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Somalians Allegedly Placed Bounties on Nick Shirley’s Head After He Exposed Them
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Somalians Allegedly Placed Bounties on Nick Shirley’s Head After He Exposed Them

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Independent journalist Nick Shirley said he is facing serious personal threats after reporting on what he alleges is widespread fraud involving billions of dollars in Minnesota, warning that the backlash has escalated to the point where his safety is now at risk.

Shirley discussed the situation during an exchange with Donald Trump Jr., describing an atmosphere of anger and retaliation following his reporting.

Shirley said the exposure of the alleged fraud has enraged those who benefited from it for years.

“They’re so mad. They’re so, the Somalians are so mad,” Shirley said.

He described a sense of long-standing complacency among those now facing scrutiny.

“Because, can you imagine, for years you’re at the dinner table talking with your family about how everything’s good? Oh, we don’t need to worry, because the government and whatnot.”

According to Shirley, a large share of those implicated were receiving public assistance while also generating substantial revenue.

“I mean, 81% of these people are on welfare,” he said.

“But on top of that, they’re collecting millions of dollars for these companies, tax exempt, by the way, especially the daycares.”

Shirley said the realization that the alleged scheme is being exposed has triggered intense backlash.

“So can you imagine how mad they are now,” he said.

“Like, that’s why they’re right now, there’s like, people are so upset, like, there’s like bounties on me here in Minnesota, because people are so upset, as far as the fraud that’s being exposed.”

He said the anger reflects a broader frustration among the public as well.

“Because they know their time’s up, and they know everyone’s just sick and tired of this happening inside their own state and across America,” Shirley said.

Donald Trump Jr. asked Shirley to elaborate on the nature of the threats.

“What have some of those threats been?” he asked.

Shirley said the threats have gone beyond online harassment and raised serious safety concerns.

“Yeah, there was apparently, like, a bolo that they used,” he said.

“That’s the word that some people told me. It was on me.”

He said he has been advised to limit what he shares publicly due to the severity of the situation.

“And I can’t reveal too much because, just because I don’t want to reveal but, like, yeah, very, lots of messages, death threats, obviously, on social media,” Shirley said.

Shirley said the threats have affected his daily life and ability to move freely.

“And then just not the most safe thing for me to be moving around freely, right now,” he said.

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104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Sparks ‘USA’ Chants With National Anthem
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104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Sparks ‘USA’ Chants With National Anthem

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A 104-year-old World War II veteran brought an NHL crowd to its feet Saturday night after delivering a national anthem performance that turned a routine pregame ceremony into a moment of remembrance and patriotism, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Dominick Critelli, a longtime New York Islanders fan, took center ice at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, holding a soprano saxophone rather than a microphone.

Instead of singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Critelli played it, recreating a tradition he once carried out overseas during World War II, according to News 12 Long Island.

As the final notes echoed through the arena, the crowd erupted into sustained applause and chants of “USA,” a moment that was captured on video and quickly spread across social media.

Critelli later explained that the performance was not about personal recognition but about honoring the men he served with during the war who never returned home.

“That’s why I go to these places, I want to do it, I want to represent them, to do something for them. That’s all I can do for them,” Critelli told the news station.

Critelli said he has been playing music for more than 90 years. His military service, however, remains the defining chapter of his life.

According to the NHL, Critelli spent 151 days in combat during World War II and survived some of the war’s most dangerous operations.

He lived through the Battle of the Bulge and flew missions behind enemy lines, delivering critical supplies to American troops who had been cut off from support.

His service earned him the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, as well as the American Theater Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal.

According to the New York Post, Critelli was born in Italy, a background that gave him a personal view of the war’s consequences in Europe.

“I love this country,” Critelli told the outlet.

“If I hadn’t come home to this country, I’d be stuck with Mussolini,” he added.

Critelli now lives in Floral Park, New York, and continues to make public appearances to honor fellow veterans and fallen service members.

His anthem performance was met with an emotional response inside the arena, with fans standing, clapping, and chanting as he finished the song.

The tribute also appeared to set the tone for the Islanders on the ice. Following Critelli’s performance, New York defeated its cross-state rivals, the New York Rangers, 2-0.

The moment served as a rare instance where sports, history, and patriotism converged in front of a national audience.

For many in attendance, the performance was a reminder of the sacrifices made by members of the Greatest Generation and the enduring legacy of those who served.

TSA Whistleblower Claims Somalians Flew Suitcases of Cash Out of MSP for Years
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TSA Whistleblower Claims Somalians Flew Suitcases of Cash Out of MSP for Years

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A former Transportation Security Administration agent says she repeatedly witnessed suitcases filled with millions of dollars in cash being transported through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, raising alarms about long-running failures by authorities to intervene despite what she described as a clear and consistent pattern.

Liz Jaksa, who worked as a TSA agent at MSP for five years, detailed what she said were frequent encounters with Somali men traveling in pairs and carrying large amounts of cash through airport security.

Speaking with journalist Liz Collin, Jaksa said the first discovery left a lasting impression.

“Suitcases filled with millions of dollars of cash, and the couriers were always small. He meant traveling in pairs, and they got through the checkpoint. It just really, absolutely blew my mind. The first time you open a suitcase and you see millions of dollars of cash,” Jaksa said.

According to Jaksa, the encounters followed a consistent process.

TSA agents would pull the bags aside, open them in private screening rooms, and confirm the contents were stacks of cash.

Law enforcement officers would then verify identification, which Jaksa said created a record that could still exist.

“Typically, what would happen is Leo or a law enforcement officer would come check their credentials. I don’t know what kind of questions they ask them, but, but their IDs were always documented, and probably their plane tickets as well,” she said.

“So there is a trail of that out there, and I would believe, with all the cameras at the airport, that if they started there, they could probably find each and every individual that brought money through the checkpoint.”

Collin pressed Jaksa on the frequency of the activity, noting the scale involved.

“Obviously, this seems suspicious, if not alarming, given what seems to be a pattern here. So you’re talking about millions of dollars flying out of Minneapolis. And you think it it happened about every week or so. Is that right?” Collin asked.

Jaksa said the activity appeared routine. “So it certainly seemed like it happened every week,” she said.

“Um, the suitcases came in and it was, it was always the M.O. was always too. Somalian men traveling in pairs, um, sometimes they both had suitcases.”

Based on her years at the airport, Jaksa estimated the total amount of cash moved through MSP was staggering.

“In the five years I was there, I believe a billion dollars went through the airport,” she said.

Collin noted that the allegations went beyond cash alone.

“$1 billion as if this isn’t troubling enough. Liz, it’s not just money you watched leave. MSP, is that right?” she asked.

“Yes, that is correct,” Jaksa replied. She described a separate incident involving travel documents.

“There was another instance, again, a small man that had a carry on luggage filled with brand new passports, and he was allowed to get through the checkpoint. So where he went with those passports is anybody’s guess.”

Jaksa said she raised concerns at the time but felt the response was indifferent.

Reflecting on the situation years later, she said the broader fraud now coming to light made those experiences clearer.

“I didn’t feel good about it then and now. It certainly all makes sense,” she said.

Collin referenced reporting that linked Minnesota fraud to terrorism financing and asked Jaksa whether her firsthand experience aligned with those findings.

“Judging by what you saw for yourself during the time you were a TSA agent, do you think there’s any truth to this?” Collin asked.

“Absolutely knowing what I know now, absolutely, there’s no question in my mind that that money went to Al Shabaab,” Jaksa said.

Jaksa said the lack of urgency at the time has been difficult to process.

“Well, it’s been uncomfortable because at the time, seems so lackadaisical that these people could get through the airport with all that cash time after time after time. It wasn’t a one time thing,” she said.

She also expressed frustration with current state leadership, arguing that accountability is long overdue.

“It was frustrating when I was a TS agent, and it’s certainly frustrating now watching the state’s administration doing what they what they’re doing,” Jaksa said.

“You know, Walz and Omar, honestly, they should both resign and shame.”

Jaksa said she chose to speak publicly because she believes Minnesotans deserve to know what she witnessed.

“Because I think Minnesotans need to know that billions of dollars left through the airport, and it was it was cash, it was literally suitcases full of cash,” she said.

Asked what message she would send to state leaders, Jaksa said the situation should never have been allowed to continue.

“That this just should not be allowed to happen when they come through the airport. Absolutely should not be able to bring suitcases full of cash who goes with millions of dollars in a suitcase, week after week, time after time, year after year, and all Somali people.”

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‘Fraudsters Are Scrambling’ as Hundreds of Homeland Investigators Descend on Minnesota
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‘Fraudsters Are Scrambling’ as Hundreds of Homeland Investigators Descend on Minnesota

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Homeland Security investigators are actively uncovering widespread fraud tied to taxpayer-funded organizations in Minnesota, according to an exchange between Jason Chaffetz and Tricia McLaughlin that also featured a CNN clip involving Abby Phillip and Christine Quinn.

The discussion highlighted ongoing federal enforcement actions, criticism of delayed responses by state and federal agencies, and sharp disagreement over how the issue has been framed in national media.

Chaffetz opened the discussion by noting that further developments were expected and welcomed McLaughlin to explain the scope of the investigation.

“Tricia McLaughlin says there’s more to come, and she joins us tonight. All right, Tricia, thank you so much. What are the agents looking for and what have they found so far?” Chaffetz asked.

McLaughlin said federal authorities are actively operating across Minnesota and examining multiple types of organizations that receive public funds.

“Jason, thank you so much for having me. As we speak, our Homeland Security investigators, hundreds are on the ground. They’re knocking doors. They’re going to local businesses that are going to these sites where we believe that there is rampant fraud, whether it be day care centers, health care centers, or other organizations that take taxpayer dollars,” she said.

She added that investigators are encountering efforts to conceal wrongdoing.

“Our homeland security investigators on the ground are also seeing that these suspected perpetrators are really trying to cover their tracks. They’re trying to whitewash the operational facts on the ground, purporting to be a legitimate business have legitimate business operations when it’s all a Fugazi,” McLaughlin said.

She said investigators are continuing to coordinate with other federal agencies. “So we’re going to continue to ask those questions. We’re learning more and more, especially with the FBI and our DOJ partners on the ground.”

Chaffetz responded by questioning claims that federal agencies acted quickly, pointing to the length of time concerns have been raised.

“Well, a lot of this comes through Health and Human Services. And look, I understand that the assistant, whatever title he was, said, Oh, they’re taking immediate action,” he said.

“But to be honest with you, Tricia, this has been going on for years.”

He continued by arguing that responsibility ultimately lies with state leadership.

“To say they’ve taken immediate action that probably should have happened a year ago. This doesn’t flow through Homeland Security. It flows through health and human services, but ultimately, is the responsibility of the governor and the state of Minnesota,” Chaffetz said.

“But to say they took immediate actions, with all due respect, these reports go back almost 10 years.”

McLaughlin agreed that earlier failures occurred and said the current administration has moved aggressively.

“No, you’re absolutely right, Jason, either they’re culpable or they bury their head in the sand,” she said.

She pointed to actions taken since President Trump returned to office.

“But fortunately, President Trump, Secretary Noem, and the entire administration, this is an all hands on deck operation.”

She cited funding freezes and expanded law enforcement operations.

“You saw HHS freezing that funding, SBA freezing that funding. FBI is on the ground. We have surged hundreds of officers from Homeland Security Investigations,” McLaughlin said.

She added that enforcement efforts are already producing results.

“But if you rewind even a month, we saw that this problem was happening. We have arrested more than 500 criminal legal aliens off of the streets of Minneapolis alone.”

McLaughlin also said immigration-related fraud is being investigated.

“We have a wide scale investigation into immigration fraud with our USCIS partners, so the Trump administration is not resting on our laurels. We will get answers and accountability for the American people,” she said.

Chaffetz then played a CNN clip and asked for McLaughlin’s reaction.

Abby Phillip said, “This is an attempt to make this about Somalis in general, as opposed to just about the people who are responsible. It’s not really about the fraud.”

Christine Quinn added, “This is absolutely an attack on the Somali community and on immigrants writ large. Right to further say negative things and most, the vast majority, of the Somali residents of Minnesota are citizens. They’re not new immigrants.”

Chaffetz responded sarcastically, saying, “Yes, racism, Tricia, you know, just because it’s fraud, we should ignore it because, you know, they might be from, you know, somewhere in Africa.”

McLaughlin rejected CNN’s framing and said the focus should remain on fraud and misuse of taxpayer funds.

“It’s amazing to me, but of course, it shouldn’t surprise me that CNN makes this about race baiting when reality is about stopping fraud and abuse and being responsible for US taxpayer dollars,” she said.

She praised independent reporting on the issue.

“I think people across the aisle, Republican, Democrat, Independent, doesn’t matter. We should be praising Nick Shirley. He’s did courageous and really remarkable journalism, and CNN should have been ahead of this all along, as well as the rest of the mainstream media.”

Chaffetz closed the segment by thanking McLaughlin. “Amen to that Trisha McLaughlin, Thank you and happy new year,” he said.

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Tim Walz Scrambles as Viral Video Blows Open Minnesota Fraud Scandal
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Tim Walz Scrambles as Viral Video Blows Open Minnesota Fraud Scandal

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushed back this week against expanding fraud allegations tied to state-funded programs, following the rapid spread of a viral video that drew renewed attention to suspected misuse of public money involving childcare and learning centers in the Minneapolis area.

The controversy intensified after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley released a 42-minute video on Friday documenting visits to multiple facilities in and around Minneapolis.

In the video, Shirley and a Minnesota resident identified as David traveled to locations allegedly owned by Somali immigrants and funded through state programs.

According to the footage, several sites appeared closed despite posted signage indicating they were operating, while staff at other locations declined to participate in on-camera interviews.

One building shown in the video displayed a sign reading “Quality Learing Center,” with the word “learning” misspelled.

In the video, Shirley said the center was listed as serving at least 99 children and had received roughly $4 million in state funds.

The video’s claims and visuals quickly spread online, drawing national attention and prompting responses from state and federal officials.

A spokesperson for Walz addressed the allegations in a statement to Fox News, saying the governor has taken sustained action to address fraud risks.

“The governor has worked for years to crack down on fraud and ask the state legislature for more authority to take aggressive action. He has strengthened oversight — including launching investigations into these specific facilities, one of which was already closed,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that Walz has “hired an outside firm to audit payments to high-risk programs, shut down the Housing Stabilization Services program entirely, announced a new statewide program integrity director, and supported criminal prosecutions.”

Shirley later appeared on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show” on Sunday night, where he discussed his findings and the response to the video.

He described the alleged misconduct as readily apparent. He said the situation was “so obvious” that a “kindergartener could figure out there is fraud going on.”

“Fraud is fraud, and we work too hard simply just to be paying taxes and enabling fraud to be happening,” Shirley said during the appearance.

He added that the public reaction has already produced consequences.

“There better be change. People are demanding it. The investigation have been launched just from that video alone. So there better be change, like I said we work way too hard to be paying taxes and not knowing where our money’s going,” Shirley said.

Federal authorities have also signaled increased involvement. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel announced that the bureau had surged additional personnel to Minnesota to examine how public resources were distributed.

Patel said the move was part of a broader effort to “dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs.”

According to federal investigators, as much as half of the approximately $18 billion granted to Minnesota since 2018 could have been lost to fraudulent activity, potentially totaling up to $9 billion.

Authorities say the alleged schemes span multiple programs and years.

As of Saturday evening, 86 individuals had been charged in connection with the fraud investigations, with 59 convictions reported so far.

Law enforcement officials have said that a majority of those charged come from Minnesota’s Somali community, though investigations remain ongoing and additional charges have not been ruled out.

The rapid spread of Shirley’s video has added momentum to the probes. By Sunday night, the video had surpassed 100 million views, according to publicly available metrics.

State and federal officials have said the heightened attention has increased public pressure for accountability and transparency in how taxpayer-funded programs are administered.

Walz’s office has maintained that the governor’s actions demonstrate a commitment to oversight and enforcement, while investigators continue to examine the scope of the alleged fraud.

Authorities have not announced a timeline for concluding the investigations, but officials have indicated that further developments are expected as reviews of records and facilities continue.

Scott Turner Drops a Truth Bomb on the Housing Affordability Crisis
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Scott Turner Drops a Truth Bomb on the Housing Affordability Crisis

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Scott Turner said weak immigration enforcement during the Biden-Harris administration played a central role in driving the nation’s housing crisis, arguing that the influx of illegal immigrants reduced housing supply and pushed costs higher for Americans.

He said restoring border security, enforcing fiscal discipline, and reducing regulatory burdens are key steps toward improving housing affordability.

“I’ll get to the root when you look at during the Biden administration and the weak immigration policies that impacted our country,” Turner said.

“Millions, 10s of millions, of illegal immigrants came across our borders unchecked, and that caused the housing supply to go down and the cost to go up.”

Turner said the combination of border enforcement and fiscal responsibility is beginning to reverse those trends.

“And so now you see, with secure borders, with our fiscal house getting in order, this is a step towards housing affordability, increasing housing affordability for the people in our country,” he said.

He said multiple policy options are being pursued to address affordability, including measures related to mortgages, interest rates, and regulatory relief.

Turner pointed to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recent efforts as evidence of progress.

“I know at HUD, this year alone, we have helped over 1,000,000 first time home buyers through our FHA and Ginnie Mae programs at HUD,” Turner said.

He described that effort as positive news and encouraged Americans considering purchasing their first home to explore those programs.

“That’s some good news that the American people can celebrate, and also to be encouraged to look at FHA and look at Ginnie Mae if you’re a first time home buyer,” he said.

Turner said reducing regulatory barriers is essential to increasing housing supply and lowering costs.

He emphasized the need to cut red tape at both the federal and local levels.

“Cutting red tape, taking down burdensome regulations, not only from a federal standpoint, but also from a local standpoint,” he said.

He also cited an early policy change at HUD aimed at restoring local control over housing decisions.

“One of the first acts we had at HUD was taking down the affirmatively further and fair housing rule to restore local control,” Turner said.

Turner said those actions are part of a broader strategy to increase supply and bring down costs.

“And so these ideas, these policy actions that have been taken will continue to happen to bring down affordability and to raise the supply,” he said, adding that “many other ideas will be given to the President.”

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California’s ‘Toilet to Tap’ Water: Industrial Grift at Scale Exposed by Citizen Journalist
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California’s ‘Toilet to Tap’ Water: Industrial Grift at Scale Exposed by Citizen Journalist

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Adam Huntington criticized the progress, cost overruns, and management of San Diego’s Pure Water Project in two video statements, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and whether the long-delayed project will meet its stated goals.

The project, which is intended to come online by 2026 and produce 30 million gallons of water, is now roughly $300 million over budget and years behind schedule, according to Huntington.

“You guys thought the Somalian grift was bad. This is a this is our pure water project in San Diego. It’s a multi billion dollar project, and this site has been under construction for almost a decade now,” Huntington said.

“It’s supposed to be online by 2026 pumping out 30 million gallons… But I don’t, I don’t see this thing being online by 2026 pumping 30 million gallons.”

Huntington questioned the technology being used and said the worksite appears understaffed, with minimal visible progress despite years of construction.

“This is the city of San Diego’s heralded project toilet to tap,” he said.

“So they take our our toilet water, and they filter it, which is this technology is like 30 years old, so it can’t even, it’s not even supposed to filter out all the hormones and things like that people put in their body nowadays.”

He also pointed to the removal of signage and restricted visibility at the site following reports he conducted with Luke Slywaker.

“They’ve taken down all the pure water project signage,” Huntington said.

“After Luke and I did a did a special report a few months ago, it looks like they built up this wall so we can’t see him inside anymore.”

Huntington said the site does not resemble a project nearing completion.

“There’s only about five people working here on any given day,” he said.

“This is a multi billion dollar project, and it’s just just a handful of guys moving the crane around.”

He described the delays and inefficiencies as evidence of broader infrastructure problems.

“If you thought the Somalian grift was bad, just wait until we pull back the layers on the infrastructure. Fraud. It’s happening everywhere,” Huntington said.

In a second video, Huntington focused on how equipment for the project is being stored, arguing that exposure to salt air and dust could render it unusable.

He noted that Friars Road has been closed since around 2019 as a staging area and remains cluttered with materials.

“All right, guys, here we are just just a couple blocks over from the pure water project site, and this is where they’re storing everything,” he said.

“A lot of this equipment is probably going to be rendered useless just because of all the salt air and rust that’s going on here.”

He questioned whether the project’s management is being held accountable and said the conditions raise serious concerns.

“This is wild,” Huntington said.

“This is about a two mile stretch of road that’s just absolutely cluttered with construction sh*t.”

Huntington accused those overseeing the project of mismanagement and fraud, naming what he described as a Jacobs family–managed project and calling for federal intervention.

“But I just please somebody tell me how this is not fraud,” he said. “Dude, send in the f**king feds. RAID City Hall. RAID all the NGOs in San Diego. Raid the Jacobs Family Services, the whole nine yards.”

He ended both statements by questioning whether the project will ever be completed as promised and whether public funds have been properly safeguarded.

“Pure water project San Diego, it is $300 million over budget and years behind schedule, and it doesn’t look like it’s coming on line anytime soon,” Huntington said.

Rep Anna Paulina Luna Lays Out What GOP Needs To Do Before Midterms in 2026
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Rep Anna Paulina Luna Lays Out What GOP Needs To Do Before Midterms in 2026

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As Republicans look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections, party leaders and allies are increasingly focused on translating President Trump’s policy agenda into lasting legislative wins while motivating voters to turn out at the polls.

That strategy was the focus of a recent exchange between Fox News contributor Joey Jones and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., who discussed how policy achievements and voter engagement intersect as the next election cycle approaches.

Jones framed the discussion around the realities of congressional elections, noting that House members face constant campaigning due to two-year terms.

He argued that Republicans should lean heavily into what they view as tangible accomplishments under President Trump, particularly actions carried out through the executive branch.

“Congresswoman looking ahead to 2026 of course, we got the midterms coming up that obviously you’re you’re elected in for two years, you’re campaigning for half that time. That’s not your fault. That’s just how it works,” Jones said.

“But when we look at the intersection of policy and politics going into the midterms, most Americans sit at home and they go, Trump’s doing a good job.”

Jones pointed to specific actions Republicans have already taken, including major legislation passed by Congress and high-profile laws signed under the Trump administration.

He suggested these achievements should be emphasized more clearly to voters as Republicans make their case for re-election.

“And when you look at what he’s getting done, a lot of it he’s getting done through the executive branch,” Jones said.

“You’ve got the big, beautiful bill you guys have passed. You’ve got things like the Laken Riley Act. I think you should tout more, more heavily. But are there some agenda items that you all the Republicans in the House can really push and say, Hey, this is what we’re doing for Americans, and this is why we should be reelected.”

Luna agreed, saying voter turnout will be central to Republican success in 2026 and arguing that one way to energize the base is by locking in President Trump’s policies through legislation.

She said codifying executive orders would prevent future administrations from undoing actions Republicans see as beneficial to the country.

“Most certainly,” Luna said.

“I think, to your guys’ point earlier, you did a great job covering the fact that we need elected or we need voters to show up to the polls. I think that in part that happens, or that has to do with the fact that we need to codify President Trump’s executive orders.”

Luna noted that House Speaker Mike Johnson has already outlined plans to take up a large number of those orders once Congress returns.

“So I know speaker Johnson has announced that Upon returning, there’s going to be 81 of those executive orders that we’re going to be working on codifying and marking in stone so they can never reverse those,” she said.

Beyond codifying executive actions, Luna highlighted banning insider trading by members of Congress as a top issue she believes resonates with voters across the political spectrum.

She said she has secured a commitment from House leadership to advance legislation on the issue in the coming months.

“In addition to that, one of the top issues in this country right now, something that I addressed with you all last time I was on with you, is banning insider trading,” Luna said.

“And I have since gotten a commitment from Speaker Johnson that within the first quarter of next year we will actually be banning that.”

Luna also accused Democratic leadership of opposing those efforts, specifically naming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

She said opposition to the insider trading ban has already drawn attention within Democratic ranks.

“That’s something that Hakeem Jeffries has been actively working against, so that actually came out in the press,” Luna said.

“Democrats called him out for actually trying to stop that bill.”

She concluded by stressing that Republicans see multiple avenues to motivate voters ahead of 2026, including legislative action, base engagement, and continued involvement from President Trump himself.

“And so I think that there’s a lot that we’re going to be able to do,” Luna said.

“But again, codifying, invigorating the base and making sure that President Trump is out on the campaign trail, which he’s promised to do.”

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‘They’ve Gone Off the Deep End’: JD Vance Torches Far-Left Dems’ Immigration Stance
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‘They’ve Gone Off the Deep End’: JD Vance Torches Far-Left Dems’ Immigration Stance

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JD Vance addressed a deportation case that he said was misrepresented by Democrats and media outlets, which initially described the individual as an innocent father while omitting key details later confirmed by an immigration judge.

Vance said the case involved an individual deported to El Salvador who was determined in 2019 to be a member of the MS-13 gang and who had a record of traffic violations and missed court appearances.

“There’s been a few cases out there where the Democrats and the media say, oh, this person was just an innocent father of three, and then you find out, for example, I think this is the case that you’re talking about,” Vance said.

“Back in 2019 an immigration judge looked at all the evidence, looked at all the data, and concluded that this allegedly innocent person that we sent to El Salvador was actually a member of an MS 13 gang. He had also committed some traffic violations. He had not shown up for some court dates. This is not exactly Father of the Year here. This is a person that we don’t think should be in our country.”

Vance said the deportation itself was not disputed, even by critics, and that objections focused instead on the reasoning behind the decision.

He emphasized that the individual’s immigration status was not in question.

“Here’s the most important point, though, Lawrence is, whatever the argument is, whatever the justification is, no one doubts,” Vance said.

“Not even the crazy left wing media criticized the idea that we could deport this person, they just took issue with the reasoning for why we deported this person.”

Vance said the immigration judge’s findings established that the individual had no legal right to remain in the United States.

“This was unquestionably an illegal alien,” he said.

“This was unquestionably a person who broke the laws to get into our country. This is unquestionably a person an immigration judge had found had zero right to be in the United States of America.”

He criticized Democrats for opposing deportations while, in his view, placing the interests of illegal aliens ahead of American citizens.

Vance said deportation decisions are made to serve the country’s interests, not to satisfy political critics.

“We do not ask permission from far left Democrats before we deport illegal immigrants, we do the American people’s business,” Vance said.

“And again, for the American people who are watching this is such a weird, mistaken placement of priorities.”

Vance said the focus of national leadership should be on strengthening the country, improving economic conditions, and ensuring public safety.

He questioned why Democratic lawmakers express stronger reactions to the deportation of gang members than to crimes committed by those individuals.

“We need to make our country stronger. We need to create jobs. We need to make our streets safer,” he said.

“What is it about congressional Democrats that get more angry at deporting violent gang members than they do at the victims of those violent gang members. I don’t even understand where they’re coming from.”

Vance concluded by saying Democrats have lost touch with reality on immigration enforcement and public safety.

“They’ve gone off the deep end, and they got to come back to reality,” Vance said.

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Puerto Rico Enacts Law Recognizing Unborn Children as ‘Natural Persons’ From Conception
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Puerto Rico Enacts Law Recognizing Unborn Children as ‘Natural Persons’ From Conception

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Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has signed legislation formally recognizing unborn children as “natural persons” from the moment of conception, amending the territory’s Civil Code in a move that has drawn national attention from pro-life organizations, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The measure, known as Senate Bill 504, or PS 504, was signed into law in late December. The legislation updates Puerto Rico’s Civil Code to establish legal recognition of unborn children for civil purposes, including matters such as inheritance rights.

The law does not change existing abortion statutes in Puerto Rico and does not create new criminal penalties related to abortion.

According to the text of the legislation, the recognition of personhood applies specifically within the civil law framework.

Lawmakers supporting the bill said it was intended to clarify legal standing in civil matters rather than alter criminal law or medical regulations.

Pro-life organizations described the law as a significant step within U.S. jurisdictions. Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life, commented publicly following the signing.

“National Right to Life celebrates this landmark achievement for the pro-life movement. Puerto Rico’s clear and courageous recognition of preborn babies as persons reflects a deep respect for life and provides a powerful example for lawmakers throughout the United States. Legal personhood for the preborn is not only consistent with science and human dignity but is the foundation upon which a culture of life can flourish,” Tobias told Life News.

Tobias also addressed the broader implications of the legislation, saying, “Puerto Rico’s action stands as a compelling reaffirmation that the protection of human life at all stages is a fundamental civil right. This measure underscores the essential truth that every human being—born and unborn—deserves equal protection under the law.”

The legislation aligns Puerto Rico’s Civil Code with language recognizing life as beginning at conception for specific legal purposes. Supporters argue the change reflects biological definitions of when human life begins, while critics have emphasized that the measure stops short of addressing abortion policy directly.

Life News characterized the legislation as one of the strongest affirmations of preborn personhood within U.S. jurisdictions.

“This historic legal recognition marks one of the strongest pro-life affirmations within U.S. jurisdictions. By explicitly acknowledging the inherent dignity and personhood of the preborn, Puerto Rico has taken a principled and scientifically grounded step to align its civil law with the biological reality that human life begins at fertilization,” the outlet reported.

While the law does not include provisions restricting abortion, some pro-life groups say it could serve as a foundation for future legislative efforts.

Advocates argue that codifying personhood language in civil law establishes a framework that could influence later debates on life-related policies.

Puerto Rico’s action comes amid continued national debate over abortion policy following recent changes to federal and state laws across the United States.

Several states have enacted measures expanding abortion access, while others have moved to strengthen restrictions or redefine legal protections for unborn children.

Officials in Puerto Rico have not announced additional legislation related to abortion following the signing of Senate Bill 504. For now, the law stands as a civil code amendment recognizing unborn children as legal persons for limited purposes under territorial law.


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