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FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X Thursday: "Today - 15 individuals have been indicted for over $90 million in an alleged massive healthcare fraud scheme in Minnesota, after a sweeping FBI investigation with @TheJusticeDept and our Interagency Partners. These charges involve the two LARGEST Medicaid fraud cases ever charged in this district and first-of-their kind charges involving 7 additional Medicaid programs. As alleged, the defendants defrauded Minnesota public healthcare resources for tens of millions, targeting programs such as Housing Stabilization Services, Child Care, Medicaid programs, Individualized Home Supports (IHS), and more. In one case, defendants even developed a scheme worth over $40 million to target the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) – an autism healthcare program - paying kickbacks to parents who fraudulently used autism centers to diagnose children with autism regardless of medical necessity, and billing for services not actually provided. This not only defrauded taxpayers, but robbed valuable resources from families truly in need. President Trump gave this law enforcement team a mandate to investigate and systematically dismantle this exact kind of public fraud in America – which grossly abuses and mismanages money from hardworking American taxpayers - and that’s exactly what we’re doing. Today’s indictment in a massive moment in this effort. More to come."

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Can Los Angeles Be Saved?

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With Oren Cass, Chief Economist at America Compass.

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The U.S. Travel Association expects annual travel spending to grow by a modest 1% this year, powered largely by domestic leisure travel despite the FIFA World Cup giving soccer fans from other countries a reason to visit the U.S. Airfares have climbed around the world along with the price of jet fuel as the war constrains global oil supplies. Sticking closer to home may not cushion the sticker shock. The nonprofit Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimated Americans would collectively spend an extra $3.5 billion on gasoline over the holiday weekend. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. was $4.56 on Thursday compared to $3.18 a year ago, according to motor club AAA. Other travel expenses have gone up too. The latest consumer price index showed airfares were 20.7% higher in April from a year earlier, the cost of intracity transit such as buses and subways rose 5.6%, lodging cost 4.3% more, and eating out got 3.6% pricier.

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May 19 (Reuters) - The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on Thursday after she was convicted last year of being the ringleader of a $250 million scheme to defraud a federally funded child nutrition program. Aimee Bock, 45, was charged in 2022 with using her non-profit group Feeding Our Future to enact what the Justice Department said was the largest known fraud against the U.S. government's relief programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 70 other people have been charged alongside Bock. The fraud has been often invoked by U.S. President Donald Trump, a Republican, as part of his rationale for targeting Minnesota, led by Democrats, for an aggressive surge in arresting immigrants earlier this year. Bock cried as she addressed U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported: "I don’t have the words to express just how horrible I feel. I know I’m responsible." Federal prosecutors had sought 50 years in prison. In sentencing Bock to 500 months, or 41 years and eight months, Brasel said a lengthy sentence was necessary because of Bock's central role. "This is a vortex of fraud, and you were at the epicenter," the judge said, according to the Star Tribune.

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The Senate Won't Pass Reconciliation Bill Before Recess

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In a world where the lines between freedom and oppression are increasingly blurred, a powerful voice is speaking out against the creeping influence of communism in America. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of our nation. Join the speaker as they delve into a conversation with a remarkable guest, a survivor of China's Cultural Revolution who shares her harrowing experiences and insights on the dangers of communism. From the devastating effects of Mao's policies to the ways in which communists are infiltrating American institutions, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who values freedom and democracy. The guest's story is a powerful reminder that the principles of communism are not just abstract ideas, but have real-life consequences that can be devastating for individuals and communities. She shares her personal experiences of living through the Cultural Revolution, where she was forced to work in the fields as a child and witnessed the brutal suppression of dissent. Her insights on the ways in which communists use division and propaganda to control people's minds are chilling. As the conversation unfolds, the speaker and their guest discuss the ways in which communists are infiltrating American institutions, from academia to the Democratic Party. They explore the importance of understanding the history of communism and its effects on individuals and societies, and the need for Americans to wake up to the threat of communism in their own country. If you're concerned about the future of America and the values that have made it great, this episode is a must-listen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Visit our Store https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries and allied groups like the NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are urging top Black athletes to boycott SEC schools in states with GOP-led redistricting maps they label “Jim Crow-like.”

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It makes no sense—the polls are intended to demoralize. They’re designed to break the conservative spirit and convince Americans that the America First movement is fading.

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With Tim Sparks, President of Dayland Corporation.

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With Sen. Rick Scott, senior United States senator from Florida.

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President Donald Trump gave a new update on the ongoing conflict with Iran as diplomatic talks continue behind the scenes. Trump said there is still a “very good chance” of reaching a deal with Tehran aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear program and avoiding further military escalation. The president also confirmed the U.S. paused planned strikes while negotiations remain active, though he warned military action could resume if talks collapse. His comments come as lawmakers in Washington prepare to vote on a resolution aimed at limiting U.S. involvement in the conflict.

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The House is expected to vote today on legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran. Democrats argue the military campaign was launched without congressional approval and violates the War Powers Resolution. Similar efforts have failed in the past, but supporters hope today’s vote could mark a turning point in limiting presidential war powers. The White House argues the law no longer applies because a ceasefire with Iran is now in place.

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Senate Republicans are expected to abandon a proposal that would provide $1 billion for security upgrades at the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s new ballroom project. The White House had pushed to include the funding in a larger bill aimed at restoring money for ICE and the Border Patrol. Some Republicans are questioning the cost of the proposal and are asking for more details from the White House and Secret Service about how the money would be used. The debate highlights growing divisions within the GOP over federal spending priorities.

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Lawmakers on a House committee are showing bipartisan support for ensuring TSA officers are paid during future government shutdowns while also pushing for updated airport security technology. The hearing comes as the Trump administration continues to push a plan that would expand the use of private contractors to handle airport screening at smaller airports nationwide. Officials noted TSA officers went without pay for more than 100 days during recent funding lapses while continuing to work security checkpoints. The proposal would also cut thousands of TSA positions while shifting more airport security operations to private companies.

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Elon Musk has announced plans for what could become one of the largest initial public offerings in history for SpaceX. New financial filings show the company lost more than $2.6 billion last year despite generating nearly $19 billion in revenue. The planned IPO could surpass the record-setting public debut of Saudi Aramco and may push Musk’s personal wealth past the one-trillion-dollar mark. Forbes currently estimates Musk’s net worth at more than $839 billion.

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Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 riot are suing to block payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund. The fund is intended for people who claim they were targeted by politically motivated prosecutions. The lawsuit comes after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he could not rule out the possibility that some January 6 rioters could qualify for compensation. The case was filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C.

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Federal prosecutors are seeking a 50-year prison sentence for Aimee Bock, the former head of the Minnesota nonprofit at the center of a $250 million pandemic fraud scheme. Bock ran “Feeding Our Future,” which claimed it provided millions of meals to children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her attorney is asking for no more than three years in prison, arguing she was unfairly portrayed as the mastermind behind the scheme. Bock is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in federal court in Minneapolis.

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Three people are dead in New Mexico after authorities responded to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose. State police say four people were found unresponsive inside a home near Mountainair, east of Albuquerque. More than a dozen first responders were also evaluated after possible exposure to an unidentified substance at the scene. Officials at the University of New Mexico Hospital say most of those exposed showed no symptoms and were later released after decontamination procedures.

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Stephen Colbert is hosting his final episode of “The Late Show” Thursday night, bringing an end to CBS’s 33-year late-night franchise. The network announced last year that Colbert’s show would end after 11 seasons, citing economic reasons. Colbert and some supporters, however, have suggested political pressure may have contributed to the decision. Colbert exits as the ratings leader in late-night television after nearly a decade behind the CBS desk.

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