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Iran and its allies are committing epic financial fraud in America. I watch it happen every day

I spend my days inside fraud networks most Americans never see — dark web forums, Telegram channels and marketplaces where stolen identities are bought and sold like commodities. I study them because understanding how these systems work is the only way to stay ahead of them. What I’m seeing right now should concern every American. Iran, North Korea, Russia and China are not just conducting cyberattacks against the United States. They are running coordinated financial fraud operations inside our system — deliberately, systematically and in ways our defenses were never designed to detect. This isn’t ordinary crime . It’s statecraft. ALARMING RISE OF FAKE LEGAL REQUESTS: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR PRIVACY While policymakers rightly focus on Iranian cyber threats to power grids and water systems, a quieter operation is already underway, and this is one that reaches directly into the U.S. financial system using the same tools as everyday fraudsters. Iran has spent decades building what ...

Rueben Bain's short arms and tragic car accident history contributed to his NFL Draft slide

Everybody knew about the tragic auto accident and the follow-up a year later, but when it came to Rueben Bain’s draft status, people said, "No worries." His arms are short, but he’s really good, so the refrain remained: "No worries." Why then did Rueben Bain slide to the middle of the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday? Whoever said neither issue would cause Bain to fall out of the Top 10 was obviously wrong. He fell to the No. 15 overall selection held by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . TRAVIS HUNTER GETS REAL ON HIS AND SHEDEUR SANDERS' NFL FUTURES: 'WE JUST GOING TO WORK' And judging by Bain's demeanor during his post-draft interview on ESPN , he wasn't thrilled about it. "I know I'm the best in the country , I'm sure," an unsmiling Bain told ESPN's Laura Rutledge after his selection. "That's how I think of myself. "I'm telling you I can do anything I put my mind to because of my mindset. I kn...

Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era

Senate Republicans pushed their immigration funding plan forward early Thursday, adopting a budget blueprint after an all-night vote series that sets up billions for ICE and Border Patrol while sidelining Democrats. Senate Republicans adopted their budget resolution, which tees up funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, and effectively cuts congressional Democrats out of the process entirely. It’s the first major step toward unlocking the budget reconciliation process, which Republicans are diving into once again after Democrats refused to fund ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without stringent reforms. Despite Republicans largely being on the same page on the approach, Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted against the budget blueprint. SENATE GOP LAUNCHES ALL-NIGHT VOTE-A-RAMA TO FUND ICE, BORDER PATROL THROUGH END OF TRUMP'S TERM Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., panned Republicans for moving to ...

Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to push for wildfire relief funding, marking a rare moment of cooperation after months of clashes. Bass shared a photo on X showing her and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger meeting with Trump and senior administration officials in the Oval Office. Bass and Barger said the meeting included a "positive discussion" about Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) funding and rebuilding efforts following last year’s Palisades and Eaton fires. "This afternoon we met with President Trump and Administration officials to advocate for families who lost everything," they said in a joint statement. "We had a very positive discussion about FEMA and other rebuilding funds as well as the support of the President to continue joining us in pressuring the insurance companies to pay what they owe – and for the big banks to step up to ease the financial pressure on L.A. ...

Man who pleaded guilty to raping 12-year-old relative is illegal immigrant from Honduras, DHS says

A Louisiana man who pleaded guilty to raping and impregnating his 12-year-old relative is an illegal immigrant from Honduras, federal officials confirmed to Fox News. Jose Lopez-Montoya, 41, described by local media as a "Lake Charles man," faces up to 99 years in prison after repeatedly abusing the minor. The Department of Homeland Security told Fox News that Lopez-Montoya is a Honduran national who illegally entered the U.S. in 2011 under the Obama administration. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ARRESTED FOR KIDNAPPING, ATTACKING TEEN NEAR TRUMP'S BACKYARD: POLICE "Once again, the media is running cover for a criminal illegal alien . This sicko pled guilty to incest. He raped and impregnated his 12 year-old relative. ICE is working with our Louisiana partners to ensure this monster is never loose in American communities again," the agency added.  "This ‘Lake Charles Man’ is actually an illegal alien from Honduras who admitted to illegally entering the U.S. in 20...

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol, clearing the way for "happy hour" in senior living facilities. Previously, Minnesota law barred facilities from organizing events that included alcohol without a liquor license. The new "Grandparents’ Happy Hour" law allows nursing homes and assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without one. The measure also updates the state’s liquor laws, allowing some cities to issue licenses and easing rules for certain businesses, including nursing homes and University of Minnesota facilities. Walz announced the bill in a post on X, encouraging seniors to enjoy a drink. STATE OFFICIALS AND DAYCARE MANAGER PUSH BACK ON VIRAL VIDEO FRAUD ALLEGATIONS IN MINNESOTA "Living in a nursing home shouldn’t mean giving up everyday freedoms," Walz wrote in a post on X. "I just signed a bill allowing seniors living in nursing homes to consume alcohol - so that everyone ...

Lincoln Riley thinks USC's 'championship window' is open, despite lack of success heading into his fifth year

Remarkably, the 2026 college football season will be the fifth year for Lincoln Riley as head coach of the USC Trojans .  When Riley came over from Oklahoma, he brought an exceptional resume. Over five seasons in Norman, he put up a 55-10 record, coached two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks and won four consecutive Big 12 Conference titles.  He had three consecutive College Football Playoff appearances, though never advanced to the National Championship game. Thanks in large part to a heartbreaking loss to the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2018 Rose Bowl. And therein lies the one thing missing from Riley’s list of accomplishments: a championship.  ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! While Oklahoma is a storied program in its own right, the move to USC brought with it championship-level expectations. Matching his high-octane offense with SC’s recruiting prowess and location in Southern California was supposed to get the Troj...