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California Voter Rolls List 86-Year-Old as 126-Year-Old With 51 Election Votes
Investigative journalist Nick Shirley visited an address in California listed in the state’s official voter rolls for a voter named Doris registered as 126 years old and having participated in 51 elections. The woman who answered the door confirmed her identity as Doris but stated she was born in 1940, making her approximately 86 years old, and expressed confusion and denial about the age and voting record attributed to her. Shirley documented the interaction on camera, highlighting discrepancies in the Secretary of State’s voter data where a placeholder birthdate of January 1, 1900 appears to have created the erroneous age. This incident points to broader issues with the accuracy of California’s voter registration records amid the state’s universal mail-in voting system.
🏛️ News & Politics
Spencer Pratt Slips to Third as Late Ballots Fuel Fraud Skepticism in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary. Los Angeles County released updated results on June 7 showing Raman with 196,198 votes or 27.12 percent compared to Pratt’s 193,085 votes or 26.69 percent. This shift of more than 10,000 votes came as extended counting of mail-in ballots continued days after the election. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass leads with 250,871 votes or 34.68 percent after about 83 percent of ballots were counted. Popular consensus among conservatives holds that such prolonged vote counting in Democrat strongholds facilitates opportunities for election fraud. Pratt raised questions about the process while highlighting the city’s ongoing homeless crisis. Raman’s campaign voiced encouragement over the gains. Officials have until early July to certify the final results.
Senate Needlessly Stalls Spy Powers Renewal Over Temporary Trump Intelligence Pick
The Senate fell short on a procedural vote early Friday morning to advance reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Nearly all Democrats and seven Republicans blocked the motion in a 47-52 tally with the program now at risk of lapsing on June 12 without further action. President Trump tapped Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard’s departure but made clear that Pulte would not serve permanently as the search has narrowed to five strong candidates. Senate Democrats seized on Pulte’s lack of intelligence experience as a reason to withhold the votes needed for the 60-vote threshold. Even some Senate Republicans joined in the blockade showing that parts of the Senate appear invested in dragging the administration to a halt despite the clear mandate voters delivered in the last election. Senate Majority Leader John Thune voiced hope for a shift when the chamber returns.
Trump Administration Targets Seventeen Naturalized Citizens for Denaturalization Over Fraud and Crimes
The Trump administration has filed denaturalization actions in federal courts against seventeen naturalized U.S. citizens accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or while concealing serious criminal conduct. These cases involve individuals from countries including Haiti, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, and India who allegedly hid offenses such as child sexual abuse, wire fraud, money laundering, health care fraud, and visa fraud during their naturalization processes. Officials note this represents the largest single batch of such actions in modern history, contrasting with the historical average of about eleven denaturalization cases per year between 1990 and 2017. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized that citizenship is a privilege earned honestly and that those who lie about past crimes forfeit it, with successful revocations reverting individuals to prior immigration status and exposing them to potential deportation.
SBA Suspends Over 27000 Ohio Borrowers in Pandemic Loan Fraud Sweep
The Small Business Administration suspended 27486 borrowers in Ohio connected to roughly 1.1 billion dollars in suspected fraudulent activity from the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs. Officials made the announcement on June 4 following a press conference in the state that included charges against four individuals accused of defrauding over 1.4 million dollars in COVID relief funds through false PPP applications and personal misuse of proceeds. The action follows similar suspensions in other states, including over 6900 borrowers in Minnesota tied to 400 million dollars, more than 111000 in California linked to 8.6 billion dollars, and about 1500 in Maine associated with 93 million dollars. Suspended borrowers lose access to future SBA loans and programs as the Trump administration task force pushes to recover taxpayer funds from pandemic-era schemes that previous leadership largely ignored.
Walz and Ellison Knew of Rampant Minnesota Fraud for Years but Took No Action
Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison received warnings about widespread fraud in Minnesota’s taxpayer-funded social service programs as early as 2019. Senior officials in their administration and the attorney general’s office were aware of systemic issues in the Department of Human Services and Department of Education programs, including the Feeding Our Future scandal. State agencies had the authority to suspend payments to suspected fraudsters but chose not to act, citing concerns over litigation and accusations of discrimination rather than legal barriers. The failures allowed billions in public funds to be diverted, with estimates of up to $9 billion at risk in Medicaid programs and $300 million lost in federal child nutrition funds. Whistleblowers faced retaliation, including intimidation and surveillance, while officials prioritized political considerations over stopping the schemes. A new House Oversight Committee report details these lapses and highlights how the inaction protected the system at the expense of taxpayers.
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Facial Recognition Links Out-of-State Agitators to Delaney Hall Violence from Portland and Minnesota Riots
White House border czar Tom Homan stated on June 8 that facial recognition technology identified many violent agitators at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in New Jersey as individuals previously involved in anti-ICE riots in Portland, Oregon, and Minnesota. Homan described these participants as paid protesters from out of state who shift from peaceful demonstration to criminal acts such as damaging government property and insulting officers, while noting that most local attendees protest peacefully. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill echoed concerns about out-of-state individuals creating chaos at the facility. The comments follow continued protests and arrests outside Delaney Hall, where officials have pushed back against claims of inhumane conditions by highlighting detainee amenities and Homan’s own unannounced visit to sample facility meals.
Partisan Vietnam Vet Files Lawsuit Targeting Trump's UFC South Lawn Event Despite Past White House Gatherings
A Vietnam War veteran and a civic activist filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the UFC Freedom 250 mixed martial arts event set for the White House South Lawn on June 14. The plaintiffs claim the Department of the Interior and National Park Service improperly permitted a private for-profit sporting event on federal parklands in violation of regulations and without required congressional approval or environmental review for the large steel structure known as the Claw. White House officials have noted that the gathering is comparable to other permitted South Lawn events in recent years, including Biden administration Pride Month celebrations that featured drag performers and large LGBTQ gatherings, and Obama-era LGBTQ events on the same grounds. The UFC event coincides with Flag Day, President Trump’s 80th birthday, and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations and includes an octagon cage overflow viewing on the Ellipse and up to 85,000 free tickets.
USDA Secretary Rollins Exposes SNAP Fraud Shielded by Blue States
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated on Fox News that red states complied with a USDA data request on the SNAP food stamp program and uncovered significant fraud, including about 200,000 dead people receiving benefits and roughly half a million instances of individuals collecting multiple benefits in red state data alone. Blue states, including California, New York, and Minnesota, refused to provide the data and instead filed lawsuits against the USDA. Rollins noted that the federal government funds the program with hundreds of millions of dollars daily but previously lacked back-end accountability, and the Trump administration is now enforcing compliance, including potential cuts to federal funds for non-cooperating states.
NYC Antisemitic Hate Crimes Spike Under Mamdani as Mayor Stays Silent on Subway Assault
Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City rose sharply in May 2026. The NYPD confirmed 41 such incidents that month, a 71 percent increase from May 2025. These attacks made up 60 percent of all confirmed hate crimes in the city. A violent incident on a crowded C train in early June highlighted the problem. A woman assaulted a 23-year-old Jewish rider by ripping out her hair and shouting blood libels such as “Jews are eating kids.” Police arrested the suspect on hate crime charges. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not publicly condemned the attack. He has instead posted about unrelated topics like basketball and sports events. Overall major crimes in the city have dropped to record lows, but antisemitic incidents continue to climb.
Instagram Influencer Arrested in Human Trafficking and Money Laundering Bust at Luxury OnlyFans Mansion
Bellevue, Washington police arrested 21-year-old Nikita Tyukalo on June 4 after raiding a luxury rental mansion in the Lakemont neighborhood that neighbors called the local “Diddy House.” Authorities say the property served as the hub for an alleged organized operation tied to Nova Talent Management that recruited young women ages 18-22 via social media with promises of high earnings from adult content on platforms like OnlyFans and Chaturbate. Once involved, victims reported losing control of accounts and finances, facing coercion, long streaming sessions, physical assaults, intimidation, and stimulants to keep working while generating substantial revenue they never received. Police seized over 300 cell phones, more than 50 laptops, financial records, a “Content Plan” whiteboard, and luxury vehicles during the search. A King County judge found probable cause for four counts of human trafficking, one count of money laundering, and one count of leading organized crime, setting $5 million bail. The investigation began after months of neighbor complaints about massive parties drawing hundreds, including minors, and remains active with possible additional arrests.
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Iran Halts Attacks on Israel Following Trump Request Amid Lebanon Offensive
Iran’s military announced it is halting offensive operations against Israel after a brief exchange of missile fire, following an appeal from President Donald Trump for both sides to stop shooting. Israel responded to Iranian ballistic missiles launched at northern Israel by striking targets inside Iran, including military sites and a petrochemical complex, but an Israeli official indicated the country would cease attacks on Iran at Trump’s urging while pressing ahead with operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The flare-up began after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, which Iran cited as the trigger for its missile barrage in support of its proxy. Both sides signaled readiness to resume if provoked further, even as Trump pushed for progress toward a broader ceasefire deal.
Far-Left Foundations and Foreign Governments Bankroll New York Times Anti-Israel Coverage
The New York Times published a lengthy interactive piece on June 8, 2026, titled “Why It Cost This Man $250,000 to Help His Family Survive in Gaza,” produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. The article details the financial struggles of a London-based Palestinian man supporting relatives in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions and profiteering. The Pulitzer Center, which funded the project, receives support from far-left groups including the Open Society Foundations of George Soros, Humanity United, and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. The piece also draws on a forthcoming report from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, funded in part by the governments of the UK, France, and Sweden, along with Open Society Foundations and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. This fits a pattern of the Times running content critical of Israel, often subsidized by donors with clear ideological leanings, while disclosures remain minimal. The Free Beacon article highlights how such arrangements allow the paper to produce extensive anti-Israel narratives that might otherwise face tighter editorial scrutiny.
Peru Exit Polls Give Slight Edge to Conservative Keiko Fujimori in Tight Runoff
Exit polls from Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff showed right-leaning candidate Keiko Fujimori with a narrow lead over leftist Roberto Sanchez in a statistical tie. Pollsters like Ipsos reported Fujimori at around 50.7 percent to Sanchez’s 49.3 percent after polls closed. Crime and political instability topped voter concerns in the race to pick the country’s ninth leader in a decade. Fujimori drew on her father’s legacy of economic stabilization and anti-insurgency efforts while promising tough measures on crime, including militarized prisons and migrant expulsions. Sanchez gained support in rural areas with moderated promises of wage increases and economic openness. Official counts remained fluid, with final results possibly delayed for weeks amid Peru’s history of close and contested elections.
Armenian Prime Minister Claims Election Victory Seen as Snub to Russian Influence
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in parliamentary elections on June 8, 2026. His Civil Contract party secured about 49.8 percent of the vote according to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission. This gave the party a projected majority of around 61 seats in the 105-member National Assembly. The outcome positions Pashinyan to continue shifting Armenia away from Moscow toward closer ties with the European Union and the West. Main opposition Strong Armenia, led by a pro-Russia billionaire under house arrest, trailed with roughly 23 percent. Turnout reached nearly 59 percent. Observers described the vote as largely free and fair despite reported Russian pressure tactics such as trade bans on Armenian goods and warnings of economic fallout.
South Korea Conservatives Rally Against Election Ballot Shortage Fiasco
South Korean conservatives staged large protests in Seoul over the weekend. They expressed outrage about ballot paper shortages that disrupted local elections held on June 3. Voting stations in multiple cities, including Seoul and Busan, ran short of ballots. This forced some voters to wait for hours or miss casting their votes altogether. The number of affected stations rose from dozens to as many as 91, according to updates from the National Election Commission. Opposition People Power Party leaders forced their way into the commission’s offices and demanded explanations while calling for new elections in impacted areas. NEC Chairman Rho Tae-ak resigned amid the backlash. President Lee Jae-myung described the incident as a serious problem and backed a special investigation. Bipartisan support emerged in the National Assembly for a probe into the commission. Conservatives highlighted the issue’s concentration in districts that previously favored their candidates and drew parallels to past election controversies. Despite the chaos, the ruling Democratic Party secured most key races, though the opposition held onto Seoul’s mayorship.
