at a time when U.S. forces continue to deter threats in a volatile region.

Parks led the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron for more than half a year as it deployed to the Middle East. He presided over operations involving 21 aircraft targeting enemy sites and was among four pilots assigned to neutralize air defenses.

This was no ordinary mission, and Parks proved himself equal to the moment by steering his squadron through dangerous skies.

“Parks’ courageous and steadfast actions directly contributed to the survival of his wingman and himself,” his Silver Star citation said. The citation highlighted the personal risk he accepted as he moved to protect teammates and complete crucial objectives under fire.

Parks, who has since left the 480th Fighter Squadron, was in command of the unit during its deployment in support of U.S. led operations in the Middle East. The squadron arrived in the CENTCOM area of responsibility in October 2024, amid a period of intensifying activity in the region.

The unit brought some of the Air Force’s most advanced F-16s to bear against threats from those who would endanger allied forces and regional stability.

U.S. Sends Retired F-16s from 'Boneyard' to Ukraine for Spare Parts

The squadron included 56 airmen and 12 F-16s as it worked to counter Houthi capabilities and disrupt efforts to target allied forces. The pilots and crews supported Operation Prosperity Guardian and its successor Operation Rough Rider, executing a range of missions designed to deter and degrade enemy air defenses.

“After hearing Skate’s story, his leadership, decisive action, and skill in the face of danger, I absolutely believe he deserves this honor,” Wilsbach said. The general’s words reflected a broader conviction in the value of bold, principled leadership in combat, a value shared by a White House and a Pentagon seeking to restore deterrence and confidence in America’s military readied for any threat.

The Air Force’s release described Parks as a fighter and leader in a high-stakes environment, one where a single decision can determine the outcome of a mission and the safety of many.

Parks faced the risk of surface-to-air missiles and artillery fire while still over hostile territory, and his actions played a decisive role in shaping the course of the engagement.

He spent 15 minutes defending against air defenses, a span in which every moment counted and every maneuver could spell success or failure.

In the broader theater, the unit earned recognition for its performance as it engaged multiple targets, including air defense systems that had the potential to threaten carrier groups and other assets operating in the area.

The squadron’s efforts contributed to a broader momentum in countering hostile actions from elements aligned against stability in the region.

The actions taken by Parks and his team fit a larger pattern of American airpower at work in 2024 and 2025, when pilots repeatedly faced intense engagements between regional adversaries and their allies.

During those periods, U.S. forces conducted intercept operations and counterair missions designed to protect key assets and deter further escalation.

The overall record includes notable successes against drone swarms and missiles, underscoring the importance of experienced leadership under pressure.

As this nation reflects on its military leadership, the case of Parks serves as a pointed example of the kind of courage our service members bring to every mission.

It also resonates with supporters of President Trump and his strategy for a stronger, more visible defense posture under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

The approach emphasizes readiness, modernization, and a resolute stance against threats, aiming to ensure the security of American personnel abroad and the success of allied operations.

In this context, the awards reflect more than personal valor. They symbolize a commitment to protect Americans at home and abroad, to deter aggression, and to uphold the commitments that underwrite global stability.

This is a moment that both honors one pilot’s bravery and reinforces the message that American leadership will stand firm in defense of its people and interests.

Witness Video Shows Guardsman Running Toward Gunfire as Terrorist Ambushed Troops
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Witness Video Shows Guardsman Running Toward Gunfire as Terrorist Ambushed Troops

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Newly obtained footage shows a National Guardsman opening fire on Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the 29-year-old Afghan national carried out an ambush on two Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Thanksgiving eve.

The video, reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, shows Lakanwal brandishing a revolver during the attack.

According to witnesses, Lakanwal opened fire on National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, on a D.C. street.

A third Guardsman, who was nearby, ran toward the scene while reloading his weapon.

The Journal reported that “five seconds later,” the Guardsman returned fire in the direction of the suspect.

Investigators have said that a review of surveillance footage showed a Guard member exchanging fire with the suspect before additional troops reached the scene.

As the New York Post reported, other Guard members “were able to run over and pin the gunman down as he was taken into custody.”

Images captured after the shooting show Beckstrom and Wolfe on the sidewalk.

President Donald Trump confirmed that Beckstrom later died from her injuries.

Wolfe remains hospitalized and in critical condition.

Authorities have identified Lakanwal as an Afghan refugee who entered the United States in 2021 on a temporary visa issued under the Biden-Harris administration.

Prosecutors have upgraded charges against him to first-degree murder following Beckstrom’s death.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has stated that the Justice Department will seek the death penalty.

Federal officials say the investigation is ongoing as they continue reviewing video, witness accounts, and ballistic evidence related to the attack.

On Friday, President Trump announced new immigration directives in response to the incident.

He said he is ordering a “permanent pause” on migration from what he described as third-world countries and will move to end all illegal entries into the United States processed under the Biden-Harris administration.

“I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions … and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country,” Trump wrote on social media.

Jill Biden, 74, Spotted Lingerie Shopping During Family Holiday in Nantucket
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Jill Biden, 74, Spotted Lingerie Shopping During Family Holiday in Nantucket

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Jill Biden made a stop at a lingerie boutique in Nantucket on Black Friday during the Biden family’s annual Thanksgiving visit to the island.

The former first lady was seen leaving Ladybird Lingerie, located in Nantucket’s historic district, while wearing sunglasses and a purple coat and scarf.

Her husband, Joe Biden, was not with her during the morning visit.

Ladybird Lingerie describes its products as garments “both pleasing to the eyes as well as the body wearing them.”

Jill Biden’s stop at the shop took place before the family gathered for lunch at the Brotherhood of Thieves restaurant.

Joe Biden, former first son Hunter Biden, and other family members met there as part of their traditional holiday itinerary.

After lunch, Jill Biden returned to the $34 million Nantucket compound owned by billionaire David Rubenstein.

The Bidens have spent the past four Thanksgiving holidays at the property.

Joe and Hunter remained in downtown Nantucket after the meal, continuing to browse local stores and later stopping for milkshakes.

The family reconvened in the evening for the annual lighting of Nantucket’s Christmas decorations.

Natalie Biden, the daughter of Joe Biden’s late son Beau, stood beside her grandfather during the event and was seen holding his arm.

Joe Biden, who completed radiation treatment last month for prostate cancer, was bundled in a bomber jacket and gloves in the cold weather.

The Bidens’ public appearances occurred on the same day President Donald Trump made comments regarding documents signed during Joe Biden’s ‘autopen’ presidency.

Trump said he was repealing all documents signed by the former president using an autopen.

He also said he would seek charges of perjury if Joe Biden claims staff members acted under his direction when utilizing the device.

The Bidens’ visit to Nantucket included their traditional stops around the island and concluded with the Christmas lights event, which drew residents and visitors to downtown Nantucket.

Biden’s Afghan Vetting Exposed: Counterterrorism Insider ‘Was Right About EVERYTHING’
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Biden’s Afghan Vetting Exposed: Counterterrorism Insider ‘Was Right About EVERYTHING’

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The circumstances surrounding how an Afghan national who previously assisted the CIA overseas was admitted into the United States before carrying out a deadly attack in Washington, D.C., are coming into clearer focus, according to former national security officials.

President Donald Trump and his administration have taken several steps since the attack to prevent similar incidents.

On Wednesday, National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were shot in an ambush in Washington, D.C. Beckstrom later died from her injuries. Wolfe remains hospitalized.

President Trump has questioned how the suspect, who arrived in the United States under Joe Biden, was able to enter the country.

On Friday, Trump stated that directives signed in Biden’s name using the auto-pen during his presidency would not be considered legitimate.

Earlier in the day, he announced on X that the United States will “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions … and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country.”

Among those offering new information about the suspect’s entry is Joe Kent, who served as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center under President Trump.

In a series of posts on X, Kent said the Biden-Harris administration relied on a limited vetting standard that assessed Afghan individuals only for their suitability to serve alongside U.S. forces overseas.

“The barbaric terrorist attack in Washington D.C. by an Afghan terrorist has spurred righteous outrage over the Biden admin’s policy of importing people hostile to our nation,” Kent wrote.

“It is true that the terrorist who conducted the attack in D.C. was ‘vetted’ by the intelligence community, however he was only vetted to serve as a soldier to fight against the Taliban, AQ, & ISIS IN Afghanistan, he was NOT vetted for his suitability to come to America and live among us as a neighbor, integrate into our communities, or eventually become an American citizen.”

Kent said the vetting process used during the Afghanistan withdrawal did not follow prior standards applied to Special Immigrant Visas.

“During Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, his administration negligently used the vetting standard described above as the standard for being brought directly into the U.S., foregoing previous vetting standards applied to Special Immigrant Visas and any common sense vetting or concern for Americans,” he wrote.

He argued that the decision to prioritize speed led to widespread security gaps.

“Incidents like this aren’t isolated—they’re the predictable outcome of prioritizing speed and volume over security,” Kent said.

He called for “a strengthened and comprehensive vetting and removal process” to ensure that only individuals aligned with American values are admitted.

Kent also described the broader scope of admissions during Biden’s presidency.

“As a result, over 85k Afghans—including individuals with backgrounds similar to this shooter—were rapidly admitted into our country without the rigorous vetting that has protected us in the past,” he wrote.

“And that’s just Afghans; broader immigration from Muslim majority nations & regions surged, with over 2 million individuals entering during Biden’s term, often with minimal scrutiny amid record border crossings. This is a deadly combination.”

In an additional message on Friday, Kent directly linked these policies to the attack.

“This is why the DC attack happened. The solution is rounding up everyone Biden let in & deporting them immediately,” he wrote.

Former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn also posted on X in support of the actions Kent described, including large-scale removals of individuals who entered the country during Biden’s tenure.

Authorities continue investigating the attack that killed Beckstrom and left Wolfe hospitalized.


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