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politics9 hours ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Freezes Minnesota Medicaid Payments in Fraud Crackdown

Sen. JD Vance and Health Administrator Oz announced that the Trump administration will temporarily halt over $250 million in Minnesota Medicaid reimbursements as part of a broader 'war on fraud,' tying the move to fraud concerns linked to Minnesota’s Somali population; Gov. Walz condemned the measure, and the administration signaled that more states could face similar actions, alongside a six-month nationwide moratorium on funding for durable medical equipment.

via The Guardian|

#fraud #medicaid #minnesota

crime18 days ago•3 min saved

Ohio Man Faces Dual Charges Over Threat to VP Vance and Child-Abuse File Possession

An Ohio man, Shannon Mathre, was charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance and with possessing digital files depicting child sexual abuse. The threat charge carries up to five years in prison, and the possession charge up to 20 years. Mathre pleaded not guilty, with his lawyer citing serious health issues, while prosecutors and the DOJ say the threat was serious and connected to a broader Secret Service investigation. He appeared in court and has a hearing scheduled to determine custody status.

via cbsnews.com|

#child-sexual-abuse-files #crime #secret-service

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

Trump and Vance diverge on Epstein files, signaling GOP rift

After the DOJ released the Epstein files, Trump urged moving on while Vice President JD Vance signaled openness to congressional testimony about Prince Andrew, highlighting a growing GOP split over whether to pursue the disclosures further or brush them aside.

via Axios|

#congress #epstein #politics

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Lawyer rebuts Vance over 5-year-old's ICE detention, calls it inhumane

A Minnesota family's lawyer disputes Vice President Vance's remarks about a 5-year-old detained by ICE, saying Liam Ramos and his father entered the U.S. legally through a port of entry in 2024, have been pursuing asylum, and that detaining the child is inhumane and unacceptable; questions linger about the mother’s involvement, where they are held, and potential habeas corpus action as Minnesota lawyers try to coordinate with Texas authorities.

via kare11.com|

#asylum #ice #immigration

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Vance softens stance as ICE tactics spark public unease

Vice President JD Vance, in Minneapolis, sought to lower tensions over ICE tactics by stressing public safety, praising law enforcement, and urging greater cooperation between local officials and federal agents; he acknowledged ICE can err and blamed misinformation on social media, framing the controversy as a misunderstanding following the shooting of Renee Good.

via Politico|

#ice #immigration #minneapolis

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Vance Heads to Minneapolis as Immigration Crackdown Expands to Maine

Federal immigration enforcement is expanding coast-to-coast: Minnesota sees tensions from an ICE-related fatal shooting and protests, while Maine launches an operation targeting about 1,400 people. Vice President JD Vance will visit Minneapolis to defend ICE tactics. Reports describe an internal memo that could allow warrantless home entries, and a court has paused parts of a guardrails order as protests continue and autopsy results in the Renee Good case await release.

via CNN|

#ice #immigration #maine

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Man Arrested for Vandalizing JD Vance’s Ohio Home

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance confirmed a break-in at his Cincinnati home, where a suspect was detained and a Secret Service vehicle was vandalized. The suspect, William Defoor, faces multiple charges. Vance emphasized the need to protect his family amid rising threats and violence against political figures.

via Politico|

#home-break-in #ohio #politics

world1 month ago•0 min saved

Suspect Arrested for Vance's Ohio Home Damage, Secret Service Reports

A man was detained and taken into custody by the Secret Service and Cincinnati Police after allegedly damaging property at Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home, which was unoccupied at the time; Vance and his family were not present.

via ABC News|

#arrest #ohio #property-damage

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Vance defends Venezuela actions, citing drug and oil disputes

Vance argues that attacking Venezuela's cocaine trade could weaken Latin American cartels and help curb the U.S. fentanyl crisis, though critics believe the focus should be on Mexico and its drug cartels. The debate highlights differing views on the primary sources of drug flow into the U.S. and the best strategies to combat drug trafficking.

via Politico|

#cocaine #drug-trafficking #fentanyl

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Vance Facilitates Trump-Musk Truce Amid 2028 Politics

Vice President JD Vance played a key role in mediating a truce between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, leading Musk to scrap his plans for a third party and re-engage with the GOP, although their relationship remains fragile. The story highlights Musk's influence in government reform efforts and the complex political dynamics involving tech billionaires, the White House, and the Republican Party.

via The Washington Post|

#gop #musk #politics

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Nicki Minaj shifts from critic to supporter of Trump and Vance at conservative events

Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at a conservative event, praising Trump and Vance, and expressing her support for their leadership, marking a shift from her past criticisms of Trump, and emphasizing her support for free speech and religious freedom.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#conservatives #nicki-minaj #politics

world2 months ago•1 min saved

US and Ukraine Engage in Talks Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

U.S. official Vance expressed pessimism about Ukraine and Russia reaching a peace deal, citing unresolved issues like control of Donbas and Zaporizhzhia, with ongoing negotiations showing limited progress and significant disagreements.

via Politico|

#donbas #peace-negotiations #russia

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Nicki Minaj Praises Trump and Vance at Turning Point Event

Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at a conservative event in Arizona, praising Donald Trump and JD Vance as role models, signaling her support for the MAGA movement, despite her past criticisms of Trump. She also expressed admiration for their leadership and shared her views on free speech and religious freedom, highlighting her recent political alignment and support for conservative causes.

via AP News|

#arizona #conservative #nicki-minaj

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Nicki Minaj Surprises Conservatives with Praise for Trump and Vance at Arizona Event

Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at a Turning Point USA event, expressing admiration for Trump and Vance, and aligning herself with conservative values, despite her past criticisms of Trump. She also spoke about religious freedom and her own political evolution, highlighting her support for free speech and her recent endorsement of the MAGA movement.

via Fortune|

#conservative #nicki-minaj #politics

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Vance navigates MAGA tensions and GOP 2028 strategies amid political battles

Vance spoke at Turning Point's event amid internal conflicts within the conservative movement, which was marked by sharp criticisms among influential figures like Ben Shapiro and Steve Bannon, highlighting tensions over the direction and integrity of the MAGA movement.

via Politico|

#ben-shapiro #conservative-movement #maga