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GAO Report Highlights Fraud Risks in $1.1 Trillion of State-Administered Federal Programs
The Government Accountability Office reported that 20 major federally funded programs administered by states, totaling about $1.1 trillion, face elevated fraud risks due to multiple layers of distribution. The agency estimates annual federal losses to fraud between $233 billion and $521 billion. Most of the reviewed programs lack complete documented fraud risk assessments. GAO noted 22 open recommendations for better prevention measures. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the findings support pending legislation to combat waste and abuse.
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Trump Administration Implements New Immigration Fees to Self-Fund Enforcement
The Trump administration has begun rolling out new immigration fees required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These include a $100 charge to apply for asylum and annual fees for pending cases. The fees apply to various forms and are designed to fund stricter enforcement without relying on taxpayers. Failure to pay can result in rejection of applications. Officials present the measures as a way to deter abuse and make the system self-sustaining.
9/11 Families Petition to Bar NYC Mayor From Ground Zero Anniversary
Families of September 11 victims have launched a petition seeking to prevent New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from attending the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero. The effort has gathered more than 1,100 signatures, including those from at least 300 relatives. Petitioners cite Mamdaniās associations with figures linked to radical Islam and his responses to certain rhetoric. They argue his presence would conflict with the solemn purpose of the event. Organizers of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum have been asked to consider the request.
Federal Panel Allows Tennessee Map Giving Republicans All Nine House Seats
A three-judge federal panel declined to block Tennesseeās newly redrawn congressional map from taking effect for the 2026 midterms. The judges found plaintiffs unlikely to prove that race rather than politics motivated the boundaries. The map splits Memphis into multiple districts and is poised to deliver a 9-0 Republican advantage. Lawmakers redrew the lines after a Supreme Court ruling limited the use of race in redistricting. Early voting is already underway under the new districts while the broader case continues.
DHS Issues $84 Billion in Fines to Over 100,000 Illegal Immigrants Refusing Removal
The Department of Homeland Security has issued approximately 103,000 civil fines totaling $84 billion to illegal immigrants subject to final removal orders who have not left the country. The agency has collected more than $1 billion in payments. Fines accrue daily for those remaining after being ordered to depart. The effort aims to encourage voluntary exits amid the administrationās deportation priorities. A DHS official confirmed the figures.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Worker Fired Over COVID Vaccine Religious Exemption
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of Mimi Weiss, a longtime Kaiser Permanente employee fired after her religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate was revoked. Weiss worked remotely and initially received approval before the company questioned her faith and medical history. The Ninth Circuit rejected Kaiserās argument that she failed to adequately explain her objection. The court also ruled on her state privacy claims. Weiss had worked for the company for more than two decades.
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Former Democrat Operative Details Anti-White Bias in Party Book
Former Democratic operative Evan Barkerās forthcoming memoir āNothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operativeā describes systemic discrimination against white people within the party. Barker says she discarded resumes from white men during hiring and faced pressure not to hire them. She recounts associates routinely vilifying whiteness and maleness. The book is set for release next week and draws from her experience raising tens of millions for Democrat causes before leaving the party. Barker has discussed the claims in recent interviews.
Trump Orders Warning Signs at Smithsonian History Museum
President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing temporary signs outside the National Museum of American History. The signs will inform visitors that some exhibits contain inaccurate information according to a White House report. The report accused the museum of advancing social justice ideas over an honest account of American history. The Interior Department is instructed to place the signage on National Park Service walkways. The order also calls for efforts to correct identified issues at the Smithsonian.
Pentagon Suspends Official Caught Criticizing Trump on Hidden Camera
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed the suspension of Brandon Newsom, Director of Business Operations, after a hidden camera recording by James OāKeefe. In the footage, Newsom called President Trump a narcissist and criticized the Iran conflict. He also expressed plans to reverse administration policies after Trump leaves office. Cao described the statements as inappropriate and incompatible with department standards. Newsom was placed on administrative leave pending further review.
Ilhan Omar Sisterās Firm Linked to Feeding Our Future Address
Sahra Noor, sister of Rep. Ilhan Omar, incorporated her consulting firm Grit Partners at a Minnesota home address connected to figures in the Feeding Our Future fraud case. The firm claims to have secured more than $20 million for health initiatives involving USAID and other agencies. Public records link the address to individuals convicted in the scheme that stole hundreds of millions in child nutrition funds. Neither Noor nor her firm has been charged in the fraud. The connections have prompted questions amid ongoing scrutiny of Omarās ties to the scandal.
Long Island Residents Oppose Muslim Boarding School at Former Seminary
Residents in Bay Shore on Long Island are opposing plans to convert a former Catholic seminary into an all-boys Muslim boarding school with a mosque. The United American Muslim Association purchased the 13-acre property for about $5 million. Locals packed a five-hour zoning board meeting citing concerns over traffic, noise, and neighborhood character. Opponents argue the boarding dorm exceeds residential zoning rules. The Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals has not yet issued a decision.
Editorās Note: This story is significant because it represents a distinct pattern of Muslims co-opting former and existing Christian and Catholic churches and buildings to erect Mosques and Islamic cultural centers.
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Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Sites as US Pauses Iran Campaign
Yemenās Iran-aligned Houthis fired missiles at Saudi oil installations in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday. Saudi-backed forces responded with strikes on Houthi positions, including in Hodeidah. The attacks come as the United States paused its overnight bombing campaign against Iran after nearly two weeks of consecutive strikes. Video showed smoke rising near an Aramco facility in Jizan. The clashes risk further disruption to Red Sea shipping and global oil supplies already strained by the broader conflict.
Trump Signals Possible Escalation Against Iran Over Hardliner Resistance
President Donald Trump indicated he is considering intensifying military operations against Iran after a ceasefire breakdown. He stated Iran is not yet ready for a deal and needs more pressure. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iranian leaders often break or alter agreements. U.S. forces have conducted ongoing strikes, and Trump mentioned a potential massive attack. Republican lawmakers expressed support for completing the campaign against Iranās nuclear capabilities and proxies.
US Sanctions UK-Based Muslim Brotherhood Leader Over Hamas Ties
The United States sanctioned Mahmoud al-Abyari, a UK-based senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, along with six other individuals and entities for providing material support to Hamas. The Treasury Department said al-Abyari helped raise funds for previously sanctioned organizations linked to the terrorist group. The measures freeze U.S. assets and expose foreign institutions to secondary sanctions. Officials described the action as part of efforts to dismantle financial networks sustaining Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood affiliates. The designation builds on earlier steps targeting related groups.
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Costa Rica Captures Most-Wanted Drug Fugitive Diablo After Firefight
Costa Rican authorities arrested Alejandro Arias, known as Diablo, after an hourlong armed confrontation in the Sarapiqui region. The 41-year-old had been a fugitive for nearly a decade and was sought by the United States on drug-trafficking charges. One associate was killed, and eight officers were wounded during the operation. Authorities seized high-caliber rifles, handguns, and drones. Officials linked Arias to a cocaine network moving drugs through Central America toward the United States.
Documents Show US-Funded UN Agency Worked With Hamas in Gaza
Documents obtained by NGO Monitor indicate the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs cooperated with Hamas-linked Palestinian Ministry of Social Development on Gaza aid from at least 2021 to 2025. The records show Hamas reviewing surveys, approving field operations, and influencing beneficiary lists. OCHA rejected claims of cooperation benefiting the group and cited strict humanitarian principles. The State Department has provided billions in funding to the agency with promises of better oversight. NGO Monitor called for an audit of OCHA activities in Gaza.
