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  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Treasury Sends Investigators to Minnesota to Probe Alleged Fraud and Overseas Money Transfers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Treasury Department is ramping up its investigation into alleged large-scale fraud in Minnesota, deploying investigators and tightening financial reporting rules to track millions of dollars believed to have been sent overseas through money services businesses. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday that federal authorities are expanding enforcement actions following revelations that hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars may have been siphoned from Minnesota’s social services system and transferred abroad, including to Somalia. “We will not stop until we fully investigate, analyze, and permanently end this massive fraud ring,” Bessent said, adding that the scope of the investigation continues to widen. As part of the effort, the Treasury Department will issue a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) requiring enhance...

National Guardsman Injured West Virginia National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe Breathing on His Own, Begins Next Phase of Recovery WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a remarkable and hopeful development, West Virginia National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is now breathing independently and able to stand with assistance, just over two weeks after suffering a critical gunshot wound to the head. Medical officials confirmed that Wolfe is transitioning from acute hospital care to inpatient rehabilitation , marking a major milestone in his recovery. Wolfe was airlifted to MedStar Washington Hospital Center 16 days ago in critical condition. According to his neurosurgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Mai , Wolfe underwent emergency surgery upon arrival to control bleeding and relieve pressure on his brain—procedures that doctors say were vital to saving his life. “Today, we are proud to share that Staff Sgt. Wolfe has made extraordinary progress,” Dr. Mai said in a statement. “He is now breathing on his own and can stan...

President Trump with Alex Bruesewitz 🚨 Trump Allies Announce Immediate Primary Challenges Against 21 Indiana GOP Senators Over Redistricting Vote In a dramatic escalation of the Republican civil war in Indiana, prominent Trump ally Alex Bruesewitz announced on Friday that he and other MAGA-aligned operatives will fund and recruit immediate primary challengers against every Indiana Republican state senator who voted against the 2026 redistricting map. The map, strongly backed by former President Donald Trump and his inner circle, would have added two new Republican-majority congressional seats and solidified GOP control of all nine Indiana districts. Its defeat — by a 31–19 vote , including 21 Republican “no” votes — has triggered an unprecedented backlash from Trump’s political network. “We’ll be launching primary challenges against every last traitor who voted no, effective immediately! Pack your bags, your time is up!” Bruesewitz declared. The move represents one of the larges...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr 🚨 Donald Trump Jr. Warns Indiana GOP: “I’ll Personally Primary Anyone Who Votes Down Redistricting Map” Washington D.C.: Tensions inside the Republican Party escalated sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump Jr. issued an extraordinary warning to Indiana GOP state senators, threatening to personally campaign against any Republican who votes to block the 2026 redistricting proposal that would create two additional GOP congressional seats . In a forceful statement posted online, Trump Jr. accused certain Indiana Republicans of aligning with anti-Trump interests and aiding Democrats. “If Indiana Republicans side with these Never Trumpers to do the dirty work of Democrats, I’ll be spending a lot of time in Indiana next year campaigning against every single one of them,” he said. “PS: These RINO consultants sabotaging MAGA need to be rooted out of the GOP!!!” The warning comes just days after the Indiana Senate rejected a ...

Stephen Miller 🚨 Stephen Miller Slams Indiana GOP Senators After Redistricting Bill Collapses Conservative strategist Stephen Miller sharply criticized Indiana Republican senators this week after the GOP-controlled legislature rejected a Trump-backed redistricting proposal that would have added two new Republican congressional seats. Miller accused the lawmakers of undermining their own party at a critical moment, issuing a blistering statement aimed directly at the Republicans who voted down the mid-decade map overhaul. “The Democrat Party is engaged in a vast scheme to displace and disenfranchise GOP voters and their families through mass voter importation,” Miller said. “Yet Republican lawmakers eagerly facilitate the disinheritance of their own children.” His remarks follow an escalating feud between the Trump political operation and Indiana’s top Republican leadership. Trump Calls Out Indiana Senate Leader by Name Speaking from the Oval Office on December 11, former President Do...

  Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent 🚨 U.S. Trade Deficit Drops Sharply as New Tariffs Reshape Import and Export Flows The U.S. trade deficit dropped far more than expected in September, reaching its lowest level since 2020, according to delayed Commerce Department data released Thursday. The update—held back by the recent record-long government shutdown—shows how President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs are reshaping the flow of goods into and out of the country. Trade Deficit Falls to $52.8 Billion — A 10.9% Drop The overall trade deficit narrowed to $52.8 billion , marking a 10.9% decline from the previous month and the smallest gap since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Economists had projected the deficit to widen to around $62 billion, making the latest report another major miss for expert forecasts. Exports Up, Imports Barely Rise The sharp deficit improvement was driven by a stronger export performance and weaker demand for foreign goods. Exports rose 3.0% , reach...

  Dept. of Homeland Security ICE Makes More Than 400 Arrests in Twin Cities as ‘Operation Metro Surge’ Intensifies Minneapolis–St. Paul — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made more than 400 arrests across the Twin Cities so far in December, averaging roughly 40 arrests per day , as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s newly launched Operation Metro Surge . The figure was reported by NBC Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, who joined ICE agents on a pre-dawn ride-along in Minneapolis and St. Paul this week. He shared the details during an interview with KARE 11. Gutierrez said agents began their operations before sunrise, making stops at multiple locations across the metro area. However, many attempted arrests were complicated by logistical challenges — including individuals not being present at their listed addresses or property managers refusing to allow agents inside apartment buildings. According to Gutierrez, agents were specifical...

  JD Vance JD Vance Dominates Early 2028 GOP Primary Poll, Leading Field by 43 Points in New Yale Survey Washington, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the commanding early frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, according to a new Yale youth poll that shows him leading his closest rival by more than 40 points. The undergraduate-run survey found that 51% of respondents would back Vance in a 2028 GOP primary, giving him a 43-point lead over Donald Trump Jr., who stands at 8%. Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis trails both men with just 6% support. Despite the overwhelming lead, voters expressed mixed opinions about general election viability. Seventy-nine percent of respondents said DeSantis would be more likely to defeat a Democratic nominee in 2028, even if he was not their preferred candidate. Meanwhile, 71% said Vance would also be likely to win a general election matchup. Trump Still a Factor in Hypothetical Scenario In a hypotheti...

Ralph Massullo Republican Ralph Massullo defeats Democrat Ash Marwah in the District 11 special election, reinforcing GOP leadership across Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter counties. Florida — In a decisive win Tuesday evening, Republican Dr. Ralph Massullo Jr. captured the special election for Florida Senate District 11, defeating Democrat Ash Marwah and ensuring the GOP retains control of the seat. According to official results, Massullo received 59.2% of the vote (49,085 ballots) , compared with 40.8% (33,791 votes) for Marwah. The special election was triggered after former State Senator Blaise Ingoglia resigned in July 2025 to become Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. District 11 includes all of Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter counties , as well as part of northwest Pasco County. Massullo, a Lecanto-based dermatologist and veteran lawmaker, previously served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives. He entered the race after a commanding victory in the September Republican pr...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Florida Governor DeSantis Announces More Than $29 Million for Biscayne Bay Water Quality and Coral Reef Restoration Tallahassee, Fla., December 9, 2025 — Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced more than $29 million in new state funding to support water quality improvements in Biscayne Bay and accelerate restoration efforts along Florida’s Coral Reef. Speaking in Miami, the governor awarded $20 million through the Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Program. The funding will be distributed across eight projects aimed at reducing nutrient pollution, upgrading wastewater and septic systems, and strengthening stormwater infrastructure as population growth puts additional pressure on the bay. “It was great to be in Miami this morning to announce new investments of almost $30 million to improve Biscayne Bay water quality and support the long-term recovery of Florida’s Coral Reef,” DeSantis said. “Protecting...

  Pete Hegseth Federal Court Upholds Transgender Military Ban Backed by SecWar Pete Hegseth and President Trump 🚨 BREAKING: A major legal victory for the Trump administration and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth — a federal appeals court has upheld the transgender military ban , overturning a lower-court injunction and restoring the administration’s authority to exclude transgender individuals from serving. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit , in a 2–1 decision , ruled that the policy is likely constitutional and falls within the “considered judgment of military leaders,” clearing the way for the ban to remain in effect as litigation continues. Court Says Ban Serves “Legitimate Military Interests” Judges Gregory Katsas and Neomi Rao , both appointed under previous Republican administrations, wrote that Hegseth and Trump’s decision advances recognized military priorities: Combat readiness Unit cohesion Cost control They emphasized the military’s long-sta...