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Trump Puts Columbian President Petro on Notice Over His Cocaine Factories
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Trump Puts Columbian President Petro on Notice Over His Cocaine Factories

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Donald Trump responded to comments from Colombian President Gustavo Petro following Petro’s criticism of the United States over sanctions related to Venezuelan oil, addressing Petro’s remarks and issuing a warning focused on drug trafficking concerns.

The exchange began when a reporter asked Trump about Petro’s statement suggesting the return of land to Latin America in response to U.S. sanctions.

“So in response to the United States taking sanction oil from from Venezuela. Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the United States by saying, well, the Southwest has stolen land and that it should be returned to Latin America. I just wanted to know what your response to that,” the reporter said.

Trump replied by accusing Petro of overseeing drug production in Colombia and said the Colombian president posed problems for relations with the United States.

“He has to watch, because, you know, he’s got drug factors. They make cocaine in Colombia, and He’s no friend of the United States,” Trump said.

Trump continued by sharply criticizing Petro personally and tying his comments to cocaine trafficking into the United States.

“He’s very bad, very bad guy, and he’s got to watch his ass, because he makes cocaine and they send it into the United States of America from Colombia,” Trump said.

Trump then distinguished between his view of Colombia’s leadership and his view of the Colombian people.

“We love the Colombian people. I love the Colombian people. They’re great people, energetic, smart, great,” Trump said.

He said his criticism was directed at Colombia’s current leadership and warned of consequences if action is not taken against drug production.

“But their new leader is a troublemaker, and he better watch it,” Trump said.

Trump said Colombia must shut down cocaine production facilities, stating that U.S. officials are aware of their locations.

“They better close up those cocaine factories. They have at least three major cocaine factories. We know where they are. He better close them up fast,” Trump said.

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Brown University Scrambles, Benches DEI Safety Chief After Deadly Campus Failures
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Brown University Scrambles, Benches DEI Safety Chief After Deadly Campus Failures

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A Fox News segment featured Laura Ingraham and Chad Ayers discussing Brown University’s decision to place Rodney Chatman, the school’s Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency Management, on administrative leave, with criticism focused on the timing of the move and the university’s approach to campus safety.

Ingraham introduced the development by noting the administrative action taken against the university official and questioned whether the move came too late.

“It looks like they just put a one of their heads of building management on and guys will put up the screen. The Vice President for public safety and emergency management has been put on administrative leave, effectively. Chad, that seems like a little CYA, a little late in the game for that, does it not?” Ingraham said.

Ayers responded by saying the decision should have been made earlier and criticized the university’s priorities, pointing to recent student deaths.

“Well, Laura, we’re about a week too late for something like this to take place. Like we said, we have dead students,” Ayers said.

Ayers said Brown University has focused more on emotional considerations than on physical safety and security for students.

“We have a university that’s more concerned about putting you in your safe place so your feelings don’t get hurt than we do about the safety and security of college students. This has got to change,” Ayers said.

He compared safety preparation at colleges with training provided in primary and secondary education, arguing that universities lag behind.

“I’ve said it time and time again, we do an excellent job for the most part, of training elementary, middle and high school students and staff on how to respond to these types of events and how to prepare for them. We don’t do that at the college level,” Ayers said.

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Scott Bessent Starts ‘MAJOR FAFO’ Crackdown on Cartel Money Laundering
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Scott Bessent Starts ‘MAJOR FAFO’ Crackdown on Cartel Money Laundering

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Scott Bessent announced a new Treasury Department border operation aimed at disrupting money laundering tied to terrorists, drug cartels, smugglers, and human traffickers, outlining a data-driven effort focused on financial institutions operating along the southwest border.

Bessent said the initiative was launched at the direction of President Donald Trump and is designed to use advanced technology and financial intelligence to identify and act against illicit activity within the U.S. financial system.

“At President Trump’s direction, the Treasury Department is utilizing all tools to stop terrorists, cartels, drug smugglers and human traffickers,” Bessent said.

He said the new operation centers on identifying cartel-related money laundering through targeted enforcement actions led by the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

“In line with that effort, I’m announcing a new data driven border operation to help root out potential cartel related money laundering from the US financial system,” Bessent said.

Bessent said FinCEN is focusing on money service businesses operating outside traditional banking systems, particularly those located along the southwest border.

“Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, known as FinCEN, is targeting over 100 money service businesses along the southwest border,” Bessent said.

He detailed specific enforcement measures being taken as part of the operation.

“Specifically, FinCEN is issuing six notices of investigation, dozens of examination referrals to the IRS, and over 50 compliance outreach letters,” Bessent said.

Bessent said these businesses face heightened exposure to criminal activity because of the nature of their services and geographic location.

“These businesses which provide financial services outside of a formal bank, face elevated exposure to illicit activity, including money laundering related to drug smuggling and human trafficking,” Bessent said.

He credited Treasury’s modernization efforts for enabling the new approach, saying improved technology allows authorities to identify and act on suspicious activity more effectively.

“Thanks to Treasury’s push for technology modernization, we are now able to implement data driven approaches to identify potential bad actors and when malicious activity is identified, make no mistake, we can and will take action to keep Americans safe,” Bessent said.

Bessent said the effort aligns with President Trump’s broader border security agenda and his stated priorities on fentanyl trafficking and cartel activity.

“President Trump has made clear his commitment to securing our border, stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl and eliminating Mexico based drug cartels to protect Americans,” Bessent said.

He said the Treasury Department will continue expanding its use of technology and enforcement tools to combat financial crimes tied to border security.

“Treasury will continue to use expand advanced technology and every resource at its disposal to combat money laundering and make America safe again,” Bessent said.

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Trump Admin Sends ‘Strike Team’ to Minnesota to Combat Fraud
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Trump Admin Sends ‘Strike Team’ to Minnesota to Combat Fraud

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A Fox Business segment featured Stuart Varney questioning Lori Chavez-DeRemer about a Labor Department strike team sent to Minnesota to investigate alleged unemployment insurance fraud, including claims that stolen taxpayer funds may have been transported overseas.

Varney opened the exchange by asking about the origin and purpose of the federal investigation.

“Who sent a team from the Labor Department to investigate what’s this about fraud tourists?” Varney asked.

Chavez-DeRemer responded by stressing the purpose of the Unemployment Insurance Fund and condemning the alleged misuse of taxpayer money.

“Well, unemployment insurance fraud is something that the American people don’t deserve. You know, the Unemployment Insurance Fund is to be whole for one specific reason, and that’s to bridge the gap between when people lose their job at no fault of their own that they can find a new job, and it’s to bridge that gap when you steal hundreds of millions of dollars from the American taxpayer, we need to find out what is happening,” Chavez-DeRemer said.

She said steps were already taken to demand information from state officials and initiate a federal investigation.

“So I did send a letter the Department of Labor, through the Employment and Training Administration, sent a letter to Minnesotans to say, we want to know what is happening, so please produce those reports,” Chavez-DeRemer said.

She said a specialized team would be deployed to determine what occurred.

“So we’re going to send in a UI strike team to find out exactly what’s happening on the ground. We will not tolerate fraud under this administration,” Chavez-DeRemer said.

Varney then pressed Chavez-DeRemer on reports suggesting the fraud involved international transfers of cash.

“Was the this fraud tourism I’m interested in that I’m told there were Somalis loading up suitcases with dollars and flying to Africa to deliver it. Is that accurate?” Varney asked.

Chavez-DeRemer said those claims are part of what investigators are seeking to verify.

“Yhat’s exactly what we want to find out. And those are the reports that we’re demanding by the first of January,” Chavez-DeRemer said.

She said the investigation would focus on tracing the funds and reporting the findings publicly.

“So when that UI strike team goes in, we can do that full investigation and report to the American people exactly where those dollars have gone,” Chavez-DeRemer said.

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Hunter Biden Criticizes ‘Super Rich’ for Avoiding Accountability in Rare Podcast Interview
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Hunter Biden Criticizes ‘Super Rich’ for Avoiding Accountability in Rare Podcast Interview

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Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, argued that the wealthiest Americans often escape accountability while ordinary citizens bear the consequences, comments he made during a rare, wide-ranging interview published Monday, as reported by Fox News.

Biden appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show, where he spoke with host Shawn Ryan about a range of topics, including political polarization, social media, and what he described as a lack of consequences for those at the highest levels of wealth and influence.

During the conversation, Biden suggested that regardless of which political party controls Congress, the people who benefit most are those at the very top of the economic ladder.

“You know, who’s benefiting right now?” Biden said. “Who there, you know, whether the Democrats are in control of Congress or whether the Republicans are, who ultimately seems to be benefiting?”

Ryan responded, “Well, I can tell you who’s not benefiting. Not normal people.”

“Yeah. Not regular guys, not the guys you served with, not the guys that I went to high school with, not the, you know, nobody that I know,” Biden said.

“You know the people that are benefiting and the people that seem to have always some way [to] avoid the consequences and win, and that’s, you know, the .1%. And it’s not even the 1% anymore.”

Biden added that he was not arguing that “all billionaires are evil,” but said he believed society as a whole is affected by technology-driven systems that operate without meaningful oversight.

He pointed specifically to social media platforms, which he said influence public perception while escaping accountability.

“What we do is that we allow ourselves to be driven by our algorithms to believe things that just are not even remotely true, and which then we all give up. Like you just said, nobody’s held accountable,” Biden said.

The comments drew attention in part because of Biden’s own legal history and the presidential pardon he received from his father.

During the final months of Joe Biden’s presidency in 2024, the former president issued a sweeping pardon for his son. The pardon covered all crimes Hunter Biden “has committed or may have committed” between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2024.

The decision marked a sharp reversal from years of public statements by the Biden administration asserting that no pardon was under consideration. The move was made after Hunter Biden had faced multiple federal prosecutions.

Hunter Biden had been under federal investigation since 2018. He was found guilty of three felony firearm offenses related to the unlawful possession of a firearm.

Separately, he was charged with federal tax crimes stemming from the failure to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes. He later pleaded guilty to those tax charges ahead of trial.

The pardon effectively closed the door on further legal consequences stemming from those cases and any other potential offenses within the specified timeframe.

Biden did not directly address the pardon during the interview excerpts, but his remarks about accountability and consequences prompted renewed attention, given his personal circumstances.

The interview represented one of Hunter Biden’s more extensive public appearances in recent years, offering commentary on politics, technology, and economic power while reigniting debate over the contrast between his public statements and the legal outcome of his own cases.

GOP Can ‘Stimulate the Economy and Increase Wages’ Without Democrats: Sen. Kennedy
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GOP Can ‘Stimulate the Economy and Increase Wages’ Without Democrats: Sen. Kennedy

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Sen. John Kennedy discussed inflation, cost-of-living concerns, and the need for congressional action during an exchange with Will Cain, focusing on what he described as disinflation rather than deflation and outlining legislative steps he said Congress should take immediately.

Will Cain opened the discussion by referencing Kennedy’s recent remarks on the economy and inflation.

“Let’s start with the idea of a new reconciliation bill. Let’s talk about affordability politics. Let’s talk about the economy. You give an interesting speech recently when you distinguished between what’s going on now, which is, as you described it, disinflation. That’s the slowing down of Biden era inflation from 9% to the current two to 3% but distinguishing that from deflation, very different, and in your description, very dangerous,” Cain said.

Kennedy responded by acknowledging the reduction in inflation while assigning responsibility for its origin and emphasizing that lower inflation does not mean prices are no longer rising.

“Well, let me say first, I want to give credit to the President, to the Republicans in Congress and to the Federal Reserve for getting inflation down,” Kennedy said.

He contrasted current inflation levels with previous highs.

“It wasn’t that many years ago, will that we had 9% inflation, and that inflation didn’t originate in a bat, that inflation was man made, and that man’s name is President Joe Biden,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy said inflation has declined significantly but remains a concern for American families.

“So we started at 9% we’ve got it down to 3% that’s the good news. The bad news is that 3% inflation still means prices are going up,” Kennedy said.

He said lawmakers must recognize the continued strain rising prices place on households.

“Now what do we do about first, we acknowledge the problem, and it is a fact that when many moms and dads lie down asleep at night and can’t one of the things they’re worried about is cost of living,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy said dismissing those concerns is not an option.

“And you can say, Well, you shouldn’t be worried about it, because things are better. Well, they’re still worried about it, and my job is to address what people are worried about,” Kennedy said.

He argued that addressing affordability requires action from Congress, not just the executive branch.

“What should we do about it? The president can’t do everything. Okay?” Kennedy said.

Kennedy said Congress should act independently to advance legislation focused on affordability.

“Congress needs to do its part without depending on a single Democratic vote, we can start passing bills tomorrow to reduce the cost of housing,” Kennedy said.

He said proposals are already prepared to address healthcare costs.

“The legislation is ready to lessen the cost of health care,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy also pointed to tax policy changes as a tool for economic growth.

“We have over 200 tax changes that if we made, they would stimulate the economy and increase wages,” Kennedy said.

He said those measures could be passed using the reconciliation process.

“We do it through what’s called reconciliation. That’s how we pass the one big beautiful bill,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy said the legislation would begin helping Americans once implemented.

“And the one big beautiful bill, by the way, is going to help once it kicks in this year, but since we passed it back in July, we hadn’t done anything,” Kennedy said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tis’ the Season: DHS Offers Big Cash Deal to Help Illegal Aliens Get Home for the Holidays
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Tis’ the Season: DHS Offers Big Cash Deal to Help Illegal Aliens Get Home for the Holidays

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Kristi Noem announced a new holiday-season initiative encouraging individuals who are in the United States illegally to voluntarily return to their home countries, outlining financial assistance and travel support for those who choose to leave before being detained.

Speaking about the program, Noem said it is timed with the Christmas season and applies to individuals who have not been detained or who have interacted with authorities but do not face criminal charges.

She said the initiative is designed to provide an opportunity to leave the country legally, which may not be available later.

“Well, it’s home for the holidays season. So you know, not only are we returning those kiddos back to their families that Biden lost, we also are saying that if you voluntarily want to go home now to your country, if you’re in this United States of America illegally, we will give you $3,000 through the holidays to send you home,” Noem said.

Noem said the program includes travel arrangements and a financial incentive for participants who voluntarily depart.

“We’ll buy you a ticket, give you $3,000 to go home,” Noem said.

She said the offer applies to individuals who have not been detained and those who have interacted with authorities but are not facing criminal charges.

“And that includes people that have not been detained, maybe have interacted with us, are detained and don’t have criminal charges against them, raise your hand. We’ll help you get home. We’ll facilitate it,” Noem said.

Noem said those who take advantage of the program may preserve the possibility of returning to the United States legally in the future.

“And you might get the chance to come back to this country the right way someday,” Noem said.

She warned that individuals who wait until they are detained and deported by authorities would lose that opportunity.

“If you wait until we interdict you and detain you and arrest you and have to deport you ourselves. You’ll never get the chance to come back,” Noem said.

Noem directed those interested in the program to use an official government application to begin the process.

“So go on the CBP Home app and get the information, and we’ll make sure you get home in time for Christmas,” Noem said.

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Sanctuary City Releases Criminal Illegal Alien, He Allegedly Murders Someone a Day Later
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Sanctuary City Releases Criminal Illegal Alien, He Allegedly Murders Someone a Day Later

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A Fox News anchor questioned Todd Lyons about the release of a 23-year-old illegal alien with a lengthy criminal record who was later arrested for murder, focusing on the role of local law enforcement, ICE detainers, and sanctuary policies.

The Fox News anchor identified the suspect as Marvin Morales Ortez, an illegal alien from El Salvador, and detailed the sequence of events that led to his release and subsequent rearrest.

“Illegal immigrant, 23 year old man, Marvin Morales Ortez. This one is from El Salvador. He was in custody on a Tuesday of malicious wounding and brandishing firearms, but then local police released him. There he is, young man. The next day, on Wednesday, there’s a murder scene, and they arrest him again,” the anchor said.

The anchor said Morales Ortez had an extensive criminal history and was released shortly before being connected to another violent crime.

“He’s got a lengthy record Todd, at least seven crimes he’s accused of, and then he’s released within hours before you know, officials say that he got up into a mess again,” the anchor said.

The anchor then cited a statement from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, which placed responsibility on ICE for not taking further action to keep Morales Ortez in custody.

“This is the quote from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. This is what they’re telling us. In this instance, ice was aware of Morales or tests incarcer nation, incarcerated incarceration and elected not to seek a judicial warrant to ensure that he remained in custody accordingly and consistent with our policies and the law. Once the court issued an order dismissing the cases, Mr. Morales or test was released, sounds like they’re throwing this back on you guys. On ICE,” the anchor said.

Lyons disputed that explanation, saying local authorities misunderstood immigration law and failed to cooperate with ICE.

“Yeah, And the whole problem is, I said, unfortunately, they don’t understand immigration law, right? We don’t need a judicial warrant. Our ice detainer is just enough for them to hold him and turn him over to us,” Lyons said.

Lyons said local officials instead followed sanctuary policies, which he argued led directly to the suspect’s release and the subsequent killing.

“But instead, they want to go ahead and lead him to sign a sanctuary policies, and now he allegedly committed another murder,” Lyons said.

Lyons said Morales Ortez had already been arrested for serious violent offenses and should not have been released without conditions.

“So we have this individual. They already arrested him for brandishing a firearm, so he was already arrested for aggravated assault. So why they would want to release him anyways, with no bond or no restrictions, is just ridiculous,” Lyons said.

Lyons added that local officials later realized the decision was a mistake.

“And then he’s found out another murder scene the next day, actually, that day, the clinicians at Fairfax County deemed him a public safety risk, and they were out looking for him because they realized those mistakes release him,” Lyons said.

Lyons said the situation could have been avoided if local authorities had transferred Morales Ortez to ICE custody.

“Had they done that, he would have already been in ICE custody. Had they turned him over so instead, here we have another instance of an American losing their lives because of sanctuary policies,” Lyons said.

The Fox News anchor asked Lyons what prevents cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and ICE.

“What would motivate these law enforcement agencies to help you? I mean, it seems like it just keeps happening over and over again, day in and day out. Are they do they even want to work with you? Have you reached out to some of these folks? I mean, or is it local politicians putting pressure on them,” the anchor said.

Lyons responded that frontline officers generally support cooperation, but political leadership blocks it.

“No, you know what it is, is the rank and file members of almost every law enforcement agency in this country wants to work with ice. They have great relationships with us. We have Task Force officers from their agency,” Lyons said.

Lyons said elected officials prioritize sanctuary policies over public safety, with deadly consequences.

“It’s elected officials that decide to put the safety of public, you know, public safety ahead of, you know, sanctuary policies, and it’s ridiculous, and it’s actually causing lives,” Lyons said.

Lyons said such cases continue to occur and described the situation as preventable.

“And there’s just more and more of these stories, and it’s heartbreaking because my, you know, my, my thoughts and prayers go out to that family, because this was an incident that could have been avoided, and that’s what ice is here for,” Lyons said.

Lyons said ICE’s mission is focused on public safety and requires cooperation from local jurisdictions.

“That’s what ICE’s law enforcement mission is, and where we want to make America safe again, we just need these sanctuary jurisdiction politicians to work with us,” Lyons said.

The Fox News anchor closed the segment by noting the frequency of similar cases.

“And we keep seeing these stories pop up. It doesn’t seem like there’s going to be any change anytime soon. Todd, good to see you. Have a great Christmas,” the anchor said.

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GOP Rep Working On Expelling Somali Dem Rep Ilhan Omar From the United States
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GOP Rep Working On Expelling Somali Dem Rep Ilhan Omar From the United States

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Rep. Randy Fine said he is working to have Rep. Ilhan Omar removed from the United States, arguing that she represents broader failures in the nation’s legal immigration system and responding directly to fundraising emails he said Omar sent calling for his expulsion from Congress.

Fine said his position aligns fully with President Donald Trump and framed Omar as an example of what he described as systemic problems created by current immigration policies.

“Well, I agree with the President 100% Ilhan Omar is a walking example of everything that is wrong with our legal immigration policy,” Fine said.

Fine argued that legal immigration has brought individuals into the country who, in his view, are hostile to the United States and provide no benefit to American society.

“We imported 10s of 1000s of people who hate America. Add no value to it, rob and steal from us, and we’re supposed to be okay with it,” Fine said.

Fine stated that while some have discussed removing Omar from Congress, his focus goes further.

He said he does not believe expulsion from the House is sufficient and instead supports her removal from the country.

“I don’t think Ilhan Omar should be expelled from Congress. I think she should be expelled from the United States, and that’s something that I’m working on,” Fine said.

Fine said his comments were prompted by Omar’s fundraising efforts, which he said included messages calling for his expulsion from Congress.

He said those actions played a role in pushing him to speak publicly about his position.

“But what prompted me to take this position is she decided to send around fundraising emails saying I should be expelled from Congress,” Fine said.

Fine said that if Omar believes he should be removed from office, she is free to pursue that effort through the formal legislative process rather than through fundraising appeals.

“Well, if that’s her view, she should go for it,” Fine said.

Fine emphasized that any effort he makes to remove Omar would be handled through official congressional procedures rather than political fundraising.

“And so what I’ve said is, if I’m going to try to expel her, it won’t be in a fundraising email. She’ll deal with it on the floor of the US House of Representatives,” Fine said.

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