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EPA Administrator Zeldin Drops Hammer on Biden’s Billion Green Energy Scam
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EPA Administrator Zeldin Drops Hammer on Biden’s $27 Billion Green Energy Scam

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has canceled more than $29 billion in federal grants, Administrator Lee Zeldin confirmed during an interview on Fox News Tuesday evening.

Appearing on Special Report with Bret Baier, Zeldin said the cancellations targeted green energy projects funded through Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

He noted the total amount scrapped is nearly three times the EPA’s annual operating budget of about $10 billion.

“Over $29 billion of grants have canceled. Our operating budget annually is about $10 billion,” Zeldin told Baier.

“$27 billion of it was the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, when President Biden had one party control of Congress.”

Zeldin said the grants were distributed through a system he described as a “complex web of intermediaries,” raising questions about oversight and accountability.

“It was filled with self-dealing and conflicts of interest, unqualified recipients, reduced agency oversight, money going through pastors, through pastors, through pastors. The dollar getting diluted,” Zeldin said.

“And if the argument is going to be made that a dollar should get spent to remediate [an] environmental issue, then spend it on remediating an environmental issue. Instead, they’re giving it to their friends, former Biden and Obama officials and Democratic donors.”

Zeldin pointed to one non-governmental organization tied to former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams as an example of what he described as questionable distribution of taxpayer funds.

“President Trump talks about Stacey Abrams, this one linked NGO to her that received $2 billion,” Zeldin said.

According to Zeldin, the group received just $100 in 2023 before being awarded a $2 billion grant by the Biden EPA in 2024.

“In 2023, that NGO received $100. In 2024, they got $2 billion from the Biden EPA. They had to complete training in their grant agreement, page seven, that says they have 90 days to complete training called ‘How to Develop a Budget,’” Zeldin told Baier.

“Yet, in the first 21 days, they can start spending the money, billions of dollars.”

Tax records show Abrams’ group Fair Fight Action funneled about $20.2 million to the law firm Lawrence & Bundy, run by a close associate, between 2019 and 2023.

The Biden EPA later awarded $2 billion to Power Forward Communities, a nonprofit tied to Abrams, as part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act.

The cancellations mark a major rollback of grants tied to Biden-era climate initiatives, particularly the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which had been one of the largest single funding pools under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Zeldin emphasized that the move was aimed at restoring oversight and ensuring federal dollars are directed toward legitimate environmental remediation efforts rather than what he characterized as politically connected organizations.

The EPA has not yet released a full breakdown of the canceled grants or the organizations that were set to receive them.

However, Zeldin’s remarks suggest that political ties and financial management issues played a key role in determining which grants were rescinded.

Stephen A. Smith Fires Back: Trump Didn’t Cause Ukraine War — Biden, Obama, Clinton Did
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Stephen A. Smith Fires Back: Trump Didn’t Cause Ukraine War — Biden, Obama, Clinton Did

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ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith said Monday that Democratic presidents bear more responsibility for the circumstances leading to the Russia-Ukraine war than President Donald Trump, as reported by The Daily Caller.

Speaking on The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith pointed to key events under the leadership of former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton as shaping factors in the conflict.

Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine in February 2022 during Biden’s administration.

In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea while Obama was in office. Smith also cited the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, signed during Clinton’s presidency, which required Ukraine to surrender its nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees from the United States, United Kingdom, and Russia.

“We ain’t gon’ act like [Trump] caused this now. It’s Democrats in office. It was Biden in office when a full-fledged war against Ukraine took place — courtesy of Russia’s instigation — no matter what they try to say to Trump.”

“It was Russia that invaded Crimea — and that was under the Obama administration! It was Clinton in office when you made a deal that disarmed the Ukraine — and therefore weakened them — leaving them dependent on the United States!”

Smith added that the United States has an obligation under that agreement. “And now here they are having to beg for support that they’re owed because of what we promised them as a nation! We promised them this! You owe it to the Ukraine, Ukrainians,” he said.

“You absolutely do. I’m not saying I like it. I’m not saying I like spending billions of our taxpayer dollars to them. That’s not what I’m saying. What I’m saying is promises made are supposed to be promises kept. You promised them, America!”

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a joint press conference with President Trump in Alaska on Friday, also addressed the origins of the conflict. Putin claimed the war could have been avoided had Trump remained in office.

“I would like to remind you that in 2022, during the last contact with the previous administration, I tried to convince my previous American colleague that the situation should not be brought to the point of no return when it would come to hostilities,” Putin said.

“I said it quite directly back then, that it’s a big mistake.”

“Today, when President Trump is saying that if he was the President back then, there would be no war, and I’m quite sure that it would indeed be so,” Putin added. “I can confirm that.”

In the weeks before Russia’s invasion, Biden imposed sanctions on two Russian banks and barred new U.S. investment, trade, or financing in the separatist-controlled Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Biden also announced that sanctions would be reimposed on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia continued its escalation.

Big Pharma Exposed: Screenshot Reveals Bankrolling of Pediatric Group Pushing COVID Shots for Babies
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Big Pharma Exposed: Screenshot Reveals Bankrolling of Pediatric Group Pushing COVID Shots for Babies

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is facing renewed questions over corporate influence in vaccine recommendations after a screenshot surfaced showing the organization’s top corporate donors.

The image, shared Tuesday on X by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed that four of the largest pharmaceutical companies are listed among the academy’s highest-level contributors.

The screenshot, which Kennedy said came directly from the AAP’s website, identified Merck, Moderna, Pfizer, and Sanofi as “Presidential Circle” donors—each contributing $50,000 or more annually to the AAP’s “Friends of Children’s Fund.”

In return, the companies receive invitations to an exclusive Corporate Summit hosted each summer at AAP’s national headquarters in Itasca, Illinois.

Kennedy, appointed HHS Secretary under President Donald Trump, noted that these same four companies manufacture nearly every vaccine on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended childhood schedule.

He argued that their financial relationship with AAP raises concerns over whether pediatric vaccine guidance is influenced by corporate sponsorship.

“These four companies make virtually every vaccine on the CDC-recommended childhood vaccine schedule,” Kennedy wrote on X.

“AAP is angry that CDC has eliminated corporate influence in decisions over vaccine recommendations and returned CDC to gold-standard science and evidence-based medicine, laser-focused on children’s health.”

Kennedy further accused AAP of aligning with industry interests by issuing its own vaccine recommendations that diverge from federal health authorities.

“AAP today released its own list of corporate-friendly vaccine recommendations,” he added.

“The Trump Administration believes in free speech and AAP has a right to make its case to the American people. But AAP should follow the lead of HHS and disclose conflicts of interest, including its corporate entanglements and those of its journal—Pediatrics—so that Americans may ask whether the AAP’s recommendations reflect public health interest, or are, perhaps, just a pay-to-play scheme to promote commercial ambitions of AAP’s Big Pharma benefactors.”

He also emphasized the legal implications of such divergence. “AAP should also be candid with doctors and hospitals that recommendations that diverge from the CDC’s official list are not shielded from liability under the 1986 Vaccine Injury Act,” Kennedy said, signaling that pharmaceutical companies may no longer enjoy the same protections when recommendations are not aligned with federal policy.

The controversy follows AAP’s recent recommendation that children between six months and 23 months old receive a COVID-19 vaccine, even as the CDC and HHS adjusted their official stance under the Trump administration

. Earlier this year, Kennedy announced that the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children had been removed from the CDC immunization schedule.

Kennedy also addressed the broader impact of mRNA vaccines during a video posted on X by the Department of Health and Human Services.

He stated that federal scientists concluded the shots, promoted as a solution to the pandemic, actually contributed to prolonging it by helping drive the emergence of variants.

“The science has been reviewed, and it shows that the shots forced on the public by the government to supposedly stop the COVID pandemic actually helped cause the variants and caused the pandemic to go on longer,” Kennedy said in the video.

According to Kennedy, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) reviewed 22 separate investments in mRNA vaccine development and has since begun canceling them.

The review found that the vaccines failed to prevent infections such as COVID-19, prompting the agency to withdraw nearly half a billion dollars in planned federal support.

The revelations about AAP’s corporate ties, combined with HHS’s policy shift, mark a significant turning point in the ongoing debate over vaccine policy and pharmaceutical influence.

With AAP recommendations now standing in contrast to federal guidelines, the issue of transparency and accountability is expected to remain at the forefront of public health discussions.

Liberals’ DC Crime Narrative Debunked, Crackdown Crushes Crime in Week One
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Liberals’ DC Crime Narrative Debunked, Crackdown Crushes Crime in Week One

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President Donald Trump’s law-and-order initiative in Washington, D.C., is showing results after its first week, with significant declines in several categories of violent crime.

The crackdown began earlier this month as part of a federal effort to address crime in the nation’s capital.

The initiative came after years of public concern about rising carjackings, robberies, and violent offenses.

Supporters of the effort have pointed to the immediate results from the first week.

According to the latest available data, carjackings dropped by 83 percent compared to the seven days before the operation began.

Robberies fell by nearly half during the same period, while violent crime overall declined by 22 percent.

The reported decreases come amid renewed debate over how crime statistics in the District have been tracked and presented in recent years.

Earlier this year, a D.C. police commissioner was suspended following allegations of falsifying crime numbers to show reductions that did not accurately reflect the city’s crime rate.

The suspension raised questions about the reliability of previously released data, including claims that the District’s crime levels had reached “30-year lows.”

Critics of that narrative note that even if the figures had been accurate, the city’s murder rate remained far higher than the national average.

The Trump administration’s effort has included coordination between federal agencies and local authorities, with a focus on reducing violent incidents in high-crime areas of the city.

Officials have said the goal is to not only drive down numbers in the short term but also restore public confidence that safety can be maintained in the nation’s capital.

The early results suggest the initiative is having a measurable impact, though it remains to be seen whether the declines will continue over the longer term.

Crime analysts and policymakers will be watching closely as the operation enters its second week and beyond.

While full weekly breakdowns of all crime categories are expected in the coming days, the latest numbers provided indicate that the most visible and high-profile crimes have seen immediate reductions since the start of the federal crackdown.

The initiative represents one of several law enforcement priorities the President has emphasized since taking office, with a stated focus on restoring order and protecting residents in cities where crime has become a central concern.

Further updates on the program’s progress are expected as more crime statistics are released in the coming weeks.

Iowa GOP Rep Saves 11-Year-Old Boy’s Life After Bloody Interstate Crash
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Iowa GOP Rep Saves 11-Year-Old Boy’s Life After Bloody Interstate Crash

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Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) was traveling along Interstate 35 near Osceola, Iowa, over the weekend when he came upon a crash that left an 11-year-old boy severely injured.

The incident began when Van Orden noticed a semi-truck pulled over on the shoulder of the road.

Seconds later, he heard the sound of a collision. Looking in his rearview mirror, the congressman saw a Dodge Grand minivan crash at high speed.

“I’m watching a Dodge Grand minivan disintegrate. It seemed to drift off the road at about 70 miles per hour, more so on the passenger side of the car. My wife, Sarah, was like, ‘What happened?’ I looked at it, I said, ‘Someone just died,’” Van Orden said.

The Wisconsin Republican, who is also a former Navy SEAL, represents the state’s 3rd Congressional District.

He immediately turned his vehicle around and returned to the crash site to assist.

“I ran to the passenger side, where all the damage was, and there was this 11-year-old kid, and I looked at him, and his calf, which is about as big as my thigh, was completely ripped apart, so I could see his tibia and his fibula, just a big chunk of him bleeding. And he had an arterial bleed in his right wrist,” he recounted.

Van Orden retrieved socks from his suitcase to create improvised tourniquets.

“By then, probably 10 people had also pulled over to help, I’m like, does somebody have a knife? And they’re like, yep. So I cut the seat belts off and then made tourniquets,” he said.

He described how others quickly joined in the effort to save the child.

“Some big old Iowa farm dude, probably 60-something, rips off a windshield wiper for his arm, then another lady there said she was a medic. She wound up grabbing a piece of metal and made a tourniquet on his leg, and then all of us packed him up and got him up into the ambulance,” Van Orden explained.

The quick response likely saved the boy’s life. “It took about 10 to 15 minutes. He would’ve bled to death,” Van Orden said.

On Monday, the congressman visited the child at a hospital in Des Moines.

“There wasn’t a dry eye in the room,” he said of the meeting.

Van Orden reflected on the incident by pointing to the cooperation of bystanders who stepped in to help.

“What happened out there is everything that I love about America. So we’re in the middle of somewhere, and this happens, and people just start showing up. They start asking, ‘Hey, can we do this? Can we do that?’”

He noted that while he was working to secure a tourniquet, others stepped up to manage traffic at the scene.

“We need to start doing traffic control,” he recalled people saying, as vehicles were blocked from both lanes.

“It’s amazing,” Van Orden concluded.

Trump White House Rejects Blank Checks for Ukraine, Urges NATO Action
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Trump White House Rejects Blank Checks for Ukraine, Urges NATO Action

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The White House said Tuesday that the United States will not continue offering unlimited funding for Ukraine as President Donald Trump presses NATO allies to take on more of the financial responsibility for the conflict with Russia, as reported by Fox News.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump remains focused on safeguarding American taxpayer interests while working toward peace.

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“He made it very clear that we’re not going to continue writing blank checks to fund a war very far away, which is why he came up with a very creative solution to have NATO purchase American weaponry, because it is the best in the world, and then to backfill the needs of the Ukrainian army and the Ukrainian people in their military,” Leavitt said.

She added that the administration is committed to moving forward with the plan and referred further questions about additional weapons sales to the Department of Defense.

Trump has repeatedly said U.S. troops will not be deployed on the ground in Ukraine, instead pushing European nations to take more responsibility in financing and supplying the war effort.

Since February 2022, Congress has passed multiple aid packages for Ukraine totaling at least $175 billion, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.

In July, Trump approved a deal permitting European partners to purchase American weapons systems, including the Patriot missile defense system, to transfer to Ukraine.

Leavitt’s remarks mirror those made by Vice President JD Vance earlier this month during meetings in the United Kingdom with European officials.

On August 10, Vance told Fox News that the administration had delivered a clear message: U.S. funding of the war is ending and European nations must carry a larger share.

Vice President JD Vance attends the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in National Harbor, Md.

“What we said to Europeans is simply, first of all, this is in your neck of the woods, this is in your back door,” Vance said.

“You guys have got to step up and take a bigger role in this thing, and if you care so much about this conflict you should be willing to play a more direct and a more substantial way in funding this war yourself.”

The White House has tied its approach to ongoing peace negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, while signaling that Europe’s role in both military and financial commitments must expand.

Karoline Leavitt Smacks Down NYT Reporter Over Trump–Putin Question
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Karoline Leavitt Smacks Down NYT Reporter Over Trump–Putin Question

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clashed with a New York Times reporter on Tuesday after being questioned about President Donald Trump’s decision to make a private phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin following meetings with European leaders, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

During the White House press briefing, New York Times correspondent Sean McCreesh asked why the president did not take the call in front of European leaders.

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Trump had said during a Fox News interview earlier in the day that it “would be disrespectful to President Putin” to do so.

As previously reported, Trump explained that Putin had not communicated with the White House “for years” under the Biden administration and also refused to engage with European leaders. “It’s a fractured relationship,” Trump said.

Leavitt quickly dismissed the reporter’s line of questioning.

“With all due respect, only a reporter from the New York Times would ask a question like that.”

She went on to highlight what she described as the progress achieved during Trump’s meetings with European heads of state at the White House.

“The President met with all of these European leaders at the White House 48 hours after sitting down with President Putin on American soil. In fact, there was so much progress in the readout that was given to these European leaders immediately following his meeting with President Putin that every single one of them got on a plane 48 hours later and flew to the United States of America.”

Leavitt cited the responses from several leaders following the meeting.

She noted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, “It was a very good conversation. It was really good. We spoke about very sensitive points.”

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also praised the discussions, saying:

“It was the president, only because of the President that this deadlock was broken with President Putin by starting a dialog.”

“These leaders, who this war is in their backyard, are very grateful that the President took that call and that he was there to provide them with a readout of Russia’s thinking on this, something that was not done by the previous administration at all,” Leavitt said.

Trump had met with Putin in Alaska on Friday before the White House summit with European leaders on Monday. Following those meetings, Trump told reporters that his conversation with Putin would pave the way for direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

In the 21st Century, President Trump Recognizes Space as the New Battlefield
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In the 21st Century, President Trump Recognizes Space as the New Battlefield

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When Russia hijacked a Ukrainian satellite to broadcast its Victory Day parade, the world was reminded that modern warfare has moved far beyond traditional battlegrounds.

Tanks and soldiers are still vital, but now wars can be fought in cyberspace and even in the reaches of outer space.

The attack demonstrated how vulnerable satellites are and why strong leadership is essential to protect America’s security.

President Donald Trump understood this new reality early on, which is why he created the United States Space Force in 2019.

Many critics dismissed the idea at the time, but today it is clear that Trump’s foresight placed America in the best possible position to defend against threats that are both technological and extraterrestrial.

In the 21st Century, President Trump Recognizes Space as the New Battlefield

Tom Pace, CEO of NetRise and a former Marine, explained the seriousness of satellite security when he said, “If you can impede a satellite’s ability to communicate, you can cause a significant disruption.”

He reminded Americans of how dependent society is on GPS and how chaos would follow if those systems were disabled.

His warning underscores the necessity of having leaders like Trump who prioritize national security over political correctness.

More than 12,000 satellites orbit the Earth, and they are critical to communications, navigation, intelligence, and even missile defense.

Because these satellites play such a central role in modern life, adversaries like Russia and China see them as prime targets.

During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, hackers targeted Viasat, a U.S.-based satellite company supporting Kyiv. The attack crippled communications across Europe and proved that the risks are real, not hypothetical.

U.S. officials have also revealed that Russia is developing a nuclear, space-based weapon designed to destroy satellites in low-Earth orbit. Congressman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, warned that such a device could render space unusable for up to a year. Turner compared it to the launch of Sputnik, saying, “If this anti-satellite nuclear weapon would be put in space, it would be the end of the space age. It should never be permitted to go into outer space. This is the Cuban Missile Crisis in space.”

In the 21st Century, President Trump Recognizes Space as the New Battlefield

Trump’s insistence on creating the Space Force now looks prophetic. He recognized that the United States must be ready to contest and control the space domain, because enemies like Russia are eager to exploit it.

Without his leadership, America would be dangerously behind in this new arms race.

While Russia and China are pushing for military strength in space, the United States is also competing in another critical area: energy and resources on the moon.

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy emphasized the urgency, saying, “We’re in a race to the moon, in a race with China to the moon. To have a base on the moon, we need energy and some of the key locations on the moon. … We want to get there first and claim that for America.”

The moon holds helium 3, a substance with potential for nuclear fusion that could transform the world’s energy supply. Whoever controls the moon may very well control Earth’s energy future.

Joseph Rooke, a cybersecurity expert, made the point clearly: “If you dominate Earth’s energy needs, that’s game over.”

Trump’s America First vision always emphasized ensuring U.S. dominance in strategic areas, and outer space is no different.

His administration’s push for lunar exploration and Mars missions was about more than exploration. It was about securing American leadership for generations to come.

In the 21st Century, President Trump Recognizes Space as the New Battlefield

While China pretends to oppose the militarization of space, its actions tell a different story. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for China’s Embassy in Washington, accused the United States of turning space into a war zone.

But the reality is that China has already announced plans for nuclear plants on the moon and continues to expand its military capabilities. Under President Trump, America refused to be lulled into complacency by hollow promises from Beijing.

The United States Space Force, founded by Trump, is growing and strengthening despite being the youngest branch of the military. Its mission is simple yet vital: protect American interests in space, defend satellites from attack, and ensure that America leads in this new frontier.

The Space Force’s statement captures Trump’s vision perfectly: “Space is a warfighting domain, and it is the Space Force’s job to contest and control its environment to achieve national security objectives.”

American dominance in space has been clear since the end of the Cold War, but new threats from Russia and China demand vigilance.

President Trump laid the foundation to ensure that America cannot be overtaken. He recognized that the fight for freedom, prosperity, and security would no longer just be fought on Earth.

Congressman Turner summed it up when he said, “You have to pay attention to these things so they don’t happen.” Trump paid attention, and because of his leadership, America has a fighting chance to remain the world’s superpower in the 21st century.

Pam Bondi Furious After Israeli Cyber Chief Flees U.S. Following Arrest in Child Predator Sting, ‘Returned Immediately’
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Pam Bondi Furious After Israeli Cyber Chief Flees U.S. Following Arrest in Child Predator Sting, ‘Returned Immediately’

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Nevada officials are facing heavy criticism after a state court allowed an Israeli official accused of attempting to lure a minor online to leave the United States without surrendering his passport, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38, head of the Technological Defense Division at Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, was arrested in Las Vegas during a multi-agency operation targeting child predators.

Authorities said he was caught attempting to solicit sex electronically from a minor.

He was booked into the Henderson Detention Center and released on $10,000 bail. State court records show the judge did not require Alexandrovich to turn over his passport, allowing him to board a flight and return to Israel two days later.

The Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force confirmed the operation involved LVMPD, the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, Henderson Police, North Las Vegas Police, and the Nevada Attorney General’s Office.

In total, eight individuals were arrested and charged with felony counts of luring a child with a computer for sexual acts. The suspects included:

David Wonnacott-Yahnke, 40

Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38

Jose Alberto Perez-Torres, 35

Aniket Brajeshkumar Sadani, 23

James Ramon Reddick, 23

Ramon Manuel Parra Valenzuela, 29

Neal Harrison Creecy, 46

John Charles Duncan, 49

Ynet News reported that Alexandrovich returned to his hotel after questioning and then flew back to Israel. Israeli officials downplayed the incident, claiming it had “no political implications.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office released a statement denying Alexandrovich had been arrested, saying he was only “questioned by American authorities” and returned to Israel as scheduled.

The U.S. State Department disputed suggestions that the federal government intervened.

“The Department of State is aware that Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, an Israeli citizen, was arrested in Las Vegas and given a court date for charges related to soliciting sex electronically from a minor. He did not claim diplomatic immunity and was released by a state judge pending a court date. Any claims that the U.S. government intervened are false,” the department said.

Nevada Attorney General Sigal Chattah said U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was furious over the case, blaming state authorities for mishandling Alexandrovich’s release.

“A liberal district attorney and state court judge in Nevada FAILED TO REQUIRE AN ALLEGED CHILD MOLESTER TO SURRENDER HIS PASSPORT, which allowed him to flee our country,” Chattah said.

“The Attorney General [Pam Bondi] just called me outraged and she also called the [FBI Director Kash Patel]. The individual who fled our country should have had his passport seized by the state authorities. He must be returned immediately to face justice.”

Federal officials have not said whether the United States will seek Alexandrovich’s extradition.

Cargo Ship Explosion Rocks Baltimore Harbor Near Francis Scott Key Bridge
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Cargo Ship Explosion Rocks Baltimore Harbor Near Francis Scott Key Bridge

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A cargo ship exploded Monday evening in Baltimore Harbor, sending a large fireball into the air and prompting a major emergency response.

Video shared on social media captured the moment of the explosion, showing flames erupting from the vessel.

The footage was widely circulated, including a clip posted by user @barcodemen from a nearby boat that documented the aftermath of the incident.

According to Baltimore City officials, the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) responded to reports of an explosion aboard a commercial vessel in the Patapsco River near the site of the former Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m.

Firefighters from both land and water units, including department fireboats, were dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, fireboat crews located the W-Sapphire, a 751-foot bulk carrier, which was showing visible damage consistent with a fire and explosion.

Despite the blast, the vessel remained afloat and was stabilized with the assistance of tugboats, officials confirmed.

Authorities reported that all 23 crew members aboard the ship were safely accounted for and uninjured.

“The ship’s crew confirmed that all 23 people on board were accounted for and uninjured,” city officials said in a statement.

The Coast Guard, along with other federal and local agencies, launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion.

Fireboats remained on the scene overnight to monitor the ship while plans were made to move it to a designated anchorage area.

Officials said the vessel would remain there until it is cleared by the Coast Guard.

As of Monday night, the cause of the explosion had not been determined, and investigators were working to assess the extent of the damage.

No hazardous material release was immediately reported, though officials indicated that environmental safety teams were standing by as a precaution.

The explosion adds to a string of maritime incidents in the Baltimore region this year.

The location of the blast, near the former Key Bridge site, drew additional attention as crews continue ongoing recovery and cleanup operations in the harbor.

Witnesses described hearing a loud boom that could be felt across parts of the city.

The fireball was visible from several vantage points around the harbor.

Local officials emphasized that while the explosion was dramatic, the quick response ensured that no injuries were sustained and the ship was secured.

The Coast Guard has not yet provided a timeline for when the W-Sapphire will be inspected or released from anchorage.

Investigators are expected to focus on determining whether mechanical failure, human error, or other factors contributed to the explosion.

Baltimore City authorities said updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

For now, the W-Sapphire remains under guard in Baltimore Harbor as federal agencies work to establish what triggered the sudden blast.


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