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January 13, 2026
Crime
News

Far-Left Prof Who Called Trump a Pedophile Charged With Child Molestation.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A leftist activist and former professor was arrested for allegedly attempting to meet and engage in sexual activity with someone he believed to be an 11-year-old girl.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Houston Curry Wade, 44, a former Edmonds College faculty member, and undercover law enforcement.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The alleged offenses occurred between August and December 2025, culminating in an arrest at East Park in Bremerton, Washington.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I’d take a bag of gravel as president over this pedophile,” Wade said of President Donald J. Trump, prior to being arrested for trying to lure an 11-year-old for sex.

🎯IMPACT: Wade faces life in prison if convicted and is currently held on a $750,000 bond.

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A leftist activist and professor who branded President Donald J. Trump a child molester, saying, “I’d take a bag of gravel as president over this pedophile,” has been arrested for trying to lure an 11-year-old girl online. Houston Curry Wade, a 44-year-old former part-time instructor in Physics and Astronomy at Edmonds College, was arrested on December 17, 2025, in Bremerton, Washington, following an undercover sting operation.

Authorities allege that Wade initiated contact on August 29, 2025, via the Hush app with an undercover officer posing as an 11-year-old girl, using the username “AuthorityFigure.” The conversation shifted to the Kik platform and continued for approximately 110 days, during which Wade allegedly employed grooming tactics, including compliments on the decoy’s appearance and escalating to explicit sexual discussions.

The interactions culminated in plans to meet at East Park in Bremerton. On the day of the scheduled encounter, surveillance observed Wade leaving his home on Bainbridge Island, stopping at a Quality Inn in Silverdale, where he left a backpack in a hotel room. A subsequent search of the room, authorized by warrant, revealed condoms, lubricants, sex toys, and bondage items. Wade then proceeded directly to the park, where he was arrested around 5:25 PM.

During initial questioning, Wade waived his Miranda rights but claimed he had gotten lost en route to a restaurant that closed in 2024. Surveillance footage contradicted this, showing a direct route to the meeting spot. He later requested an attorney.

Wade faces charges including Attempted Child Molestation in the First Degree (a Class A felony) and Communication With a Minor for Immoral Purposes (a gross misdemeanor). He remains in custody at Kitsap County Jail on $750,000 bond. Conviction on the felony could result in life imprisonment.

This case occurs amid other recent allegations of child sex crimes involving people linked to Democrat politics. In January 2025, Matthew A. Inman, 39, treasurer of the Orange County, Florida Democratic Party and president of the Orange County Rainbow Democrats, was arrested on federal charges of transportation of child sexual abuse material after allegedly saving and sharing illegal videos and expressing interest in sexual encounters with a boy as young as nine in communications with an undercover agent.

In Arizona, former Democratic state Sen. Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete was convicted in 2024 of sexual conduct with a boy victimized between ages 12 or 13 and 15. He was sentenced to one year in prison and 10 years of supervised probation.

Additionally, Robert Jacob, former Democrat mayor of Sebastopol, California, pleaded no contest in 2023 to six felony counts of sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old boy, including lewd acts and related offenses. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and must register as a sex offender for life.

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January 13, 2026
News
Politics

Trump Unhappy With Bondi’s Weak Execution of His Agenda: Report.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s performance, criticizing her as weak and ineffective in advancing his agenda.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and various administration officials and allies.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: These criticisms have been ongoing in recent months, with discussions taking place at the White House and among Trump’s inner circle.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Folks are desperate for action and just haven’t seen it.” – WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon.

🎯IMPACT: The tensions highlight ongoing challenges within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the wider Trump administration regarding the execution of his agenda.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration with Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to reports, accusing her of not aggressively pursuing his legal and political priorities. The President wants the Department of Justice (DOJ) to act more forcefully on matters he considers crucial, and he is reportedly discussing appointing special counsels to do so, due to Bond’s perceived weakness as an enforcer.

Among his reported grievances are Bondi’s mishandling of cases involving former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, which were dismissed by judges. Trump has also expressed dissatisfaction with Bondi’s handling of FBI files related to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, which has tied his administration to a scandal that previously tarnished the Democrats much more than the American right, given Epstein’s status as a Democrat donor close to the Clintons.

Despite these reports, the President has publicly defended Bondi, saying, “Pam is doing an excellent job. She has been my friend for many years. Tremendous progress is being made against radical left lunatics who are good at only one thing, cheating in elections, and the crimes they commit,” last week.

However, WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon has stated that Bondi is bleeding support from the MAGA base and from Trump’s inner circle. “Folks are desperate for action and just haven’t seen it,” he said. Reports indicate that several high-profile lawyers have departed Bondi’s DOJ, citing frustration with her management and perceived inefficiency in handling key cases.

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January 13, 2026
William Upton
War
World

Trump Tells Iranian Demonstrators to Keep Going, ‘Help Is On Its Way.’

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday encouraged the people of Iran to continue their mass demonstrations against the Islamic Republic and its leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating: “Help is on its way.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, the U.S. military, anti-regime demonstrators in Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Islamic Republic military forces.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, during a speech at The Detroit Economic Club.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “To all Iranian patriots—keep protesting, take over your institutions if possible, and save the names of the killers and the abusers… because they’ll pay a very big price. All I say to them is, ‘Help is on its way.'” — President Trump

🎯IMPACT: The Trump White House has confirmed the President’s national security advisors have briefed him on a number of potential actions that could be taken against the Iranian regime.

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President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday delivered a powerful message to the people of Iran, encouraging them to continue their mass demonstrations against the Islamic Republic and its leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “Help is on its way,” Trump stated while speaking to The Detroit Economic Club.

“To all Iranian patriots—keep protesting, take over your institutions if possible, and save the names of the killers and the abusers… because they’ll pay a very big price,” President Trump said. He added, “All I say to them is, ‘Help is on its way.'”


For over two weeks now, demonstrators have taken to the streets across Iran, often resulting in violent clashes with regime forces. Currently, estimates of the number killed stand somewhere between 2,000 and as many as 20,000—though a precise number has been difficult to determine due to cuts in cell phone communication and Internet access initiated by the Islamic government.

Meanwhile, the Trump White House has confirmed the President’s national security advisors have briefed him on a number of potential actions that could be taken against the Iranian regime. Trump has repeatedly warned the Grand Ayatollah that if demonstrators were harmed, it would provoke a U.S. military response. Subsequently, the U.S. government on Tuesday told all Americans to leave Iran immediately.

The stability of Iran’s regime has been in question since U.S. military strikes last year that crippled its nuclear program, and Israeli strikes against senior Iranian military figures and Hamas leaders hiding in the country. Iran was unable to offer any resistance to the U.S. strikes and could only muster an ineffective missile response to the Israeli attacks.

Notably, the threat of U.S. military reprisals over the harming of Iranian protestors comes on the heels of President Trump ordering a wildly successful military operation in Venezuela that resulted in American forces capturing the country’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro.

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January 13, 2026
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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January 13, 2026
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.

IN FULL

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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January 13, 2026
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.

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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!”

Image by Vox España.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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