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SBA Suspends Thousands Over Suspected Pandemic Loan Fraud in Minnesota The Small Business Administration has suspended nearly seven thousand borrowers in Minnesota, accused of a four hundred million dollar fraud scheme involving Paycheck Protection Program and disaster loans. These individuals face a lifetime ban from all SBA loan programs and potential prosecution. The agency has also paused annual funding to Minnesota while investigating four hundred thirty million dollars in suspected PPP fraud. This action highlights years of fraud allegations in the state, particularly within its large Somali community, which has been linked to massive Medicaid scams and the three hundred million dollar Feeding Our Future operation. Prosecutors have charged seventy-eight people in these cases, with fifty-seven already convicted. New claims target day care centers run by Somali residents, adding to a web of investigations. The total theft from federal programs in Minnesota could reach one billion dollars, and the SBAs crackdown signals increased accountability for taxpayer dollars.

TSA Screeners Union Fights to Keep Contract Amidst DHS Delay: A Federal Court Reviews Emergency Request as Morale and Airport Operations Hang in the Balance

A federal judge in Kentucky has ruled in favor of a father who objected to his kindergartners school lessons on LGBTQ themes, granting a preliminary injunction to shield the boy from certain materials. The judge cited a recent Supreme Court decision, emphasizing the balance between curriculum and parental beliefs.

Major glyphosate safety study retracted, raising questions about industry influence and potential health risks. Bayer faces pressure to reassess safety amid ongoing lawsuits and environmental concerns. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Juniors Make America Healthy Again agenda highlights glyphosate risks, setting the stage for tighter reviews in agriculture.

New York City Mayor Mamdani appoints civil rights attorney Ali Najmi as the new chair of the Mayors Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, aiming to increase transparency and diversity in the judiciary. The committees role in recommending judges for various courts will now involve more outreach to public defenders and lawyers serving low-income clients, with regular demographic data releases and a searchable online database for appointments. Najmi, a Queens native with a background in defense and civil rights work, is praised for his ability to ensure judges understand constitutional rights deeply. The changes, however, face criticism from conservatives who fear Najmis progressive activism may bias the judiciary.

Federal Judge Orders Detention of Man Accused of Planting Pipe Bombs Near Capitol Before January 6th Attack

Segev Kalfon, a young Israeli man, endured a harrowing two-year ordeal as a Hamas hostage in Gaza, surviving daily beatings and torture in a tiny underground cell. His faith became his lifeline, and he now plans to share his story to combat antisemitism and rebuild his life.

Zohran Mamdani, New York Citys new democratic socialist mayor, was sworn in, promising to shift from individualism to collectivism. Senator Bernie Sanders administered the oath. Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev mocked Mamdani, comparing him to Vladimir Lenin. Conservatives criticized Mamdanis words, while supporters celebrated his victory as a new era of shared prosperity.

Former President Donald Trump, known for his hands-on approach, recently visited a tile store near his Mar-a-Lago home to select materials for a new White House ballroom. This project, estimated at up to $400 million, is part of his ongoing efforts to add ornate updates and gold trim to the White House. While supporters praise his efforts to restore grandeur, critics argue its excessive. The ballroom project faces pushback from preservation groups, but Trumps team remains undeterred, viewing it as another example of elite resistance to their bold changes.