A total of 1.3 billion people across the world are expected to be diagnosed with diabetes by 2050, which would more than double the current diagnoses of 529 million, according to a paper published in The Lancet.
Researchers found that roughly 96 percent of diabetics had Type 2, noting the increased prevalence is “primarily due to a rise in obesity.” The figures are based on analysis from more than 27,000 sources from 204 countries and territories.
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The predicted increase would represent a jump in the global prevalence of the disease from six percent of the world’s population as of 2021 to ten percent in the next quarter of a century. The costs incurred are scarcely ever borne by the major, multinational corporations who promote unhealthy foods, diets, and even “body positivity” i.e. the glorification of morbid obesity.
More than 37 million Americans – slightly more than 10 percent – already have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In Britain, the prevalence of the disease has already increased from one in 100 to one in 12 people over the last 35 years.
“The new study presents a sobering fact that global figures for Type 2 diabetes will increase. These new figures surpass many of the predictions we had before,” argues Stephen Lawrence, a diabetes expert at Warwick University.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Shlomo Kramer, co-founder of Cato Networks, called for limiting the First Amendment to address perceived threats posed by artificial intelligence and cyber warfare.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Shlomo Kramer, CNBC hosts Sara Eisen and David Faber.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: During an interview on CNBC’s “Money Movers.”
💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s time to limit the First Amendment in order to protect it,” said Kramer, advocating for government control over social media platforms.
🎯IMPACT: Kramer’s comments sparked widespread backlash online, with free speech advocates warning against the dangers of government censorship.
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On CNBC’s “Money Movers,” Shlomo Kramer, co-founder of Cato Networks, argued that freedom of speech protections, such as the First Amendment, should be restricted to counter the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and cyber warfare. Kramer claimed that AI is revolutionizing cyber warfare and undermining democratic societies while giving authoritarian regimes an advantage.
Israeli billionaire Shlomo Kramer's New Year's resolution is to eliminate America's First Amendment.
"I know it's difficult to hear, but it's time to limit the First Amendment in order to protect it." pic.twitter.com/dOmb7DuLb1
Kramer proposed that governments should take control of social media platforms, ranking the authenticity of users and regulating their speech accordingly. “We need to control the platforms, all the social platforms,” he said. “We need to stack, rank the authenticity of every person that expresses themselves online and take control over what they are saying, based on that ranking.”
When pressed by CNBC host Sara Eisen, Kramer confirmed that he was indeed calling for government regulation of online speech. “The government should, yeah,” he said. “They should do that. And we need to educate people against lies.” He also emphasized the need for governments to develop advanced cyber defense programs to address the evolving threats posed by AI.
Kramer’s remarks quickly went viral on social media, drawing criticism from free speech advocates.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and the Green Party could be planning a tactical voting strategy to block Nigel Farage and Reform UK from gaining power in the next UK general election.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and anti-Brexit group Best for Britain, along with the Welsh Plaid Cymru party.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Planning is underway ahead of the next UK general election, with past examples including the 2024 campaign and the October by-election (special election) in Caerphilly.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The question is, how do we stop Reform?” – Senior Liberal Democrat MP.
🎯IMPACT: Tactical voting could play a significant role in shaping the election outcome, though its effectiveness remains uncertain amid changing political dynamics.
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Britain’s governing Labour Party is reportedly exploring a deal with the far-left Liberal Democrats to block Nigel Farage and Reform UK from gaining power in the next general election. This effort includes setting up websites and communication strategies to guide leftist voters toward backing candidates with the best chance of defeating Reform in specific constituencies.
A senior Liberal Democrat MP explained, “Definitely, there is appetite out there to stop Reform. I’m picking that up on doors all the time, I’m getting asked about it all the time: ‘the question is, how do we stop Reform?'” The strategy is currently informal, with parties focusing their resources on constituencies where their candidates have stronger prospects.
Best for Britain, an anti-Brexit organization, highlighted the effectiveness of its tactical voting website in the 2024 campaign, claiming it contributed to Labour and the Liberal Democrats gaining dozens of extra seats. Nevertheless, the group cautioned that such successes might not be repeated in the next election, especially if Reform and the Conservatives unite their strategies.
In the October Caerphilly Senedd by-election, Plaid Cymru’s win over Reform highlighted the effectiveness of tactical voting. Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth remarked that the result reflected a desire among progressive voters to defeat the populist right.
Polling from the think-tank More in Common highlighted growing dissatisfaction with Labour under Sir Keir Starmer, presenting additional challenges for UK progressives.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) filed a class action lawsuit against the government over the decision to end insurance coverage for sex change hormones and procedures for federal employees.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF), federal workers, and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on Thursday following an August 2025 OPM letter announcing the policy change, which takes effect in 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Starting today, untold numbers of federal employees and their families will be left out to dry at the hands of a shameless administration hell-bent on targeting the transgender community.” — HRC Foundation President Kelley Robinson
🎯IMPACT: The lawsuit claims the policy is ‘discriminatory’ and will negatively affect federal employees and their families; however, the Trump administration maintains that only counseling and mid-treatment cases will continue to be covered.
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The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of federal employees and their families after the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that federal health plans will stop covering gender transition–related hormones and surgeries beginning in 2026.
The policy change was outlined in an OPM letter issued in August, which instructed insurers to exclude coverage for “chemical and surgical modification of an individual’s sex traits through medical interventions (to include ‘gender transition’ services).” The guidance allows continued coverage for counseling and for patients already considered “mid-treatment.”
HRCF—the 501 (c) (3) nonprofit arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)—argues the decision unlawfully discriminates against transgender workers and amounts to a denial of medically necessary care. HRC Foundation President Kelley Robinson condemned the move, saying, “Starting today, untold numbers of federal employees and their families will be left out to dry at the hands of a shameless administration hell-bent on targeting the transgender community.” She said the policy is not driven by cost or clinical concerns but is intended to marginalize transgender people in the federal workforce.
According to the lawsuit, major medical and mental health organizations recognize transgender medical treatments as medically necessary and evidence-based. HRC also noted that federal employees often relied on health benefits to obtain care for their dependents. One federal worker named in the suit said the coverage allowed his daughter to receive a puberty-blocking implant and would later be needed for hormone replacement therapy.
The legal challenge comes amid a broader national and international debate over transgender policies, particularly involving minors. In June 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Tennessee to enforce a law banning gender transition procedures for minors. In the United Kingdom, the government has indefinitely prohibited the use of puberty-blocking drugs for children, citing unresolved safety concerns raised by medical experts.
At the federal level, the administration has pursued additional policies affecting transgender individuals. Executive actions have directed agencies to restrict funding for what officials describe as “chemical and surgical mutilation” of minors. The administration has also supported limits on transgender participation in girls’ sports and defended restrictions on transgender military service.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rapper Drake has been accused in a federal class-action RICO lawsuit of using the online sweepstakes casino Stake.us to inflate his music play counts on streaming platforms.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Drake, online influencer Adin Ross, Australian national George Nguyen, and Stake.us are named in the lawsuit.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
🎯IMPACT: The allegations include claims of “manufacturing popularity” and bypassing U.S. gambling regulations, with further lawsuits filed in Missouri and New Mexico over similar accusations.
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Drake has been named in a federal class-action RICO lawsuit, alleging that he used the online sweepstakes casino Stake.us to artificially inflate the play counts of his music on streaming platforms like Spotify. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, also implicates online influencer Adin Ross, Australian national George Nguyen, and Stake.us.
The lawsuit states that Drake and his alleged accomplices used automated bots and streaming farms to manipulate popularity metrics, distorting playlists and charts. It further alleges that the group utilized Stake.us’s internal transfer features to obscure money movements, describing the platform as “an unlimited and wholly unregulated money transmitter” operating outside financial oversight.
Drake, who signed a promotional deal with Stake in 2022, reportedly worth $100 million annually, is accused of using the platform to bypass U.S. gambling regulations. Ross, a controversial online streamer, and Nguyen, described as a facilitator and operational broker, are also named for their roles in the alleged scheme.
Additional lawsuits have been filed against Drake and Ross, including cases in Missouri and New Mexico, where they are accused of promoting illegal online gambling. A Missouri lawsuit claims that Stake.us is a rebranded version of Stake.com designed to mislead regulators. The New Mexico lawsuit, filed in October, echoes similar allegations.
Drake, who is preparing to release a new album titled “Iceman,” has not publicly commented on the allegations. Stake has denied the claims in a previous response to the media. Meanwhile, Ross dismissed the lawsuits in an online post as “f—–g bull—t.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump told The Atlantic‘s Michael Scherer that the U.S. “needs” Greenland, in a Sunday morning interview.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald J. Trump.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The remarks were made following the military action in Venezuela.
💬KEY QUOTE: “When he tells you that he’s going to do something, when he tells you he’s going to address a problem, he means it.” – Marco Rubio
🎯IMPACT: The operation raises questions about potential U.S. actions regarding Greenland.
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The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela has sparked speculation about the potential for U.S. action over Greenland, with President Donald J. Trump describing the nation as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships” in an interview with The Atlanticmagazine on Sunday morning.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the importance of the Venezuela operation, suggesting it should serve as a warning, during their joint press conference on Saturday afternoon.
Trump told The Atlantic it was up to others to decide what the Venezuela strategy ultimately means for Greenland.
“They are going to have to view it themselves. I really don’t know. He was very generous to me, Marco, yesterday,” Trump said. “You know, I wasn’t referring to Greenland at that time. But we do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defense.”
Rubio said on Saturday afternoon, “When he tells you that he’s going to do something, when he tells you he’s going to address a problem, he means it.”
Quoted in the Washington Post from a Saturday interview, The National Pulse Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam “suggested Trump’s MAGA base will ‘warm’ to the idea that the Venezuela action is ‘America First’ and noted that many supporters also embraced Trump’s long-shot ambitions to annex Greenland.”
“These things are very risky,” Kassam said, adding: “[President Trump] willknow what risk he’s taking and people know what it means if Caracas suddenly overnight turns into a complete powder keg.”
President Trump has previously expressed that the U.S. needs to control Greenland for defense purposes, with family members, staffers, and friends having made several visits to the country, currently administered by Denmark, in the past 18 months.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED:New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani overturned several executive orders from his predecessor, including measures aimed at protecting the Jewish community from antisemitism.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, former Mayor Eric Adams, the National Jewish Advocacy Center, and critics, including U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and New York City Council Member Inna Vernikov.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Hard to overstate how disturbing it is that one of the first acts of the new @NYCMayor was to delete official tweets and EO’s addressing the protection of Jewish New Yorkers.” – Mark Goldfeder, director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center
🎯IMPACT: Mamdani’s actions have sparked criticism and concerns about the safety and support for Jewish New Yorkers, with many questioning the motives behind the repeals.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is facing backlash after overturning several executive orders from former Mayor Eric Adams, including measures that aimed to combat antisemitism. Among the rescinded orders was Executive Order 61, which directed the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to enhance security at Jewish places of worship amid rising antisemitic incidents in the city.
Mark Goldfeder, director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, expressed alarm on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Hard to overstate how disturbing it is that one of the first acts of the new @NYCMayor was to delete official tweets and EO’s addressing the protection of Jewish New Yorkers.” The organization has also sent a letter to Mamdani and other city officials demanding answers.
Other actions taken by Mamdani’s administration include deleting tweets from the official mayoral account that had previously promoted efforts to protect Jewish New Yorkers. A Mamdani spokesman claims the posts were being archived, but critics remain skeptical of the mayor’s intentions.
Mamdani’s moves have drawn criticism from several political opponents and leaders. U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) tweeted, “Deeply disturbed to see @NYCMayor Mamdani purposefully undo anything that stands up for the safety of Jewish New Yorkers.” Meanwhile, New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov (R) also pointed out that Mamdani rescinded Executive Order 61, which had regulated protests near houses of worship and imposed additional restrictions during religious events.
While Mamdani has retained the city office dedicated to combating antisemitism, his actions, including the deletion of tweets and rescinding of orders, have raised concerns about his commitment to protecting Jewish residents.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump stopped his motorcade at a Florida strip mall to purchase materials for his $400 million White House ballroom project.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, White House officials, and staff at Arc Stone & Tile.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday morning at a shopping center in Lake Worth, Florida.
🎯IMPACT: The project has drawn criticism for its costs and scope, though Trump maintains it is privately funded.
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President Donald J. Trump had his motorcade pull into a Florida strip mall Friday morning, where he purchased supplies for his $400 million White House ballroom project. According to White House pool reports, the motorcade arrived at a shopping center in Lake Worth, Florida, at 9:46 AM, and Trump visited Arc Stone & Tile, an importer of Italian marble.
A White House official stated that the president was buying lake and onyx marble at his own expense for the ballroom. However, some criticisms arose, with some leftist websites like The New Republic claiming that Trump was shopping for his construction project “on the taxpayer’s dime.”
Trump has a long history of incorporating marble into his projects. He previously remodeled the bathroom in the White House Lincoln Suite entirely in marble, sharing photos of the makeover on Truth Social. “I did it in black and white polished Statuary marble,” Trump wrote, adding that the design was appropriate for the Lincoln era.
The ballroom construction has faced scrutiny since it began with the demolition of the East Wing. Initially estimated to cost $200 million, the project’s budget was later revised to $400 million. Trump has emphasized that the project is privately funded. At least one previous attempt to derail the ballroom construction through lawfare has thus far failed.
Later on Friday and into Saturday morning, President Trump oversaw the operation to capture alleged narco-terrorist Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Pro-Hamas activists broke into a Scottish aerospace factory, damaging machinery and spray-painting slogans.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Masked activists, Police Scotland, and aerospace firm Bruntons Aero Products.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Shortly after midnight on January 1, 2026, at Bruntons Aero Products in Musselburgh, Scotland.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Treason and terrorism… all rolled into one.” – Baroness Foster
🎯IMPACT: Police investigations are ongoing, and the site has faced repeated activism linked to Israel’s conflict with Hamas.
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Masked pro-Hamas vandals attacked the Bruntons Aero Products site in Musselburgh, Scotland, shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day. The factory, which supplies parts to defense companies Leonardo and BAE Systems, was targeted due to alleged links to Israel and production of components used in the F-35 fighter jet.
Footage shared online showed the activists, wearing keffiyehs, smashing servers and damaging Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines with hammers. Slogans such as “There is only one way this ends” and “Drop Leonardo” were spray-painted on equipment, and fire extinguishers were emptied into machinery.
Yesterday, Scottish pro Palestine thugs have vandalised Bruntons Aero Products factory near Edinburgh. They claimed it’s linked to laser targeting systems for F35 jets and military equipment used by Israel.
A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed the vandalism incident, stating: “Around 12.35 AM on Thursday, January 1, 2026, officers received a report of a break-in and damage at a premises on Eskmills Road, Musselburgh. Inquiries are ongoing.” No group has officially claimed responsibility, though online speculation points to an “autonomous group.” Given the slogans used and attire of the vandals, the group appears almost certainly aligned with far-left movements supportive of Hamas in Palestine.
Baroness Foster, a Conservative peer in the House of Lords, reacted to the footage on X (formerly Twitter), describing the incident as “Treason and terrorism… all rolled into one.”
Notably, the Bruntons Aero Products site has faced repeated vandalism and blockades from activists critical of its alleged involvement in producing components for military use by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). However, Leonardo, whose Edinburgh facility has been a frequent target of pro-Hamas demonstrators, stated that it does not directly supply equipment to Israel. Previous incidents included a van being driven into a factory fence and protesters blocking entrances.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A 21-year-old man was arrested near Seattle’s Space Needle on New Year’s Eve while carrying a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple rounds of ammunition.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers, bystanders, and the 21-year-old suspect.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: December 31, 2025, near the Pacific Science Center, close to the Space Needle in Seattle.
🎯IMPACT: The suspect was booked into King County Jail, issued a one-year trespass warning, and the case was referred to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office for review.
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A 21-year-old man was arrested while carrying a shotgun, handgun, and several rounds of ammunition near the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, during New Year’s Eve celebrations. According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), bystanders became concerned when the man was seen sitting on a bench near the Pacific Science Center, gripping what appeared to be a partially concealed shotgun.
Law enforcement arrived at the scene around 7:20 PM on December 31 as New Year’s Eve revelers began to gather in the high-traffic area for the city’s fireworks show ringing in 2026. Seattle police were able to approach and detain the armed man without incident.
Witnesses described him as wearing all black clothing and a red hat with “WAR” printed on it. Alongside the shotgun, police discovered he was also carrying a handgun and had a valid concealed pistol license. Additionally, detectives from the Criminal Intelligence Unit and the Arson Bomb Squad searched the suspect’s nearby vehicle. No additional weapons or explosives were found, and the vehicle was deemed safe.
NEW: Seattle police arrested a 21-year-old man carrying a shotgun, a handgun & multiple rounds of ammunition near the Space Needle as crowds gathered for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Witnesses reported seeing a man seated on a bench holding a partially concealed shotgun. pic.twitter.com/yDKqBlTQ2f
However, the man was booked into the King County Jail on suspicion of unlawful use of weapons. Meanwhile, the Emergency Services Unit, responsible for campus security at the Seattle Center, issued the man a one-year trespass warning. The case was referred to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office for potential charges.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers were suspended by the Small Business Administration (SBA) over suspected pandemic-era loan fraud.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, citizen journalist Nick Shirley, and Somali-linked networks operating daycare centers in Minnesota.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Minnesota, with actions announced on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “After years, the American people will finally begin to see the criminals who stole from law-abiding taxpayers held accountable, and this is just the first state.” – Kelly Loeffler
🎯IMPACT: 6,900 borrowers were banned from SBA programs, with $400 million in loans under scrutiny, and cases referred to federal law enforcement for potential prosecution.
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Small Business Administration Administrator (SBA) Kelly Loeffler said Thursday that 6,900 Minnesota borrowers have been suspended from SBA programs over suspected fraud involving pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds. The loans, valued at roughly $400 million, were associated primarily with daycare centers investigators say were tied to Somali-connected networks.
Under the action, the affected borrowers are barred from all current and future SBA lending, including disaster assistance. Loeffler said the agency is escalating enforcement efforts after years of investigations into Covid-era relief abuse. “We will also refer every case, where appropriate, to federal law enforcement for prosecution and repayment,” she said. “After years, the American people will finally begin to see the criminals who stole from law-abiding taxpayers held accountable, and this is just the first state.”
The announcement followed reporting by citizen journalist Nick Shirley, who documented numerous daycare and autism centers that appeared to be empty, minimally staffed, or otherwise inconsistent with the scale of federal funding they received. His findings helped renew public attention on long-running allegations that some facilities were used as fronts to siphon governmentaid.
Minnesota has faced sustained scrutiny over fraud during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly under programs administered at the state level. Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson has warned that suspected fraud across Minnesota Medicaid and related programs could ultimately exceed $9 billion. The broader scandal first gained national attention with the Feeding Our Future case, in which a nonprofit and dozens of defendants were charged with stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
The latest revelations have intensified political fallout. Minnesota Republicans have called for the resignations of senior state officials, including Democrat Gov. Tim Walz, arguing that weak oversight allowed large-scale fraud to continue unchecked. At the federal level, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has summoned Minnesota officials to testify about how the alleged schemes operated and why warnings were missed.
Some lawmakers have also focused on the role of Somali-linked networks identified in multiple federal indictments and investigations, prompting heated debate over immigration, enforcement, and accountability. Federal authorities have already secured convictions in several high-profile cases involving pandemic relief and welfare fraud.
Amid mounting concerns, the Department of Health and Human Services has frozen certain federal childcare payments nationwide while reviewing suspected abuse.
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