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Trump DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Reporters in Explosive Leak Probe Over Air Force One Secrets [WATCH]
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Trump DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Reporters in Explosive Leak Probe Over Air Force One Secrets [WATCH]

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The Trump administration has sparked uproar in liberal media circles after issuing subpoenas to several New York Times journalists as part of a grand jury investigation into national security leaks connected to President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One.

The subpoenas arrived on the heels of Times reporting that exposed details about the president’s aircraft switch following intelligence concerns during his recent overseas trip.

According to the Times, subpoenas were served to reporters Eric Lipton, Julian E. Barnes, Tyler Pager, and Eric Schmitt.

They were ordered to testify before a Manhattan federal grand jury about leaks of highly sensitive defense information linked to the new Air Force One, a retrofitted Boeing 747-8, gifted by Qatar and outfitted with advanced presidential capabilities.

Federal agents reportedly delivered some subpoenas directly to the journalists’ homes, a move that sent shockwaves through the press corps but also signaled the seriousness of the investigation.

The situation stems from reporting that revealed details about Trump’s surprise change of aircraft while departing from Turkey during a NATO summit earlier this month.

The New York Times claimed the shift was due to a Secret Service security recommendation tied to concerns about the new jet’s defensive technology.

The paper cited anonymous sources, implying vulnerabilities existed in the Qatari-gifted jet as Trump traveled through conflict zones near Iran and Turkey.

President Trump and his team have brushed off those claims, saying the media once again sensationalized half-truths for political gain.

Trump explained the switch on social media, noting that he chose to stop at RAF Mildenhall in England to greet service members and give them a close look at the new plane.

To his supporters, it was yet another example of fake news twisting a routine presidential decision into a conspiracy story.

Speaking to reporters aboard the aircraft, Trump said he faces constant threats and brushed off suggestions that the flight change involved Iranian plots.

“I have a threat all the time. I am No. 1 on their list,” he said, making it clear that his team remains vigilant regardless of the plane he flies.

The Times, predictably, reacted as if democracy itself were under siege.

“The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the doorstep of news reporters should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it protects,” said David McCraw, the paper’s top lawyer.

The NewsGuild of New York echoed the outrage, with President Susan DeCarava declaring the subpoenas “an attack on an independent press.” She framed the subpoenas as a blow to journalists’ ability to act as “a check on government power.”

What DeCarava and the Times failed to acknowledge is that no one in the administration has accused the reporters of wrongdoing.

The Department of Justice confirmed the probe is focused on government employees or contractors who allegedly leaked classified national security information, not on journalists themselves.

“Every administration has addressed the crime of leaking national security information, and that is something we will continue to do,” a DOJ spokesperson stated.

“Reporters are not the targets, those leaking classified information are.”

The department also explained that while a “natural tension” may exist between law enforcement and the press, it will not halt investigations into national security breaches that risk American lives or military secrets.

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In short, reporters may be asked questions, but the leakers are the ones under scrutiny.

That distinction, however, rarely registers with the liberal media who instinctively portray any GOP-led accountability measure as tyranny.

For context, the timing of the leaks could not be worse.

Trump has been confronting fresh hostilities with Iran after a broken ceasefire, while U.S. airstrikes have intensified in the region.

Intelligence reports suggest Tehran once again targeted the president, confirming Trump’s own warning that he is considered Iran’s “top target.”

Given that context, the disclosure of sensitive Air Force One vulnerabilities is not just gossip, it is a matter of national security.

Former Secret Service officials like Richard Staropoli and Brigadier General John Teichert have publicly defended the administration’s caution, warning that leaks of classified aircraft systems put lives at risk and compromise deterrence capabilities.

Their message is simple: revealing sensitive operational details about the presidential aircraft is reckless, no matter how prestigious the byline.

What this episode ultimately reveals is the widening divide between a White House determined to protect national secrets and a press corps addicted to anonymous leaks that harm American security.

While the left wails about “press freedom,” the truth is that no reporter has been charged or silenced. Instead, the Trump administration is doing what every administration, Democrat or Republican, claims to do but rarely enforces, safeguard American secrets from political showboating.

Whether the Manhattan grand jury uncovers who leaked the classified information remains to be seen.

But one reality is clear: the Trump team is not backing down from pursuing those who compromise national interests to score headlines.

If that sends a chill down the spine of some Beltway reporters, maybe it is time they remember that the First Amendment protects journalism, not espionage.

At the heart of this entire spectacle is a simple principle that every honest American can support.

Classified information should stay classified, and government employees who leak secrets about the Commander in Chief’s aircraft should face consequences.

The left may cry press persecution, but the facts reveal something far more straightforward, a president standing up for the rule of law and the safety of the nation.

Regime Change at the Federal Reserve: Is It Time to Dumpster the Entire Creature from Jekyll Island? [WATCH]
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Regime Change at the Federal Reserve: Is It Time to Dumpster the Entire Creature from Jekyll Island? [WATCH]

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Economist Peter St. Onge said newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has begun implementing significant operational changes at the Federal Reserve but argued the reforms do not go far enough to address what he believes are the central bank’s underlying problems.

During a recent commentary, St. Onge discussed Warsh’s first Federal Open Market Committee meeting as chairman, outlining several changes Warsh announced while questioning whether reforming the Federal Reserve is sufficient.

“It’s regime change at the Fed as Kevin Warsh carts off the Jerome Powell legacy to the dumpster. Is it enough to save the Fed, or is it time to dumpster the entire creature from Jekyll Island?” St. Onge said.

He said Warsh’s inaugural FOMC meeting largely met market expectations by leaving interest rates unchanged.

“Last week, freshly minted Fed Chair Kevin Warsh held his first big FOMC meeting, launching multiple Saviles that changes coming to the Federal Reserve on interest rates. It was pretty much what everybody expected, holding rates steady at basically neutral. Fed members’ rate expectations crawled up, which is not surprising given inflation took off on oil prices. But the Fed’s not panicking into hikes, which is good,” St. Onge said.

According to St. Onge, the most significant developments involved operational reforms rather than interest rate policy.

“But the big news was Warsh announcing five changes to how the Fed operates,” he said.

St. Onge cited economist E.J. Antoni’s assessment of Warsh’s approach.

“As my based colleague E.J. Antoni puts it, Warsh wants to dismantle the Fed bureaucracy to reorient it to the job it is supposed to do: fight inflation,” St. Onge said.

He explained that Warsh’s first change involved simplifying the Federal Reserve’s public communications.

“So first, Warsh slashed the so-called policy statement the Fed puts out to manipulate markets every meeting, replaced with a repeated promise of price stability,” St. Onge said.

He also praised Warsh’s effort to improve the quality of inflation data used by the Federal Reserve.

“Warsh was to improve the data the Fed uses, which is long overdue since the Fed has step by step painted itself into inflation data nobody believes,” he said.

St. Onge referenced polling that he said illustrates declining public confidence.

“A YouGov poll last year found over half Americans with an opinion do not trust government inflation numbers,” he said.

According to St. Onge, Warsh also intends to narrow the Federal Reserve’s focus after what he described as mission creep under former Chairman Jerome Powell.

“Morse wants to slash the mission creep that took the Fed from inflation fighter to economic manipulator to under Jerome Powell, climate change and DEI, fiddling with systemic racism while inflation burned at double digits,” St. Onge said.

He also discussed Warsh’s review of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, which currently totals approximately $7 trillion.

“Finally, Warschowl reviewed the $7 trillion Fed balance sheet, which is the accumulated assets, mostly federal debt, the Fed has bought with freshly printed dollars since the 2008 crisis, especially since COVID,” St. Onge said.

He argued that the expansion of the balance sheet contributed significantly to inflation.

“That’s where it basically types numbers into Excel sheets in the basement, announces they are dollars, and buys everything in sight, which prints new money. Now, this printing was the main reason for Biden inflation,” St. Onge said.

He added that Warsh has previously supported reducing those holdings.

“And Warsaw’s argued for years to pawn it, cancel the dollars, which lowers inflation, and use that to let rates come down to boost Main Street growth. In other words, take from Wall Street, give to Main Street,” St. Onge said.

While acknowledging that financial markets could react negatively to rapid balance-sheet reductions, St. Onge described Warsh’s proposals as respectable.

“So this is all respectable stuff,” he said.

However, he questioned whether reforming the Federal Reserve is preferable to dramatically reducing its role.

“But the larger issue is why fix the Fed when you can get rid of it? Not as a legal entity, Congress would have to do that, but as an economic manipulator,” St. Onge said.

He argued that the Federal Reserve itself is responsible for both inflation and recessions.

“After all, the Fed is the cause of both inflation recession, manipulating rates down until prices take off, then fighting the prices with hikes till you get a recession. Presto, boom, bust,” he said.

According to St. Onge, several legitimate banking functions already exist elsewhere within the federal government.

“The few legitimate things the Fed does, like payment and banking oversight, are already done by Treasury ROCC. The only thing a Fed adds is a counterfeiting cartel and bank bailouts,” he said.

St. Onge outlined what he believes would constitute meaningful reform.

“Concretely, this means letting markets set rates, no forward guidance, no policy statements, no anything, swearing off the money printing, no QE, no 7 trillion balance sheets, and letting banks know if they overland there is no bailout coming, they’ll go bust and get acquired at auction like any other business. That would be true regime change,” he said.

He concluded by saying he expects incremental improvements under Warsh rather than sweeping institutional changes.

“So, as the next brought to you by the Bitcoin way, sadly, Wash is not a revolutionary. His regime change is closer to rearranging the silverware. So, expect some improvements on the edges, maybe less climate talk, maybe even some better inflation data, and hopefully a Fed chair restrained enough that his boom busts are not as bad as the other 16 Fed chairs,” St. Onge said.

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When Will Maine Democrats Finally Stand Up to Their Party?: Angie Wong [WATCH]
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When Will Maine Democrats Finally Stand Up to Their Party?: Angie Wong [WATCH]

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Political commentator Angie Wong criticized the Maine Democratic Party after a Democratic socialist candidate who won more than 72% of the party’s primary vote was subsequently removed as the party’s nominee, arguing that the decision ignored the will of Democratic voters and could have political consequences in the state’s U.S. Senate race.

Wong discussed the situation while questioning when Democratic voters in Maine would begin challenging decisions made by party leadership.

“This was a movement. This was a Democrat socialist candidate that won over 72 percent of the primary vote,” Wong said.

She argued that voters, rather than party officials, should determine who appears on the general election ballot.

“At what point are Maine Democrat voters going to get angry and demand that the person that they voted for just weeks ago to be on the ballot to be their candidate?” Wong asked.

According to Wong, the decision to replace the nominee was made by Democratic Party officials rather than the voters themselves.

“Well, he just got voted out by the Democratic Party. Okay, these are not the voters of Maine. These are a few individuals of the Democrat Democrat Party of Maine,” Wong said.

She questioned whether Democratic voters would accept the party’s decision without objection.

“So when do you like step it up and say, hey, are we just like all sheep and we’re walking in lockstep and whatever the Democratic Party says we’re just going to do, or do Maine voters actually count?” Wong said.

She argued that the controversy raises broader questions about how political parties balance internal decision-making with the results of primary elections.

“I think that’s the real question,” Wong said.

Wong also suggested that Republicans have little reason to be concerned about the Democratic dispute, pointing to the political position of incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

“For Republicans: We’re just sitting back with our popcorn,” Wong said.

She argued that Collins has already secured support from several key voting blocs that could prove decisive in a statewide election.

“Sue Collins could not be happier because Graham Platner or whoever else, you know what? She’s already taken the female vote, the college-educated moderates, the older voters who don’t care for any of this stuff, right?” Wong said.

According to Wong, that political landscape leaves Republicans in a favorable position while Democrats face internal divisions over their nominee.

“So Republicans, we’re like in a safe place,” she said.

Wong then compared the situation to the Democratic Party’s handling of President Joe Biden during the 2024 election cycle, arguing that party leaders risk repeating similar mistakes if they continue overriding the choices made by Democratic voters.

“I think the Democratic Party, if they’re going to pull another Joe Biden and do this to another candidate, they have a lot to answer for because this is not what the Maine voters actually voted for,” Wong said.

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Throughout her remarks, Wong maintained that the controversy centers on whether party leadership should have the authority to override the outcome of a primary election after voters have already selected their preferred nominee.

She argued that the issue extends beyond the candidate himself and instead raises questions about representation within the Democratic Party.

Wong suggested that Democratic voters in Maine will ultimately have to decide whether they are satisfied with party officials making those decisions or whether they expect the results of primary elections to determine who advances to the general election ballot.

Her comments also emphasized what she described as a strategic advantage for Republicans if Democrats remain divided over their nominee, contending that internal disagreements could benefit Collins as she seeks another term representing Maine in the U.S. Senate.

Health Expert Sounds the Alarm on Turbo Cancer’s Meteoric Rise [WATCH]
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Health Expert Sounds the Alarm on Turbo Cancer’s Meteoric Rise [WATCH]

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Author and health entrepreneur Kashif Khan discussed what he described as a growing incidence of so-called “turbo cancer” during a conversation with commentator Zuby, arguing that changes in immune system function are contributing to an increase in multiple advanced cancers appearing simultaneously in younger individuals.

During the interview, Khan said recent data points to a trend that he believes did not exist in previous decades.

“There’s data that shows that turbo cancer in people that are 35 years old is fairly commonplace now. When it just didn’t exist, they didn’t even, nobody knew what that word meant,” Khan said.

Zuby then asked Khan to explain what the term means.

“What what does that word mean? I’ve I’ve heard the term, but what does the turbo part mean?” Zuby asked.

Khan responded by describing what he believes distinguishes the condition from more conventional cancer progression.

“This this pathology of multiple late stage cancers all appearing at the same time that normally don’t appear like that together, like for example, if you get breast cancer, it’s common for those that cancer to spread to your lymph system. That’s known, right? It’s a common thing. Breast cancer will lead to lymph. It’s not common to get liver cancer, brain cancer, and lung cancer all at the same time. Why that happen, right?” Khan said.

He continued by explaining his view of how cancer normally develops and how the body’s immune system responds.

“So gen like everybody has cancer all the time. Everybody listening, there’s cancer in your body. Your immune system is constantly dealing with it. It’s normal,” Khan said.

According to Khan, problems arise when the immune system no longer functions effectively.

“It’s when the energy goes down and the inflammation is high, but most importantly, the immune system is confused because it’s overwhelmed that cancer starts to win,” he said.

Khan argued that this same process contributes to other health conditions becoming increasingly common.

“So this is why we have autoimmunity is a normal thing now, and things like turbo cancers and other chronic diseases coming in earlier,” Khan said.

He also suggested that multiple environmental and biological factors are placing additional strain on the immune system.

“The thing we’re also ignoring is the new reality of our immune system being overwhelmed, and it’s not just the viral infections and COVID just lingering in the background, and people that whether you got vaccinated or your immune system got affected there,” Khan said.

He added that several additional factors should be considered.

“It’s also the parasite surge, the mold surge, and the heavy metal surge, all overwhelming the immune system, and they’re all happening in tandem at the same time, right?” Khan said.

According to Khan, those issues reinforce one another, making the overall effect more significant.

“And they all influence each other. Heavy metals love mold, parasites love heavy metals, so they kind of like domino effect. One supports the other,” he said.

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Throughout the discussion, Khan maintained that the immune system plays a central role in controlling abnormal cell growth and argued that when it becomes overwhelmed by multiple simultaneous stressors, chronic illnesses may become more common and appear at younger ages.

The conversation focused on Khan’s interpretation of current health trends, particularly the reported increase in autoimmune disorders, chronic disease, and cases involving multiple advanced cancers appearing at the same time.

Khan argued that understanding the interaction between inflammation, immune function, viral illness, environmental exposures, parasites, mold, and heavy metals is critical to explaining those developments.

During the exchange, Zuby’s questions centered on clarifying Khan’s use of the term “turbo cancer,” while Khan outlined his views on how the immune system ordinarily manages cancer cells and why, in his opinion, that process may be breaking down more frequently than in previous years.

Khan concluded that the combination of several overlapping factors, rather than a single cause, has created what he described as a new reality in which the immune system faces multiple simultaneous challenges, leading to conditions he believes were once considered uncommon becoming increasingly prevalent.

State Spends $6.2 Million for I-90 Wildlife Bridge, Finally Gets One Bear [WATCH]
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State Spends $6.2 Million for I-90 Wildlife Bridge, Finally Gets One Bear [WATCH]

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It finally happened.

After nearly eight years and over six million taxpayer dollars, Washington State officials are celebrating a milestone that probably has drivers shaking their heads.

A single black bear finally ambled across the I 90 wildlife bridge east of Snoqualmie Pass.

The Washington State Department of Transportation, better known as WSDOT, proudly shared video footage of the moment, calling it proof of success for a project that has been anything but cheap.

The bridge opened in 2018 as part of a billion dollar highway rebuild stretching across fifteen miles through the Cascade Mountains.

The state poured about six point two million dollars into the wildlife overcrossing as a showpiece to highlight environmental planning and safety for animals.

Since monitoring began, WSDOT says it has documented over nine thousand crossings by various animals, including deer, elk, coyote, bobcat, and cougar.

Yet, this is the first appearance of a bear on the structure, which the agency claims is worth a celebration.

To be fair, WSDOT insists that patience is key.

Agency spokesperson Summer Derrey told The Seattle Times that bears can be cautious creatures and that it takes time before they trust a newly constructed walkway.

“It does take a little bit of time for the bears to cross, as they’re a little bit suspicious,” she said.

“Likely we’ll see more bears as they get familiar and comfortable.”

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That may be true, but the optics of a multimillion dollar project being lauded because one bear showed up are, at best, laughable.

The overcrossing itself is an impressive piece of engineering.

The span stretches roughly one hundred fifty feet wide and includes eight foot barriers to keep animals from wandering into traffic.

From a construction standpoint, it is substantial.

From a taxpayer standpoint, it looks like another case of the state’s misplaced priorities.

Washington drivers are staring at hundreds of bridges past their prime and an ever widening maintenance funding gap, yet government agencies are cheering for wildlife crossings.

This is the same state where roads routinely rank near the bottom nationally in return on investment.

According to the Reason Foundation, Washington gives drivers some of the worst pavement conditions in the country despite some of the highest transportation spending.

Aging infrastructure, crumbling bridges, and pothole ridden highways are common complaints.

But one lucky bear gets its own social media video from WSDOT’s public relations team.

Governor Bob Ferguson and transportation leaders are currently touting a sixteen point six billion dollar transportation plan fueled largely by debt.

The plan includes future wildlife bridges, more environmental mitigation, and barely enough to slow the deterioration of existing roads.

It is a spending plan that mirrors Washington’s larger political mindset: optics first, basics later.

When political leaders prioritize photo ops over concrete progress, the results speak for themselves.

Washington has roughly three hundred forty two aging bridges with a price tag of over nine billion dollars for replacement.

Instead of dealing with that crisis head on, transportation bureaucrats are taking victory laps because one bear crossed a bridge that took nearly six years to build.

That is not efficiency, it is distraction.

Critics ask a simple question. How does a six million dollar bear bridge help the average

Washington commuter who sits in traffic daily or risks driving over structurally deficient spans?

The answer is that it does not. It pleases environmental lobbyists, checks a box for politicians wanting green credentials, and generates internet buzz for the agency.

Beyond that, it serves as a reminder that symbolic spending too often outweighs real infrastructure solutions.

Still, WSDOT officials insist the project is vital.

They argue that safer animal crossings reduce collisions, and that over time these investments will benefit both wildlife and motorists.

Yet the cost comparison tells another story. For the same money, the state could have repaired multiple smaller bridges, filled thousands of potholes, or improved rural road maintenance that would directly serve taxpayers.

Even if future bears and elk join the parade, no amount of cute animal video clips will change the underlying numbers.

Washington has committed close to one billion dollars toward wildlife crossings and environmental mitigation as part of the broader I 90 project.

Meanwhile, the roads that humans actually rely on continue to crumble. That is not conservation, it is political theater.

Anyone who has driven I 90 knows that winter closures, potholes, and congestion are real issues that hurt commerce and safety.

Those same taxpayers now get to hear WSDOT celebrate a single bear as proof the system works.

One can respect the goal of protecting wildlife while still questioning priorities. Spending six million dollars for a momentary glimpse of fur on a camera hardly sounds like victory.

The bear video might have warmed some hearts, but for most drivers, it simply confirms what they already suspected.

The state’s transportation agenda has drifted from serving people to serving public relations.

Six million dollars for one bear does not say success, it says Washington’s leadership has lost track of what matters most.

Dr. Oz Announces Major Victory Against Medicare Fraud and Waste [WATCH]
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Dr. Oz Announces Major Victory Against Medicare Fraud and Waste [WATCH]

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and CMS Chief Operating Officer Kim Brandt announced a sweeping effort to combat fraud involving durable medical equipment suppliers, revealing that hundreds of companies have either had Medicare payments suspended or lost their billing privileges as part of a nationwide enforcement initiative.

The announcement comes after the White House’s anti-fraud task force launched a nationwide effort targeting fraud within the durable medical equipment, or DME, industry. Officials said the initiative has already resulted in action against suppliers responsible for billing more than $1.5 billion to Medicare.

During the announcement, Dr. Oz highlighted what he described as a dramatic increase in billing activity in Wisconsin.

“Durable medical equipment and Kim, you want to come up here?” Dr. Oz said.

“This is, by the way, wheelchairs and braces and diabetic supplies and similar products. Wisconsin, I should point out, this beautiful state, a 40% increase in durable medical equipment supplying bills over the last two years. Kim, what’s going on here?”

Brandt responded by explaining that the effort began shortly after the President’s State of the Union address, when Vice President JD Vance announced the formation of the administration’s anti-fraud task force.

“Sure. So the day after the State of the Union this year, when the new anti-fraud task force was announced, the vice president announced a nationwide moratorium on all new durable medical equipment suppliers to give us time to catch up on the fraud in DME,” Brandt said.

She used South Florida as an example of what officials found during their investigation into the industry.

“So I’ll tell you this: in South Florida alone, there are twice as many durable medical equipment suppliers as there are McDonald’s. Think about that just for a minute,” Brandt said.

Brandt then announced the results of CMS’ enforcement efforts.

“So today, we are happy to announce that CMS has subsequently suspended, meaning we have stopped paying Medicare payments to over 100 durable medical equipment suppliers, and revoked, meaning stopped billing altogether the billing privileges of an additional 725 suppliers,” she said.

Brandt characterized the affected companies as major participants in the Medicare system.

“We’re talking about massive operators here. This is a big thing,” Brandt said.

According to Brandt, the companies targeted in the enforcement action had collectively submitted an enormous volume of Medicare claims.

“Altogether, those firms that I just mentioned have billed the Medicare program over 1.5 billion dollars,” she said.

Brandt said CMS believes the enforcement effort has significantly reduced fraudulent activity involving durable medical equipment nationwide.

“What’s exciting about this is, with that amount, we have wiped out the majority of durable medical equipment fraud in America,” Brandt said.

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Durable medical equipment includes products such as wheelchairs, braces, diabetic testing supplies and other medical devices frequently prescribed for patients receiving Medicare benefits.

Because Medicare pays billions of dollars annually for such equipment, the industry has long been considered vulnerable to fraudulent billing schemes involving unnecessary products, phantom suppliers and false claims.

The administration’s nationwide moratorium on new durable medical equipment suppliers was designed to give federal investigators time to identify fraudulent operators before allowing additional companies into the Medicare billing system.

Officials said suspending Medicare payments immediately prevents taxpayer dollars from flowing to suppliers under investigation, while revoking billing privileges removes companies from the Medicare program altogether.

The latest actions represent one of the largest enforcement efforts announced by CMS against the durable medical equipment industry and form part of the Trump administration’s broader campaign to reduce fraud across federal healthcare programs.

During the announcement, Dr. Oz and Brandt emphasized that the effort is intended to protect both Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayers while preserving access to legitimate medical equipment providers that serve patients across the country.

The administration has continued to describe healthcare fraud as a major priority, with federal officials pledging additional enforcement actions as investigations into Medicare billing practices continue.

New 911 Audio Reveals Chaos as Residents Warned of Neighborhood War Before Police Ambushed [WATCH]
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In North Charleston, South Carolina, what began as a city backed Fourth of July celebration rapidly degenerated into violent bedlam that put both residents and police officers in danger.

Newly released 911 recordings show neighbors warning of gunfire, armed teens and what one caller described as a scene resembling a “full out war” before officers arrived and were attacked while trying to restore order.

The recordings obtained from Charleston County Dispatch reveal a community pleading for help as fireworks turned to gunshots in the Chicora Cherokee neighborhood.

Around 8:30 p.m., panic spread through the area as hundreds gathered for what was supposed to be a block party.

Several residents called police in desperation, describing guns in the open, people firing into the air and at each other, and a crowd that was getting out of control.

One early caller told the emergency operator that “everybody got guns,” adding, “we need the police out here bad.”

The caller said a blue Dodge Charger was parked near a bus stop where armed individuals were congregating, a sure sign of trouble.

By the time officers were dispatched, the gathering had swollen to hundreds of people, many of whom ignored repeated requests to disperse.

Another caller warned that the situation had turned into all out conflict.

“I called 45 minutes ago and asked to have officers come out here to break up a group of kids with firearms,” the caller said.

“Now there’s like a full out war going on outside my front door.”

That same person later told dispatchers they could see muzzle flashes from the window as shots rang out across the neighborhood.

By the time police arrived, dispatch logs show more than 500 people gathered in the streets.

Officers called for every available unit to help as the night spun into full chaos.

At least two officers were later attacked by the crowd, with one female officer seen on viral video being pulled to the ground while she attempted to detain a suspect.

“Get the strap,” one neighbor recalled hearing before more gunfire echoed through the area.

Another frightened resident said they saw teenagers firing a handgun into the ground from across the street and then stashing the weapon in a waistband.

The calls painted a disturbing picture of a neighborhood on edge, residents cowering in their homes as the gunfire came closer.

One caller confessed to arming himself while waiting for law enforcement.

“I have my gun in my hand. If they come on my property, I will kill somebody,” he said, reporting that he had counted at least 20 to 30 shots nearby.

Many residents had already called police earlier in the evening complaining about firearms being discharged, but by that point the violence had escalated beyond control.

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As tensions mounted, officers were told not to respond alone, a protocol usually reserved for high risk situations.

When police finally began clearing the streets, multiple fights broke out again and more shots were fired, escalating the danger both to officers and the public they were trying to protect.

Authorities later said multiple officers were assaulted during the melee, including two women who sustained minor injuries.

Video from the night shows several people punching and kicking one of the officers as she struggled to take a suspect into custody.

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In the aftermath, police displayed a disturbing array of evidence, including firearms, extended magazines, a so called machine gun and even a crude homemade spear.

Six people, including four minors, were charged in the attack, and investigators have warned that more arrests may follow.

Police said the entire episode began with reports of people shooting fireworks at passing vehicles until several individuals started firing actual guns into the crowd.

That moment transformed a neighborhood celebration into a dangerous riot that could have easily ended with multiple fatalities.

The scene stands as yet another example of how quickly mob behavior can overwhelm law enforcement when order breaks down.

A simple community event backed by the city turned into a nightmare for residents who had been trying to celebrate the holiday peacefully inside their homes.

Instead, they spent the night listening to gunshots and wondering when officers would finally be able to regain control.

Many residents are now demanding stronger police presence during community events and tougher crackdowns on illegal firearms.

Others question why it took so long for the city to intervene once things clearly spiraled out of control.

Local authorities have since said the investigation is ongoing and that separate internal reviews are being conducted regarding how the event was managed.

The chaos in North Charleston adds to a growing number of violent incidents across the country during public events.

Politicians may talk endlessly about addressing gun crime, yet these same communities too often see city leaders unwilling to back robust police action until it is too late.

As these officers learned the hard way, law enforcement cannot protect neighborhoods where law itself has already broken down.

Graham Platner’s Last Minute Move Has People Asking Questions, Potential Replacement Flopping [WATCH]
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Graham Platner’s Last Minute Move Has People Asking Questions, Potential Replacement Flopping [WATCH]

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Democrats in Maine are learning the hard way that when you build your campaign around questionable characters, you end up cleaning up a mess of your own making.

The implosion of Graham Platner’s bid for Senate has turned into a slow-moving train wreck for the party, and their attempts to replace him have been laughable at best.

Once hailed by state Democrats as their best hope to win a seat in Maine, Platner abruptly suspended his campaign this week after a series of damaging revelations tore through his platform like a wildfire.

Allegations ranging from abuse claims to shockingly offensive online posts ended his once-promising run, and now his so-called allies are scrambling to figure out who, if anyone, can salvage the situation.

One of the names making the rounds is former state Senate president Troy Jackson, a longtime progressive favorite who proudly flaunts his endorsement from socialist senator Bernie Sanders.

Jackson ran for governor in the last primary and managed to limp into third place.

That dismal showing alone should have sent a message to the party that he is a nonstarter, but desperation breeds poor choices.

The depth of desperation became embarrassing when Jackson tried to explain why he continued to back Platner long after the tattoo photos and online scandals made national headlines.

During a segment with MSNBC host Katy Tur, Jackson was caught completely off guard when asked the most predictable question of all: Why did he stick by Platner after the Nazi tattoo revelations, a New York Times exposé detailing abuse allegations, and Reddit posts that were blatantly racist and sexist?

His fumbling response was painful to watch.

Jackson stammered out a few incoherent excuses about “dark times” and insisted that “people can change.”

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That sort of hollow response might play well in a college sociology seminar, but it is disastrous on national television.

There is no world in which “he has changed” works as a credible defense for standing by an accused abuser and a man carrying that sort of baggage.

Jackson’s apparent lack of judgment alone should disqualify him from leadership, yet this is apparently the best the Maine Democrats can muster.

Then again, none of this chaos would even matter if Platner simply filed the paperwork to make his withdrawal official.

While he announced publicly that his campaign was “suspended,” the Maine Secretary of State’s office confirmed as of Thursday afternoon that no actual withdrawal had been filed.

A verbal statement on camera is one thing, but legally speaking, Platner is still in the race.

According to Jana Spaulding, deputy secretary of state for communications, “No official withdrawal notice has yet been received from Mr. Platner.

A public declaration is not an official withdrawal, and a candidate must formally withdraw to the elections office in writing, including signature.”

In other words, Maine Democrats cannot even start the replacement process until Platner puts pen to paper.

The hold-up appears intentional.

Reports indicate that Platner told his staff he would not file the documents until Monday, the last possible day permitted.

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That sort of sluggish timing has left everyone guessing.

Some believe he is playing a last-minute leverage game, possibly seeking concessions or favors before he formally exits.

Others suspect he is simply dragging his feet out of bitterness toward party leaders who pressured him to quit.

Meanwhile, every day of delay makes the Democrats look more incompetent.

The longer Platner holds off, the more the public is reminded that this is a party that cannot even organize its own ticket properly.

The same Democrats who loved to lecture everyone else about “fitness for office” now find themselves mired in infighting and public embarrassment.

Voters looking for leadership and accountability are not likely to find either in this circus.

The optics alone are terrible.

Platner’s angry farewell video already painted the party establishment as manipulative and hypocritical.

Now the replacement drama threatens to divide the base even further.

If Platner’s loyalists view the next nominee as another hand-picked puppet of the party elite, they might simply stay home in protest.

That would be a serious blow to Democrats already struggling to energize their voters.

All the chaos only reinforces a recurring theme: the left’s arrogance and moral preening always collapse under the weight of its own hypocrisy.

Platner was supposed to be a new face for Maine Democrats, a sign of renewal. Instead, he became another reminder that their vetting process is as flawed as their values. And now their supposed saviors are failing basic interviews on national television.

Republicans should take note.

Democrats in Maine have exposed their own fragility, and voters are watching closely.

Stability, consistency, and common sense are all in short supply on the left.

The GOP will not need to do much besides stay focused and let the Democrats continue tripping over their own mess.

After all, when your Senate hopefuls cannot even manage their own exits without a meltdown, maybe it’s time for the voters to hand the keys back to the adults in the room.

Mitch McConnell Appears Unresponsive in Shocking Ambulance Video From Capitol Hill Home [WATCH]
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Mitch McConnell Appears Unresponsive in Shocking Ambulance Video From Capitol Hill Home [WATCH]

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Newly released footage showing emergency responders loading Mitch McConnell into an ambulance has stirred up fresh speculation about the longtime Senate Republican leader’s health.

The 84 year old lawmaker reportedly suffered an apparent cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home last month, prompting a wave of rumors and renewed public scrutiny surrounding his condition.

The video, captured by a neighbor and published by CNN, shows DC Fire and EMS personnel placing McConnell on a stretcher early on the morning of June 14.

The Kentucky Republican’s face is not visible in the clip.

His legs are covered by an orange blanket, with his feet showing.

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The witness reported that McConnell was not wearing an oxygen mask at the time, a detail that quickly fueled online chatter.

Another neighbor told the outlet that someone else confirmed it was indeed McConnell being taken away.

“One of my neighbors is like, ‘Oh yeah, it’s Mitch, I saw his face,’” the anonymous resident told CNN.

That moment appears to have set off a string of social media claims about the senator’s status, with some fringe voices even insisting he was left “brain dead,” though no such confirmation has come from any legitimate source.

Dispatch audio previously made public revealed that McConnell had been found unconscious in his home and that paramedics administered CPR on scene.

The individual who filmed the incident emphasized that responders did not appear panicked.

“In a situation where perhaps time is of the essence, there seems to be a little bit more urgency, but there was no urgency here,” the neighbor observed.

Despite the dramatic footage, Senate colleagues insist McConnell is recovering and very much alert.

His office has continued communicating with leadership and staff, with reassurances that he remains engaged on policy matters.

Majority Leader John Thune said earlier this week he spoke to McConnell by phone in a conversation that focused on national security and legislative priorities.

“We had a lengthy and substantive conversation,” Thune stated.

Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming also said he had a “roughly twenty minute” phone call with his old colleague, describing McConnell as “fully engaged and eager to get back to the Senate.”

CNN political commentator Scott Jennings, one of McConnell’s former aides, echoed that assessment, telling the network that the senator “sounded strong” when they spoke.

McConnell, who retired from leadership at the start of 2025, holds the record as the longest serving party leader in Senate history.

His tenure at the helm of the GOP conference stretched for eighteen years.

He was last seen publicly at the Capitol on June 4, just ten days before the apparent cardiac event.

The senator’s health has been a recurring topic of discussion over the past two years.

In 2023, he suffered several public freeze ups that prompted concern among observers and even some within his party.

That year, he endured a serious fall resulting in a concussion and a cracked rib. After months of visible frailty, McConnell announced in February 2025 that he would not run for reelection this November.

Earlier this year, he was hospitalized briefly for flu like symptoms and has since often been spotted using a wheelchair during Capitol Hill appearances.

While Democrats have tried to use his age and infirmity to question Republican leadership, McConnell’s allies continue to note his discipline, work ethic, and behind the scenes influence in shaping GOP strategy.

Representative Andy Barr, another Kentucky Republican, won a primary earlier this year to run for McConnell’s Senate seat in a race that most expect the GOP to win easily.

Kentucky strongly backed President Donald Trump in 2024, delivering a margin of more than thirty points.

Barr represents both a continuation of McConnell’s legislative presence and a generational shift within Kentucky’s Republican Party.

At eighty four, McConnell remains one of the oldest senators, alongside independent Bernie Sanders and Iowa’s Chuck Grassley.

The nation’s upper chamber has increasingly become a showcase of aging lawmakers clinging to power, raising renewed questions about age limits, mental acuity, and transparency.

Conservatives have long argued that the problem is not limited to one side, pointing out the apparent double standard in how the media treats aging Republicans versus visibly struggling Democrats such as President Joe Biden.

The new video footage will no doubt intensify public curiosity regarding McConnell’s health, even as his team insists he continues to recover privately.

Steak ‘n Shake Makes Major Move to Put America’s Veterans Above Corporate Profits [WATCH]
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Steak ‘n Shake Makes Major Move to Put America’s Veterans Above Corporate Profits [WATCH]

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Steak ‘n Shake is stepping up in a big way for America’s veterans, proving that appreciation can go beyond words.

The classic American restaurant chain announced that it will waive the usual ten thousand dollar franchise fee for qualified United States veterans.

That means veterans now have a fresh chance to truly own and operate their own business under one of the most recognizable brands in the country.

The announcement came from company leadership alongside Indiana lawmakers, including Senator Jim Banks and Representative Marlin Stutzman, who both applauded the move as a model of patriotism in the private sector.

It was not made in a boardroom but right in a local Steak ‘n Shake restaurant, which made the moment even more down to earth and sincere.

Senator Banks did not mince words.

“What a perfect place to make a historic announcement,” he said, standing with Steak ‘n Shake officials.

“Steak ‘n Shake in my opinion just cemented themselves as the most pro veteran restaurant in America.”

That is high praise, but one that earned plenty of nods from those in attendance.

Beyond the waiver of startup costs, the company is also pledging to expand its hiring of veterans as employees and managers.

That double commitment, both to business ownership and employment, signals a genuine desire to help veterans reintegrate into the civilian economy.

It is not corporate lip service, but a tangible reward for those who served.

Indiana Representative Marlin Stutzman echoed that sentiment.

He shared the news on X, noting that it was gratifying to stand side by side with other Republican leaders and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make the announcement.

Stutzman wrote that the initiative will change lives for veterans not only in Indiana but across the entire nation.

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The excitement around this program comes at a time when many veterans continue to express concerns about career stability after leaving the military.

Statistics often show that transitioning service members face higher than average unemployment rates, making programs like this more critical than ever.

By cutting that ten thousand dollar barrier, Steak ‘n Shake opens doors for dozens, perhaps hundreds, of future franchise owners who might otherwise have been priced out.

That fee waiver is not insignificant. For a small business minded veteran, starting a franchise involves many costs including training, equipment, real estate, and staffing.

Eliminating such a major upfront charge can mean the difference between a dream delayed and a dream realized.

It is the kind of bold step that many wish other companies would copy.

This corporate act of patriotism also highlights a growing trend of American businesses taking direct action instead of waiting for government programs to solve everything.

The left often talks about supporting veterans through large federal initiatives, but it is usually private sector leadership that moves faster and with more heart.

Steak ‘n Shake is proving that entrepreneurship and patriotism can exist side by side.

The partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs makes the initiative even stronger.

VA officials have long encouraged private sector collaboration to provide more career and ownership opportunities for veterans.

While bureaucracies can take years to implement new programs, a willing company can make immediate waves by simply doing the right thing.

There was also a clear political signal at the event.

By placing Republican lawmakers front and center, it underlined which side of the aisle is most serious about supporting those who served.

For years conservatives have stood for policies that emphasize dignity through work, private partnership, and independence rather than dependency.

This announcement fits that pattern perfectly.

A veteran taking over a Steak ‘n Shake franchise does more than create jobs, it creates community.

Local ownership means locals benefit, and when that owner is a veteran, it deepens that sense of pride.

Customers can walk into the restaurant knowing it is not just another corporate chain location, but one run by someone who put on the uniform and served the nation.

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The move also sends a message to the entire fast food industry.

If one company can find a way to reward service members without harming its bottom line, others have no excuse.

Patriotism and profit are not opposites when done right. Steak ‘n Shake is proving that doing good can be good business.

At a time when corporate America is increasingly driven by empty virtue signaling and social activism, this initiative feels refreshingly genuine.

It honors sacrifice with opportunity instead of hashtags.

The company has chosen to invest not in social campaigns, but in the people who truly defended the country.

That is what authentic corporate citizenship looks like.


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