SCAM Act introduced to revoke citizenship of migrants who commit fraud, serious felonies
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act that would strip citizenship from individuals who commit serious crimes within 10 years of their naturalization.
According to Schmitt, the legislation would expand the grounds for beginning the denaturalization process to include: welfare fraud, aggravated felonies and joining a terrorist organization, including gangs and cartels, as well as, committing substantial fraud against a federal, state, local government assistance program, including aggravated felony or espionage.
Fox New reports that the SCAM Act would create a 10-year window, post-naturalization, which would lower the threshold for federal authorities to strike an individual's citizenship and to begin deportation proceedings.
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Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act that would strip citizenship from individuals who commit serious crimes within 10 years of their naturalization.
According to Schmitt, the legislation would expand the grounds for beginning the denaturalization process to include: welfare fraud, aggravated felonies and joining a terrorist organization, including gangs and cartels, as well as, committing substantial fraud against a federal, state, local government assistance program, including aggravated felony or espionage.
Fox New reports that the SCAM Act would create a 10-year window, post-naturalization, which would lower the threshold for federal authorities to strike an individual's citizenship and to begin deportation proceedings.
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🇵🇸'We cannot separate imperialism from domestic militarization': Understanding the links between ICE, Gaza, and U.S. foreign policy
Mondoweiss interviews author Harsha Walia about the history of ICE and how Trump's immigration crackdown is closely linked to U.S. imperialism abroad, including in Palestine.
This week, over 1,000 advocacy organizations sent a letter to Congress demanding that lawmakers stop funding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
The call comes amid widespread protests over the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Mondoweiss interviews author Harsha Walia about the history of ICE and how Trump's immigration crackdown is closely linked to U.S. imperialism abroad, including in Palestine.
This week, over 1,000 advocacy organizations sent a letter to Congress demanding that lawmakers stop funding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
The call comes amid widespread protests over the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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🇸🇦🇮🇱Washington approves massive arms deals for Israel, Saudi Arabia
The new arms sales bypassed congressional approval and coincide with the US's ongoing militarization of West Asian waters to reignite the war against Iran.
On January 30, the US government authorized significant arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, amounting to approximately $15.7 billion, as the White House continues to escalate threats of war against Iran.
Comment: Escalating threats increase arms sales.
The US State Department approved four arms packages for Israel totaling $6.67 billion, which includes a $3.8 billion deal for 30 Apache attack helicopters and a $1.98 billion sale of 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.
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The new arms sales bypassed congressional approval and coincide with the US's ongoing militarization of West Asian waters to reignite the war against Iran.
On January 30, the US government authorized significant arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, amounting to approximately $15.7 billion, as the White House continues to escalate threats of war against Iran.
Comment: Escalating threats increase arms sales.
The US State Department approved four arms packages for Israel totaling $6.67 billion, which includes a $3.8 billion deal for 30 Apache attack helicopters and a $1.98 billion sale of 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.
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🇮🇷Seven reasons not to bomb Iran
America's Middle East record is failure, not freedom: Iran isn't a threat, intervention backfires, and our money and blood are better spent fixing problems at home.
By the time this piece publishes, the United States military might already have launched air strikes on Iran.
Indeed, planes could be launching while I write this.
Nevertheless, here is a list of seven reasons why our government should not intervene in the Middle East. 1) It has never gone well.
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America's Middle East record is failure, not freedom: Iran isn't a threat, intervention backfires, and our money and blood are better spent fixing problems at home.
By the time this piece publishes, the United States military might already have launched air strikes on Iran.
Indeed, planes could be launching while I write this.
Nevertheless, here is a list of seven reasons why our government should not intervene in the Middle East. 1) It has never gone well.
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Dmitry Trenin: America First goes global
The United States has now published two of the three pillars of its main strategic doctrine: the National Security Strategy at the end of 2025 and, in January, the National Defense Strategy.
Only the Nuclear Posture Review remains.
Many observers described US President Donald Trump's security strategy as revolutionary.
In Russia, it drew cautious and in some cases even approving reactions.
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The United States has now published two of the three pillars of its main strategic doctrine: the National Security Strategy at the end of 2025 and, in January, the National Defense Strategy.
Only the Nuclear Posture Review remains.
Many observers described US President Donald Trump's security strategy as revolutionary.
In Russia, it drew cautious and in some cases even approving reactions.
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George Zinn pleads guilty to obstruction of justice for actions following Charlie Kirk assassination, possessing CSAM
George Zinn, the first man arrested after the Charlie Kirk assassination, pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual exploitation of a minor and obstruction of justice.
George Hodgson Zinn, 71, was detained by police at the scene of the shooting at UVU that killed Charlie Kirk.
According to the Utah County Sheriff's Office, Zinn yelled, "I shot him, now shoot me," as police scrambled to find the shooter.
Following his arrest, police found child sexual abuse material on his phone.
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George Zinn, the first man arrested after the Charlie Kirk assassination, pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual exploitation of a minor and obstruction of justice.
George Hodgson Zinn, 71, was detained by police at the scene of the shooting at UVU that killed Charlie Kirk.
According to the Utah County Sheriff's Office, Zinn yelled, "I shot him, now shoot me," as police scrambled to find the shooter.
Following his arrest, police found child sexual abuse material on his phone.
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Israeli strikes murder at least 30 Palestinians as ceasefire tensions rise
At least 30 Palestinians are dead following Israeli strikes in several locations in Gaza on Saturday.
Multiple sources say strikes hit northern and southern Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces said the strikes are in response to a violation of the ceasefire agreement agreed to last year. "8 terrorists were identified exiting the underground terror infrastructure in eastern Rafah," the IDF posted.
"The IDF and [Israeli Security Agency] have struck 4 commanders and additional terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations across Gaza." Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, condemned the strikes, saying the current ceasefire is "in name only."
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At least 30 Palestinians are dead following Israeli strikes in several locations in Gaza on Saturday.
Multiple sources say strikes hit northern and southern Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces said the strikes are in response to a violation of the ceasefire agreement agreed to last year. "8 terrorists were identified exiting the underground terror infrastructure in eastern Rafah," the IDF posted.
"The IDF and [Israeli Security Agency] have struck 4 commanders and additional terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations across Gaza." Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, condemned the strikes, saying the current ceasefire is "in name only."
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Around the world bikepacker killed by suspected lightning strike in Andes
A German cyclist riding solo around the world to highlight "the existential danger of climate change" has been killed by a suspected lightning strike.
A cyclist was killed by lightning while biking around the world to combat climate change.
Florian Berg had spent over a year peddling across the globe.
The latest stretch of his journey took him to South America.
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A German cyclist riding solo around the world to highlight "the existential danger of climate change" has been killed by a suspected lightning strike.
A cyclist was killed by lightning while biking around the world to combat climate change.
Florian Berg had spent over a year peddling across the globe.
The latest stretch of his journey took him to South America.
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Norwegian Crown Princess under fire for being featured in hundreds of new Epstein files, while her son Is on trial accused of raping four women
The Princess is apologizing for her close Epstein ties, just as her son is on trial for rape.
The royal family in Norway is reeling with the repercussion of the latest - and probably last - document release on the Epstein files.
The three and a half million additional documents were released by the DOJ pursuant to the approval of the House Resolution 4405, the 'Epstein Files Transparency Act'. The released files cast a very negative light on Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
DPA reported: "According to media reports on Saturday, the 52-year-old is mentioned several hundred times in the documents published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.
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The Princess is apologizing for her close Epstein ties, just as her son is on trial for rape.
The royal family in Norway is reeling with the repercussion of the latest - and probably last - document release on the Epstein files.
The three and a half million additional documents were released by the DOJ pursuant to the approval of the House Resolution 4405, the 'Epstein Files Transparency Act'. The released files cast a very negative light on Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
DPA reported: "According to media reports on Saturday, the 52-year-old is mentioned several hundred times in the documents published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.
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🇹🇭Wild elephant kills tourist in Thailand - had previously killed 2 other people
A 65-year-old tourist was killed in an attack by a wild elephant in Khao Yai National Park in Thailand.
Authorities stated that the attack was carried out by a male elephant, which had previously killed two other people.
A terrible incident occurred in Thailand's Khao Yai National Park.
A 65-year-old tourist lost his life after being attacked by a wild elephant during a morning walk.
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A 65-year-old tourist was killed in an attack by a wild elephant in Khao Yai National Park in Thailand.
Authorities stated that the attack was carried out by a male elephant, which had previously killed two other people.
A terrible incident occurred in Thailand's Khao Yai National Park.
A 65-year-old tourist lost his life after being attacked by a wild elephant during a morning walk.
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Freezing in Florida: Arctic chill reaches Sunshine State, breaking records and causing power disruptions
The wrath of this winter season managed to reach sunny Florida this weekend.
The arctic air that has gripped much of the eastern U.S. surged south, setting at least 15 record-low temperatures across the Sunshine State.
The cold persisted statewide Monday, with Melbourne plunging to 25 degrees, topping the record for the coldest February day that was set just a day before.
Arctic air also strained Florida's electrical grid as Floridians rushed to crank up the heat.
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The wrath of this winter season managed to reach sunny Florida this weekend.
The arctic air that has gripped much of the eastern U.S. surged south, setting at least 15 record-low temperatures across the Sunshine State.
The cold persisted statewide Monday, with Melbourne plunging to 25 degrees, topping the record for the coldest February day that was set just a day before.
Arctic air also strained Florida's electrical grid as Floridians rushed to crank up the heat.
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Record 834 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon, Florida as cold snap draws more sea cows (UPDATE)
The chilly air across South Florida and the Treasure Coast has many of us bundled up and braving the cooler-than-average temperatures — and that includes wildlife.
Representatives at the Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach said Thursday that they counted 160 manatees at the facility, the highest number spotted all season.
The gentle giants are attracted to the area by the warm-water outflows from the adjacent Florida Power & Light Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center.
With temperatures expected to continue falling through the weekend and forecast lows in the 30s, workers at the lagoon said they believe sightings will likely increase.
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The chilly air across South Florida and the Treasure Coast has many of us bundled up and braving the cooler-than-average temperatures — and that includes wildlife.
Representatives at the Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach said Thursday that they counted 160 manatees at the facility, the highest number spotted all season.
The gentle giants are attracted to the area by the warm-water outflows from the adjacent Florida Power & Light Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center.
With temperatures expected to continue falling through the weekend and forecast lows in the 30s, workers at the lagoon said they believe sightings will likely increase.
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Freezing in Florida: Arctic chill reaches Sunshine State, breaking at least 15 record-low temperatures records and causing power disruptions
The wrath of this winter season managed to reach sunny Florida this weekend.
The arctic air that has gripped much of the eastern U.S. surged south, setting at least 15 record-low temperatures across the Sunshine State.
The cold persisted statewide Monday, with Melbourne plunging to 25 degrees, topping the record for the coldest February day that was set just a day before.
Arctic air also strained Florida's electrical grid as Floridians rushed to crank up the heat.
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The wrath of this winter season managed to reach sunny Florida this weekend.
The arctic air that has gripped much of the eastern U.S. surged south, setting at least 15 record-low temperatures across the Sunshine State.
The cold persisted statewide Monday, with Melbourne plunging to 25 degrees, topping the record for the coldest February day that was set just a day before.
Arctic air also strained Florida's electrical grid as Floridians rushed to crank up the heat.
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Epstein, Western decline and the moral collapse of the elites
January 2026 marks a rupture.
It is no longer possible to treat the Epstein case as a sexual scandal involving powerful individuals.
What has now come to light - documents, images, records, explicit connections - has pushed the debate to another level.
This is no longer about "abuses," "excesses," or "individual crimes." What has been exposed points to systematic, organized, ritualized practices.
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January 2026 marks a rupture.
It is no longer possible to treat the Epstein case as a sexual scandal involving powerful individuals.
What has now come to light - documents, images, records, explicit connections - has pushed the debate to another level.
This is no longer about "abuses," "excesses," or "individual crimes." What has been exposed points to systematic, organized, ritualized practices.
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Bezos' Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism To Focus On The Moon
Blue Origin decided to shift its focus from the edge of space to the Moon.
The company announced on Jan. 30 that it was pausing all of its suborbital commercial flights on its reusable New Shepard rocket for no less than two years in order to focus more resources on delivering a crewed lunar lander to NASA in time to meet Congress's set deadline to establish a permanent human presence on or around the moon by 2030.
"The decision reflects Blue Origin's commitment to the nation's goal of returning to the Moon and establishing a permanent, sustained lunar presence," the company said in a statement.
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Blue Origin decided to shift its focus from the edge of space to the Moon.
The company announced on Jan. 30 that it was pausing all of its suborbital commercial flights on its reusable New Shepard rocket for no less than two years in order to focus more resources on delivering a crewed lunar lander to NASA in time to meet Congress's set deadline to establish a permanent human presence on or around the moon by 2030.
"The decision reflects Blue Origin's commitment to the nation's goal of returning to the Moon and establishing a permanent, sustained lunar presence," the company said in a statement.
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Huge Verdict Could Destroy 'Gender Transition For Minors' Industry
A jury on Friday found a psychologist and a surgeon liable for malpractice after they convinced a 16-year-old girl to lop off her breasts.
This marks the first medical malpractice case involving a detransitioner to reach a verdict - and it has huge implications.
Fox Varian, who identified as transgender at the time, was awarded $2 million in damages - which includes $1.6 million for past and future pain and suffering, and $400,000 for future medical expenses.
Now 22, Varian identifies as a woman.
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A jury on Friday found a psychologist and a surgeon liable for malpractice after they convinced a 16-year-old girl to lop off her breasts.
This marks the first medical malpractice case involving a detransitioner to reach a verdict - and it has huge implications.
Fox Varian, who identified as transgender at the time, was awarded $2 million in damages - which includes $1.6 million for past and future pain and suffering, and $400,000 for future medical expenses.
Now 22, Varian identifies as a woman.
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🇨🇷Costa Rica swings right: Conservative hardliner Laura Fernandez elected president in landslide
High on the minds of Costa Rican voters as they went to the polls on Sunday was undoubtedly the surge in drug-related violence across the otherwise stable Central American country, which has been a trend for the region generally.
Conservative candidate Laura Fernandez by Monday morning was able to quickly declare victory in the presidential election after early results confirmed a decisive lead, causing her nearest rival to concede.
She took nearly half the vote.
By early Monday, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported that ballots from 81% of polling stations had been counted, giving the Sovereign People's Party candidate 48.9% of the vote.
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High on the minds of Costa Rican voters as they went to the polls on Sunday was undoubtedly the surge in drug-related violence across the otherwise stable Central American country, which has been a trend for the region generally.
Conservative candidate Laura Fernandez by Monday morning was able to quickly declare victory in the presidential election after early results confirmed a decisive lead, causing her nearest rival to concede.
She took nearly half the vote.
By early Monday, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported that ballots from 81% of polling stations had been counted, giving the Sovereign People's Party candidate 48.9% of the vote.
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Vaccine mRNA, Plasmid DNA, and Spike Protein Can Persist in Humans More Than 3.5 Years After COVID-19 Vaccination
We report the longest documented persistence of mRNA vaccine components to date, independently confirmed across multiple laboratories, biospecimens, and time points using diverse analytical methods.
For years, the public was told that mRNA vaccine materials would degrade within days to weeks — rapidly broken down, biologically transient, and incapable of long-term persistence.
That assumption shaped regulatory assurances, public messaging, and safety expectations worldwide.
Billions across the globe received these injections based on the claim that the genetic material would quickly disappear from the body.
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We report the longest documented persistence of mRNA vaccine components to date, independently confirmed across multiple laboratories, biospecimens, and time points using diverse analytical methods.
For years, the public was told that mRNA vaccine materials would degrade within days to weeks — rapidly broken down, biologically transient, and incapable of long-term persistence.
That assumption shaped regulatory assurances, public messaging, and safety expectations worldwide.
Billions across the globe received these injections based on the claim that the genetic material would quickly disappear from the body.
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TX Gov Abbot issues agricultural disaster declaration over spread of parasitic screwworm
Texas Gov.
Greg Abbott on Thursday said he imposed a statewide disaster declaration to prevent the spread of a type of parasitic fly in his state.
The New World screwworm isn't yet present in the United States or Texas, although officials say it has been spreading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.
Abbot said it can cause potential problems for the U.S. livestock industry if it spreads northward across the border.
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Texas Gov.
Greg Abbott on Thursday said he imposed a statewide disaster declaration to prevent the spread of a type of parasitic fly in his state.
The New World screwworm isn't yet present in the United States or Texas, although officials say it has been spreading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.
Abbot said it can cause potential problems for the U.S. livestock industry if it spreads northward across the border.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸Israel finally gives in (a little) - admits 70,000 killed In Gaza
Israel's PR campaign against Gaza Health Ministry has run its course Throughout the Israel Defense Forces rampage across Gaza, the State of Israel and its collaborators and sympathizers around the world have ridiculed the alarming death toll maintained by Palestinian health authorities, dismissing the count as a gross exaggeration aimed at maliciously demonizing Israel.
Now, after more than two years of casting doubts, the IDF has finally admitted its own estimates match the Gaza Health Ministry's accounting of some 70,000 confirmed dead.
It's a grand example of Israel's long-running practice of vehemently denying accusations — and vilifying accusers — before eventually acknowledging their validity.
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Israel's PR campaign against Gaza Health Ministry has run its course Throughout the Israel Defense Forces rampage across Gaza, the State of Israel and its collaborators and sympathizers around the world have ridiculed the alarming death toll maintained by Palestinian health authorities, dismissing the count as a gross exaggeration aimed at maliciously demonizing Israel.
Now, after more than two years of casting doubts, the IDF has finally admitted its own estimates match the Gaza Health Ministry's accounting of some 70,000 confirmed dead.
It's a grand example of Israel's long-running practice of vehemently denying accusations — and vilifying accusers — before eventually acknowledging their validity.
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