The Senate has confirmed former Texas state representative and professional football player Scott Turner as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a vote of 55-44. Turner, who served on the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during President Donald J. Trump’s first term, is now responsible for supporting roughly 4.3 million low-income families through various programs, including public housing, rental subsidies, and vouchers.
During his appearance before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Turner outlined his vision to mend policy failures, reduce dependency on government assistance, and focus on increasing housing construction.
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“As a country, we’re not building enough housing,” he said. “We need millions more homes of all kinds, single family, apartments, condos, duplexes, manufactured housing, you name it, so individuals and families can have a roof over their heads and a place to call home.”
He further expressed his commitment to “help people get off government assistance, become self-sustainable, and achieve the American dream.”
During President Trump’s first term, HUD was led by Dr. Ben Carson.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Social media posts by a now-defunct X (formerly Twitter) account belonging to Tylenol appear to support President Donald J. Trump’s Monday announcement regarding concerns over the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tylenol, President Donald J. Trump, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The social media posts by Tylenol spread widely on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant.” — Tylenol
🎯IMPACT: The posts support President Trump’s directive to issue new guidance discouraging Tylenol use during pregnancy due to a possible autism link.
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Social media posts by a now-defunct X (formerly Twitter) account belonging to Tylenol support President Donald J. Trump‘s Monday recommendation against using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol (paracetamol), during pregnancy, due to a potential link to autism.
“We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns today,” the Tylenol account—owned by pharma giant Johnson & Johnson at the time—posted on March 7, 2017.
We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns today.
Tylenol also wrote, “Congrats on your upcoming addition! SO exciting! It’d be great to touch base real quick since we haven’t tested Tylenol to be used during pregnancy,” on June 17, 2019, in response to a now-deleted post.
Congrats on your upcoming addition! SO exciting! It’d be great to touch base real quick since we haven’t tested Tylenol to be used during pregnancy (and see what coupons we have for baby!) Call us when you can at 1-877-895-3665, M-F from 9a-5:30pm ET w/ your Twitter handle ❤️
During a press conference on Monday, President Trump stated that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would issue updated guidance to physicians, recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary. The FDA is also expected to update acetaminophen labeling to reflect these concerns.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported the new guidance and said doctors should only prescribe Tylenol to pregnant women when absolutely necessary.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: “Anti-ICE messages” were found on rounds near a suspected shooter in a sniper attack at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the suspected shooter, and four people who were shot, including the sniper.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday morning.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Early evidence that we’ve seen from rounds that were found near the suspected shooter contained messages that are anti-ICE in nature.” – FBI field office head Joseph Rothrock
🎯IMPACT: The shooting highlights ongoing violence against ICE, encouraged by the inflammatory rhetoric of Democrat politicians.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed the discovery of “anti-ICE” messages on rounds found “near the suspected shooter” in a deadly sniper attack at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday morning. Four people were shot during the attack, including the sniper, who suffered a “self-inflicted” gunshot.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared a photograph of the rounds on social media, stating, “While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an [ideological] motive behind this attack.” He added: “One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase ‘ANTI ICE.’ … These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off.”
Speaking at a press conference in Dallas, FBI field office head Joseph Rothrock also confirmed that “Early evidence that we’ve seen from rounds that were found near the suspected shooter contained messages that are anti-ICE in nature,” stressing: “[T]his is just the most recent example of this type of attack.”
A radical leftist previously carried out a sniper attack on ICE officers in Alvarado, Texas, in July, with a responding local police officer being shot in the neck. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports that attacks on ICE officers generally are up by over 1,000 percent.
Immediately following the Dallas shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, “While we don’t know motive yet, we know that our ICE law enforcement is facing unprecedented violence against them. It must stop.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has said the Dallas shooting “will NOT slow our arrest, detention, & deportation of illegal immigrants.”
This morning just before 7am local time, an individual fired multiple rounds at a Dallas, Texas ICE facility, killing one, wounding several others, before taking his own life. FBI, DHS, ATF are on the ground with Dallas PD and state authorities.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J.Trump criticized ABC for reinstating Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension for making false statements about Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk’s assassin, and suggested potential legal action against the network.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and Charlie Kirk.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Kimmel returned to TV on Tuesday, following a suspension over false statements about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
🎯IMPACT: Sinclair and Nexstar, owning 80 ABC affiliates, have refused to air new episodes of Kimmel’s show, demanding Kimmel issue an apology and a financial donation to Kirk’s family.
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President Donald J. Trump has criticized ABC for reinstating Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension, and floated the possibility of pursuing legal action against the network. Kimmel had been suspended for nearly a week following false statements he made about the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.
In a Truth Social post, Trump expressed disbelief over ABC’s decision to bring Kimmel back on air. “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there,” Trump wrote. “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE.”
Trump also claimed Kimmel’s actions could be considered an “illegal campaign contribution” due to his partisan bias. “He is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowledge, that would be a major Illegal Campaign Contribution. I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative. A true bunch of losers! Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad Ratings,” Trump added.
Kimmel had previously claimed that Kirk’s assassin, Tyler Robinson, was part of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. However, prosecutors have confirmed that Robinson was motivated by leftist political ideology and hate for Kirk’s conservative views. In his return to television, Kimmel addressed the controversy in a tearful non-apology, claiming, “It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man… nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for what was the actions… of an obviously deeply disturbed individual.”
Despite his reinstatement, major broadcast groups Sinclair and Nexstar, which own approximately 80 ABC affiliates, have refused to air new episodes of Kimmel’s show. Sinclair has also demanded that Kimmel apologize and make a financial donation to Charlie Kirk’s family.
WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel fake cries while apologizing for vile comments about Charlie Kirk
“It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man….”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The North Carolina legislature approved a criminal justice reform bill, “Iryna’s Law,” aimed at limiting bail and restarting executions in the state.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The bill was passed by the Republican-led legislature, but awaits action from Democrat Governor Josh Stein. It was named after Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed by Decarlos Brown Jr. while riding a train in Charlotte.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The legislation was approved on September 24, 2025, following the August 22 attack in Charlotte, North Carolina.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This heinous act was preventable,” said Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Republican from the Charlotte area, during House debate.
🎯IMPACT: The bill could restart executions in the state and end cashless bail for certain crimes.
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North Carolina’s legislature has approved a criminal justice reform bill called “Iryna’s Law,” named in memory of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed on August 22 while riding a Charlotte light rail train. The bill, which tightens bail rules and could restart executions in the Tar Heel State, awaits Democrat Governor Josh Stein’s decision to sign or veto it.
Decarlos Brown Jr., the suspect in Zarutska’s death, had over a dozen prior arrests but was released without bond on a misdemeanor charge earlier this year. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to his mother, Brown now faces first-degree murder and federal charges, both potentially carrying the death penalty. Surveillance video captured the black male attacking Zarutska with a knife shortly after she boarded the train and subsequently boasting, “I got that white girl.”
Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham, during the debate, criticized lax bail practices, saying, “This heinous act was preventable.” House Speaker Destin Hall echoed Cotham, saying, “When we have magistrates who are asleep at the wheel, like this one that obviously was, then we gotta make a change.” The bill aims to eliminate cashless bail for many offenses and limit judicial discretion in pretrial releases.
The legislation also seeks to resume executions in North Carolina, paused since 2006. Senate leader Phil Berger introduced an amendment to explore alternative execution methods, like firing squads or electrocution, if lethal injection is unavailable. Berger stated, “For nearly two decades, judicial and administrative roadblocks have stopped true justice for victims, and it’s time for that to end.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A man in his forties was arrested in southern England for an alleged cyberattack that disrupted several European airports, including London Heathrow.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The suspect, Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA), Collins Aerospace, and European airports, including Berlin, Brussels, and London Heathrow.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Starting late on the evening of September 19 through the weekend, with the arrest occurring in West Sussex, England, on September 23.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing.” – Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s national cybercrime unit.
🎯IMPACT: Disruptions to electronic systems caused delays, cancellations, and manual check-ins at affected airports, with some operations still not fully restored.
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A man in his forties has been arrested in West Sussex, England, in connection with a cyberattack that disrupted operations at several major European airports, including London Heathrow. The incident, which began late Friday, caused widespread delays and forced airport staff in multiple cities to switch to manual check-in systems and issue handwritten boarding passes. Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed the arrest, adding that the suspect has been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s national cybercrime unit, said, “Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing. Cybercrime is a persistent global threat that continues to cause significant disruption to the UK.”
Airports in the German capital of Berlin, the Belgian capital of Brussels, and London were among those impacted, with Berlin Airport reporting ongoing delays. “Check-in and boarding are still largely manual,” the airport said, warning that it may take several days before operations fully return to normal.
The disruption has been traced to systems managed by Collins Aerospace, a U.S.-based aviation technology provider. The company confirmed a “cyber-related disruption” affecting select European airports and said it is working with additional specialists to restore full functionality. However, no estimated timeline for complete service restoration has been provided.
Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure have become increasingly common, with many governments blaming foreign state actors. Earlier this year, France accused Russian military intelligence of orchestrating a series of cyber operations against French institutions, including government bodies and private firms. In a separate case, Chinese hackers reportedly exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft software to breach systems at a U.S. nuclear agency.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: At least three people were injured in a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE officers, detainees, and the gunman, who reportedly shot himself.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The shooter is ‘down’ due to a self-inflicted wound,” authorities confirmed.
🎯IMPACT: The incident has disrupted operations at the ICE facility and left multiple people injured.
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At least three people have been injured during a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday. The shooting reportedly took place as ICE officers were in the process of transferring detainees into the facility. Authorities have stated that the shooter sustained a self-inflicted wound and is “down.”
The identity and condition of the shooting victims had not been definitively confirmed as of the time of publication, although at least one report suggests they were migrants, and one has died. “While we don’t know motive yet, we know that our ICE law enforcement is facing unprecedented violence against them. It must stop,” commented Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
In July, radical leftist Benjamin Song allegedly executed a sniper attack on ICE officers in Alvarado, Texas, which resulted in a responding local police officer being shot in the neck. The Trump administration has blamed inflammatory Democrat rhetoric for encouraging such attacks, with Minnesota governor and failed 2024 vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, for instance, smearing ICE as “Donald Trump’s modern-day Gestapo” in May.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A man who attacked a protester for burning the Koran outside the Turkish consulate in London received a suspended sentence instead of prison.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Moussa Kadri, the defendant; Hamit Coskun, the protester and victim; Judge Adam Hiddleston; prosecutors; defense lawyer Greg Unwin; the Turkish consulate in London.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Attack in Rutland Gardens, Knightsbridge, West London; sentencing at Southwark Crown Court.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Use of blades is a curse on our community.” – Judge Adam Hiddleston
🎯IMPACT: Kadri’s suspended sentence further increases the sense of a two-tier justice in the United Kingdom, contrasting sharply with the draconian prison terms handed down to social media users and non-violent protesters who have expressed negative sentiments about immigration and Islam in recent months.
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A Muslim man who attacked a protester for burning the Koran outside the Turkish consulate in London, England, has been spared prison, prompting renewed debate over the consistency of policing and sentencing in Britain. Moussa Kadri, who slashed protester Hamit Coskun with a knife after he burned the Islamic holy book, received a 20-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months at Southwark Crown Court. He must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work and 10 days of rehabilitation.
The court heard that Coskun, during a protest in Knightsbridge, West London, shouted, “F**k Islam,” “Islam is religion of terrorism,” and “Koran is burning,” while holding a flaming Koran. Kadri angrily confronted him, calling him a “f**king idiot” and threatening, “I’m going to kill you” before slashing him with a knife. As Coskun stumbled to the ground, Kadri spat on and kicked him. He later told police: “Burning the Koran? It’s my religion, you don’t burn the Koran. I protect my religion.”
Judge Adam Hiddleston called Kadri’s actions “disgraceful” and added, “Use of blades is a curse on our community,” but stressed the emotional nature of his reaction by way of justification for it. Kadri’s defense lawyer, Greg Unwin, had said the act was a spontaneous reaction to what Kadri saw as a deeply offensive attack on his faith.
Notably, the victim was also prosecuted and convicted of “religiously aggravated disorderly conduct,” with prosecutors initially citing harassment of the “religious institution of Islam”—effectively a blasphemy charge.
The sentence comes at a time when other cases involving hostility toward Islam have resulted in much harsher outcomes. In a recent case, Nathan Poole was jailed for 30 months after shouting “Who the f**k is Allah?” during an anti-immigration protest outside a mosque in Stoke-on-Trent. Judge Richard McConaghy said the chants were clearly motivated by hostility towards Islam, and that the mosque setting amplified the offense.
These contrasting outcomes have fueled accusations of two-tier policing and sentencing in the United Kingdom. Critics point to a 2024 incident where police were filmed asking a group of armed Muslim men to leave their weapons at a mosque to avoid arrest, while anti-immigration protesters were being aggressively confronted and arrested by riot squads.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Blackpool Victoria Hospital staff members have been jailed following a police investigation into allegations of neglect and abuse.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Dr. Amal Bose, Catherine Hudson, Charlotte Wilmot, Marek Grabianowski, Xowi Mwimbi, Hernando Puno, Dr. Aloaye Foy-Yamah, the Natioanl Health Service (NHS), and Lancashire Police.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Allegations first surfaced in 2018 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, with subsequent trials and investigations continuing through 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Transparency and openness are incredibly important when healthcare professionals are dealing with patients.” – Christian Beadell
🎯IMPACT: The investigation has led to multiple convictions, ongoing scrutiny, and leadership changes at the hospital.
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England’s Blackpool Victoria Hospital is at the center of a major scandal following the conviction of multiple staff members for serious misconduct and criminal behavior. The police investigation, known as Operation Bermuda, was launched by Lancashire Police after disturbing reports emerged from the National Health Service (NHS) hospital’s stroke unit. Allegations include patient neglect, abuse, and a toxic workplace culture that allowed inappropriate behavior to go unchecked.
Among those jailed is Dr. Amal Bose, a former consultant convicted of molesting female colleagues. His actions, revealed during trials at Preston Crown Court, are said to reflect a broader culture of misconduct within the hospital. Staff members were also accused of sedating difficult patients, not for medical reasons, but to make their shifts easier.
The case has expanded to include investigations into corporate manslaughter and violations of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Several leadership figures within the hospital trust have since been replaced, and the trust is now cooperating fully with ongoing inquiries.
The investigation has also uncovered a number of patient deaths under suspicious circumstances. One particularly tragic case involves Valerie Kneale, a grandmother whose death was linked to a violent sexual assault. Despite extensive police efforts, justice has not yet been served in her case, which remains classified as an unlawful killing.
Christian Beadell of Fletchers Solicitors, who represents several affected families, has called for greater scrutiny of healthcare practices, stating the need for “transparency and accountability in healthcare.” He emphasized the hope that this case will lead to meaningful changes not only at Blackpool Victoria but across other NHS Trusts.
The scandal comes amid broader concerns about the state of the National Health Service. Recent reports have exposed multiple failures across NHS institutions. In one instance, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted to mistakenly amputating the wrong limbs of six patients over a three-year period.
In another controversial decision, NHS England removed proposed age restrictions on gender identity services, allowing children as young as toddlers to be referred for psychological evaluation.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Minnesota Democrat state senator Nicole Mitchell was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nicole Mitchell, her stepmother Carol Mitchell, Becker County Attorney Brian McDonald, and Judge Michael Fritz.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The sentencing occurred on September 23, 2025, in Becker County, Minnesota; the break-in happened in April 2024 in Detroit Lakes.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I don’t think there is anything I can say or do that will ever be big enough to repair the harm that I’ve done.” – Nicole Mitchell.
🎯IMPACT: Mitchell’s conviction leaves her suburban district without representation until a special election in November, potentially affecting the narrow Democrat majority in the state Senate.
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Nicole Mitchell, a former Minnesota Democrat state senator and ally of Governor Tim Walz (D), was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. The incident occurred in April 2024, and Mitchell was convicted of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. She will serve her sentence on work release in Ramsey County, where she lives, beginning October 8.
Mitchell, 51, admitted to the court, “I don’t think there is anything I can say or do that will ever be big enough to repair the harm that I’ve done.” The judge allowed her to serve the 180-day sentence on work release and stayed a 21-month prison term contingent on her compliance with probation. Under Minnesota law, she could be released in four months.
Prosecutor Brian McDonald criticized the decision to let Mitchell serve her sentence outside Becker County, calling it “preferential treatment.” He also noted her refusal to resign from the Senate until a week after her conviction. Mitchell represented a suburban district in the closely divided Senate, often casting decisive votes.
Body camera footage played during the trial showed Mitchell in the basement of her stepmother’s home dressed in black with a flashlight covered by a sock. She reportedly told police, “Clearly, I’m not good at this,” and admitted, “I know I did something bad.”
Carol Mitchell, the victim, stated in court, “Fear has moved in with me to stay. How could I ever trust Nicole again?” Gov. Walz has scheduled a special election for November 4 to fill Mitchell’s seat, as well as the seat of a Republican senator who passed away.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new audit revealed Maryland’s foster care system failed to perform background checks, resulting in children being placed in homes with sex offenders and a convicted murderer being hired for child care in hotels.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Maryland’s Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration, Governor Wes Moore (D), Delegate Kathy Szeliga (R), and auditors from the Maryland General Assembly’s Department of Legislative Services.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Issues spanned several years, with the 2025 audit highlighting incidents through 2023 and 2024 in Maryland.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The audit of Maryland’s Social Services is absolutely abhorrent and reads like criminal negligence,” said Delegate Kathy Szeliga.
🎯IMPACT: The audit uncovered systemic failures, including unvetted foster homes, misuse of funds, and noncompliance with federal standards, risking children’s safety and costing Maryland millions in penalties.
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An audit of Maryland‘s foster care programs has found the system failed to perform adequate background checks, resulting in at least 10 children being placed to live in homes with registered sex offenders. The review also found that foster children were placed with a convicted murderer who was paid to provide “one-on-one” care for the children in hotels.
The audit, conducted by the Democrat-run Maryland General Assembly’s Department of Legislative Services, found systemic problems in the foster care system, with an estimated 38 percent of children placed in foster homes failing to attend school despite state records showing otherwise.
In one instance, uncovered by investigators, state officials claimed to have reviewed a group foster home in 2023, but did not take note of an employee convicted of sexual assault on a minor in 2014. Three months later, the individual allegedly transported foster children for inappropriate activity and was subsequently charged with crimes involving children under his care. The Maryland Department of Human Services’ Social Services Administration (SSA) failed to document any corrective action following the incident.
Maryland Delegate Kathy Szeliga (R) condemned the findings, stating, “The audit of Maryland’s Social Services is absolutely abhorrent and reads like criminal negligence. The 72-page report reveals shocking recklessness in the care of foster children.” She called for immediate accountability, saying, “Governor Wes Moore must immediately fire someone. The buck stops with [Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael Lopez] or the Executive Director of the Social Services Administration, Dr. Alger Studstill, Jr.”
Auditors revealed that county agencies often failed to perform background checks, and the SSA rubber-stamped their paperwork without verification. One contractor providing one-on-one services employed a convicted murderer, and hundreds of children were placed in unlicensed hotel settings at exorbitant daily costs. Additionally, the SSA failed to recover $34.5 million in overpayments to foster care providers and did not ensure that children received required medical and dental exams.
The audit also highlighted the agency’s failure to comply with federal standards, resulting in a $700,000 fine in 2024. Many of these issues had been identified previously, but promised reforms were not implemented. In response, the SSA acknowledged regulatory shortcomings and claimed to have taken action in cases involving children living with sex offenders.
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