DOJ Vows ‘Birth Tourism’ Crackdown after Supreme Court Rules Against Trump in Birthright Citizenship Case

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The Justice Department on Tuesday pledged to crack down on so-called “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order outlawing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and US visitors.

Colin McDonald, the DOJ’s assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, directed federal prosecutors to “zealously protect the sanctity of United States citizenship by investigating and prosecuting those who fraudulently exploit our immigration system” by traveling to the country under “false pretenses” to give birth.

“The criminal laws of the United States already prohibit conduct inherent to so many of these so-called ‘birth tourism’ schemes,” McDonald, the administration’s “fraud czar,” wrote in a memo to DOJ employees. “For example, many such schemes start with a false visa application – with lies about the purpose or duration of one’s travel to the United States.”

McDonald included three examples of birth tourism schemes the DOJ has prosecuted in recent years.

In 2024, Michael Wei Yueh Liu and Jing Dong – a husband-and-wife team – were each sentenced to 41 months in prison after being accused of running a birth tourism business that catered to Chinese nationals. Their company – “USA Happy Baby” — charged clients tens of thousands of dollars and assisted them in fraudulently obtaining US visas, according to McDonald. (Read more from “DOJ Vows ‘Birth Tourism’ Crackdown after Supreme Court Rules Against Trump in Birthright Citizenship Case” HERE)

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$500,000 Bail for Alleged Would-Be Mass Shooter Transitioning to Female

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Bail of $500,000 was set Wednesday in Henderson, Nevada, for alleged would-be mass shooter Allison Howlett, a male transitioning to female.

KSNV reported that Allison is married to Julie Howlett. Police indicated that both Allison and Julie are “transitioning to female and are taking estrogen and progesterone.”

8NewsNow noted that Allison was arrested on Saturday “after refusing to exit her car while armed with multiple firearms in the Sunset Station garage.”

Julie had told police that Allison was allegedly making threats, including “suicide by cop,” and claimed Allison had stolen her car. She also “alleged that Howlett would frequently put on body armor, grab a rifle, and tell her partner to take her to a homeless shelter, alluding to the idea of shooting homeless people.” (Read more from “$500,000 Bail for Alleged Would-Be Mass Shooter Transitioning to Female” HERE)

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John Brennan Sues Trump Admin to Preserve Records in Federal Probes

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Former CIA Director John Brennan filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking a court order that would require the Trump administration to keep documents connected to federal inquiries involving him.

Brennan believes the records could reveal why the investigations were launched and help support a future claim that any criminal case was driven by political retaliation rather than evidence of a crime, according to the complaint. His legal team argues the documents should be preserved now because they could disappear before any case reaches court.

The filing points to years of criticism from President Donald Trump and says that his repeated attacks on Brennan show a long-running effort to punish him over his time leading the CIA and his public criticism of the president. Brennan’s lawyers argue that history could become relevant if prosecutors decide to seek an indictment.

“To fully consider those motions, the reviewing judge would need to scrutinize the motivations of the Justice Department officials who directed, oversaw, or undertook those actions to determine whether they violated Director Brennan’s rights, and specifically whether they were motivated by a desire to vindictively prosecute him as an act of retribution,” Brennan’s lawyers wrote in the lawsuit.

The lawsuit also warns that emails, messages, calendars, and other government communications tied to the inquiries could be deleted or lost unless a judge orders agencies to preserve them. Brennan’s attorneys say those records may be needed to examine whether the investigations were handled properly. (Read more from “John Brennan Sues Trump Admin to Preserve Records in Federal Probes” HERE)

MAGA Melts Down After Melania Trump Defends Supreme Court Ruling: ‘I’ve Lost Respect’

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MAGA followers were livid after first lady Melania Trump issued a rare statement voicing her support for the LGBTQ+ community on Tuesday.

Trump shared her comments in a post on X following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender girls from female school sports. The ruling was considered a setback for the transgender community, according to The Associated Press.

In her statement, Trump cited an excerpt from her own self-titled book “Melania” — and the page number.

“The U.S. Supreme Court has now legally confirmed this opinion: ‘Under Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, may schools maintain women’s and girls’ sports for biological females? … The answer is yes.’ America, we can support the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and also protect opportunities for female athletes. Respect everyone and keep girls’ sports fair. Both ideals are essential,” Trump wrote.

Loyal MAGA fans expressed their outrage in response to the first lady’s comments.

(Read more from “MAGA Melts Down After Melania Trump Defends Supreme Court Ruling: ‘I’ve Lost Respect’” HERE)

One Missing After Helicopter Makes ‘Emergency Water Landing’ Near Iran, US Navy Says

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A helicopter from the U.S. 5th fleet had an “emergency water landing” in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.

The emergency water landing happened at 3:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, according to an X post from the U.S. 5th Fleet. The helicopter had a crew of four people; three were recovered, but one crewmember is still missing, according to the X post.

The helicopter was an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), according to the X post. There is no indication that the emergency was caused by hostile action, the post said.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The U.S. 5th Fleet declined to comment.

The Seahawk can be equipped for multiple different missions, including Anti-Surface Warfare, combat support, humanitarian disaster relief, Combat Search and Rescue, aero medical evacuation, SPECWAR and organic Airborne Mine Countermeasures, according to the U.S. Navy. However, it remains unclear what package the helicopter was flying with at the time it went down. (Read more from “One Missing After Helicopter Makes ‘Emergency Water Landing’ Near Iran, US Navy Says” HERE)

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Mitch McConnell Found Unconscious In DC Home Last Month, EMS Dispatch Reveals

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Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was found “unconscious” at his residence in Washington, D.C., in June, according to a District Fire and EMS dispatch call recording released Wednesday.

An Advanced Life Support ambulance arrived at McConnell’s home shortly before 9 a.m. on June 14 and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a “cardiac arrest,” according to the dispatch call first reported by Punchbowl News. Hours after his hospitalization, McConnell spokesperson David Popp told the Daily Caller News Foundation that McConnell was “admitted” to the hospital and received “excellent care.”

McConnell’s office has not disclosed the 84-year-old senator’s health issues or his condition.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told the DCNF on June 15 that McConnell was “dialed in” on their conference’s legislative calls and sounded good on the phone. McConnell has not returned to Capitol Hill since his hospitalization.

McConnell’s and Thune’s offices did not immediately respond to the DCNF’s requests for comment to clarify their previous statements in light of this latest development.

The elderly senator faced several health issues in the past. He was hospitalized in February for flu-like symptoms, which forced him to miss votes. He fell in the basement of the Russell Senate Office building in October 2025 while a reporter blocked him from accessing the railing while peppering him with questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Read more from “Mitch McConnell Found Unconscious In DC Home Last Month, EMS Dispatch Reveals” HERE)

What The FDA’s Latest Ruling Could Mean For Future Of Nicotine Pouches

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The Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to allow certain nicotine pouches to be marketed as posing fewer health risks than cigarettes could potentially lead to the U.S. becoming smoke-free one day, according to one analyst.

The FDA said Tuesday it will let 20 of Swedish Match USA, Inc.’s ZYN nicotine pouch products be marketed to U.S. consumers with the risk modification claim that “Using ZYN instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis,” according to the agency’s news release.

“FDA’s review of modified risk products is intended to ensure that adult users have clear, science-based information about the relative harms of tobacco products, so they can make informed choices,” Acting Director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products Bret Koplow said in a statement. “Today’s decision allows these products to be marketed with a modified risk claim that informs adults who smoke about the lower risks associated with these products.”

The FDA’s decision marks “an acknowledgement of reality,” according to Consumer Choice Center Policy Director David Clement.

“It’s an acknowledgment that, obviously, these products are exponentially less risky than spoken cigarettes, and it’s important that smokers trying to quit know that when they buy them,” Clement told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “And so this is a very positive step forward in terms of overall harm reduction, and it’s a big step forward for anyone who cares about accuracy in marketing.” (Read more from “What The FDA’s Latest Ruling Could Mean For Future Of Nicotine Pouches” HERE)

DC US Attorney Pirro Visits Reflecting Pool as She Preps Criminal Charges Against Alleged Vandals

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Get the latest news from the Trump administration and national politics Wednesday, as US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro visited the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall while she prepares to file criminal charges against alleged vandals.

Earlier in the day, the president took a morning flight to North Dakota with sons Eric and Don Jr., testing out his swanky new $400M Air Force One jet, gifted by Qatar, on its inaugural flight.

Enthusiastic North Dakotans gave POTUS a warm welcome as he took a brief train ride to honor Theodore Roosevelt, ahead of a library dedication for the former president.

And in an afternoon speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, Trump claimed that Cuba was relaxing its opposition to the US, saying the island nation is “coming our way.”

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro visited the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall Wednesday as she prepares to file criminal charges against alleged vandals. (Read more from “DC US Attorney Pirro Visits Reflecting Pool as She Preps Criminal Charges Against Alleged Vandals” HERE)

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