Social Security is a massive program affecting millions of Americans. Now there’s a major update.

Because Elon Musk made an announcement about Social Security that is dropping jaws.

Musk Unveils Shocking Social Security Surge

Elon Musk, the dynamo leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), dropped a bombshell Sunday with a jaw-dropping chart that lays bare a staggering spike in Social Security numbers handed out to illegal immigrants during the Biden years.

The reveal came hot off the presses at a Wisconsin town hall, where Musk teamed up with DOGE partner Antonio Gracias to call out what they see as a calculated move to tilt the scales of American democracy.

Accusing Biden of an Electoral Overhaul

“It was a massive, large-scale program to import as many illegals as possible, ultimately, to change the entire voting map of the United States and disenfranchise the American people and make it a permanent, deep blue one-party state from which there would be no escape,” Gracias charged, dropping the accusation just a day before Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court election.

It’s a fiery claim that frames the Biden era as a deliberate power grab—one Musk and Gracias are determined to unravel.

Their evidence? A turbocharged expansion of the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program in 2024, which fast-tracked Social Security numbers for immigrants. The numbers don’t lie, they say: issuances to noncitizens rocketed from 270,425 in fiscal year 2021 to a whopping 2 million in 2024.

Musk’s latest exposé builds on DOGE’s February bombshell, which uncovered tens of millions of Social Security records for people supposedly over 100 years old—a red flag waving in the wind.

Gracias painted a vivid picture of Biden-era border policies: illegal crossings brushed off as mere paperwork slip-ups, letting migrants linger in the U.S. for years awaiting court dates.

Then, he said, the Social Security Administration would just pop a number in the mail—no interview, no ID check, no fuss. The result? “We found 1.3 million of them already on Medicaid,” Gracias revealed, hinting at a broader flood into public programs that’s raising eyebrows.

Exposing Voting Risks and Human Cost

But the real kicker for Musk and Gracias is the voting angle. “We actually just took a sample and looked at voter registration records, and we found people here registered to vote. In this population,” Gracias said.

“We have referred them to prosecution at the Homeland Security Investigation Service.” It’s a bold move to clean house, though online skeptics were quick to counter on Musk’s social media post that a Social Security number doesn’t automatically mean illegal votes were cast.

Beyond the electoral fireworks, Gracias zeroed in on a darker fallout: a humanitarian mess at the border. He pointed to ICE stats showing 270,000 migrant kids lost in the shuffle, never getting court notices and still prey to traffickers. “The human tragedy this created is extraordinary,” he said, pegging human trafficking profits at $13–15 billion thanks to U.S. policy loopholes.

“We created a system here that created an incentive for people to come and be taken advantage of by these traffickers,” Gracias lamented.

“That’s the real problem. This is America. We don’t do this here in America.” It’s a stinging rebuke of the past—and a call to action that aligns with a tougher, Trump-style resolve to fix what’s broken.

The Islamic state has a checkered history. Much of it is an exercise in funding terrorists.

But now Iran is finally exposed for putting the crosshairs on Donald Trump.

Iranian military brass are reportedly mulling a daring preemptive strike on a joint U.S.-U.K. base on Chagos Island in the Indian Ocean, aiming to throw a wrench in President Donald Trump’s plans should he greenlight an attack on Tehran.

The Telegraph first broke the story, spotlighting Iran’s latest gambit to flex its muscles against a resolute American leader.

“Like any Iranian military threat, the art is to determine what is bluster and what is real,” Behnam Ben Taleblu, an Iran expert and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital when pressed on Tehran’s strategy. He sees through the smoke and mirrors: “Deception is a propaganda tool used to bolster deterrence and prevent a conventionally weak regime from having to fight.”

Taleblu added, “By threatening everywhere, the regime hopes to have to fight nowhere – meaning its revolutionary foreign policy gets to remain uncontested.” It’s a crafty play, but one that hinges on keeping foes guessing.

Fox News Digital hasn’t independently verified the threat against Diego Garcia, a strategic outpost 2,400 miles south of Iran.

Still, Iran watchers are sounding the alarm—Tehran might not need direct missile reach to rattle U.S. interests.

Taleblu noted on X that Iran caps its ballistic range at about 1,200 miles, but its IRGC could stretch that to 1,800 miles with the Khorramshahr-2 missile.

Then there’s the upgraded Khorramshahr-4, dubbed the Kheibar, rumored to push even further, though its full punch remains untested.

Even if 2,400 miles is a stretch, Iran’s proven it’s got tricks up its sleeve. From turning merchant ships and oil tankers into floating arsenals to wielding Russian and Chinese cruise missiles, Tehran’s shown it can extend its reach.

“There’s always the chance of using a foreign-procured container launched cruise missile from even an unconverted tanker or commercial vessel at sea,” Taleblu explained in his X post, nodding to tactics honed since the Iran-Iraq War.

Iran could also lean on its terrorist allies, smuggling missile tech to chaotic hotspots like Yemen to gain an 800-mile boost southward into the Indian Ocean.

“While all these options would make Iran’s launch platforms, especially at sea, easy targets for a counterstrike, they mean that Tehran does have options to strike further afield than expected,” Taleblu said. It’s a high-stakes chess move—one that could backfire spectacularly.

Trump’s been turning up the heat, issuing stern warnings to Iran in recent days. He’s made it clear: arming the Houthi terrorists or pushing its nuclear ambitions could spark a direct showdown.

The U.S. response to an attack on its forces remains a wild card, but Tehran’s shaky defenses—laid bare by Israel’s past strikes—suggest it might not like the odds.

Iran, meanwhile, dashed off a complaint to the U.N. Security Council on Monday, griping about Trump’s “reckless and belligerent” rhetoric.

Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani wrote, per Reuters, that Tehran “strongly warns against any military adventurism and will respond swiftly and decisively to any act of aggression or attack by the United States or its proxy, the Israeli regime, against its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or national interests.”

The media has it out for Trump. But this administration isn’t going to take it.

Now the White House Press Secretary went nuclear on this mainstream media stooge.

Leavitt Clashes with Press Over Gang Crackdown

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t hold back Monday, tearing into a reporter who questioned whether President Donald Trump’s team was singling out alleged gang members for deportation based purely on their wardrobe.

The fiery exchange unfolded during a press gaggle, spotlighting the administration’s aggressive push to root out danger.

Reporter Questions Deportation Criteria

The reporter pressed on how the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were pinpointing members of the brutal Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua—many now facing deportation to a Salvadoran prison under the Alien Enemies Act.

He pointed to tattoos, symbols, and clothing as part of the criteria, suggesting, “That alone is enough to get someone classified as TdA and sent to El Salvador,” even after admitting earlier that eight distinct markers were required for that label.

Leavitt wasn’t having it.

“That’s not true, actually,” she fired back, cutting through the claim with precision.

“According to this document, it is,” the reporter doubled down.

“No, according to the Department of Homeland Security and the agents—have you talked to the agents who have been putting their lives on the line to detain these foreign terrorists who have been terrorizing our communities?!” Leavitt countered, her voice rising with conviction.

Defending Trump’s Tough Stance

She didn’t stop there. “TDA is a vicious gang that has taken the lives of American women!” she declared.

“And our agents on the front lines take deporting these people with the utmost seriousness, and there is a litany of criteria that they use to ensure that these individuals qualify as foreign terrorists and to ensure that they qualify for deportation!”

Leavitt then turned the tables, tying it to Trump’s bigger vision.

“And the president made it incredibly clear to the American public that there would be a mass deportation campaign—of not just foreign terrorists, but also illegal criminal aliens who have been wreaking havoc on American communities,” she said.

“And shame on you and shame on the mainstream media for trying to cover for these individuals—this is a vicious gang … this is a vicious gang that has taken the lives of American women!”

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🔥HOLY SMOKES! White House @PressSec Karoline Leavitt just TORCHED a "reporter" for claiming that illegal immigrants are being PROFILED and deported for nothing more than their clothing choice:

"That's not true, actually…Have you talked to the agents who have been putting… pic.twitter.com/cz0pRLXQsh

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 31, 2025

The Left is going to extreme measures. But no one thought they’d go this far.

Now a top Republican is sounding the alarm on an imminent coup d’état threat.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) is gearing up to deliver a sharp warning to Congress on Tuesday, spotlighting what he calls a “potential judicial coup d’etat” driven by overzealous federal judges.

His prepared remarks, obtained by The Daily Wire, set the stage for a fiery congressional hearing on judicial overreach and its impact on President Donald Trump’s bold agenda.

Gingrich will take the stand at a joint session of two House Judiciary Committee subcommittees, tackling the growing tension in America’s judicial system and offering solutions to rein in the sweeping court orders that have stalled Trump’s initiatives.

From axing probationary hires to deporting suspected gang members, federal judges have unleashed a barrage of nationwide injunctions, throwing roadblocks in the administration’s path.

“There is clearly a potential constitutional crisis involving the Judicial Branch’s effort to fully override the Legislative and Executive branches,” reads a draft of Gingrich’s testimony.

“Fifteen District Judges effectively seized control of various Executive Branch duties in the first six weeks of the current presidency through nationwide injunctions. This is potentially a judicial coup d’etat. It clearly violates the Constitution and more than 200 years of American history.”

Joining Gingrich are Heritage Foundation legal expert Paul Larkin and Cindy Romero, a victim of the Tren de Aragua gang, in a hearing hosted by the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government and the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet.

In his testimony, Gingrich underscores a striking stat: since Trump took office on January 20, 2025, federal courts have slapped his administration with 15 nationwide injunctions—outpacing the six against George W. Bush, 12 against Barack Obama, and 14 against Joe Biden across their entire terms.

He notes that 92% of these rulings come from judges appointed by Democratic presidents, raising questions about impartiality.

“The notion that unelected lawyers can micromanage the Executive Branch – and override a Commander in Chief who received 77.3 million votes – should trouble every American,” Gingrich asserts, nodding to Trump’s resounding electoral support.

He’s pushing for action, urging Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to step in with a rule mandating immediate Supreme Court review for any nationwide injunction from a lower court.

Gingrich also threw his weight behind the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” a bill from Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA)—who leads the Constitution subcommittee alongside Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX)—that would limit judges to issuing injunctions only for the specific parties in a case.

Paul Larkin’s written statement, also obtained by The Daily Wire, dives into the historical roots of judicial power.

“The practice of entering nationwide injunctions against the federal government in any case not properly certified as a nationwide class action is both unlawful and unwise,” his draft remarks state.

“Neither the Constitution, the Judicial Code, nor common-law principles of issue or claim preclusion authorizes a federal court to award relief to individuals who are not parties to a particular ‘Case’ or ‘Controversy.’”

The Trump administration has been knocking on the Supreme Court’s door, seeking relief from these district court battles.

While the high court has mostly stayed quiet, it did step in to overturn a ruling forcing the administration to fork over $2 billion to foreign aid contractors—a win for Trump’s team in an otherwise uphill fight.

The Left has always been good at hiding their skeletons in the closet. But sometimes they fall right out into the light.

Now leading Democrats are panicking after being exposed for this atrocious action.

Jennings Slams Democrats Over Hegseth Double Standard

CNN’s sharp-tongued Republican commentator Scott Jennings didn’t hold back on Sunday’s “State of the Union,” tearing into Democrats demanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ouster over a minor Signal-chat mix-up.

The flub saw The Atlantic’s Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally looped into a discussion about military strikes on Houthi terrorists—a slip-up that’s sparked outsized outrage from the left.

With President Donald Trump standing firm, assuring the public he’s not planning to axe anyone over the incident, Jennings seized the moment to spotlight what he sees as glaring hypocrisy.

He contrasted the current clamor for Hegseth’s head with the deafening silence from Democrats during far graver missteps under President Joe Biden’s watch—moments when military leadership faltered, costing American lives.

Hypocrisy Laid Bare: Past Failures Ignored

Jennings pulled no punches, recalling the Biden administration’s rocky record.

“If you’re trying to assess ‘what should we do about it,’ I hear Democrats arguing, ‘Well, we should fire Pete Hegseth,’ or, ‘We should fire the National Security Adviser,’” he said.

“The bar for firing people like this is really high from the last administration when after the Afghanistan withdrawal, which was a disaster, people died, no accountability was meted out. After the drone strike that vaporized those poor kids and that family, no accountability. After the secretary of defense went AWOL, no accountability.”

He drove the point home: while Biden’s team stumbled through the chaotic Afghanistan exit—where 13 U.S. service members perished—and then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vanished from duty without even looping in the White House, Democrats barely blinked.

Yet now, they’re baying for blood over a messaging mishap that Hegseth managed amid a successful strike on Houthi rebels—a mission Biden’s crew never tackled.

“So if you’re arguing today that we should get rid of Pete Hegseth over a small mistake regarding communications — even while he was expertly executing this military operation against the Houthi rebels, which also the Biden administration didn’t take up, I just ‚ I don’t have a lot of time for that argument,” Jennings fired off, his frustration palpable.

A fellow panelist tried to counter, suggesting Austin showed “accountability” by fielding questions and ordering a review after his absence.

Jennings wasn’t buying it. “Did a single Democrat ask for his resignation?” he shot back, exposing the uneven standards with a question that hung in the air unanswered.

WATCH BELOW:

🚨Scott Jennings lays out the plain facts to Dems calling for firings over Signalgate —

JENNINGS: “The bar for firing people like this is really high from the last administration when after the Afghanistan withdrawal, which was a disaster, people died."

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— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) March 30, 2025

Trump is taking the America First agenda to the world stage. And no one is strong enough to stop him.

Now President Trump lit up this foreign leader for a stunning act of betrayal.

Trump Unleashes Fury on Putin Over Ukraine Stalemate

For the first time, President Trump has openly slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, admitting he’s “very angry” and “pissed off” as efforts to halt the war in Ukraine hit a wall. This sharp pivot comes as Trump works to broker peace, marking a dramatic shift from his earlier praise of the Kremlin leader.

In a candid phone interview with NBC News on Sunday, Trump vented his frustration over stalled cease-fire talks.

His ire flared after Moscow tacked on new demands to a U.S.-backed plan aimed at curbing attacks in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure—a move that’s clearly tested the American president’s patience.

Tariffs Loom as Trump Blasts Putin’s Power Play

Trump’s anger zeroed in on a report that Putin demanded a transitional government in Ukraine to oust President Volodymyr Zelensky, even suggesting Ukraine’s generals take matters into their own hands, per the AFP.

Once a cheerleader for Putin’s “genius,” Trump—who previously blamed Ukraine for Russia’s 2022 invasion—now seems fed up.

“If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I think it was Russia’s fault — which it might not be — but if I think it was Russia’s fault, I am going to put secondary tariffs on oil, on all oil coming out of Russia,” Trump declared to NBC.

He doubled down: “That would be that if you buy oil from Russia, you can’t do business in the United States. There will be a 25% tariff on all oil, a 25- to 50-point tariff on all oil.” He gave Putin a one-month deadline to strike a cease-fire deal or face the economic squeeze.

Despite his past coziness with Moscow’s narrative, Trump also rebuked Putin’s attacks on Zelensky, saying they were “not going in the right location.” It’s the first time he’s admitted Putin might be dragging his feet on ending the conflict.

A Fragile Rapport and Rising Tensions

Still, Trump insisted he’s got a “very good relationship” with Putin, suggesting his fury could fade if the Russian leader “does the right thing.” The two are slated to talk again this week, with Trump eager to nudge the cease-fire forward, he told NBC.

The Trump administration is racing to deliver on his campaign vow to end the war. Last week, the U.S. notched two cease-fire wins to shield energy grids and the Black Sea trade route.

But Moscow shattered both pacts within hours, then piled on fresh conditions—like demanding Europe ease sanctions on Russian firms—leaving the deals in tatters.

Across the aisle, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) fired a shot at Trump, accusing him of chasing an “illusory peace” with Putin. “Bowing to Moscow’s demands only shreds America’s credibility, leaves Ukraine under threat, weakens our alliances and emboldens our enemies,” McConnell warned.

Meanwhile, Baltic defense leaders sounded their own alarm. Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur told the Financial Times, “We all understand that when the war in Ukraine will be stopped, Russia will redistribute its forces very quickly.”

He added, “That means also the threat level will increase significantly very quickly,” signaling fears that a pause could let Russia regroup to menace NATO allies like Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

America First is the agenda. And the Trump-Vance team are taking it seriously.

Now J.D. Vance ignited a media firestorm after making a bold statement abroad.

Vice President J.D. Vance landed at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday, joined by a crew of top U.S. officials, to spotlight the growing push for “Arctic security” under American leadership.

The trip, clocking in at just under six hours, brought him face-to-face with U.S. Space Force Guardians over lunch.

“It’s cold as [expletive] here. Nobody told me,” Vance quipped, sparking chuckles from the room.

But the laughs quickly gave way to a sharper tone as he took aim at Denmark, calling it a lackluster caretaker of Greenland—an island of 50,000 people, vast glaciers, and valuable rare earth minerals.

Its spot in the Arctic also makes it a hot ticket as China and Russia flex their muscles in the region.

“The president is really interested in Arctic security, as you all know, and it’s only going to get bigger over the coming decades,” Vance told the Guardians, echoing a key White House priority.

Traveling with him were his wife, Usha Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, and Julia Nesheiwat, Waltz’s wife and a former Homeland Security Advisor.

The group kept things low-key after Greenland and Danish officials balked at Usha’s original plan to check out a local dog sled race.

Instead, they hunkered down at the U.S.-run base for troop meet-and-greets and an Arctic security briefing.

“I didn’t want her to have all that fun by herself,” Vance said in a lighthearted video about the visit.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede has been vocal, urging allies to counter Trump’s bold talk of taking over the island.

Meanwhile, Russia’s Vladimir Putin weighed in Thursday from above the Arctic Circle, warning against brushing off Trump’s Greenland ambitions as hot air.

“It is a profound mistake to treat it as some preposterous talk by the new U.S. administration. Nothing of the sort,” Putin said.

He pointed out that America’s interest in Greenland stretches back to the 1860s. “The United States has serious plans regarding Greenland,” Putin added.

“These plans have long historical roots, as I have just mentioned, and it is obvious that the United States will continue to consistently advance its geo-strategic, military-political and economic interests in the Arctic.”

For Vance and his team, the Greenland stop was all about doubling down on that U.S. presence—keeping the Arctic in America’s orbit amid rising stakes and a chilly global chess game.

President Trump is on a warpath. No one is going to stop him.

Now Trump dropped the hammer on a Democrat pet project in the most stunning way imaginable.

The Trump administration has set its sights on pausing $27.5 million in Title X family-planning grants, targeting organizations like Planned Parenthood.

The move, reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Tuesday, stems from a push to investigate whether these taxpayer dollars have been funneled into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

An agency spokesman from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided the details, according to the report.

The WSJ noted that Planned Parenthood affiliates are among the groups facing the freeze. “Altogether, the groups were set to get a total of about $120 million this year,” the report stated, with around $20 million earmarked for Planned Parenthood facilities across roughly a dozen states.

HHS, under Trump’s leadership, has consistently reflected a pro-life stance. Just last week, on March 21, the agency marked World Down Syndrome Day with a post on X: “HHS celebrate[s] the incredible children and adults with Down syndrome and the families who love and support them.”

The statement continued, “Every life is precious, full of promise, and worthy of protection. HHS is committed to supporting these families and ensuring easy access to the care and resources they deserve.”

Following the investigation, HHS could either cancel the grants entirely or redirect the funds elsewhere, the WSJ observed. This aligns with broader efforts from President Donald Trump, who has signed multiple executive orders to roll back DEI policies across federal agencies.

Rep. Chris Smith, R-NJ, co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, welcomed the administration’s scrutiny of Planned Parenthood’s funding. “I hope it will lead the Administration to permanently redirect the funding to real quality health care options, especially for women,” he said in a statement to CatholicVote.

He added, “Planned Parenthood, which is ‘Child Abuse, Incorporated,’ dismembers or chemically poisons 1,000 babies every day, killing approximately 10 million innocent children since 1970. Yet it is subsidized by nearly $600 million in federal taxpayer dollars each year from multiple programs, including Title X.”

Smith didn’t mince words about the broader context: “For too long, politicians and much of the media have ignored, trivialized, and even defended the gross human rights abuses Planned Parenthood commits. Title X was established to provide family planning, not subsidize those who perpetrate cruel and inhumane acts against an unborn baby—there is nothing benign or compassionate about killing a defenseless child.”

Planned Parenthood’s CEO, Alexis McGill-Johnson, pushed back, telling the WSJ, “[t]he Trump-Vance-Musk administration wants to shut down Planned Parenthood health centers by any means necessary, and they’ll end people’s access to birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, and more to do it.”

Meanwhile, in the waning days of the Biden administration, the organization pressed the Democrat-led Senate to confirm judges who could counter Trump’s pro-life agenda.

The abortion giant also criticized Trump’s recent executive order targeting the Department of Education.

“President Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling our government and our democracy brick by brick, executive order by executive order — with no regard for the consequences,” Planned Parenthood stated. Dr. Sara Flowers, the group’s vice president of education and training, called the shift of education policy back to states and parents “a power grab that will harm students and their futures,” adding, “Education, including s*x education, prepares young people for today’s world and sets them up for success.”

Pro-life voices weighed in too. Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood director turned advocate, told CatholicVote, “The federal government won’t have to look too hard to find evidence of DEI practices at Planned Parenthood. It’s practically one of their creeds, so stripping that money away should be a small, easy win on behalf of taxpayers.”

She noted, “The money the government would be sending to Planned Parenthood supposedly would have been going to infertility counseling, STD testing, pregnancy tests, and contraception disbursement, all of which have significantly decreased since 2020. In fact, for the last several years, the number of patients at Planned Parenthood have decreased while the taxpayer funding has increased. This makes zero sense.”

Capitol Hill is in an uproar. The battle lines have been drawn.

And now Kash Patel silenced a Democrat Senator for asking the most moronic question ever.

A Tense Showdown at the Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel found himself in a heated exchange Wednesday during a House Intelligence Committee session on “worldwide threats,” locking horns with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) over a leaked Signal chat.

The group text, involving Trump administration officials planning airstrikes on Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists, has stirred controversy, and Houlahan pressed Patel hard:

“Do you believe that it is now time, potentially, for the FBI to open an investigation into this?” Patel didn’t flinch, firing back, “I’m not going to comment on that.”

The Pennsylvania Democrat wasn’t letting it slide. “Because you’re the director of the FBI, you don’t believe it’s appropriate to comment on that?” she challenged.

Patel held his ground, pointing to existing processes like a fresh lawsuit from American Oversight alleging Federal Records Act violations by chat participants. “Because there’s a process in place,” he said.

“There’s ongoing litigation. The National Security Council is reviewing this matter, and I’m not going to discuss any open or closed investigations.” It was a steady deflection, keeping the focus on procedure over speculation.

Frustration Meets Resolve

Houlahan didn’t hide her irritation. “That ongoing investigation literally — the lawsuit happened today or yesterday afternoon, and the idea that you don’t have an opinion on this at this point is frustrating to me,” she snapped.

Patel didn’t budge: “No, it’s not.” As she tried to interrupt, he pressed on, “I’m not going to prejudge any matter, and the men and women of the FBI will call the balls and strikes. Not you.”

His firm stance showed a commitment to letting the system play out—a nod to the bureau’s independence that landed with quiet strength.

The back-and-forth hit a wall as Houlahan invoked “reclaiming my time” to squeeze in one last question, but Patel wrapped his point first. She turned to Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) for support.

“The Gentlewoman is recognized,” Crawford said, before adding, “You have four seconds remaining.” Houlahan pushed back, “No! I have more than that,” insisting Patel’s refusal to engage ate into her slot.

Crawford stood firm: “You have two seconds remaining.”

Houlahan kept at it, arguing she deserved more leeway since Patel “would not acknowledge me.” But Crawford wasn’t swayed, dropping the gavel with a crisp, “The Gentlewoman’s time has expired,” before shifting to the next lawmaker.

The clash left a lingering buzz—Patel’s cool-headed sidestep clashing with Houlahan’s push for answers, all while Crawford kept the clock tight. It’s a snapshot of a hearing where process trumped pressure, letting the wheels of review roll on undisturbed.

America’s enemies never rest. They won’t stop until we’re on our knees.

Now a sudden attack on the US left the Pentagon dumbfounded.

Houthi Claims Stir Red Sea Tensions

Yemen’s Houthi militants grabbed headlines late Tuesday, asserting they’d launched a fresh assault on U.S. Oscars in the Red Sea, targeting the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and other warships.

The Jerusalem Post carried their statement, followed by an early Wednesday claim of drone strikes on a U.S. vessel and Israeli military sites.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Defense for a response, but the Houthis’ latest boasts—echoing similar unproven retaliation claims this month—came shortly after U.S. forces downed several of their drones, casting doubt on the narrative.

The Trump administration’s steady hand in navigating these provocations shines through, even as the Houthis keep stirring the pot.

Their lack of evidence hasn’t stopped them from trying to flex muscle in response to U.S. strikes on Yemen, but the military’s quick drone takedowns suggest a readiness that keeps the upper edge.

A Signal Slip Sparks Debate

The plot thickened when a leaked Signal chat surfaced, revealing Trump officials hashing out a Houthi strike—until they accidentally looped in Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg. Dubbed “Houthi PC Small Group,” the chat included heavyweights like Michael Waltz, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, John Ratcliffe, Tulsi Gabbard, and Susie Wiles.

Goldberg, invited March 11 by someone he pegged as Waltz, peeked into what he called “war plans” discussions, opting not to spill sensitive details like targets or timing for security’s sake. A bombshell twist? Ratcliffe allegedly dropped a CIA undercover agent’s name into the mix.

Critics pounced, slamming the chat as a national security blunder—top brass aren’t supposed to brainstorm attacks outside secure channels.

The White House didn’t deny its authenticity but downplayed the fuss. Hegseth brushed it off: “I’ve heard how it was characterized. Nobody was texting war plans, and that’s all I have to say about that.”

He didn’t stop there, tearing into Goldberg as “a deceitful and highly discredited, so-called journalist who’s made a profession of peddling hoaxes time and time again,” citing past Trump-related controversies. It’s a fiery defense that keeps the focus on results over chatter.

Sorting Fact from Noise

The Houthi claims and the Signal slip collide in a messy swirl, but the administration’s holding firm.

The U.S. military’s drone intercepts show a no-nonsense stance against Houthi threats, while the chat leak—sloppy or not—hasn’t derailed plans.

Goldberg’s scoop, naming 18 insiders, stirred the pot, but Hegseth’s pushback frames it as more smoke than fire.

With the White House standing by its team, the real test is whether these moves keep the Red Sea in check—a job Trump’s crew seems geared to tackle, missteps and all.

Musk has thrown his hat into the political realm. Now he’s making a name for himself.

And Elon Musk is turning heads after what he just said about the federal government.

A Bold Slash at Government Waste

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is making waves, claiming to have shaved $115 billion off federal spending in under two months. Launched in late January, this lean operation is tackling the $2 trillion deficit head-on, targeting wasteful spending and fraud with a razor-sharp focus.

The results, posted on DOGE’s website, break down to roughly $714.29 per taxpayer—based on 161 million federal filers—offering a tangible win for those footing the bill.

The savings stem from a multi-pronged attack: axed contracts, scrapped grants, trimmed workforces, and a crackdown on fraudulent payouts. The General Services Administration (GSA) took the biggest hit, with the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not far behind.

About 30% of the haul—think $20 billion from ditched contracts and $17 billion from non-essential grants—is already laid out online, with DOGE promising weekly updates for a clear, no-nonsense look at every cut.

Early Wins and Big Targets

Musk isn’t mincing words about the stakes. “If we don’t do something about this deficit, the country’s going bankrupt,” he said from the Oval Office last month. “It’s not optional for us to reduce the federal expenses. It’s essential.”

DOGE hit the ground running, racking up over $1 billion in savings within weeks by killing off taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across agencies. Another hefty slice—$4.9 billion—came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection dropping 21 contracts, proving the team’s knack for spotting fat to trim.

The effort goes beyond paperwork. DOGE’s digging into systemic waste has unearthed some eyebrow-raising finds. Take FEMA: in early February, it was caught funneling $59 million to house illegal immigrants in New York City’s swanky hotels.

Then there’s the Social Security database, listing tens of millions as over 100 years old—a fraud magnet.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) got a wake-up call after issuing 3,000 loans worth $333 million to supposed centenarians between 2020 and 2021. Now, birthdate checks are in, and loans for anyone under 18 or over 120 are on hold.

Transparency Meets Results

DOGE’s approach is all about keeping it real—updating its platform weekly to show “digestible and transparent” proof of its work. That openness is paying off, with the $115 billion figure signaling a serious dent in the bloat that’s long plagued federal spending.

It’s not just numbers; it’s a shift toward accountability that’s hard to argue with, especially when the biggest chunks—like the GSA cuts—start adding up.

President Trump gave DOGE a shoutout in a recent Fox News sit-down with Laura Ingraham, tipping his hat to its relentless hunt for waste.

The praise underscores a broader push to streamline government, with Musk’s crew delivering early results that could set the tone for more to come. As the deficit looms, DOGE’s fast start suggests a practical fix is in motion—one taxpayers might just feel in their wallets.

After being ousted by Kamala, the Bidens are trying to fade into the background. But Republicans haven’t forgotten what they did.

Now a Game-changing move by Donald Trump left Hunter Biden cowering in fear.

Trump Grants Pardon to Key Witness

President Trump put pen to paper on Tuesday, signing a pardon for Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden and a pivotal figure in Congress’ probe into the Biden family’s dealings.

Archer, 51, had been staring down a year-long prison stint for securities fraud, but Trump stepped in, calling it a case of judicial overreach.

“Many people have asked me to do this, they think he was treated very unfairly,” Trump said moments before signing.

“He was a victim of a crime as far as I’m concerned. So we are going to undo that.” The move has reignited debate over fairness and loyalty in Washington’s tangled web.

Archer’s pardon comes after he played a starring role in the GOP-led impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden. Trump aides argue he got a raw deal from the courts, especially given his cooperation with lawmakers digging into alleged influence-peddling.

It’s a narrative that casts Archer as a whistleblower caught in the crossfire, now freed by a president who sees the scales of justice needing a nudge back into balance.

Archer’s Testimony Unveils Biden Ties

Back in 2023, Archer handed House investigators a trove of insights that painted a vivid picture of the Biden family’s international ventures. He detailed how then-Vice President Biden would often dial into Hunter’s business meetings—roughly 20 times, by Archer’s count—lending a high-profile presence that smoothed the way for deals with firms in China, Russia, Ukraine, and beyond.

While Biden stuck to small talk, never diving into specifics, Archer said the calls and two dinners with associates signaled clout that paid off handsomely.

The standout moment? A call involving Hunter, Burisma executives, and then-Vice President Biden. Archer told investigators the Ukrainian gas company’s leaders, who’d shelled out $3 million for Hunter’s board seat, leaned on that connection to quash a corruption probe.

Shortly after, Biden pressured Ukraine to oust the investigating inspector general—a sequence House probes pegged as part of a $30 million haul for the Biden circle, much of it flowing in during his vice-presidential years. Joe Biden has consistently denied any role in these dealings.

Fraud Case Casts a Shadow

Archer’s legal woes stem from a separate chapter: a 2022 conviction for securities fraud tied to $60 million in tribal bonds from the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He and six associates were found guilty of misrepresenting the bonds’ backing, with some of the cash siphoned off for personal splurges—like a $10 million Tribeca apartment in Archer’s name.

While his partners faced stiff sentences, Archer stayed out of lockup as his team fought—and lost—a bid to toss the case. Notably, Hunter Biden was never linked to this scheme.

Federal prosecutors painted a grim picture of the fallout, accusing the group of not just defrauding the tribe but exploiting its funds for lavish gains. Archer’s year-and-a-day sentence was set to begin, but Trump’s pardon has now wiped that slate clean, leaving questions about accountability and redemption hanging in the air. It’s a fresh twist in a saga that blends business, politics, and justice, with Archer stepping out of the spotlight—for now.