Lobbyists at a Michigan law firm registered as foreign agents on behalf of the Chinese electric vehicle batter company, Gotion, also funneled campaign cash to some of the state’s top Democrat politicians.
Monique Field-Foster, an attorney at the Lansing office of Warner Norcross + Judd and registered foreign agent for Gotion, donated to the campaigns of Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Whitmer’s sister Liz Gereghty, and U.S Senate hopeful Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich). Another attorney at the firm, Madelaine Lane, also contributed to Gov. Whitmer’s campaign. The law firm was hired to represent Gotion and perform tasks such as real estate acquisitions and attending public rezoning hearings.
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The Gotion project in Mecosta County, Michigan – where the Chinese company says it will invest $2.4 billion in two production plants – has faced pushback from locals, former State Department officials, and Republicans who are concerned that the parent company – Gotion High-Tech – poses a national security risk.
The National Pulse previously reported that Gotion High-Tech’s corporate bylaws indicate that the company must carry out activities according to the Constitution of the Communist Party of China. The project has received support from Gov. Whitmer, who sees it as an economic development opportunity and a step towards becoming a global hub of mobility and electrification.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding ongoing development projects in Michigan with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Slotkin’s agreement was updated to include “any potential Development Project identified as confidential” after the Gotion project was announced. Slotkin’s spokesperson denies her involvement in the Gotion project and states that she learned of it through press reports.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced the withdrawal of the U.S. from 66 international organizations deemed contrary to American interests.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the Trump Cabinet.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Wednesday, with Rubio posting on X (formerly Twitter) the same day.
💬KEY QUOTE: “These withdrawals keep a key promise President Trump made to Americans – we will stop subsidizing globalist bureaucrats who act against our interests.” – Marco Rubio
🎯IMPACT: The decision highlights a focus on ending financial support for organizations seen as wasteful or harmful to U.S. sovereignty and interests.
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President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations that his administration has determined hold interests contrary to those of America, including 31 United Nations (UN) entities. Late Wednesday, the President signed a memo citing a report compiled by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which examined all international intergovernmental organizations to which the U.S. belongs, along with international conventions and treaties, and identified those with aims in conflict with U.S. policies.
The America First leader, after reviewing the Secretary of State’s report, determined that the U.S. should withdraw from many organizations. “Today, President Trump announced the U.S. is leaving 66 anti-American, useless, or wasteful international organizations. Review of additional international organizations remains ongoing,” Sec. Rubio wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) following the decision. He explained, “These withdrawals keep a key promise President Trump made to Americans – we will stop subsidizing globalist bureaucrats who act against our interests. The Trump Administration will always put America and Americans first.”
The Secretary of State, in a statement, explained, “The Trump Administration has found these institutions to be redundant in their scope, mismanaged, unnecessary, wasteful, poorly run, captured by the interests of actors advancing their own agendas contrary to our own, or a threat to our nation’s sovereignty, freedoms, and general prosperity.”
“President Trump is clear: It is no longer acceptable to be sending these institutions the blood, sweat, and treasure of the American people, with little to nothing to show for it. The days of billions of dollars in taxpayer money flowing to foreign interests at the expense of our people are over,” he added.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Somali couriers moved nearly $700 million in cash through the airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2024 and 2025, raising suspicions of a fraud scheme.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Somali couriers, the former Biden government, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, and Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: 2024-2025, Minneapolis airport, with routes to Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
💬KEY QUOTE: “It was like a cash ATM draining American dollars and moving them overseas, and nobody in the Biden administration seemed to think anything of it.” – Whistleblower
🎯IMPACT: The money movements may indicate significant financial fraud and prompt the federal government and Congress to consider stronger financial controls.
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Officials report that the volume of cash transported abroad in luggage by Somali couriers departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport over the past two years was 10 to 100 times greater than the amounts leaving from other major U.S. airports. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sources indicate that recently compiled data reveals an unusually high outflow of funds from Minnesota, which they believe should have triggered alerts during the previous administration—well ahead of the current probes tied to large-scale fraud operations in the Democrat-led state.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has identified and reported close to $700 million in currency carried in luggage by Somali couriers leaving the Minneapolis airport during 2024 and 2025—equivalent to roughly $1 million per day. Certain shipments headed to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, before continuing to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have drawn attention from intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
“It was like a cash ATM draining American dollars and moving them overseas, and nobody in the Biden administration seemed to think anything of it,” one official told the media, speaking on condition of anonymity. “These couriers were openly flaunting what they’ve doing by legally declaring the cash they were taking out.”
Figures show that passengers from Minneapolis carried $342.37 million in declared cash in 2024 and $349.4 million in 2025, with national totals expected to exceed these numbers significantly, sources told Just the News.
In 2025, the Minneapolis outflow was 99 percent higher than the declared international cash from airports like Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, or New York’s John F. Kennedy International. It also surpassed Seattle—a key route for Asian travelers—by 90 percent.
For 2024, declared amounts over $10,000 heading abroad from Atlanta and JFK combined represented less than one percent of Minneapolis levels, while Dallas-Fort Worth reached three percent, and Seattle reached six percent. Although compliant with U.S. Customs declaration requirements, the large bundles—occasionally up to $1 million on one flight—frequently prompted concerns among TSA personnel.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is now examining these massive currency movements as part of an ongoing inquiry into a multibillion-dollar fraud network involving Minnesota’s Somali community. Representative Jeff Crank (R-CO) said on Tuesday night that he believes the Minnesota fraud scandal will embolden Congress to make changes to the law to give federal authorities more power to investigate the exodus of U.S. money to foreign countries.
“It’s embarrassing that Congress hasn’t done this before,” Crank said, adding, “These are financial controls that any company would have on corporate money. Any good company would have it. The board of directors would fire them if they didn’t. I don’t know why in the world we wouldn’t have those kinds of controls.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Protesters gathered in Seattle, Washington, to oppose the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent while she was trying to drive over him in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Protesters, including Antifa militants and far-left activist groups, ICE agents, and Seattle police officers.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Downtown Seattle at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, following the Minneapolis shooting.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Many of these people are the same far-left activists behind Black Lives Matter, pro-Hamas, and other marches.” – Frontlines TPUSA reporter Jonathan Choe
🎯IMPACT: The Wednesday night protest ended without major chaos or damage, but tensions remain high between activists and ICE officials.
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Around 200 demonstrators assembled outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle, Washington, to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday night. Good was killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while trying to drive over him an SUV.
Organizers of the Seattle demonstration included the Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (SAARPR), Seattle Against War (SAW), and the Legalization 4 All Network. They called for an immediate stop to ICE enforcement actions, an end to large-scale deportations, accountability for Good’s death, and complete openness about ICE activities in the Seattle area.
Participants held protest signs, waved a large Palestinian flag, and carried a banner declaring “Abolish ICE.” Journalist Jonathan Choe of Frontlines TPUSA observed that “Many of these people are the same far-left activists behind Black Lives Matter, pro-Hamas, and other marches.” Demonstrators also set an American flag on fire and smashed a piñata depicting an ICE officer being hanged by the neck.
The event ran for close to two hours, with participants marching through downtown streets under police observation. Attendance started at roughly 200 but dropped to around 100 after some attendees reportedly grew uneasy with more extreme elements in the crowd. Parallel demonstrations took place in cities such as New York and Ohio, coordinated by organizations including the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Refuse Fascism, and the Palestinian Youth Movement.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Harvard physicist Avi Loeb has revealed that the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will “neither confirm nor deny” records related to the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, and that the possible existence of records is currently classified.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Avi Loeb, NASA, the CIA, and ufologist John Greenewald Jr.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The object made its closest approach to Mars and Jupiter in October, with further studies planned during its approach to Jupiter in March.
💬KEY QUOTE: “That this information is treated as sensitive enough to be classified by the CIA is surprising, given that NASA officials stated decisively at a press conference on November 19, 2025, that 3I/ATLAS is definitely a comet of natural origin.” – Avi Loeb
🎯IMPACT: Loeb’s claims have sparked debates over government transparency, national security, and the possibility of alien technology.
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Harvard physicist Avi Loeb has revealed that the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will “neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of records” related to the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS—which he posits could be an alien probe or even “mothership.” According to Loeb, the CIA response stems from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by ufologist John Greenewald Jr., which sought “any assessments, reports, or communications maintained by the Central Intelligence Agency referencing 3I/ATLAS.” Notably, the CIA in its response stated that the very existence or non-existence of such records is currently classified.
“That this information is treated as sensitive enough to be classified by the CIA is surprising, given that NASA officials stated decisively at a press conference on November 19, 2025, that 3I/ATLAS is definitely a comet of natural origin,” Loeb writes, adding: “If this conclusion was clear all along to everyone within government and academia—as NASA officials presented the case, then why would the CIA treat the possible existence of records dealing with a natural comet as sensitive enough to be classified?”
While Loeb still acknowledges that 3I/ATLAS is most likely a comet, he does detail a number of anomalous observations regarding the object that could indicate its actually technological in origin. “The anomalous features include the existence of a prominent anti-tail jet directed at the Sun both before and after perihelion, the geometric alignment to within 8 degrees between the rotation axis of 3I/ATLAS at large distances and the sunward direction, the alignment to within 5 degrees of the orbital plane of 3I/ATLAS with the ecliptic plane, as well as the prominence of nickel relative to iron in the gas that 3I/ATLAS sheds—reminiscent of industrially-produced nickel alloys,” Loeb states.
The Harvard physicist believes that the CIA response is likely due to the agency’s wish to “verify that 3I/ATLAS is not a black swan event, posing a potential threat to society even as a comet.” Meanwhile, he contends that government officials likely encouraged NASA to support the most likely scientific view of the nature of 3I/ATLAS being a comet. He also states that it appears that 3I/ATLAS is the first astronomical object that U.S. intelligence officials have classified under national security.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Flu cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in 25 years, with new symptoms being reported.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Public health experts and Americans across the country.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Nationwide in the U.S., during the ongoing 2026 flu season.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This is definitely a banner year. It’s the worst we’ve had in at least 20 years.” – Dr. Caitlin Rivers
🎯IMPACT: At least 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths have been reported, with concerns over vaccine effectiveness and rising pediatric deaths.
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The United States is currently experiencing its highest level of flu cases in 25 years, with new symptoms and severe impacts being observed across the nation. Experts have highlighted differences in this year’s strain, including prolonged fevers lasting up to seven days and increased gastrointestinal symptoms in adults, such as vomiting and diarrhea.
Dr. Mark Loafman of Cook County Health noted in a recent mediainterview that there is “More fever with the flu this year than people are accustomed to. And the fever can last up to seven days, so five to seven days. And that’s worrisome.”
Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association has also noted that some cases are not responding to common medications, such as Tylenol or Motrin.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that 30 states are currently in the worst flu activity tier, with at least 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths recorded so far. Pediatric deaths are also on the rise, with nine child flu deaths reported nationwide, and recent additional cases may not yet be included in the CDC‘s tally.
Dr. Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, described the situation as unprecedented: “This is definitely a banner year. It’s the worst we’ve had in at least 20 years. We’re seeing a majority of the country is experiencing very high levels of activity, and we’re still in the thick of it.” She added that the nation is at its highest level of respiratory illness since the 1997-1998 flu season.
Despite concerns that current flu vaccines may not fully inoculate against the new variant, health officials continue to urge Americans to get vaccinated, saying it remains the best way to prevent severe illness.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A study has revealed a potential link between preservatives in processed foods and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Researchers from Inserm, INRAE, and Paris universities, along with over 100,000 French adults.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Data was collected between 2009 and 2023 from participants in the NutriNet-Santé cohort.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This is the first study in the world on the links between preservative additives and the incidence of type 2 diabetes.” – Mathilde Touvier, Inserm research director.
🎯IMPACT: The findings could prompt a reassessment of food additive regulations and encourage consumers to opt for minimally processed foods.
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A large French study has found that preservatives commonly used in processed foods may significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, adding to growing concerns about the health effects of food additives. The research, conducted by Inserm, INRAE and several Paris universities, followed 108,723 adults over 14 years as part of the NutriNet-Santé cohort. Participants recorded detailed food diaries, including specific products and brands they consumed. Researchers then cross-referenced this information with databases such as Open Food Facts and the European Food Safety Authority to estimate preservative intake.
Out of 58 preservatives identified in participants’ diets, the researchers focused on 17 that were consumed by at least 10 percent of the cohort. The analysis showed that people with the highest intake of these preservatives had up to a 49 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with those with the lowest intake.
The findings were published in Nature Communications. Twelve preservatives were associated with increased diabetes risk, including six non-antioxidant preservatives such as potassium sorbate (E202) and sodium nitrite (E250), as well as six antioxidant additives like sodium ascorbate (E301) and citric acid (E330). While earlier laboratory studies had suggested these substances could damage cells or interfere with metabolism, this is the first large-scale population study to link them directly to diabetes incidence.
“This is the first study in the world on the links between preservative additives and the incidence of type 2 diabetes,” said Mathilde Touvier, Inserm research director and coordinator of the study. She cautioned that the findings still need to be confirmed by further research but said they are consistent with existing experimental evidence on the potential harmful effects of these compounds.
The researchers advise consumers to prioritize fresh, minimally processed foods and to limit products containing unnecessary additives. The study was funded by the European Research Council, the National Cancer Institute, and the French Ministry of Health.
The findings come amid wider policy and industry shifts targeting ultra-processed foods. Several countries have begun tightening restrictions on junk food marketing, including bans on advertising foods high in fat, salt, and sugar during certain hours. In the United States, major retailers such as Walmart have announced plans to remove synthetic dyes, sweeteners, and other additives from many private-label products, responding to consumer pressure and health concerns.
Recent data also suggest that consumption of ultra-processed foods may be starting to decline, reflecting a broader push toward simpler ingredients and improved public health outcomes as part of the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ (MAHA) agenda.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley is being considered for the Congressional Gold Medal under a bill introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), recognizing his efforts in exposing social services fraud in Minnesota.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nick Shirley, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), and members of Minnesota’s Somali community.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Crane introduced the bill in Congress in Washington, D.C., announcing it on social media on January 6.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Nick Shirley is a fearless citizen journalist who stood up to a corrupt system and exposed waste, fraud, and abuse being perpetrated against the American people.” – Rep. Eli Crane
🎯IMPACT: Shirley’s exposé has led to political shifts, including Governor Walz’s decision not to seek re-election, and a broader investigation into fraud within Minnesota’s social services programs.
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Republican Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona has introduced legislation that could award conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley the Congressional Gold Medal, citing his role in bringing national attention to alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs. The bill recognizes Shirley for exposing “waste, fraud, and abuse” after Shirley’s reporting focused on childcare and food assistance programs in Minnesota.
In a statement announcing the legislation, Crane said, “In honor of his exemplary work, I’m proud to introduce this bill to award Nick Shirley the Congressional Gold Medal. Nick Shirley is a fearless citizen journalist who stood up to a corrupt system and exposed waste, fraud, and abuse being perpetrated against the American people.” Shirley responded on social media, writing, “This would be cool, thank you!”
Shirley gained widespread attention after publishing a viral video on December 26, 2025, alleging that childcare centers linked to the Somali community were improperly billing the state for services that were not provided. The video received millions of views within three days and was shared by prominent figures, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Elon Musk. Federal investigators later cited the video as contributing to broader public awareness of the issue.
The controversy emerged amid an ongoing federal crackdown on fraud in Minnesota social services programs. The Department of Justice has charged dozens of people in the “Feeding Our Future” case, a scheme prosecutors say defrauded taxpayers of approximately $250 million through falsified meal claims during the pandemic. Many of those charged were members of Minnesota’s Somali community.
Since then, federal authorities have expanded their investigations, examining potential misuse of more than $9 billion in federal funds across at least 14 state-run programs. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched additional probes into alleged Somali-linked daycare fraud, while the Trump administration recently halted roughly $10 billion in federal funds to several Democratic-led states, including Minnesota, citing concerns over childcare and social services fraud.
The fallout has had major political consequences. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he would not seek a third term, saying he needed to focus on addressing fraud in state programs. Walz has criticized what he described as “conspiracy theorist right-wing YouTubers” and warned against “anti-Somali rhetoric” following the investigations and viral coverage.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) appointed Cea Weaver as executive director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants, sparking backlash over her anti-white social media posts.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, Cea Weaver, and various critics, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and The Washington Post editorial board.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The appointment was announced last week in New York City, with follow-up statements and reactions occurring this week.
💬KEY QUOTE Homeownership is “a weapon of white supremacy masquerading as ‘wealth building public policy.’” – Cea Weaver
🎯IMPACT: The appointment has intensified scrutiny of Mamdani’s new administration.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is facing mounting criticism following his appointment of far-left activist Cea Weaver as executive director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants, a role central to his aggressive housing agenda. The backlash stems from resurfaced social media posts in which Weaver previously linked homeownership to racial oppression and expressed support for government seizure of private property.
In a 2019 tweet, Weaver described homeownership as “a weapon of white supremacy masquerading as ‘wealth building public policy.’” The prior year, she had demanded, “Impoverish the *white* middle class. Homeownership is racist / failed public policy.”
The since-deleted posts have circulated widely since her appointment, prompting condemnation from figures including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and former Mayor Eric Adams, who criticized the remarks as reflecting “extreme privilege and total detachment from reality.”
Mayor Mamdani has stood by the appointment, admitting that his administration was aware of Weaver’s past comments before selecting her but highlighting her record of tenant advocacy. Weaver previously led the Housing Justice for All coalition. Mamdani has described her experience as essential to advancing what he calls “precedent-setting” housing enforcement.
The controversy surrounding Weaver is part of a broader pattern of debate over Mamdani’s appointments. Since taking office, the mayor has drawn scrutiny for selecting figures with controversial backgrounds, including a convicted armed robber for a public safety advisory role and a lawyer known for representing terrorism suspects during his transition period.
The dispute comes as Mamdani pushes controversial proposals aimed at cracking down on supposedly negligent landlords, including potentially forcing the sale of their properties to the city. His administration has already moved against a Brooklyn landlord amid bankruptcy proceedings, signaling an intent to use aggressive legal tools against property owners. Landlord organizations and some city officials have raised concerns about the legality, cost, and broader economic impact of such actions.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Minnesota daycare featured in a YouTube video alleging widespread fraud has closed, according to state licensing records.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Quality Learing [sic] Center, independent journalist Nick Shirley, and the Minnesota Department of Youth, Children, and Families.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The closure was effective January 6, 2026, in Minnesota.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Are you trying to record that we’re doing fraud, or are you trying to put the Somali name and the fraud in the same sentence?” – Ibrahim Ali, Quality Learing [sic] Center manager.
🎯IMPACT: The closure follows allegations of daycare fraud in Minnesota linked to Somalis, and particular scrutiny of the Quality Learing [sic] Center, in large part due to its comedically misspelled name.
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Minneapolis daycare The Quality Learning Center, previously the Quality Learing [sic] Center, has closed, according to Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing records. The Minneapolis daycare, which drew national attention after appearing in a viral YouTube video alleging fraud, was closed, effective January 6, 2026, a spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Youth, Children, and Families confirmed.
State records show the daycare’s most recent licensing inspection occurred in June 2025, when it was cited for several regulatory violations. However, officials claim there was no evidence of fraud.
The facility became widely known after YouTuber and citizen journalist Nick Shirley featured it in a video examining alleged misuse of public childcare assistance funds. In the video, Shirley said the center appeared inactive during his visit despite receiving state childcare subsidies. He also highlighted that the daycare’s sign misspelled “learning” as “learing,” a detail that led to it becoming something of a mascot for the scandal.
Ibrahim Ali, who identified himself as a manager at the center, denied the allegations and said Shirley visited outside of business hours. Ali claimed the daycare operated from 2 PM to 10 PM, Monday through Thursday. “Are you trying to record that we’re doing fraud, or are you trying to put the Somali name and the fraud in the same sentence?” Ali said, expressing frustration with the claims.
The daycare video prompted a broader response from the Trump administration, which announced investigations into potential fraud at businesses in Minneapolis and other Democratic-led states. Education Secretary Linda McMahon commented on the controversy in a post on X, writing, “One fraudulent business in Minnesota that misspelled ‘learning’ on its building received $1.9M this year while masquerading as a daycare.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Renee Nicole Good has been identified as the woman fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer while attempting to run agents over.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Renee Nicole Good, 37, was identified by her mother, Donna Granger, as the woman shot.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “That’s so stupid,” Granger said of her daughter’s shooting.
🎯IMPACT: Democrat officials have attempted to claim the incident was murder and inflame tensions between far-left protestors and federal law enforcement.
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The woman who was shot and killed after attempting to run over a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. Her mother, Donna Granger, confirmed to local media that she was notified of her daughter’s death.
“That’s so stupid,” Granger, who resides in the Twin Cities, said in response to the incident. She went on to describe Good as “extremely compassionate” and “an amazing human being.” Footage from the incident clearly shows Good impeding a federal law enforcement exercise and ignoring a lawful order, before attempting to run over an ICE officer with her car in a failed getaway attempt.
While it appears that Good was currently in a same-sex relationship, with a woman at the scene of the shooting reportedly identifying herself as Good’s “wife,” the 37-year-old was previously married to Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., who passed away in 2023. The couple shared a child, now four or five years old.
The National Pulse reported late Wednesday afternoon that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) and Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) have both moved to inflame tensions, with Frey calling the assertion by federal officials that the officer acted in self-defense “bulls**t” and “garbage”—despite footage indicating this was, in fact, the case. Meanwhile, Walz declared that the shooting made him and Minnesotans “angry,” stating that he shares this anger and has prepared an order to deploy Minnesota National Guard troops. It is unclear if he intends to try to use them against federal officers.
Yeah, she’s given a lawful order and tries to drive off by driving THROUGH a law enforcement officer standing in front of her car. He’s well within his rights to shoot. pic.twitter.com/HR2CTFp9Vb
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