Report: DOJ Appoints Prosecutor To Probe Adam Schiff, Letitia James Mortage Fraud Allegations

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and New York Attorney General Letitia James, several outlets reported Friday.

According to the New York Post, Bondi has tapped former acting U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Ed Martin to spearhead “the prosecution of James and Schiff for potential mortgage fraud, bank fraud and wire fraud, which carry jail terms of up to 30 years.”

“Attorney General Bondi and President Trump have given me a very serious and mission,” Martin told the outlet. “For months DOJ and the FBI have been working on these two cases, it is my job to stick the landing.”

As The Federalist’s Beth Brelje previously reported, Schiff — a major Trump-Russia collusion hoaxer — was singled out by President Trump in a Truth Social post over allegations of mortgage fraud last month.

“Trump announced that Schiff had been investigated by Fannie Mae’s Financial Crimes division, which found Schiff may have committed mortgage fraud for more than a decade after he refinanced one of his homes — the one in Maryland, not the one in California,” Brelje wrote. “According to Trump, from 2009 to 2020, Schiff allegedly declared the Maryland home his primary residence ‘to get a cheaper mortgage and to rip off America.’” (Read more from “Report: DOJ Appoints Prosecutor To Probe Adam Schiff, Letitia James Mortage Fraud Allegations” HERE)

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Disney World Assault Case Reveals Attacker Was Victim’s Son

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Nearly a year after an assault at Disney World shocked families and park visitors, newly released details reveal that the attack was a case of domestic violence between a mother and her adult son.

The incident took place in October 2024 near Casey’s Corner, a baseball-themed hot dog stand in the Magic Kingdom. Video from the scene, widely shared online, showed bystanders restraining 22-year-old Matthew Edward Cameron of Massachusetts after he struck his 56-year-old mother, Diane Marie Cameron.

According to an Orange County Sheriff’s Department report, Matthew became agitated during an argument and first shoved his mother’s face away before punching her in the left side of her face. The blow knocked her to the ground and left her with a bloody nose.

Witnesses reported hearing screams from nearby guests as other park visitors intervened to restrain Matthew until law enforcement arrived. He later admitted to officers that he acted “out of frustration” and was “not thinking” at the time of the assault.

The report also noted that Diane told police her son had long struggled with severe schizophrenia, which sometimes led to hallucinations and prior episodes of violence toward her.

While Matthew was initially arrested on domestic battery charges, court records show the case was dismissed by prosecutors in January 2025.

The incident serves as a reminder that even “The Happiest Place on Earth” can become the scene of deeply personal and troubling events.

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Bill Seeks Mandatory Labeling for Shelf-Life Coatings on Grocery Produce

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A new bill in Congress aims to make it easier for Americans to know when the fruits and vegetables they buy have been treated with a plant-based coating designed to extend shelf life.

Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R–Ind.) introduced H.R. 4737, the Apeel Reveal Act, this week, targeting products like those made by California-based Apeel Sciences. The legislation would require clear labeling on produce treated with post-harvest coatings, such as Apeel’s Edipeel and Organipeel, before being sold in grocery stores.

“We should know what we’re eating – transparency is essential for making healthy choices,” Stutzman wrote on X. “My Apeel Reveal Act gives Americans the clarity they deserve when deciding what to feed themselves and their kids.”

Apeel says its coatings are made from naturally occurring ingredients — including plant-based mono- and diglycerides, baking soda, and citric acid — that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The company says its products comply with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and are already identified by an Apeel logo or sticker in stores.

The bill defines a “covered product coating” as any substance applied directly to fresh produce to extend its shelf life. If passed, the measure would mandate uniform federal labeling, applying to all qualifying products regardless of brand.

While Apeel stresses that its coatings have undergone rigorous safety testing and have a long history of safe use, the legislation reflects growing calls in Congress for increased transparency in food labeling — giving shoppers more information before they take their groceries home.

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Trump Issues Ultimatum to Putin as Russian Drones Breach NATO Airspace; Putin Agrees to Meet in Alaska

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Eastern Europe is once again on edge as Russian drones—some armed with explosives—have breached NATO airspace, triggering security concerns and drawing a pointed warning from U.S. President Donald Trump. President Trump has demanded a resolution to the escalating tensions, giving Russian President Vladimir Putin until Friday to make “meaningful progress” in peace negotiations or face sweeping sanctions targeting Russia’s war economy.

The warning comes as NATO allies in Eastern Europe grow increasingly uneasy over a string of drone incursions and missile strikes brushing up against alliance borders.

In recent days, an explosive-laden drone believed to have originated from Belarus entered Lithuanian airspace, traveling over 100 kilometers before crashing inside a military training zone near the capital, Vilnius. The drone was carrying approximately two kilograms of explosives and came within one kilometer of the Lithuanian president’s residence.

Another drone incident occurred earlier in July, when an unidentified aircraft crashed near the Šumskas border crossing, prompting the evacuation of government officials. Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė called the latest breach “unprecedented and alarming,” urging NATO to take the situation seriously and increase regional air defense cooperation.

“This is not merely about Lithuanian airspace—this is NATO territory,” Šakalienė warned. “We need a collective response that reflects the seriousness of the threat.”

Meanwhile, a separate Russian missile strike hit a Ukrainian gas depot just half a mile from Romania’s border, again raising questions about NATO’s preparedness. Although Romania’s air force scrambled F‑16s to patrol the skies, no drone crossed into Romanian airspace during the incident—an outcome Romanian officials attribute to new legislation passed in May that allows for immediate interception or destruction of unauthorized drones.

Romania’s swift response stood in stark contrast to NATO’s broader posture, which has remained muted despite multiple airspace breaches over the past year.

Experts say the incidents reflect a shift in Russia’s military strategy—away from conventional warfare and toward so-called “hybrid” tactics that blend psychological warfare, cyberattacks, and ambiguous military provocations.

“This is the future battlefield,” said Eitvydas Bajarūnas, former Lithuanian ambassador. “It’s not about tanks rolling across borders, it’s about uncertainty, pressure, and the erosion of public confidence in security guarantees.”

Bruno Kahl, head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, has repeatedly warned that Russia is testing the limits of NATO’s unity, using drone incursions and disinformation to gauge how the alliance might respond to more serious provocations. “Russia doesn’t believe NATO will act on Article 5 unless directly challenged,” Kahl said earlier this summer, referencing the alliance’s foundational principle of collective defense.

Amid growing anxiety in Europe, Donald Trump has taken a more confrontational approach. Speaking during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Trump said Putin’s military adventurism was being fueled by high energy prices and vowed to collapse Russia’s oil-dependent economy if necessary.

“Putin will stop killing people if you get energy down another $10 a barrel,” Trump said. “He’s going to have no choice because his economy stinks.”

Trump warned that unless peace talks show tangible progress by the end of the week, he would push for aggressive sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector—measures that could cut into the Kremlin’s ability to fund its ongoing war in Ukraine.

While Trump’s ultimatum may place renewed pressure on Moscow, some analysts worry it may also expose cracks in NATO’s deterrence strategy.

Andrew D’Anieri, a regional security expert with the Atlantic Council, noted that repeated incursions without any firm NATO response risk undermining the credibility of the alliance’s collective defense commitments.

“The concerning part is not just the drone flights,” D’Anieri said. “It’s the silence that follows.”

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Putin-Trump Meeting to Occur in Alaska on 8/15/25

By Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet next week in Alaska to discuss an end to the three-year Russian war on Ukraine in the first in-person session between the two world leaders since Trump returned to the White House in January.

“The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska,” Trump wrote on Aug. 8 in a post on Truth Social. “Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

The announcement comes on the same day a Trump-imposed deadline on Putin to end the war in Ukraine expires. Talks have been floated for months and were initially supposed to include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Trump facilitating the negotiations. (Read more from this story HERE)

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China Deploys ‘Robot Wolves’ in Military Drills, Showcasing AI-Powered Combat Tactics

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China has revealed that its armed forces have incorporated new “robot wolves” into military exercises, according to state media reports released Wednesday. The quadruped machines—designed to mimic the coordinated tactics of real wolf packs—are the latest sign of Beijing’s growing focus on autonomous battlefield technology.

Footage aired by state broadcaster CCTV and the Global Times showed the four-legged robots carrying rifles on their backs, climbing stairs, and maneuvering across challenging terrain. Officials claimed the machines can conduct precision strikes from as far as 100 meters, carry specialized equipment, and execute swarm tactics under the direction of a designated “pack leader.” This lead unit transmits reconnaissance data to human operators while coordinating the movements and attacks of the rest of the robotic pack.

The system bears similarities to tactics developed for drone swarms during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. By limiting the number of units that must maintain direct communication with human controllers, swarm formations can be more resistant to electronic jamming and signal interference.

While Chinese media promoted the “robot wolves” as a breakthrough in combat capabilities, analysts noted that such demonstrations often double as propaganda, and real-world battlefield performance remains untested. Similar claims about China’s edge in autonomous infantry drones have been made in the past, but no conclusive evidence of their combat effectiveness has emerged.

The U.S. military is pursuing parallel technology with its own Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Q-UGVs). American designs range from weaponized models equipped with rifles or anti-tank rocket launchers to unarmed versions focused on reconnaissance and logistical support. The U.S. Marines have even explored using Q-UGVs as mobile air-defense units, leveraging artificial intelligence to detect and neutralize small aerial drones—a tactic developed in response to the proliferation of such systems in Ukraine.

The introduction of China’s “robot wolves” underscores the accelerating global race to integrate autonomous, AI-driven platforms into military doctrine.

Trump Orders a New Census

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President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department to conduct a new census, one that counts citizens of the United States and omits illegal aliens.

“I have instructed our Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS based on modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024. People who are in our Country illegally WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN THE CENSUS. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday.

The 2020 Census was alarmingly inaccurate, resulting in faulty congressional representation in Washington D.C. From the Heritage Foundation:

In a shocking report that has not received the attention it deserves, the U.S. Census Bureau recently admitted that its 2020 Census count of the American population was incorrect in at least 14 states.

And those mistakes were costly to certain states in terms of congressional representation, number of electors, and money those states are likely to receive from the federal government during the next decade. To put the scope of these mistakes into perspective, contrast the errors in the Census Bureau’s latest recount (the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey, or PES) with the recount from a decade ago (the 2010 Post-Enumeration Survey)—in which there was a net overcount of a mere 0.01 percent (36,000 people), a statistically insignificant error.

As explained below, as a result of these errors, Florida did not receive two additional congressional seats and Texas did not receive one more congressional seat. Meanwhile, two other states, Minnesota and Rhode Island, each retained a congressional seat that they should have lost, and Colorado gained a new seat to which it was rightfully not entitled.

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Biden Skipped 2024 Super Bowl Interview Over Hur Report Concerns, Aide Confirms

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A trusted adviser to President Biden has confirmed that the decision to skip last year’s Super Bowl interview was influenced by concerns over the fallout from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified material.

Anita Dunn, 67, a longtime Biden confidant and former senior communications adviser, testified before the House Oversight Committee that the president’s inner circle anticipated tough questioning tied to the then-unreleased Hur report. According to sources familiar with her remarks, Biden’s team believed media attention would center on the classified records controversy rather than his policy agenda.

“They thought the main coverage would be about what he did with classified records and not about the President’s policy decisions,” one source recounted from Dunn’s testimony, adding that the decision was made even before the report’s official release.

Released on February 5, 2024, Hur’s report concluded that Biden would likely appear to a jury as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory” — language that ignited a heated national debate about his age and mental fitness. Biden’s legal team had reviewed the report on February 3 and 4, just days before the February 11 Super Bowl LVIII broadcast. News of his decision to decline the interview surfaced on February 3, marking the second consecutive year he had opted out.

The missed opportunity was notable — the annual Super Bowl interview offers presidents a rare, high-visibility platform to reach tens of millions of Americans, especially during an election year.

Dunn’s testimony also revealed that Biden’s top advisers discussed the possibility of a cognitive test but reached a consensus that it would yield “no political benefit.” While emphasizing that Biden was always the final decision-maker, she underscored that the choice not to pursue such testing was strategic rather than medically driven.

Despite these behind-the-scenes decisions, Dunn defended Biden’s engagement with the media. Citing research from Towson University’s Martha Joynt Kumar, she noted that over his presidency, Biden held 37 formal press conferences, participated in 151 interviews, and engaged in 679 informal gaggles with reporters — surpassing many of his predecessors since Ronald Reagan.

“I did not observe White House staff making key decisions or exercising the powers of the presidency without President Biden’s knowledge or consent,” Dunn testified.

Biden’s aides maintain that his avoidance of the Super Bowl interview was a calculated choice to prevent a political spectacle at a moment when the Hur report’s conclusions threatened to overshadow his policy messaging.

New Study Reveals the Real Driver of High Cholesterol

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For decades, eggs have been at the center of a heated nutritional debate over their cholesterol content and potential impact on heart health. Now, new research suggests that eggs may not be the dietary villain they were once thought to be.

A team of Australian researchers has found that saturated fat — not dietary cholesterol — is the primary factor influencing levels of LDL cholesterol, often referred to as “bad cholesterol.” Their findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, challenge long-standing assumptions about eggs and cardiovascular risk.

The randomized, controlled study included 61 adults with elevated LDL cholesterol. Participants rotated through three different diets over five-week periods:

A high-cholesterol, low-saturated fat diet that included two eggs per day

A low-cholesterol, high-saturated fat diet without eggs

A high-cholesterol, high-saturated fat control diet with one egg per week

Surprisingly, the diet with two eggs per day and minimal saturated fat actually lowered LDL cholesterol more than the egg-free plan. Across all variations, researchers observed a consistent trend: saturated fat intake was directly linked to higher LDL cholesterol, while dietary cholesterol — found in foods like eggs and meat — was not.

“The key message is that it is not foods that are high in cholesterol that increase blood levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol, but it is the saturated fat in the foods that we consume,” explained study co-author Jon Buckley, executive dean at the University of South Australia. He noted that eggs are unique in that they are high in cholesterol but low in saturated fat.

This aligns with a December 2024 advisory from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which officially labeled eggs as “healthy,” citing mounting evidence that they do not significantly raise harmful cholesterol levels. The American Heart Association recommends keeping daily saturated fat intake to about 12–13 grams for a standard 2,000-calorie diet. With less than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving, eggs fit comfortably within those guidelines.

The findings may help put an end to the decades-long debate, restoring eggs’ reputation as a nutrient-dense food rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. For those looking to improve heart health, the research suggests that reducing saturated fat — rather than avoiding eggs — should be the priority.

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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures ‘Coral’ Rock on Mars, Hinting at Ancient Water

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NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered yet another fascinating clue about Mars’ watery past — a small, coral-like rock that may offer more evidence that the Red Planet once supported conditions for life.

The rock, about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) wide and light in color, was discovered in the Gale Crater, a massive impact basin that has been a focal point of Curiosity’s decade-long mission. Captured by the rover’s Remote Micro Imager, the object bears an uncanny resemblance to coral found on Earth.

While striking, this isn’t the first time Curiosity has spotted such formations. According to NASA, these unusual shapes were created billions of years ago when liquid water still flowed across Mars. Water carried dissolved minerals into cracks in the rock, and as it evaporated, those minerals hardened into distinctive patterns. This process, common on Earth, has also produced other spectacular Martian features — including a flower-shaped rock captured in earlier missions.

“These findings remind us that Mars was once a planet of rivers, lakes, and possibly oceans,” NASA explained. “Although its surface water disappeared long ago, the minerals left behind tell a clear story of a world that was once much wetter.”

This summer, Curiosity also documented another intriguing geological phenomenon in the Gale Crater — intricate ridge networks nicknamed “spiderwebs” due to their insect-like patterns. These structures, like the coral rock, formed when water persisted underground even as the surface dried. Over time, Martian winds eroded the softer rock, revealing the hardened mineral ridges we see today.

“The images and data being collected are already raising new questions about how the Martian surface evolved over billions of years,” NASA said. “Remarkably, even as Mars transitioned into the cold desert we know now, water continued to shape its landscape beneath the surface.”

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Trump Signs Executive Order Cracking Down on ‘Debanking’: ‘Incompatible with a Free Society’

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President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at preventing banks from refusing to offer financial services to people based on their political beliefs or lawful business activities – a practice known as “debanking.”

“It is the policy of the United States that no American should be denied access to financial services because of their constitutionally or statutorily protected beliefs, affiliations, or political views, and to ensure that politicized or unlawful debanking is not used as a tool to inhibit such beliefs, affiliations, or political views,” Trump wrote in his order.

“Banking decisions must instead be made on the basis of individualized, objective, and risk-based analyses,” he added.

Earlier this week, Trump accused JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America of rejecting more than $1 billion of his deposits for political reasons.

“The banks discriminated against me very badly,” he told CNBC on Tuesday.

Former Republican Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback recently alleged he was “debanked” by JPMorgan over his conservative religious views – a claim the bank denied. (Read more from “Trump Signs Executive Order Cracking Down on ‘Debanking’: ‘Incompatible with a Free Society’” HERE)

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