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FCC Warns Broadcasters Against Airing Fake Polls After Firm Admits Fabricating Data
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters Wednesday that airing entirely fake polls or suppression polls could violate their federal licenses by distorting news or broadcasting hoaxes. Carr said a significant surge in such polls designed to interfere with the electoral process has occurred. The warning followed Wedgewood Polls admitting it fabricated data as an experiment that gained traction with major aggregators. Democrat Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the Michigan Senate race after a Wedgewood poll showed her trailing by 9 points. McMorrow said the results dried up donations and devastated volunteers. Median Strategies earlier admitted fabricating a poll.
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Social Security Administration Corrects 50 Million Records in Largest Cleanup
The Social Security Administration under President Trump corrected approximately 15 percent, or about 50 million, of all active Social Security numbers across 330 million citizens and 390 million records in the largest cleanup in its history. The agency added 17 million previously missing death dates and updated about 25 million records with citizenship information. It is correcting another 8.5 million records with inaccurate citizenship status and strengthening internal controls. Commissioner Frank Bisignano said, “Accurate SSN records prevent fraud across federal programs and support the proper administration of benefits.” He added that this is the first effort of this scale.
Pentagon to Invest $1.5 Billion in North Carolina Chip Production
The Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion to produce cutting-edge semiconductor chips in North Carolina, President Trump announced Tuesday at a midterm rally in Greenville. “The Pentagon will be investing $1.5 billion dollars to produce cutting-edge semiconductor chips right here in North Carolina,” Trump said. The move advances reshoring of manufacturing away from Taiwan. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a Sibelco plant focused on quartz manufacturing, the foundation of semiconductors. Lutnick said most chips are made in Taiwan and too far away. Companies are investing in U.S. manufacturing at levels never seen before due to tariffs.
No Kings Donor Network Links Gaza Campus Groups to Democrat Campaigns
Organizations behind the “No Kings” protests include groups that supported anti-Israel campus encampments, a Soros-funded network, and operations spending millions to elect Democrats. Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow appear on the coalition’s partner list. The steering committee includes Indivisible, MoveOn, the American Federation of Teachers and the ACLU. Approximately 300 organizations have combined annual revenues of $2.5 billion. MoveOn announced a $27 million election program and supported Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Indivisible received a $3 million grant from Soros’ Open Society Action Fund. Democracy PAC contributed $2.25 million to J Street Action Fund.
Majority of California Wildfire Relief Funds Went to Low-Income Housing Without Requiring Housing for Victims
California directed nearly $369 million in federal wildfire recovery aid to low-income housing developers without requiring them to house a single survivor. The funds came from a more than $1 billion allocation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development intended for recovery costs not covered by insurance after the 2018 fires, which killed 103 people and damaged or destroyed more than 24,000 structures. Of the $222.4 million set aside for homeowners, the state spent just $38 million to rebuild 110 homes by the end of 2023. The Camp Fire alone destroyed 14,000 homes.
Toledo Chemical Release Forces Hundreds to Evacuate Amid Ongoing Explosion Risk
A chemical release from a tank at MC Tank Transport in northern Toledo, Ohio, late Tuesday forced 983 people within one mile to evacuate and residents within three miles to shelter in place. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said the tank held glycidyl methacrylate, used in plastics and coatings. He warned the tank continues emitting the chemical and could explode within 12 hours. Overexposure causes headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. A sheriff’s deputy was injured responding and drove himself to the hospital. The mayor called it serious and raised health concerns, but noted the city has handled incidents before.
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CMS Exposes Minnesota Scheme Paying Mothers $1,500 Per Child to Fake Autism Claims
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said fraudsters in Minnesota allegedly bribed mothers $1,500 per child to falsely claim their children had autism. “Moms were getting bribed $1,500 a kid to lie that their child had autism,” Oz said. The scheme left children with inaccurate diagnoses and diverted resources from families with genuine needs. CMS found about a third of providers in 14 high-risk areas could not be validated and is pursuing dozens of cases, including criminal investigations. The agency has deferred about $500 million in payments. “Fraud doesn’t just steal our money. Fraud steals people’s lives,” Oz said.
Clinton-Nominated Judge Rules DOGE Illegally Accessed Federal Worker Data
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote, nominated by former President Bill Clinton, ruled on Oct. 20 that granting Department of Government Efficiency personnel access to sensitive federal employee data in Office of Personnel Management systems violated the Privacy Act. Cote granted final judgment to plaintiffs including the Association of Administrative Law Judges. “The defendants barely defend its legality, relying instead on what has happened since to argue that the case is moot,” she wrote. Twenty DOGE employees accessed the systems early in 2025. DOGE shut down in July 2026. Cote said it is unclear if further relief is needed.
Editor’s Note: So, give a pass to gouging taxpayers so the gougers can remain anonymous??
Los Angeles County Officials Give Conflicting Accounts on Voter Citizenship Checks
Los Angeles County officials gave conflicting accounts in court filings opposing a Justice Department request to halt counting of about 20,000 ballots from people the government believes are not citizens. Assistant registrar Monica Flores said the office is not equipped or authorized to verify citizenship beyond voter attestation and lacks access to federal data. Another official reported a preliminary analysis of 200 records showing 42.9 percent canceled, 42.4 percent active, and 4.6 percent inactive. Of the sample, 86 received ballots and 71.2 percent never voted. Among those who reported a birthplace, 38.9 percent listed the United States.
Kissimmee Mayor Arrested on Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud Charges
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested early Wednesday on grand theft and organized scheme to defraud charges. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest, saying investigators uncovered alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars for personal gain. Espinosa, mayor since 2024, was handcuffed and taken into custody. Uthmeier said, “This morning, we arrested Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa and are charging her with Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud.” Officials scheduled a 2 p.m. press conference in Orlando with Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Keefe. Specific details remain limited.
Fairfield Township Approves Muslim School for 90 Students That Enrolled Hundreds More
Fairfield Township, New Jersey, approved Al-Ghazaly High School, an Islamic private school, for 90 students. The school instead enrolled about 313 students and sought approval for 400. At a planning board meeting, executive director Hayat Jaludi defended the excess, saying the school assumed occupancy based on enrolled students to avoid interrupting their education. “We are law-abiding citizens,” Jaludi said. “However, I do have a community of 313 students with an interruption to their education.” Mayor William Galese said the board answers to a community of 8,000. The school faces summonses and a Nov. 10 hearing.
Editor’s Note: The arrogance of the Islamic culture on full display.
ON THIS DAY IN 1879:
Thomas Edison successfully demonstrated a practical, long-lasting incandescent electric lamp using a carbonized cotton thread filament in his Menlo Park, New Jersey laboratory, lasting over 13 hours.
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France Imposes Curfews on Riot-Hit Cities as Report Links Unrest to Communists
French authorities imposed an 11 p.m. curfew in parts of the Paris metro area on Monday and similar restrictions in other cities after struggling to contain far-left unrest involving looting and arson. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the measures restored calm overnight and new curfews will follow where needed. A Fox News investigation identified 54 organizations tied to the protests, with only about one-third student or youth groups and the rest adult-led communist parties, unions and revolutionary socialists. Riot damage could reach 1.2 billion euros. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called the chaos a warning for Americans if the radical Marxist left prevails.
Meloni Announces Measures Against Violent Riots With Half of Detainees of Foreign Background
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a new decree to combat violent riots and looting after unrest in Milan and other cities. Half of the 330 people arrested or detained are of foreign background. The measures create a crime of violent participation in a protest for groups of five or more, with up to five years in prison and a 20,000-euro fine. Parents will be liable for damage by underage children. Preventive detention extends to minors, and 500 additional soldiers will deploy to Milan. Meloni said, “Vandalism and theft are not a protest; they are a crime.”
Taiwan Intelligence Agency Warns of Rising Chinese Espionage and Election Interference
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau warned that China is increasing espionage, disinformation and cyberattacks ahead of Nov. 28 local elections. In a report to parliament, the bureau said the number of individuals indicted for espionage rose to 73 in the first 10 months of this year, up from 47 in 2025 and six in 2020. Cyberattacks on Taiwan’s Government Service Network averaged 2.58 million per day in the first nine months, with July exceeding 180 million. China spread more than 2.5 million pieces of disputed or false information, up from 1.69 million, targeting energy, food safety, defense and candidates while using AI.
Drone Strike on Disputed Abyei Market Kills at Least 153, Officials Blame Sudan
A drone strike on Amiet Market in the disputed Abyei border region between Sudan and South Sudan hit a nearby fuel depot on Monday, killing at least 153 people and igniting a fire still burning Tuesday, a local official said. Yohanna Akol Ngor, the Abyei caretaker information minister, blamed Sudan’s military and said the toll was rising. “We have recorded 153 deaths,” he said. “It is a horrible and shocking situation.” South Sudan’s Foreign Ministry blamed Sudan’s forces, summoned its ambassador, and urged restraint. Doctors Without Borders treated more than 20 wounded, including critical burns. The motive remained unclear amid Sudan’s civil war.
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NATO to Increase Black Sea Presence After Drone Attacks on Shipping
NATO will send additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence teams to the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks on cargo vessels off Bulgaria and Romania. The decision followed a North Atlantic Council meeting. Allison Hart, NATO’s principal spokeswoman, said the assets will support surveillance, reconnaissance and forensic activities. Recent incidents included the sinking of the HS Dignity and strikes on the Chelsea 3 and chemical tankers near Romania, with sailors killed or missing. NATO has not attributed the attacks. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said, “Commercial ships are being attacked and sunk.”
