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Iowa High School Star Wrestler Arrested After Brutal Sexual Assault Shakes Small Town
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Iowa High School Star Wrestler Arrested After Brutal Sexual Assault Shakes Small Town

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An 18-year-old Iowa high school wrestler has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent sexual assault that police say left the victim with significant injuries, including clumps of hair ripped from her scalp.

The arrest follows an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this year.

Oskaloosa High School student Kaiden Parker was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with third-degree sexual assault.

According to WHO-TV in Des Moines, police allege that Parker “used force to have sexual intercourse” with the victim during an incident in March.

The Oskaloosa Police Department said the assault took place at a home in the city. Immediately afterward, the victim informed others present in the house that she had been forced to engage in sexual acts with Parker.

Officers reported that the victim had two areas on her scalp showing clumps of hair that had been pulled out by the roots.

Parker was booked into the Mahaska County Jail on a $10,000 cash-only bond and was released after being processed.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 12.

Parker is known locally for his participation in high school wrestling. He competed in the 2025 Iowa State Wrestling Tournament, finishing fourth at 132 pounds in Class 2A.

He also competed in the 2024 state tournament, where he earned a sixth-place finish.

The Oskaloosa Community School District issued a statement confirming that it is reviewing the situation.

“We are aware of an allegation against one of our District students. To our understanding, the alleged incident did not take place on school property. The student has not attended in-person classes for approximately one year. The District is investigating the incident, and the matter will be handled consistent with District policy. The District is fully cooperating with law enforcement,” the district said.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities prepare for next week’s preliminary hearing.

Massive Fraud Uncovered in Walz’s Minnesota is ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’: James Comer
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Massive Fraud Uncovered in Walz’s Minnesota is ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’: James Comer

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Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, chair of the House Oversight Committee, said during a FOX News interview this week that the fraud uncovered in Minnesota’s social services programs represents only a small portion of a broader national problem.

Comer indicated that investigations are expected to expand into additional states with similar issues.

Comer’s comments follow reports detailing significant fraud within Minnesota’s social programs.

He said the situation in Minnesota suggests that other states, particularly those with Democratic governors, may be dealing with comparable or larger problems involving taxpayer-funded benefits.

Comer linked the concerns to states that have not yet supplied requested SNAP data to Trump Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins.

According to Comer, the reluctance of some states to share SNAP information has raised questions within the committee, particularly as investigators continue examining the scope of fraud in Minnesota.

A partial transcript published by NewsBusters included Comer’s remarks on FOX News regarding the scale of the problem.

“The massive fraud being exposed in Minnesota is just ‘the tip of the iceberg,’ when it comes to social program scams in states run by Democrat governors,” Comer said.

He said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and others have continued to increase spending on programs already under scrutiny.

“The fraud entailed a whole menu of government programs – social programs. And that’s the kind of the mojo for the Democrat Party now: they want to sink more and more money into social programs, but yet they refuse to accept responsibility for any type of waste, fraud and abuse.”

Comer said Minnesota is unlikely to be the only state facing major issues involving taxpayer-funded programs.

“This is the tip of the iceberg and I think this investigation could lead to many more investigations in other states and, hopefully finally, some savings of taxpayer dollars.”

Comer has also taken formal steps to obtain records from Minnesota officials. NewsMax reported that the Oversight Committee sent a letter to Walz requesting documents related to the reported fraud.

“The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the Governor, and the Democrat-controlled administration, allowed millions of dollars to be stolen,” Comer wrote.

The letter referenced whistleblower accounts and raised questions about oversight practices within Minnesota’s agencies.

Comer asked for clarity regarding the administration’s handling of the allegations.

“The Committee also has concerns that you and your administration were fully aware of this fraud and chose not to act for fear of political retaliation.”

The committee requested communications and internal records showing what state officials knew, when they knew it, and whether any action was taken to stop or limit investigations into what Comer described as widespread fraud.

“The Committee therefore requests documents and communications showing what your administration knew about this fraud and whether you took action to limit or halt the investigation into this widespread fraud.”

The Oversight Committee’s inquiries continue as state and federal officials sort through reports detailing the scale of losses in Minnesota.

Lawmakers are preparing for additional hearings and possible expansion of the investigation to other states with similar programs.

Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Map, Delivering Major Win for GOP
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Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Map, Delivering Major Win for GOP

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily approved Texas’ redistricting map for the upcoming midterm elections, clearing the way for Republicans to move forward with a plan expected to increase the party’s representation in the U.S. House.

The 5-3 ruling blocked a lower court injunction and allows the map to be used as candidate qualifying begins across the state.

The Court has not issued a final decision on the underlying lawsuit, which argues that the Republican-led redistricting effort is discriminatory and violates federal law.

For now, however, the ruling enables Texas to proceed with the map while litigation continues.

Republican officials have projected that the new district lines could result in five additional GOP seats.

Democrats are pursuing their own redistricting strategies elsewhere, including a prominent effort in California backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The Biden-era map in California is already facing a legal challenge from the Trump administration, which has argued that the state’s redistricting process was unconstitutional.

In the Texas case, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey V. Brown previously wrote that the state’s map involved considerations beyond typical partisan maneuvering.

“To be sure, politics played a role in drawing the 2025 Map,” Brown wrote.

“But it was much more than just politics. Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map.”

U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi praised the Supreme Court’s temporary approval of the map, framing the decision as a reaffirmation of states’ authority over redistricting.

“Federal courts have no right to interfere with a State’s decision to redraw legislative maps for partisan reasons,” she said.

Bondi criticized the lower court’s earlier ruling in the case, stating, “A federal district court ignored that principle two weeks ago, and the Supreme Court correctly stayed that overreaching decision tonight.”

Bondi also congratulated Texas officials following the ruling.

“Congratulations to Texas for advancing the rule of law, my Solicitor General John Sauer, and our team of lawyers for their excellent brief supporting Texas in this important case,” she said.

The dispute reflects broader nationwide battles over congressional district lines, with both parties pursuing strategies that could influence control of the House for years to come.

In California, Newsom promoted the state’s redistricting proposition as an opportunity for voters to counter President Donald Trump’s agenda. The measure passed easily.

President Trump sharply criticized the California initiative, arguing that the process and the state’s voting system unfairly disadvantaged Republicans.

“The Unconstitutional Redistricting Vote in California is a GIANT SCAM in that the entire process, in particular the Voting itself, is RIGGED,” Trump said.

“All ‘Mail-In’ Ballots, where the Republicans in that State are ‘Shut Out,’ is under very serious legal and criminal review.”

Legal challenges in both states are expected to continue, with further rulings likely as courts weigh partisan considerations, allegations of racial gerrymandering, and the extent of state authority in congressional mapmaking.

The Supreme Court’s temporary approval of the Texas map allows the midterm election cycle to proceed, even as the broader fight over redistricting remains unresolved.

Pentagon Advisor Sean Parnell Says Unclassified Afghanistan Report Coming Early With Major Revelations
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Pentagon Advisor Sean Parnell Says Unclassified Afghanistan Report Coming Early With Major Revelations

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Chief Pentagon spokesman and Senior Advisor to the Department of War Sean Parnell said Wednesday that his investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal is progressing ahead of schedule and will result in a “completely unclassified” report for the public, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Parnell delivered the update during an interview with The Gateway Pundit at the Pentagon, outlining new details about the review announced in May by Secretary Pete Hegseth.

WASHINGTON – January 14 2025: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense nominee, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Department of War Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson had stated on Tuesday that the investigation was expected to be completed by next summer.

However, Parnell said he aims to release the final report earlier than that. “Finished, out, published, completely unclassified,” he said, emphasizing his goal to make all possible information available to the public.

Parnell said he has assembled a team of civilian and military personnel with representatives from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy.

He described the group as consisting of individuals with direct experience in Afghanistan and a thorough understanding of Pentagon operations. “The ultimate goal is to declassify everything for the American people,” he said.

“There’s really no reason for it to have the classification level that it does.”

The investigation includes an examination of intelligence and command decisions surrounding the Kabul airport bombing at Abbey Gate on August 26, 2021, which killed 13 U.S. service members.

As previously reported, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, and CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie were aware of the threat hours before the attack.

Parnell said the review will outline what military leaders knew about the bomber and how decisions were made. “Nobody’s immune,” he said.

“You’re going to see a whole hell of a lot more information come out.”

He added that the families of the fallen will learn “a hell of a lot” about the events leading up to the attack. Parnell said he aims to present a fact-based account without allowing personal opinions to influence the investigation’s findings.

Parnell also discussed a separate investigation involving Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, who faces potential recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings after joining lawmakers urging service members to defy lawful orders.

Parnell said the Department of War expects the Navy Secretary to decide on charges by December 10. Kelly recently claimed, “President Trump is threatening to kill me.”

August 24, 2020; Washington, D.C., USA; (Editors Note: Screen grab from Republican National Convention video stream) Sean Parnell, congressional candidate for Pennsylvania s 17th district speaks from Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Republican National Convention via USA TODAY NETWORK

Parnell called the remark “ridiculous” and pointed to what he described as increasingly violent political rhetoric from Democrats.

Parnell said that while public skepticism about accountability is understandable, “the Trump administration is different” and intends to hold officials to the same standards as service members.

“Accountability is important,” he said. “The American people need to know that their government officials are held to the same standard as them.”

President Trump and First Lady Melania Lead 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting to Major Applause
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Lead 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting to Major Applause

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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump presided over the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday evening, receiving sustained applause from the crowd gathered for the annual holiday tradition, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The First Lady appeared in a winter white coat with navy gloves as the ceremony commenced in Washington, D.C.

“Melania and I are thrilled to wish everybody here tonight, and Americans all across this land, a very Merry Christmas!”

President Trump told attendees.

He added, “I want to pay my deepest respect and love to all of our great citizens — like 350 million people. We love them all, whether you like them or not. We love them all. We want to take care of everybody. We have to take care of everybody in our country.”

During his remarks, President Trump quoted the Bible and delivered a message directed to Christians observing the holiday season. He also acknowledged the two National Guard members who were shot by one of Biden’s Afghan illegal aliens.

“They paid, in one case, the ultimate and the other, Andrew is getting better. Sarah unfortunately, is watching from a high watching from heaven. Parents are so incredible, and Andrew is hopefully getting better,” Trump said.

“I spoke with the parents and met the parents today…the parents of Andrew, and they have spirit and they love our country so much, you wouldn’t believe,” he continued.

Reflecting on the meaning of Christmas, President Trump said, “During this holy season, Christians everywhere rejoice at the miracle in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago when the Son of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, came down from heaven to be with us.”

He continued by referencing Scripture: “Tonight, this beautiful evergreen tree glows bright on the dark and cold winter night and reminds us of the words of gospel of John: in him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Beautiful words.”

President Trump spoke about the significance of Jesus’s birth, stating, “With the birth of Jesus, human history turned from night to day.

His word and His example call us to love one another to serve one another, to honor the sacred truth that every child is specially made in the image of God.”

The ceremony marked the continuation of a tradition dating back more than a century and included performances and readings celebrating the Christmas season.

CBS Rushes to Secure Dokoupil for ‘Evening News’ as DuBois Announces Exit: ‘He Went Rogue’
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CBS Rushes to Secure Dokoupil for ‘Evening News’ as DuBois Announces Exit: ‘He Went Rogue’

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CBS News moved quickly on Thursday to finalize a deal with “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil to anchor “CBS Evening News,” following Maurice DuBois’ unexpected announcement that he will leave the network later this month, as reported by The New York Post.

Multiple sources said negotiations accelerated after DuBois disclosed his departure on Instagram, a move that caught network executives off guard.

Dokoupil has been considered a leading contender for the role and is viewed as a top choice of Editor in Chief Bari Weiss and CBS News President Tom Cibrowski.

While sources said the deal is not yet final, the network was working to renegotiate Dokoupil’s contract with his agent, UTA’s Jay Sures, after DuBois publicly revealed his plans.

According to sources familiar with the matter, DuBois was told last week that he was not “the future” of “CBS Evening News.”

One source said the discussion prompted him to go “off-script” by announcing his exit earlier than expected.

The network had intended to announce his departure alongside the announcement of his replacement, originally planned for the New Year.

Cibrowski disputed the characterization that DuBois acted independently. In a statement late Thursday, he said he had “worked directly with Maurice for 2 weeks, who is a complete professional, on announcing his departure.”

Earlier in the day, however, other insiders insisted the opposite. “He went rogue,” one CBS insider said, adding that DuBois’ announcement forced the company to speed up its timeline.

DuBois said his last day at CBS, where he has worked for 21 years, will be December 18. He joined “CBS Evening News” in January as co-anchor alongside John Dickerson.

Dickerson announced in October that he planned to leave the network at the end of the year, with his final day scheduled for December 19.

While Cibrowski released a memo thanking DuBois for his service, CBS did not address who will assume control of the “Evening News” broadcast.

Sources said an announcement naming Dokoupil as the new anchor is expected in the coming days.

Weiss had previously considered a broader list of potential replacements, including Fox News’ Bret Baier and Dana Perino, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, and ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman.

However, those candidates remain under long-term contracts and would require more substantial financial commitments than the network is currently positioned to make.

Dokoupil’s comparatively lower salary reportedly made him a more realistic choice for CBS as it balances budget constraints.

His possible move raises questions about how the network will restructure its morning show lineup. Some insiders have speculated about potential changes involving Gayle King or Nate Burleson.

King’s $13 million salary has drawn internal scrutiny, though one source suggested her future at the network could depend on whether management can reduce that compensation.

Burleson, who also earns a multimillion-dollar salary, has been mentioned as another possible departure.

“It’s a game of chess,” a second CBS source said. “It all depends on where the chips fall.”

Anti-ICE Mob Dragged Out After Shutting Down New Orleans Council Meeting
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Anti-ICE Mob Dragged Out After Shutting Down New Orleans Council Meeting

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A New Orleans City Council meeting was brought to a halt Thursday after a group of approximately 30 protesters disrupted proceedings while demanding restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity within the city.

The disruption escalated to the point that police intervened and forcibly removed several individuals from the chamber.

Council President J.P. Morrell suspended public comments after repeated outbursts from protesters who urged council members to declare public property “ICE free” zones.

Morrell attempted to continue the meeting before the interruption intensified.

“Alright, at this time, I’m gonna suspend public comment on this item,” he said, prompting a loud reaction from the group.

As the shouting grew, officers entered the meeting room to escort protesters outside.

According to Nola.com, several individuals resisted removal, resulting in pushing and physical struggles as officers attempted to clear the chamber.

One protester, identified as Toni Jones, was carried out of the building by her arms and legs after refusing to comply with police instructions.

The protest was a direct response to an ongoing federal immigration enforcement effort known as “Catahoula Crunch,” launched by the Department of Homeland Security in the New Orleans area.

The operation is being led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino, with more than 200 federal agents deployed to locate and arrest individuals with criminal records who are in the country unlawfully.

Bovino released details of several arrests connected to the operation in a post on X.

He reported that agents apprehended an illegal Vietnamese national convicted of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated sexual assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon.

Another Vietnamese national was detained after previous convictions for sexual assault, larceny, and fondling a child.

Additional arrests included a Honduran national with prior charges of domestic abuse child endangerment, driving while intoxicated, and resisting an officer, along with a Dominican national arrested on cocaine possession charges, according to DHS.

Inside the council chambers, protesters demanded action to restrict federal activity in the city, calling for a policy that would ban agents from accessing city-owned parking lots, vacant land, and garages for civil immigration enforcement purposes.

Demonstrators held signs that read “Silence supports deportation,” “No collaboration with ICE/DHS,” and “Immigrants Built + Rebuilt This City.”

Council members attempted to move forward with the scheduled agenda, but the sustained shouting made it impossible to continue discussion.

Officers eventually cleared the meeting room, allowing the council to resume its session after the disruption had ended.

The federal enforcement effort remains ongoing as DHS continues arrest operations throughout New Orleans.

Illegal Alien with DUI History Charged with Murder of 8-Year-Old, 6 Others Injured
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Illegal Alien with DUI History Charged with Murder of 8-Year-Old, 6 Others Injured

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A Guatemalan national with a prior record of driving under the influence has been arrested and charged in connection with a head-on collision in San Diego County that killed an 8-year-old girl and injured several others, according to local authorities.

Brayan Alva-Rodriguez, 25, was allegedly intoxicated when he drove his Toyota Tacoma across the double-yellow line on San Felipe Road near Ranchita on Sunday, colliding head-on with a Toyota Camry, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

After the initial impact, his truck struck a Ford F-350 with a utility trailer that had been traveling ahead of him, causing the Tacoma to flip and catch fire, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Alva-Rodriguez and a passenger were able to exit the vehicle before it burned, though both sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital.

Authorities said seven people were injured in total.

Three children were seated in the back of the Camry at the time of the collision, including a 4-year-old boy, a 5-year-old boy, and the 8-year-old girl who died.

Alva-Rodriguez, listed in county booking records as “Brayan Rodriguez Alva,” was booked Thursday by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

He is charged with first-degree murder, two felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, and multiple felony counts related to driving under the influence and causing bodily injury to the seven individuals involved in the crash.

According to Department of Homeland Security officials, Alva-Rodriguez had previously been charged with DUIs in San Diego and Vista on September 6, 2020, and April 7, 2021.

The latter incident also included a hit-and-run charge.

Authorities said his date of entry into the United States has not been confirmed.

He is currently being held at the San Diego Central Jail on a bond exceeding $2 million.

His next court appearance is scheduled for January 7, 2026.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued an arrest detainer seeking custody of Alva-Rodriguez for potential deportation proceedings.

The sheriff’s office recently rejected a separate ICE detainer involving another migrant, Mexican national Hector Balderas-Aheelor, who is accused of killing an 11-year-old boy in a hit-and-run incident in Escondido on November 26.

The office cited California’s “sanctuary” law, which limits cooperation with federal immigration authorities when the individual has no prior criminal convictions.

ICE records show the detainer noted that Balderas-Aheelor would be subject to removal following conviction.

He has been deported from the United States four times since 2004, according to prosecutors.

The Escondido case involved the death of Aiden Antonio Torres De Paz, 11, who was hit while chasing his soccer ball into the street near his home.

Balderas-Aheelor allegedly fled the scene. Aiden died at a hospital on Thanksgiving Day.

Community members held a vigil near the family’s home, and relatives shared tributes to the boy online.

Balderas-Aheelor is being held on $300,000 bail. During a Wednesday arraignment, prosecutors argued that he posed a flight risk and described him as a “transient.”

Deputy District Attorney Nicole Gerard stated, “This case is a tragedy and every parents’ worst nightmare. We are doing everything in our power to get justice for Aiden’s family.”

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement addressing both cases.

“How many deaths of children at the hands of criminal illegal aliens need to happen before Governor Newsom and sanctuary politicians will prioritize the safety and security of American families?” she said.

“This serial drunk driver should have never been allowed back onto California roads.”

McLaughlin added, “We are praying for the family of this child who will be grieving this holiday season. Secretary Noem is calling on Governor Newsom to honor this ICE arrest detainer for this illegal alien.”

In response, Newsom’s office said following Balderas-Aheelor’s arrest that “nothing prohibits the federal government from doing its job in this case.”

Dem Rep’s ‘I Was Pepper Sprayed by ICE’ Story Gets Debunked in Record Time
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Dem Rep’s ‘I Was Pepper Sprayed by ICE’ Story Gets Debunked in Record Time

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The Department of Homeland Security pushed back Friday against statements made by Arizona Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who said she was pepper sprayed while seeking information from federal officers during an ICE enforcement action in Tucson.

The dispute centered on an immigration operation conducted near the Taco Giro restaurant, a location Grijalva referenced in a post on X.

In her public statement, Grijalva said she was attempting to speak with officers when the incident occurred.

“ICE just conducted a raid by Taco Giro in Tucson — a small mom-and-pop restaurant that has served our community for years,” she wrote.

“When I presented myself as a Member of Congress asking for more information, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed.”

She described ICE as a “lawless agency” that is “operating with no transparency, no accountability, and open disregard for basic due process,” calling for additional scrutiny of the agency’s actions.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin rejected Grijalva’s claim, saying the congresswoman was not directly sprayed.

“If her claims were true, this would be a medical marvel,” McLaughlin said.

“But they’re not true. She wasn’t pepper sprayed. She was in the vicinity of someone who was pepper sprayed as they were obstructing and assaulting law enforcement.”

McLaughlin said two officers were injured during the encounter.

“In fact, 2 law enforcement officers were seriously injured by this mob that [Grijalva] joined,” she said.

McLaughlin added that identifying oneself as a federal lawmaker does not exempt a person from established procedures.

“Presenting oneself as a ‘member of Congress’ doesn’t give you the right to obstruct law enforcement. More information forthcoming.”

The exchange prompted the Congressional Progressive Caucus to call for a congressional investigation.

The caucus includes nearly 100 Democratic lawmakers. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a deputy chair of the caucus, criticized the incident.

She described it as a “disgusting display of violence” against Grijalva and said it reflected “a dangerous moment for American democracy.”

The situation unfolded one day after federal immigration authorities announced the arrests of at least a dozen criminal illegal aliens during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.

DHS said those arrested included “child sex offenders, domestic abusers, and violent gang members.”

In the DHS announcement tied to the Minneapolis operation, McLaughlin said enforcement efforts remain active across the country.

“No matter when and where, ICE will find, arrest, and deport ALL criminal illegal aliens,” she said.

Dr. Oz Put Tim Walz on Notice Over Somali Medicaid Fraud Flourishing on His Watch
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Dr. Oz Put Tim Walz on Notice Over Somali Medicaid Fraud Flourishing on His Watch

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Dr. Mehmet Oz outlined new federal actions in response to a major Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota, describing how the operation unfolded, why it continued for years, and what steps federal authorities are now taking to address it.

Oz said the scheme involved more than a billion dollars in losses tied to a Somali fraud network operating within programs managed by the Minnesota state government.

In his statement, Oz said the scale of the misconduct reflected systemic failures at the state level.

“It’s true, a Somali fraud ring in Minnesota stole over a billion dollars from Medicaid. How did this happen? Well, Medicaid programs are run by the states, which in Minnesota means the Tim Walz administration,” he said.

According to Oz, warnings went unaddressed because of political concerns.

“Governor, Walz and the state’s other Democrats rely on Somali votes to get elected, so they decided to look the other way, because they were afraid of quote, unquote political backlash. Don’t take my word for it. That’s what a Somali American fraud investigator told New York Times.”

Oz said the lack of oversight allowed the scheme to expand rapidly.

“When these scammers realized that nobody was guarding the cash register, they went gangbusters,” he said.

He pointed to a housing stabilization program as an example.

“One program designed to provide housing stabilization assistance to patients, ballooned to $104 million when four years ago, it was projected to cost only 2.6 million,” Oz said.

He added that “some of these taxpayer funds may have even ended up in the hands of a Somalian terrorist group.”

According to Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began reviewing the program after concerns were raised.

“When CMS became aware of the housing program situation, Minnesota insisted it could clean up its own mess. A few months ago, it admitted it could not so we stepped in to shut down the fraud infested housing initiative,” he said.

Oz said the issues extend beyond a single program.

“Today, we’re taking action on more than a dozen other programs, which I’ve outlined in the post below,” he said.

He also stated that the federal government has given Minnesota a deadline to resolve remaining problems.

“Our message to Wallace is clear, either fix this in 60 days or start looking under your cash for spare change, because we are done footing the bill for your incompetence.”

Oz said the administration’s priority is safeguarding public funds and ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive legitimate services.

“This administration will never stop fighting to protect the vulnerable Americans who rely on these programs and the taxpayers who fund them. We’re going to crush waste, fraud and abuse,” he said.

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