Elon Musk’s DOGE Discovers Millions in Taxpayer Dollars Wasted on Unemployment Claims for ‘Fake People’

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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said Thursday that millions of dollars in unemployment claims have gone to “fake people” who aren’t even born yet — some not even in this century.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer presented the findings to President Trump at a Thursday afternoon cabinet meeting, saying “we’re working with our [inspectors general] … [to] return those dollars to the Treasury.”

DOGE claimed an initial review found that since 2020, 9,700 people whose birth dates aren’t for another 15 years have claimed $69 million in benefits, which are administered by state governments.

In one absurd case, a person whose birthday was listed in the year 2154 claimed $41,000, according to an X post by the department.

Another 24,500 people over the near-impossible age of 115 claimed $59 million in benefits; and some 28,000 people between the ages of 1 and 5 years old claimed $254 million in benefits, DOGE discovered.

“Your tax dollars were going to pay fraudulent unemployment claims for fake people born in the future!” Musk raged on X. (Read more from “Elon Musk’s DOGE Discovers Millions in Taxpayer Dollars Wasted on Unemployment Claims for ‘Fake People’” HERE)

China Acknowledges Its Role in Years of Cyberattacks Against U.S. Over Support of Taiwan: Report

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Chinese officials shocked their American counterparts during a secret meeting where they allegedly revealed Beijing was behind a series of cyberattacks against the US due to Washington’s support of Taiwan, according to a new report.

Officials from China and the former Biden administration met in secret last December in Geneva, Switzerland amid growing tensions over threats to Taiwan’s sovereignty — with Beijing dropping all pretenses and revealing that they played a role in hacking attacks on US ports, water utilities, airports, and other targets dating back years, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The extent of Beijing’s role was left ambiguous, but US officials interpreted it as a clear threat regarding America’s support of Taiwan as an independent nation, officials familiar with the meeting told the outlet.

The secret meeting was held with top officials from both nations and led by Nate Fick, the then-US ambassador-at-large for cyberspace and digital policy, along with Wang Lei, a top cyber official with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials said.

While China had previously blamed all claims of cyberattacks and espionage on rogue hackers, such as the Volt Typhoon group, Wang made it clear that the hacks were a direct result of the situation in Taiwan, which Beijing insists will be annexed in the coming years. (Read more from “China Acknowledges Its Role in Years of Cyberattacks Against U.S. Over Support of Taiwan: Report” HERE)

Supreme Court Rules Trump Admin Must ‘Facilitate’ Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Man

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The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration must “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongfully deported Maryland man, to the US, but scrapped the deadline set by a lower court for his homecoming.

In a unanimous decision, the high court left part of Biden-appointed Maryland District Court Judge Paula Xinis’ order in effect but remanded the case back to her for clarification on exactly how the government should “effectuate” his release from a notorious El Salvador mega-prison.

The justices noted that the Trump administration’s emergency request to stay Xinis’ April 7 deadline for Abrego Garcia’s return is “effectively granted” because the deadline already passed.

Abrego Garcia, whom the Trump administration suspects of being a member of the ruthless MS-13 gang, has been held at the brutal Center for Terrorism Confinement (CECOT) in El Salvador since last month.

His deportation was acknowledged by the Trump administration to have been “illegal” because he was “subject to a withholding order forbidding his removal to El Salvador,” according to the high court. (Read more from “Supreme Court Rules Trump Admin Must ‘Facilitate’ Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Man” HERE)

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Amazon CEO Warns Americans Cheap Prices of Everyday Goods Could Be a Thing of the Past

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy gave a warning to wallet-wary Americans in the wake of President Trump’s tariff agenda — saying the everything site many have come to rely on may have to up prices on common items.

Jassy issued an equivocating warning to Amazon customers that the world’s most popular online retailer is facing challenges from the Trump administration’s tariff push, stating in an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin on “Squawk Box” on Thursday that the levies could create “macro issues” that hit the average Joe square in the budget.

“I’m guessing that sellers will pass that cost on,” Jassy said of the cost of tariffs. “And I understand why, I mean, depending on which country you’re in, you don’t have 50% extra margin that you can play with.”

“I’m guessing that sellers will pass that cost on,” Jassy said of the cost of tariffs. “And I understand why, I mean, depending on which country you’re in, you don’t have 50% extra margin that you can play with.”

“It’s so early right now, but we haven’t seen any change in consumer behavior in a meaningful way yet,” Jassy said. (Read more from “Amazon CEO Warns Americans Cheap Prices of Everyday Goods Could Be a Thing of the Past” HERE)

RFK Jr. Sets Tight Deadline To Announce Cause Of Autism Epidemic

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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday that his department will know what is causing the autism epidemic by September.

A CDC study from 2020 found that 1 in 36 children in the United States have been diagnosed with autism. Kennedy, while speaking to President Donald Trump about the announcement, said that now 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with the disorder.

“The latest rates, the autism rates have gone from 1 in 31 from 1 in 10,000 when I was a kid,” RFK said to Trump. “At your direction, we’ve launched a massive testing and research effort that’s going to involve hundreds of scientists from around the world.”

“By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we will be able to eliminate those exposures,” he added.

Trump applauded Kennedy’s work and said “there will be no bigger news conference” when RFK reveals what’s behind the epidemic. (Read more from “RFK Jr. Sets Tight Deadline To Announce Cause Of Autism Epidemic” HERE)

Second Failed Trump Assassin Charged

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Ryan Wesley Routh, the second wannabe assassin of President Donald Trump during the 2024 election season — who is accused of trying to kill the president at his golf course in September — has been charged with attempted murder and terrorism by the state of Florida.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier told Fox & Friends on Thursday that his office has finally secured a warrant and is charging Routh with attempted first-degree murder and terrorism after the former administration stonewalled Florida’s efforts to “pursue justice.”

“We want a justice system that is willing to pursue justice, no matter what party is in charge,” Uthmeier said. “Joe Biden and the Democrats did everything they could to drag their feet and refuse to cooperate with the state of Florida.”

“Under Attorney General Bondi and the Trump administration and our new FBI director, it’s been a breath of fresh air — very different. They’ve been transparent and cooperative,” the Florida Attorney General added.

Uthmeier also noted that the federal government has made their evidentiary folder available to his office, and that more evidence about the case will become public soon. (Read more from “Second Failed Trump Assassin Charged” HERE)

Six Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Tour Crash, Including Children

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Six people were killed when a helicopter tour carrying a family of five from Spain crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon; three children were on board.

The crash occurred on the Hoboken side of the Hudson around 3:17 p.m. The family of five included two adults and three children, all of whom perished in the crash along with the pilot, bringing the death total to six. Per ABC News: .

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the helicopter was operated by New York Helicopters.

Video shared with Eyewitness News appeared to show pieces of the helicopter break apart and crash into the water. Officials say the helicopter hit the water inverted.

Four of the victims were declared dead at the scene and two victims were sent to local hospitals where they were pronounced dead. Their names are being withheld pending family notification.

(Read more from “Six Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Tour Crash, Including Children” HERE)

China Floats Possibility Of Killing More Americans In Response To Tariffs

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Two bloggers linked to China’s government floated the idea of upping the flow of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs, CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reported Tuesday.

Both Niu Tanquin and a blogger known as Rabbit Chairman posted messages on Chinese social media suggesting the state was preparing to end cooperation with the U.S. on fentanyl, according to screenshots which Yoon posted to X.

Two bloggers linked to China’s government floated the idea of upping the flow of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs, CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reported Tuesday.

Both Niu Tanquin and a blogger known as Rabbit Chairman posted messages on Chinese social media suggesting the state was preparing to end cooperation with the U.S. on fentanyl, according to screenshots which Yoon posted to X.

The bloggers shared a set of virtually identical bullet points outlining six policy responses China was preparing to counter Trump’s tariffs. Among the points were plans to slap tariffs on US soybean imports, ban US poultry imports and ban US films in China.

(Read more from “China Floats Possibility Of Killing More Americans In Response To Tariffs” HERE)

How a ‘Coffee Nap’ Can Help You Feel More Rested — and the Exact Timing to Get the Most Out of It

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Talk about a grounds-breaking strategy.

If you’re dragging your feet at 2 p.m., we’ve got a brew-tiful solution to your midday slump.

One buzzy sleep trick that’s been gathering steam is the coffee nap — and, while it sounds counterintuitive, some experts swear by it!

“A coffee nap — where you drink coffee right before a short nap — can be more effective than either coffee or napping alone,” nutritionist Nichola Ludlam-Raine told The Post on behalf of the European retailer Coffee Friend.

Here’s why it works: caffeine takes about 20 minutes to hit your system — right around the time your nap is ending — so you wake up with a double shot of energy.

“A short nap naturally reduces adenosine levels — the sleep-inducing chemical that makes you feel tired,” Ludlam-Raine explained. “By the time you wake up, the caffeine is starting to work, making you feel even more alert.” (Read more from “How a ‘Coffee Nap’ Can Help You Feel More Rested — and the Exact Timing to Get the Most Out of It” HERE)

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Colorado Father Fights To Keep Government From Sterilizing His 14-Year-Old Son

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After raising concerns about his then-13-year-old son taking puberty blockers and starting on a path to irreversible, experimental, and life-long medical interventions to “transition” into a girl, the Colorado government stripped father Robert Cameron of all rights to protect his child.

Colorado was able to do that because the child’s mother and Cameron’s ex-wife, Nancy Drake, used Colorado’s “affirmation only” legal structure to wage a war against Cameron through the courts. Drake, who joined forces with an activist therapist, has been able to use government force to push the now-14-year-old boy into the transition interventions which, if pursued in full, have the power to sterilize, reduce brain development, and cause bone density issues, among a host of other gruesome effects.

“My child is more important to me than whatever the court system may do to me. If my child needs to be saved, it’s my job as a parent to save him, and he needs to be saved right now. He needs to be saved from predation and manipulation,” Cameron told The Federalist. “I haven’t slept well in forever because I’m afraid for my child. I also see the adults preying on this child’s innocence. This all falls under the sexualization of children that we are engaging in as a society. That’s absolutely appalling. And I’m not even talking about the medical experiments we’re doing on children.”

In order to protect the identity of the minor child, The Federalist has given his parents pseudonyms, and removed other information that could lead to identifying him.

Cameron’s primary goal is to have his son be able to wait until he is 18 to make the decision, but Drake, who appears to have trigger-happy, extraordinarily litigious lawyers behind her, need the transition to start now, no questions asked — literally. (Read more from “Colorado Father Fights To Keep Government From Sterilizing His 14-Year-Old Son” HERE)

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