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January 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Named as ‘Anarchist’ Brian Cole.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a suspect in connection with pipe bombs placed near Capitol Hill on January 5, 2021.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Brian Cole, identified as an “anarchist” from Woodbridge, Virginia, and the FBI.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Arrest occurred on Thursday morning; bombs were placed near Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The arrest marks the first major breakthrough in the five-year investigation.” – FBI Source

🎯IMPACT: The arrest may cause embarrassment for the FBI as existing evidence could have led to an earlier capture.

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Brian Cole, a Virginia resident, has been named as the suspect apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly planting pipe bombs near Capitol Hill the evening before the January 6 riots in 2021. He has been “linked to statements in support of anarchist ideology,” according to two MS NOW sources.

The explosives were found outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican National Committees. Though they failed to explode, the bombs consisted of threaded galvanized pipes, kitchen timers, and homemade black powder, and were viable explosives.

This breakthrough comes in a probe that had stumped investigators for years. The FBI had recently upped the ante with a $500,000 reward for tips leading to the suspect’s capture, while sharing fresh surveillance video with the public. The clips depicted the individual setting down a backpack on South Capitol Street and subsequently placing the bombs at the DNC and RNC sites.

According to reports, the arrest stemmed not from fresh leads but from a fresh look at evidence gathered back in 2021 and 2022. Sources in law enforcement indicate that the FBI could face criticism for missing earlier opportunities to apprehend the suspect by linking clues more promptly.

On January 6, 2021, the FBI teamed up with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to address the discovery of the bombs immediately. The probe into the pipe bomb scheme ranks among the FBI’s most sweeping ever, encompassing subpoenas for retail records and traces of credit card buys tied to components for the devices.

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U.S. Institute of Peace Renamed After President Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Institute of Peace has been rebranded as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the former U.S. Institute of Peace, and the former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

📍WHEN & WHERE: December 3, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Now, the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which is both beautifully and aptly named after a President who ended eight wars in less than a year, will stand as a powerful reminder of what strong leadership can accomplish for global stability.” – White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly

🎯IMPACT: The renaming comes amid a legal and political battle over the institute’s control and purpose.

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The sign on the exterior of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) building in Washington, D.C., now reads “Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.” The renaming occurs amid a protracted legal and political dispute over control of the peace-building institution.

“Now, the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which is both beautifully and aptly named after a President who ended eight wars in less than a year, will stand as a powerful reminder of what strong leadership can accomplish for global stability,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said.

USIP, founded by Congress in 1984 as a notionally non-partisan, independent nonprofit tasked with conflict resolution, mediation, research, and diplomacy, was taken over in March 2025 by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a White House-linked agency created under an executive order aimed at shrinking federal bureaucracy, which has since been abolished. Under DOGE’s control, USIP’s board was dismissed, its president ousted, and nearly all of its headquarters staff, some 200–300 employees, were fired. The complaint filed by USIP described the takeover as a “literal trespass and takeover by force.”

Attorney George Foote, who represents USIP and its leadership, expressed anger at the move by the administration to rename the institution, complaining, “Renaming the USIP building adds insult to injury. A federal judge has already ruled that the government’s armed takeover was illegal.”

In May 2025, controversial federal judge Beryl A. Howell ruled that DOGE’s takeover was illegal. The judge declared all actions, removal of board members, termination of staff, reallocation of assets and property, “null and void,” and ordered reinstatement of the former leadership, including acting president George Moose.

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New York Times’ Own Lawsuit Says It Is Envious of The National Pulse.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of War on Thursday, seeking to overturn several provisions of the Pentagon’s updated media policy that resulted in the revocation of a number of corporate news outlets’ media credentials.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The New York Times, The National Pulse and its Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam, the Department of War, and other media organizations.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Among that group are… Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief of the National Pulse, who described his publication as ‘basically an industry mag/site for MAGA world.'” — The New York Times lawsuit

🎯IMPACT: Ultimately, The New York Times is asking a federal court to order the reinstatement of its credentials and membership in the Pentagon press corps.

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The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of War on Thursday, seeking to overturn several provisions of the Pentagon‘s updated media policy that resulted in the revocation of a number of corporate news outlets’ media credentials. In the filing, The New York Times unwittingly acknowledges the newspaper’s leadership is envious of The National Pulse and other independent news organizations that were, for the first time, credentialed as members of the Pentagon press corps.

“While Plaintiffs and many other journalists and news organizations no longer possess PFACs because they refused to accede to a Policy that would restrict independent reporting, the Department has welcomed what it calls the ‘next generation of the Pentagon press corps, ‘” The New York Times‘s filing states, continuing: “Among that group are… Raheem Kassam, editor in chief of the National Pulse, who described his publication as ‘basically an industry mag/site for MAGA world.'”

The newspaper further alleges that the Pentagon is engaging in First Amendment bias by credentialing independent media outlets instead of itself and other corporate news companies. “In welcoming what she called the ‘official new members of the Pentagon Press Corps,’ Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson (‘Wilson’) specifically focused on the Department’s preference for their First Amendment activities,” the lawsuit claims, arguing: “She criticized journalists and news organizations, like Plaintiffs, who had previously held PFACs, calling them ‘propagandists’ who ‘stopped telling the truth,’ and she praised those the Department had selected to cover the Pentagon, asserting that they ‘actually reach Americans, ask real questions, and don’t pursue a biased agenda.'”

Ultimately, The New York Times is asking a federal court to order the reinstatement of its credentials and membership in the Pentagon press corps. In late September, the Pentagon undertook a major shake-up of its press corps aimed at cracking down on leaks of classified information and the malicious publication of national security secrets. This included issuing a renewed Pentagon media policy designed to prevent media presence in sensitive national security areas and limit access to Pentagon officials without approval from the Department of War.

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2 hours ago
Crime
News

Gunman at Large After Deadly Shooting at DC Area Casino.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A gunman opened fire inside the MGM National Harbor Casino and Resort in Maryland, killing one man in a targeted shooting.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: An unidentified suspect and a victim in his twenties. Prince George’s County Police are investigating.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The shooting occurred on Wednesday, just before noon, in the MGM food court.

💬KEY QUOTE: “MGM is safe. The harbor is safe. This was a targeted incident,” said Prince George’s County Police Chief George Nader.

🎯IMPACT: MGM remains open aside from the food court, and police are continuing their investigation.

IN FULL

Police are hunting for a gunman who was captured on surveillance video firing shots inside the MGM National Harbor Casino and Resort in Maryland on Wednesday, killing one man in what police are calling a targeted attack.

The shooting happened shortly before noon in the casino’s food court, Prince George’s County Police Chief George Nader said. The gunman walked in, seemed to know exactly where the victim was, and walked straight up to him before opening fire.

When police arrived, they found a man in his twenties shot dead. Surveillance video showed no conversation or interaction between the two—the victim was simply ordering food when he was gunned down. Chief Nader said, “It appeared the suspect was looking for this person.”The shooter escaped in a vehicle. No one else was hurt. Police have not yet released a suspect description or possible motive.

Chief Nader stressed that the casino and surrounding area remain safe, saying, “MGM is safe. The harbor is safe. This was a targeted incident. We believe that it would have unfolded anywhere once these two individuals came into the same area.”

The food court is closed while the rest of the resort has reopened. Nearby schools were briefly placed on lockdown as a precaution.

Nader said that violent crime in the county is down about 32 percent this year, insisting, “It’s rare that instances like this occur. We’re confident that we’ll close this case.”

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2 hours ago
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BREAKING: FBI Arrests Main January 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal authorities made their first arrest in connection with two pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters on January 5, 2021.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), federal law enforcement, and an unidentified suspect, described by sources speaking to CBS as a male in his late teens or early twenties from the Virginia area. He is believed to be the main suspect in the case.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Original incident took place on January 5, 2021, outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The FBI was making progress,” said Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino in May.

🎯IMPACT: The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has puzzled investigators for nearly five years.

IN FULL

Federal authorities announced the arrest of a suspect on Thursday in connection with two pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters on January 5, 2021. Sources quoted by CBS describe him as a male from the Virginia area in his late teens or early twenties, and he is believed to be the main suspect in the case.

The devices, described as viable by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), were made from 1×8-inch pipes, kitchen timers, and homemade black powder. Though they did not detonate, they were considered capable of causing harm.

The bombs were not discovered until the afternoon of January 6, 2021, as law enforcement was overwhelmed by the Capitol riot occurring nearby. Then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was evacuated from the DNC headquarters after the discovery of the devices.

Since the events of January 6, federal law enforcement has charged over 1,500 individuals in connection with the Capitol riot. However, the pipe bomb case had remained unresolved for nearly five years. The FBI had previously released surveillance footage of a potential suspect and offered a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino noted earlier this year that the investigation into the pipe bombs had been given “additional resources and investigative attention.” He shared that weekly briefings on the case were ongoing and stated, “The FBI was making progress.”

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3 hours ago
Crime
UK

UK Grooming Gangs Probe Expands Into Scotland.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Scottish Government has conceded to a national review into grooming gangs, to be chaired by Professor Alexis Jay.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Professor Alexis Jay, Scottish First Minister John Swinney, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary Craig Naylor, and grooming gang victims.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The review will begin in the new year, alongside ongoing inquiries into mostly Muslim, South Asian heritage grooming gangs.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have been clear that we are prepared to give every consideration to an inquiry on this issue,” claimed Scottish Government minister Jenny Gilruth.

🎯IMPACT: The review aims to assess the scale and nature of group-based child sexual abuse in Scotland and determine necessary actions to combat it.

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The Scottish Government—roughly equivalent to a U.S. state government—has belatedly agreed to launch a nationwide review into group-based child sexual abuse, appointing Professor Alexis Jay, former chair of a major Britain-wide inquiry into child sexual exploitation, to lead the effort. The Scottish Government, led by the left-separatist Scottish National Party (SNP), had initially resisted an inquiry into grooming gangs, comprised largely of Muslim, South Asian heritage men targeting mostly white working-class victims.

“Our thoughts are with victims of child abuse who have already suffered so much, this matter must be handled sensitively and with the utmost respect and consideration for their experiences,” said Scottish Government minister Jenny Gilruth, claiming, “We have been clear that we are prepared to give every consideration to an inquiry on this issue, and that any such decision needs to be based on information, evidence and a greater understanding of the scale and nature of this form of abuse and of the responses to it.”

Professor Jay said she was “pleased to take on the role of Chair of the National Group, and to build on the excellent leadership of my predecessors, Iona Colvin and Sarah Taylor.”

The announcement follows mounting national concern about grooming gangs across the United Kingdom, with their activities being ignored by the authorities for many years by police officers and other officials who feared being accused of racism for acting against them, or inflaming “community relations.”

Thousands of past cases have been reopened in England and Wales after investigations found that opportunities to prosecute offenders were missed, often due to systemic issues such as poor record-keeping, reluctance to collect or report data on offender ethnicity, inadequate victim support, and inconsistent investigative practices. Senior officers in several high-profile cases have also been found to have failed to protect victims despite being aware of ongoing exploitation.

While coverage of the scandal has focused largely on English towns and cities such as Rochdale, Rotherham, and Telford, but, while less reported, gangs are also known to have operated in Scotland. In 2020, for instance, it was revealed that police had identified 55 members of an asylum seeker grooming gang, comprised of Kurdish, Afghan, Egyptian, Moroccan, Turkish, Pakistani, and Iraqi predators, who preyed on girls in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, and that Police Scotland had kept its existence secret for years.

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16 hours ago
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News

Cult Exploits Children on Discord and Roblox.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Five men associated with “Greggy’s Cult” have been indicted for child exploitation, production and distribution of child pornography, and conspiracy to communicate threats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Hector Bermudez, Zachary Dosch, Rumaldo Valdez, David Brilhante, and Camden Rodriguez, along with other members of “Greggy’s Cult,” and their victims.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The alleged crimes occurred between 2019 and 2021, with Bermudez residing in the Eastern District of New York during the commission of the offenses.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The defendants and other members of Greggy’s Cult captured images of the sexually explicit conduct and shared it to other Discord servers and amongst themselves,” prosecutors say.

🎯IMPACT: The indictment highlights the dangers of online platforms being exploited by predators targeting children, prompting calls for stricter protections.

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Federal prosecutors have charged five men in connection with an online exploitation ring dubbed “Greggy’s Cult.” The defendants from Queens, New York; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Honolulu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; and Longmont, Colorado, are accused of running a criminal enterprise that coerced children as young as 11 into producing explicit videos. Authorities say the group used Discord servers and gaming platforms like Roblox and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to groom and blackmail victims.

According to the indictment, the men forced victims to perform degrading acts, sometimes under the threat of violence or exposure, then recorded and distributed those videos. In some cases, victims were manipulated into writing cult members’ names on their bodies or professing loyalty; in others, they were pressured to self-harm or kill themselves. The defendants are charged with child exploitation, conspiracy to produce and distribute child pornography, and conspiracy to communicate interstate threats.

“The defendants and other members of Greggy’s Cult captured images of the sexually explicit conduct and shared it to other Discord servers and amongst themselves,” prosecutors allege. The abuse reportedly took place over several years, from 2019 through 2021.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “The Department of Justice will continue to protect children, support survivors, and hold accountable anyone who preys on the vulnerable—online or offline—with every tool we have.” Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel added, “The FBI is sending a message to those individuals involved in criminal activity through violent online networks: you can’t hide in the shadows hovering over a keyboard – we will find and hold accountable those who participate in these illegal and heinous acts.”

The case against Greggy’s Cult is not an isolated incident; experts and reports have repeatedly highlighted how social media sites and online games have become tools for predators. For instance, on platforms like Instagram, researchers found a “vast pedophile network” whose accounts used explicit hashtags and recommendation algorithms to connect buyers and sellers of child sexual abuse material.

Similarly, the gaming platform Roblox, used by Greggy’s Cult, has been repeatedly accused in lawsuits of failing to protect children from predators who exploit its chat and game-creation features. Critics argue that the combination of a young user base, insufficient age verification, and easy access to private messages makes many popular platforms a dangerous “digital playground” for predators.

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17 hours ago
Media
News

Trump White House Launches Portal for Public to Report Media Bias.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The White House launched a Media Bias Portal to address misinformation and bias in the media.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The White House and everyday Americans are encouraged to participate.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The portal was launched recently at whitehouse.gov/biastips.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The days of the Fake News Media controlling the narrative with lies, fake anonymous sources, and willful bias are over.” – White House statement.

🎯IMPACT: Media entities are pushing back against the creation of a tool for the public to hold media accountable and combat misinformation.

IN FULL

The White House, on December 3, promoted a new “Media Bias Portal,” offering the public a way to flag “false and misleading” reporting from corporate media. In a press release, the administration described it as “a service to truth and transparency,” meant to identify “baseless lies, purposely omitted context, and outright left-wing lunacy of the Fake News Media.”

Visitors to the portal can submit articles they consider biased. The White House says of the initiative, “So-called ‘journalists’ have made it impossible to identify every false or misleading story, which is why help from the American people is essential. The days of the Fake News Media controlling the narrative with lies, fake anonymous sources, and willful bias are over.”

The launch comes amid mounting examples of alleged media bias against President Donald J. Trump. A recent survey reveals that public trust in the media has plummeted to a historic low, with only 28 percent of Americans now saying they trust the news media “fully, accurately and fairly.”

One high-profile case fueling the distrust involves the publicly funded British broadcaster, the BBC. A leaked internal memo revealed that the BBC doctored a January 6, 2021, speech by Trump in a documentary, splicing together remarks made nearly an hour apart to give the impression he was inciting violence.

In the aftermath, the BBC’s Director-General and Head of News both resigned. However, a sitting BBC board member has previously described Trump as “just a howling idiot shouting into the abyss,” indicating institutionally biased leadership remains at the notionally impartial organization.

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17 hours ago
NatSec

FBI Investigates National Guard Shooter’s Links to Islamist ‘Army of Darkness’ Group.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly carried out a Thanksgiving eve ambush in Washington, D.C., resulting in the death of one National Guard member and the critical injury of another. It is now being probed as to whether the Tablighi Jamaat network was involved in Lakanwal’s radicalization.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, victims Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ambush occurred on Thanksgiving eve near the White House; Lakanwal had been living in Bellingham, Washington.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We believe he was radicalized since he’s been here in this country.” – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

🎯IMPACT: Federal investigators are now examining Lakanwal’s ties to Tablighi Jamaat and his activities in the U.S. to determine the extent of radicalization and involvement in extremist networks.

IN FULL

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are now investigating whether Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard service members near the White House, was radicalized by the global Islamic missionary movement Tablighi Jamaat. Lakanwal, who entered the United States in September 2021 on a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) after serving ten years in the Afghan army alongside U.S. Special Forces in Kandahar, made a cryptic phone call to his estranged wife shortly before the attack in which he mentioned being “with Tablighis,” a reference to the Tablighi Jamaat movement.

Despite Tablighi Jamaat’s having publicly denounced Islamist terrorism, the group has been linked by counterterrorism experts to extremist ideologies. DHS Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated, “We believe he was radicalized since he’s been here in this country.” Lakanwal’s Thanksgiving Eve attack resulted in the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and left 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe critically injured.

The National Pulse reported in March that Tablighi Jamaat established a new headquarters in Garland, Texas. The network—also known as the ‘Army of Darkness’—has set up operations inside the Masjid Yaseen mosque in Garland, which now serves as its American nerve center, following its relocation from Louisiana.

Lakanwal’s brother, Ismail Khosti, expressed shame over the incident, describing it as “a wrong action” and calling for the truth to be uncovered. Khosti, a former company commander in Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, highlighted the irony of his brother’s actions, given their shared history of fighting against Islamist groups like the Taliban.

Investigators are also examining Lakanwal’s life in the U.S., including his reported struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and isolation. Emails from a volunteer caseworker revealed a pattern of erratic behavior, including “manic” road trips and periods of disappearance. These details have raised questions about whether his activities were linked to Tablighi Jamaat’s missionary efforts, which often involve small-group trips to mosques and communities.

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18 hours ago
Lawfare
News

Obama Judge Rules Trump Has to Fund Abortionists.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Planned Parenthood, and Democrat-led states.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Tuesday, with implications across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Democrats and their radical activist judges are desperately seeking to thwart the will of the people and bail out the Big Abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood.” – Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of SBA Pro-Life America

🎯IMPACT: The decision keeps Medicaid public funds flowing to Planned Parenthood, sparking criticism from pro-life advocates.

IN FULL

A federal judge appointed by former Democrat President Barack Obama has blocked the Trump administration from withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani determined that the Department of Health and Human Services did not give adequate notice, as required by the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution, to several Democratic-led states.

The decision halts a Republican-supported measure in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that would have temporarily stripped Medicaid dollars from organizations that perform or promote abortions for one year. Talwani ruled in favor of California and other blue states that challenged the cut.

Pro-life leaders condemned the ruling. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, said: “The Democrats and their radical activist judges are desperately seeking to thwart the will of the people and bail out the Big Abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is federal law passed by Congress and signed by the President.” She continued: “This fight is not over. The pro-life movement will work tirelessly to ensure the Democrats do not prevail and taxpayers are never forced to pay a dime to prop up Big Abortion businesses.”

Judge Talwani, who has a history of supporting abortionists and Democratic causes, has contributed $1,725 to Democratic candidates and party organizations, including former John Kerry, Elizabeth Warren, and former President Obama. She also volunteered on Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and Warren’s 2012 Senate campaign.

Talwani has issued prior rulings against Trump policies, among them decisions involving Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants and a 2019 order related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at Massachusetts courthouses.

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19 hours ago
Corruption
Crime

Oversight Committee Investigating Tim Walz, Keith Ellison Over Somali Fraud, Evidence Destruction.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) initiated an investigation into alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs, involving millions of dollars in taxpayer funds.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chairman James Comer, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN), and various Somali-linked nonprofit organizations, including Feeding Our Future.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Letters were sent on December 3, with investigation details spanning activities from January 1, 2019, to the present, primarily in Minnesota.

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

🎯IMPACT: The investigation aims to uncover fraudulent activities involving over $1 billion in taxpayer funds and hold accountable those responsible for the misuse of public resources.

IN FULL

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has launched an investigation into what he describes as “widespread fraud” in Minnesota’s social services programs, targeting Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN). Letters sent on December 3 outline concerns over how millions of taxpayer dollars were mismanaged or stolen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In his letter to Gov. Walz, the Democrats’ failed 2024 vice presidential candidate, Comer accused the state administration of allowing the theft of taxpayer funds and failing to act due to potential political repercussions. “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. He further requested documents and communications related to the fraud, as well as any actions taken by the administration.

Comer’s letter to Attorney General Ellison included allegations of negligence and political connections to individuals among the state’s Somali immigrant community involved in the fraud. “Based on these reports, the Committee is concerned that you were negligent in handling taxpayer dollars that were ultimately stolen and had systems in place that allowed the funds to be funneled to terrorist networks responsible for killing Americans,” Comer stated.

The investigation focuses on fraudulent activities involving Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit accused of misusing over $240 million in food aid funds between 2020 and 2022. The funds were allegedly spent on luxury items such as real estate and cars. Additional entities under scrutiny include Safari Restaurant, Empire Cuisine and Market LLC, and others tied to Minnesota’s Housing Stability Services Program and autism treatment programs.

Comer has demanded records dating back to January 1, 2019, to uncover how up to $1 billion in taxpayer funds were mishandled. The investigation also highlights fraud within the housing stabilization program, which allegedly cost taxpayers over $104 million, and autism services, where $14 million in state funds were reportedly stolen.

The National Pulse reported on December 1 that the U.S. Treasury Department launched an investigation into allegations of mismanagement by Walz and the former Biden government, which allowed over $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to be funneled by members of Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community to Islamist terrorist groups in their home country, including al-Qaeda franchise al-Shabaab.

Last week, a group of around 400 Minnesota Department of Human Services employees accused Gov. Walz of enabling and then attempting to cover up a massive Medicaid fraud scheme enacted by members of the state’s Somali immigrant community.

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