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Yeah, that was on Social Security. Musk posted the breakdown by age group of the number of eligible Social Security numbers in the United States. On the face of it, it's pretty clear that tens of millions of those numbers are fraudulent. Here's some perspective. The oldest person currently alive is 116 years old and she lives in Brazil.
According to the social security system, nearly 12 and a half million Americans have valid social security numbers and are older than that. So major red flag there to say the least. But if that weren't enough, there are actually tens of millions more active Social Security numbers than there are U.S. citizens. That's tens of millions of suspicious numbers.
According to the social security system, nearly 12 and a half million Americans have valid social security numbers and are older than that. So major red flag there to say the least. But if that weren't enough, there are actually tens of millions more active Social Security numbers than there are U.S. citizens. That's tens of millions of suspicious numbers.
Musk said this might be the biggest fraud in history.
Musk said this might be the biggest fraud in history.
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Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce has the latest. Attorneys general from 14 states claim that Doge is overstepping its authority by accessing federal data and firing government employees. But Judge Tanya Chutkan isn't convinced the states have the evidence to block it for now. The case focuses on actions within seven agencies, including the Department of Education and Health and Human Services.
Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce has the latest. Attorneys general from 14 states claim that Doge is overstepping its authority by accessing federal data and firing government employees. But Judge Tanya Chutkan isn't convinced the states have the evidence to block it for now. The case focuses on actions within seven agencies, including the Department of Education and Health and Human Services.
While Chutkin questioned the urgency of the state's arguments, she also pushed back against claims that Musk has no direct influence over government decisions. A ruling is expected within 24 hours as the Trump administration pushes forward with its cost-cutting agenda.
While Chutkin questioned the urgency of the state's arguments, she also pushed back against claims that Musk has no direct influence over government decisions. A ruling is expected within 24 hours as the Trump administration pushes forward with its cost-cutting agenda.
The prosecutor disclosed last month that he received $140,000 in pro bono legal services from a powerful Washington law firm as he prepared to leave office. That's according to a disclosure Smith filed last month as he prepared to leave the DOJ, as first reported by Politico.
The prosecutor disclosed last month that he received $140,000 in pro bono legal services from a powerful Washington law firm as he prepared to leave office. That's according to a disclosure Smith filed last month as he prepared to leave the DOJ, as first reported by Politico.
What exactly he sought outside counsel for is not clear, but Trump repeatedly railed against Smith about his attempts to take him down while he was a presidential candidate. Trump's AG, Pam Bondi, has announced a probe into potential weaponization of the government, including the role Smith possibly played.
What exactly he sought outside counsel for is not clear, but Trump repeatedly railed against Smith about his attempts to take him down while he was a presidential candidate. Trump's AG, Pam Bondi, has announced a probe into potential weaponization of the government, including the role Smith possibly played.
The money HHS is alleged of supplying includes cash assistance for cars, homes, and business startups. The funding was funneled through the Office of Refugee Resettlement and dramatically increased during the Biden administration. The report follows concerns over ORR's handling of unaccompanied migrant children, with federal whistleblowers saying many were placed with unvetted sponsors.
The money HHS is alleged of supplying includes cash assistance for cars, homes, and business startups. The funding was funneled through the Office of Refugee Resettlement and dramatically increased during the Biden administration. The report follows concerns over ORR's handling of unaccompanied migrant children, with federal whistleblowers saying many were placed with unvetted sponsors.
The Trump administration has already begun clawing back millions in migrant aid and cutting funding for sanctuary cities.
The Trump administration has already begun clawing back millions in migrant aid and cutting funding for sanctuary cities.
U.S. intelligence reports suggest that the Jewish state is considering major strikes on Iran's nuclear sites this year. Israeli officials reportedly believe President Trump is more likely to support the action than his predecessor. The report highlights Iran's weakened military state, citing economic struggles, the fall of key allies, and recent Israeli military successes against Hezbollah.