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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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20 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
News

Poll Shows Teachers’ Extreme Left-Wing Bias Is Getting Worse.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A Deltapoll survey commissioned by the National Education Union (NEU) shows teachers in England skew overwhelmingly to the political left, and are lurching even further in that direction.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The survey involved 3,751 NEU members in England.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Conducted from December 12-15, 2023, in England.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Conditions have gotten worse, and teachers are running on empty,” complained Daniel Kebede, NEU General Secretary.

🎯IMPACT: The poll indicates a potential radicalization of the teaching profession, which is likely to influence their students.

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The recent survey highlights a dramatic shift in political preferences among National Education Union (NEU) members in England, with the formerly fringe, far-left Green Party now leading at 37 percent—a significant increase from previous elections. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, which is somewhat less far-left than the Greens, has seen a steep decline to 29 percent since it gained office in 2024. Meanwhile, right-leaning parties such as Nigel Farage’s Reform, which tops the polls among the general public, are on just 10 percent support, while the formerly governing Conservatives (Tories) are on only six percent support.

The Green Party has historically emphasized environmentalism and climate change, and at one time opposed mass migration on the grounds that perpetual population growth was damaging the environment. Now, however, it has fully embraced pro-Palestinian activism, mass migration, so-called social justice, and progressive causes such as transgenderism, allowing it to peel ethnic minorities and ideological leftists away from Labour. NEU General Secretary Daniel Kebede has complained that, even with Labour in power, teachers are facing deteriorating conditions and “running on empty.”

Deltapoll’s survey results suggest a potential radicalization within the teaching profession, with this radicalism likely influencing younger generations in the classroom.

Image by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street.

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21 hours ago
News

Trump Honors Late Cartoonist and Commentator Scott Adams.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump paid tribute to Scott Adams following news of his passing, praising his early support of MAGA and offering condolences to his family.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump and Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and political commentator.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The tribute was shared on Truth Social on Tuesday, following Adams’ death at age 68 from metastatic prostate cancer.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “He was a fantastic guy, who liked and respected me when it wasn’t fashionable to do so. He bravely fought a long battle against a terrible disease.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Scott Adams’ legacy as a cartoonist and pro-Trump commentator leaves a lasting mark on political and cultural discourse.

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President Donald J. Trump offered his condolences and paid tribute to the late conservative commentator Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert newspaper comic strip, after his death following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer on Tuesday. Adams, who was just 68 when he passed, was an early supporter of President Trump and the MAGA movement.

“Sadly, the Great Influencer, Scott Adams, has passed away. He was a fantastic guy, who liked and respected me when it wasn’t fashionable to do so,” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. He added, “He bravely fought a long battle against a terrible disease. My condolences go out to his family, and all of his many friends and listeners. He will be truly missed. God bless you Scott!”

Adams, best known as the creator of Dilbert, also hosted a livestream Rumble show, Coffee With Scott Adams. His death was announced by his ex-wife, Shelly Adams, who read a statement from the late cartoonist and political commentator in which he embraced Christianity.

“Next, many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go. I’m not a believer, but I have to admit the risk-reward calculation for doing so looks so attractive to me, so here I go,” Adams wrote, continuing: ” I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and look forward to spending an eternity with him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in heaven. I won’t need any more convincing than that. I hope I’m still qualified for entry.”

The cartoonist had been battling prostate cancer, which spread to his bones last year, resulting in paralysis from the waist down, with Shelly Adams, her sister, and his stepdaughter helping to care for him. In November, Adams publicly appealed to Trump to intervene and help him access an experimental cancer treatment. Trump responded, and Adams later confirmed he had received the medication, though it was sadly unsuccessful.

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23 hours ago
Lawfare
World

Le Pen Appeals Ban on Running for Presidency.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: French populist leader Marine Le Pen has begun a high-stakes appeal in Paris against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years, due to a controversial conviction for embezzling European Union (EU) funds.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Marine Le Pen, her National Rally (RN) party, and Court of Appeal judges.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The appeal began in Paris and will last until February 12, with a ruling expected by the summer.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: Barring Le Pen from the presidential election would be “deeply worrying for democracy,” said Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally party.

🎯IMPACT: The outcome of the appeal will determine whether Le Pen can run in the 2027 French presidential election.

IN FULL

Marine Le Pen has launched an appeal in Paris against a conviction that bars her from holding public office for five years, a ruling that could end her hopes of running in France’s 2027 presidential election. The case stems from a 2022 judgment in which Le Pen, leader of the populist National Rally (RN), was found guilty of embezzling approximately $3.2 million in European Union (EU) funds. The court ruled that parliamentary assistants paid by the European Parliament had, in fact, worked for her party rather than on EU legislative duties.

Le Pen, 57, received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, a fine of about $110,000, and an immediate ban from standing for public office. It was a highly controversial ruling, with the line between parliamentary and party work being ill-defined, and even anti-Le Pen journalists conceded that the prosecution appeared selective.

The Paris Court of Appeal will re-examine the case in full, reviewing both factual findings and legal arguments. Hearings are scheduled to run until February 12, with a decision expected by the summer. The timing is crucial, as candidates must register for the 2027 presidential race by March of that year. If the ban is upheld, Le Pen would be unable to stand.

Le Pen has long denied wrongdoing and argues that the case represents politically motivated “lawfare” aimed at removing her from public life. She has been a central figure in French politics for well over a decade, reshaping the party founded by her late father into the National Rally and leading it to achieve record electoral performances. She has run for president three times and was widely seen as a leading contender for 2027 before the conviction.

RN president Jordan Bardella warned that preventing Le Pen from competing would be “deeply worrying for democracy.” Bardella has ruled out running for president himself, instead positioning himself as a future candidate for prime minister. However, recent opinion polls suggest he may outperform Le Pen in some hypothetical presidential matchups, highlighting his growing prominence within the party.

International figures have also weighed in. President Donald J. Trump criticized the prosecution against Le Pen last year, calling it politically driven and urging authorities to “FREE MARINE LE PEN!”

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January 13, 2026
Media

BBC Seeks Dismissal of Trump’s $5 Billion Defamation Claim.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has filed a motion to dismiss President Donald J. Trump’s lawsuit over how his January 6, 2021, speech was manipulated in a Panorama documentary.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump and the BBC, including its Panorama documentary team.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed in a Florida court last month, and the motion to dismiss was filed on Monday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case. We are not going to make further comment on ongoing legal proceedings.” – BBC spokesman

🎯IMPACT: The case has raised questions about media accountability and the legal jurisdiction of international broadcasters.

IN FULL

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has filed a motion to dismiss President Donald J. Trump’s multi-billion dollar lawsuit over the deceptive editing of his January 6, 2021, aired during a Panorama documentary ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The lawsuit, filed in a Florida court last month, accuses the BBC of defamation and violating trade practices law.

Court documents filed on Monday reveal that the BBC contends the Florida court lacks “personal jurisdiction” over the broadcaster, that the venue is “improper,” and that President Trump has “failed to state a claim.” The BBC previously apologized for the edit but rejected Trump’s demands for compensation, maintaining there is no basis for a defamation claim.

The broadcaster will also contend that the Panorama program was not aired in the United States and therefore did not defame Trump in the jurisdiction in which he seeks relief. It further argues that Trump has not demonstrated actual damage caused by the documentary, noting that he was re-elected and carried Florida with a commanding majority after the Panorama program aired. Trump claims the documentary was available on the Britbox service and accessible to American viewers, which the BBC disputes.

Additionally, the BBC asserts that Trump cannot plausibly allege “actual malice” in the documentary’s publication. The doctored clip, which is approximately 15 seconds long, was part of an hour-long television program that, according to the broadcaster, offered a balanced portrayal of his 2024 re-election campaign. An internal BBC memo leaked in November criticized the editing of the speech, and the scandal surrounding it has led to the resignations of senior BBC officials, including Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness.

In its motion, the BBC has also requested the court to “stay all other discovery” pending a decision on its motion to dismiss. A proposed trial date in 2027 has been indicated if the case proceeds. A BBC spokesman stated, “As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case. We are not going to make further comment on ongoing legal proceedings.”

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January 13, 2026
News

Scott Adams Passes Away, Embraces Jesus Christ in Final Message.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Cartoonist and commentator Scott Adams has passed away aged 68.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Scott Adams, Shelly Adams, her sister, and Adams’s stepdaughter.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: January 13, 2025, California.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I’m not a believer, but I have to admit the risk-reward calculation for doing so looks so attractive to me, so here I go: I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and look forward to spending an eternity with him.” – Scott Adams

IN FULL

Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip Dilbert turned political commentator, has passed away aged 68. His ex-wife, Shelly Adams, announced his passing alongside other close associates on his social media channels, where he hosted his “Coffee With Scott Adams” show.

Shelly read a final message from Adams, beginning, “If you are reading this, things did not go well for me. I have a few things to say before I go. My body failed before my brain. I am of sound mind as I write this on January 1, 2026. If you wonder about any of my choices for my estate, or anything else, please know I’m free of any coercion or inappropriate influence of any sort, I promise.”

The message continued, “Next, many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go. I’m not a believer, but I have to admit the risk-reward calculation for doing so looks so attractive to me, so here I go. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and look forward to spending an eternity with him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in heaven. I won’t need any more convincing than that. I hope I’m still qualified for entry.”

The cartoonist had been battling prostate cancer, which spread to his bones last year, resulting in paralysis from the waist down, with Shelly Adams, her sister, and his stepdaughter helping to care for him.

Adams aligned himself with President Donald J. Trump ahead of the 2016 election, at considerable risk to his career in corporate media, and President Trump, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and other figures close to the administration personally intervened to get him the best possible care towards the end of his life.

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January 13, 2026
War
World

Americans Urged to ‘Leave Iran Now’ as Death Toll Among Protesters, Security Forces Hits 2,000.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Iran has acknowledged a death toll of approximately 2,000 people following two weeks of nationwide unrest, reportedly including security personnel. The Trump administration is urging U.S. citizens in the country to “Leave Iran now.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Iranian protesters, regime forces, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, European Union (EU) leaders, and U.S. citizens in Iran.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Protests began in late December 2025 across Iran, with significant unrest reported in Tehran and over 100 cities nationwide.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are now witnessing the final days and weeks of this regime,” predicted German Chancellor (Prime Minister) Friedrich Merz.

🎯IMPACT: The unrest has drawn international condemnation, sanctions proposals, and heightened tensions between Iran and Western nations, including the United States.

IN FULL

The Iranian regime has acknowledged for the first time that approximately 2,000 people have died in its crackdown on more than two weeks of nationwide protests, including security personnel. The collapse of the national currency, the rial, initially triggered the demonstrations. Notably, opposition sources and activists say the true death toll is significantly higher.

The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Tehran has instructed Americans in no uncertain terms to “Leave Iran now,” stressing that “U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and, if safe to do so, consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or [Turkey].”

U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, may be planning to flee the country, has imposed a 25 percent tariff on countries still trading with Iran. He is also said to be considering military strikes against the regime, having previously warned he would take action if it started killing demonstrators.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, claims the Islamic Republic is “prepared for any action” but is willing to engage in talks. Human rights organizations report thousands of detentions, with the group HRANA estimating more than 10,700 arrests. Footage from the demonstrations depicts intense confrontations on the streets, torched cars, and damaged structures.

German Chancellor (Prime Minister) Friedrich Merz has predicted that Iran’s leadership is facing its “final days.” The European Union (EU) is weighing additional sanctions against Iranian figures involved in the harsh suppression of the unrest. The bloc has previously imposed measures on over 230 people and organizations, including elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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January 13, 2026
Crime
Immigration
News

Noem Just Told Somalis to Leave the U.S. by This Date.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, with a deadline set for March 17 for them to leave the country.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Somali nationals.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Announced on January 13, with a deadline of March 17.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Temporary means temporary,” said Secretary Noem.

🎯IMPACT: The decision affects 2,471 Somali nationals with TPS and an additional 1,383 with pending applications.

IN FULL

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, setting a deadline of March 17 for them to exit the United States. This decision comes during heightened scrutiny of the Somali community following major fraud scandals in Minnesota.

The move aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s previous remarks expressing disapproval of Somali immigration, with Somalis being associated disproportionately with crime and welfare dependency across the West. Noem emphasized that “Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law’s requirement for Temporary Protected Status.”

“Further, allowing Somali nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to our national interests. We are putting Americans first,” she added. Attorney General Pam Bondi has previously confirmed 85 fraud-related charges against Somalis and 60 convictions in Minnesota alone, with further large-scale investigations ongoing into Somali-run daycares in the state.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sources indicate that there are currently 2,471 Somali nationals residing in the United States under TPS, with another 1,383 applications pending review.

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January 13, 2026
Immigration
UK

Boat Migrant Raped Teen Within Weeks of Arriving.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A Kurdish migrant was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a teenager in a park weeks after arriving in Britain.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mehmet Ogur, a 27-year-old Kurdish asylum seeker, and his 18-year-old victim.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The crime occurred last year in a park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and sentencing took place at Stafford Crown Court, England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Your continued stay in the United Kingdom will be for others to determine, not for me,” said Judge John Edwards

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights concerns over the mismanagement of poorly vetted asylum seekers arriving in Britain on small boats, and the threat they pose to public safety.

IN FULL

A Kurdish migrant who arrived in Britain by boat has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of raping an 18-year-old in a park just weeks after entering the country. Mehmet Ogur was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court after a jury found him guilty of rape and attempted rape following a trial last summer. The court heard that Ogur had been living at a hotel in Tamworth, Staffordshire, at taxpayers’ expense when he carried out his crimes.

Prosecutors said Ogur met the victim after communicating with her on Snapchat. Following the attack, police recovered messages sent by Ogur that were described as a “full and complete” admission of what he had done. Ogur still denied the charges and claimed the meaning of his messages had been changed by Google Translate, but the jury rejected his explanation.

Passing sentence, Judge John Edwards said the offence had caused “immense harm” to the victim. Addressing Ogur, the judge added, “Your continued stay in the United Kingdom will be for others to determine, not for me.”

The case adds to wider scrutiny over criminal offences involving migrants entering Britain illegally by small boat and housed in taxpayer-funded accommodation. Recent reporting has highlighted numerous cases in which migrants living in hotels across the country have been charged with serious crimes, including rape and sexual assault.

Some other recent cases involving boat migrants that have drawn public attention include the conviction of an Afghan migrant who threatened to kill Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, and a migrant sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison after his offending had sparked riots.

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January 12, 2026
Crime
Immigration

Suspected Tren de Aragua Gangster Charged With Ramming Feds.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A Venezuelan illegal immigrant with alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, Luis Nino Moncada, was charged with aggravated assault of a federal officer after allegedly ramming a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle in Portland, Oregon.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Luis Nino Moncada, Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, U.S. Border Patrol agents, and federal prosecutors.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on January 8 in Portland, Oregon, with charges filed on Monday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Anyone who crosses the red line of assaulting law enforcement will be met with the full force of this Justice Department,” wrote Attorney General Pam Bondi on X (formerly Twitter).

🎯IMPACT: The charges highlight ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and gang activity, as well as the safety of federal law enforcement officers in light of increasingly violent attacks—especially with automobiles.

IN FULL

Luis Nino Moncada, a Venezuelan illegal immigrant suspected of being an associate of the Tren de Aragua gang, was charged by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday with aggravated assault of a federal officer with a deadly weapon. According to an unsealed federal complaint, Moncada allegedly rammed a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle multiple times during a traffic stop in Portland, Oregon, on January 8, 2026.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed the charges in a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Anyone who crosses the red line of assaulting law enforcement will be met with the full force of this Justice Department.” Bondi added, “He should NEVER have been in our country to begin with, and we will ensure he NEVER walks free in America again.”

Federal prosecutors allege that Moncada and another suspected gang associate, Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, were in a vehicle when Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop targeting Zambrano-Contreras for arrest. Moncada, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and has a criminal history, allegedly refused to comply and used the vehicle to ram a Border Patrol car repeatedly.

Moncada and Zambrano-Contreras were both struck by gunfire after an agent opened fire, fearing for the safety of the officers. Moncada later admitted to intentionally ramming the vehicle, according to authorities. The incident has drawn criticism from Oregon officials, including Governor Tina Kotek (D), who claimed the situation was “instigated by the reckless agenda of the Trump administration.”

The incident has—in part—contributed to anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests nationwide, with agitators condemning federal law enforcement actions in both Portland and Minneapolis, Minnesota, where an anti-ICE activist was fatally shot after attempting to ram an ICE agent with her SUV.

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January 12, 2026
News

Biden Distributed $500k to Dead People in Walz’s Minnesota.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the former Biden regime paid out more than $84 million in likely ineligible assistance to Minnesota, including payments to over 500 deceased tenants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: HUD, led during this period by former Secretary Marcia Fudge, and the Biden regime.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Fiscal year 2024, with payments distributed across Minnesota and other states.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Biden’s HUD failed the people of Minnesota—paying dead people while vulnerable families were left behind,” said Secretary Scott Turner.

🎯IMPACT: Billions in taxpayer dollars flagged for potential fraud, with accusations of mismanagement under Democrat leadership.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) improperly sent more than $84 million in rental assistance payments to Minnesota during former President Joe Biden’s final year in office, according to a recent audit. The findings raise new concerns about oversight failures as the state faces broader scrutiny over fraud in federally funded programs.

The audit revealed that $496,000 in HUD assistance was distributed to 509 tenants who had already passed away, while an additional $246,000 was paid to people whose Social Security numbers could not be verified, raising doubts about their eligibility. The payments were made through HUD’s Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) programs, which together distributed roughly $49 billion to more than four million households nationwide.

“Biden’s HUD failed the people of Minnesota—paying dead people while vulnerable families were left behind,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in response to the findings. Notably, Minnesota’s payments were part of a larger national problem. HUD is reviewing approximately $5.8 billion in rental assistance flagged as potentially improper across the country, including funds issued to about 30,000 deceased tenants and thousands of people whose citizenship status could not be confirmed.

Investigators found that 11 percent of the questionable funding went to more than 200,000 potentially ineligible recipients, with significant concentrations in New York, California, and Washington, D.C.

The audit comes as Minnesota, led by Democratic Governor Tim Walz, has faced mounting allegations of widespread fraud across multiple federal aid programs, often involving the Somali community. Federal prosecutors have brought numerous cases involving the misuse of pandemic-era relief and social services funds.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently halted loans to nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers after determining they were tied to suspected fraud involving Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds. Federal investigators have estimated that Somali-linked fraud networks operating in Minnesota could ultimately account for losses exceeding $9 billion.

Walz recently announced he will not seek a third term as governor amid the ongoing controversy.

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