Renowned American comedian Richard Lewis has passed away at the age of 76. Lewis, best known for his unique stand-up comedy style and his self-portrayal on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, made contributions to the comedy scenes spanning several decades. He rose to fame in the 1970s alongside comics such as Andy Kaufman, Richard Belzer, and Elayne Boosler, distinguishing himself as a favorite on late-night TV shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Lewis’s stage persona, characterized by his predilection for dark clothing and a humorously grim outlook on life, became iconic. His career was marked not only by his use of self-deprecating wit, but also by his candidness about personal struggles with addiction and mental health.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Officials from California, Oregon, and Washington state announced they will continue recommending COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and small children, diverging from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated guidance.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Health officials from California, Oregon, Washington state, the CDC, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The joint statement was issued on June 12, following the CDC’s May update to its immunization schedule.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Under the leadership of Secretary Kennedy, HHS is restoring the doctor-patient relationship. If a parent desires their healthy child to be vaccinated, their decision should be based on informed consent through the clinical judgment of their healthcare provider,” a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spokesman said.
🎯IMPACT: The decision highlights a growing divide over public health guidance, with states and medical organizations differing on vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and children.
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Officials from three states—California, Oregon, and Washington—stated on June 12 that pregnant women and small children should still have access to COVID-19 vaccines. This position diverges from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recently removed its recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy from its immunization schedule.
The CDC’s updated guidance, issued in May, also removed a recommendation for healthy children to receive the vaccine. Insurers often rely on the CDC’s immunization schedules to determine vaccine coverage, raising concerns for Big Pharma The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has sided with vaccine manufacturers, with its president, Dr. Steven Fleischman, stating, “The COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy, and vaccination can protect our patients and their infants after birth.”
Despite the CDC’s changes, health officials in California, Oregon, and Washington still want to vaccinate pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. In a joint statement, officials from the Democrat-led states said they will “continue to recommend all individuals age six months and older should have access and the choice to receive currently authorized COVID-19 vaccines, with an emphasis on protecting higher risk individuals, such as infants and toddlers, pregnant individuals, and others with risks for serious disease.”
Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has defended the CDC’s changes, emphasizing the importance of medical autonomy and informed consent. “Americans deserve to make health decisions based on their individual circumstances—not under pressure from politicized institutions or rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates,” an HHS spokesman said.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women remains insufficient to assess risks. Known side effects of the vaccines include heart inflammation and other adverse reactions. Most Western European countries only recommend COVID-19 vaccines to children over six months old who are particularly at risk from the virus.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Democrat Randi Weingarten has quit the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after 23 years, citing conflict with the current leadership
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Randi Weingarten, DNC chair Ken Martin, former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg.
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đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Weingarten sent her resignation letter to the DNC in June 2025.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I appear to be out of step with the leadership you are forging and I do not want to be the one who keeps questioning why we are not enlarging our tent and actively trying to engage more of our communities.” — Randi Weingarten.
🎯IMPACT: The resignation comes amid deep divisions in the Democratic Party leadership, underscoring the current rudderless direction of the Democrats.
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Leftist American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten has quit the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after 23 years, over disagreements with current DNC Chair Ken Martin. Weingarten announced her departure from the DNC in a letter dated June 5, saying, “I appear to be out of step with the leadership you are forging and I do not want to be the one who keeps questioning why we are not enlarging our tent and actively trying to engage more of our communities.”
Randi Weingarten’s departure underscores the factional tensions within the Democratic Party following Kamala Harris’s 2024 election loss.
Weingarten had defended former DNC vice chair David Hogg, who was recently ousted after supporting primary challenges against incumbent Democrats in safe-blue districts. Hogg wished to purge the party of less progressive candidates and planned to spend millions on primary efforts. He was nominally ousted over gender policies.
Weingarten backed Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler for DNC leadership earlier this year. When current chair Martin assumed control, he removed Weingarten from the DNC’s rules and bylaws committee, where she had been since 2009.
The ongoing internal battles within the Democratic Party underline that the party has no clear leadership ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Republicans under President Donald J. Trump have made significant inroads with traditionally Democratic voting blocs like Hispanics and union workers.
A recent poll released earlier this month found that more and more voters are considering the Republicans the party of the American middle class, and will soon overtake Democrats. The polling also reveals voters now consider the Republicans the party of “strong leaders” and the party that “can get things done.”
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The Tel Aviv branch of the U.S. Embassy in Israel was lightly damaged by the shockwave from a nearby Iranian missile.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Iranian forces, the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv, and Ambassador Mike Huckabee.
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đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Tel Aviv, Israel; reported on Monday.
💬KEY QUOTE: “No U.S. facility has yet been directly attacked by Iran, though American citizens in Israel are in danger.” – Mike Huckabee
🎯IMPACT: The attack highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iran, though Israel’s air defenses intercepted roughly 90 percent of incoming missiles.
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The Tel Aviv branch of the U.S. Embassy in Israel sustained damage from the shockwave of an Iranian missile strike nearby, Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed on Monday. No injuries were reported in the incident. “No U.S. facility has yet been directly attacked by Iran, though American citizens in Israel are in danger,” Huckabee said.
Previously serving as the main U.S. Embassy in Israel, the Tel Aviv branch now functions as a consular services location after President Donald J. Trump moved the embassy to Jerusalem during his first term.
According to the Israel Government Press Office, as of Monday, over 370 ballistic missiles had been launched by Iran, with 30 missile impact sites identified. Casualty reports include 24 fatalities and 592 injuries, with 10 in serious condition and 36 in moderate condition. Iran’s missile attacks have been largely mitigated by Israel’s air defenses, which intercepted approximately 90 percent of the incoming missiles.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that it had destroyed 120 missile launchers, which it estimates to be one-third of Iran’s total. However, Iranian forces are believed to still possess thousands of ballistic missiles, even if their ability to fire them may be diminishing.
Iran has not yet targeted any U.S. facility directly, and no successful drone strikes have been recorded. However, the threat to American citizens in Israel remains significant, according to Ambassador Huckabee.
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The U.S. Embassy’s Tel Aviv branch has sustained damages from an Iranian ballistic missile attack
âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a plan to launch a mass deportation program targeting Democrat-run sanctuary cities.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other federal law enforcement agencies.
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đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Announced Sunday evening on Truth Social, targeting cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
💬KEY QUOTE: “These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities—And they are doing a good job of it!” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: ICE is reportedly preparing Special Response Teams to deploy to sanctuary cities, though a timeline has not been announced.
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President Donald J. Trump announced Sunday evening his intention to launch what he described as the “single largest Mass Deportation Program in history.” The program will focus on Democrat-run sanctuary cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with a significant deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
In a Truth Social post, Trump commended ICE personnel for their “incredible strength, determination, and courage,” and criticized sanctuary cities as “havens” for illegal immigrants and “centers of Democrat power.” He emphasized the need to expand efforts to detain and deport illegals in major cities where he claimed millions reside.
“In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside,” Trump wrote. He accused Democrats of using illegal immigrants to “expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens.”
Trump also criticized Democratic leadership in major cities, accusing them of fostering urban decay and undermining law enforcement. “These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities — And they are doing a good job of it!” He stated that federal law enforcement agencies, including Border Patrol, would be mobilized to focus on “crime-ridden” cities with sanctuary policies.
Reports last week revealed that ICE is preparing to deploy Special Response Teams (SRTs) to five sanctuary cities, including Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Northern Virginia. These units, trained for high-risk operations, have reportedly been instructed to “stand by.” However, an official timeline for these deployments has not been disclosed.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A political assassination in Minnesota left two people dead, including state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D), and two others injured, sparking condemnation from President Donald J. Trump.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Victims include Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark; suspect Vance Luther Boelter has been captured. President Trump and Governor Tim Walz (D) have also been involved in the aftermath.
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đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The shootings occurred early Saturday in Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz addressed the incident on June 14, 2025.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The incident has heightened concerns over political violence, with federal law enforcement involved in the investigation.
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President Donald J. Trump said on Sunday that he “may” call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) following a political assassination that shocked the state. Trump, who condemned the violence, described Walz as a “terrible governor” and “grossly incompetent.” Speaking to ABC’s Rachel Scott, Trump stated, “Well, it’s a terrible thing. I think he’s a terrible governor. I think he’s a grossly incompetent person. But I may, I may call him, I may call other people, too.”
The state of Minnesota is grappling with the aftermath of two shootings that claimed the lives of state Representative Melissa Hortman (D), a former speaker of the state House, and her husband, Mark. The attack also left a state senator and his wife injured. Authorities report that the suspect, 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, disguised himself as a police officer. Boelter was taken into custody late Sunday night after a lengthy manhunt.
Governor Walz labeled the shootings an “act of targeted political violence.” A source close to Walz revealed that he and Vice President J.D. Vance have been in communication regarding the incident. The source added, “The Governor expressed appreciation for the ongoing coordination between federal law enforcement and Minnesota public safety officials.” However, another source noted that Trump had not yet contacted Walz.
Notably, Walz himself has been accused of turning up the political temperature regarding violent political rhetoric. The National Pulse reported in May that the Minnesota Democrat had compared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Adolf Hitler’s Gestapo during a commencement speech.
The FBI and the Attorney General have launched an investigation, with the White House pledging to prosecute anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law. Police discovered a list in the suspect’s vehicle containing the names of dozens of Minnesota Democrats, raising concerns regarding the extent and scale of Boelter’s additional planned acts of terrorism.
This tragic event comes amid increasing worries over political violence in the U.S., following incidents such as the killing of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, an arson attack at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home, and last summer’s two attempted assassinations of Trump. President Trump commented, “Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place.”
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Iranian officials reportedly signaled to Arab states that they are open to negotiations with the U.S. if it avoids joining the Israeli assault.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Iran, Arab states, U.S., Israel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Israel and Iran, amid ongoing air strikes and missile assaults between the two countries.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The current regime is at stake in this conflict.” – Vladimir Putin
🎯IMPACT: The situation raises concerns about U.S. involvement and the possibility of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Iranian officials have reportedly signaled to Arab states that they would be willing to negotiate with the U.S. if it refrains from joining the Israeli assault. The Islamic Republic is believed to be using the Arab states to pass along the message to the U.S. and Middle Eastern officials amid ongoing air strikes and missile assaults between Iran and Israel.
“The Iranians know the U.S. is supporting Israel in its defense, and they are sure the U.S. is supporting Israel logistically,” an anonymous Arab official told the Wall Street Journal on Monday, June 15. They added: “But they want guarantees the U.S. won’t join the attacks.”
Israel, last week, launched an air campaign against the Iranian nuclear program and key regime officials, leading to the current hostilities. Subsequently, Iran has responded with several waves of ballistic missile barrages, targeting predominantly residential areas and causing a number of casualties. Several of the missiles are believed to have struck critical energy infrastructure in Israel.
Following a conversation with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly warned the Iranians that “the current regime is at stake in this conflict.” Putin appeared to heavily imply that unless Iran comes back to the negotiating table, the air campaign against their nuclear program would continue to escalate.
President Trump has repeatedly urged Tehran to resume negotiations, while hinting that the U.S. could become involved in the hostilities. The prospect of U.S. intervention, however, appears unpopular with Trump’s own supporters, many of whom backed him on his promise to end regime change wars in the Middle East.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another surrendered to police after a massive two-day manhunt.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Suspect Vance Luther Boelter, victims Melissa and Mark Hortman, and John and Yvette Hoffman.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The shootings occurred early Saturday in the northern Minneapolis suburbs, with the suspect apprehended Sunday near his home in rural Sibley County.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This cannot be the norm. It cannot be the way that we deal with our political differences.” – Gov. Tim Walz.
🎯IMPACT: The attacks have heightened concerns over political violence and left the state mourning the loss of prominent leaders.
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Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in a series of shootings that left former Minnesota Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband, Mark, dead, and injured Senator John Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, was arrested Sunday, June 15. The arrest followed an extensive manhunt involving 20 tactical teams, helicopters, and officers on foot.
Authorities say Boelter posed as a police officer, using a vehicle altered to resemble a police car. He allegedly targeted the Hoffmans first, shooting them at their home in Champlin early Saturday. Hours later, he fatally shot the Hortmans at their home in Brooklyn Park as police arrived on the scene, prompting him to flee.
Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley described the operation to capture Boelter as “the largest manhunt in the state’s history.” Officers eventually located Boelter in the woods near his abandoned vehicle. He surrendered without incident, crawling to officers before being taken into custody.
Drew Evans, superintendent of the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, credited officers’ quick response at the Hortman residence with preventing further violence.
The attacks have drawn nationwide attention, with Gov. Tim Walz (D) condemning the violence and calling for unity, saying, “This cannot be the norm. It cannot be the way that we deal with our political differences.”
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) shared a statement from Yvette Hoffman, who expressed gratitude for public support, adding that both she and her husband are recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. “We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark,” Hoffman wrote.
The motivation for the attack remains unclear. Officials found “No Kings” fliers in the seat of the suspect’s vehicle, but a list of Democrat lawmakers and pro-abortion activists was also reportedly found. Writings, possibly some sort of manifesto, have also been reported, but investigators have released no details.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Iran has blamed Israel for multiple car bombs, which reportedly killed several Iranian nuclear scientists..
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iranian nuclear scientists.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The bombings were reported on Sunday, June 15, by Iranian media.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons that make the bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima look tiny in comparison. We could not remain passive. This is truly an existential war.” – Benjamin Netanyahu
🎯IMPACT: The killings suggest that Israel still has agents operating covertly in Iran, adding another layer to the ongoing conflict.
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Iranian authorities have blamed Israel for at least five car bombings that took place on June 15, with Iranian media additionally claiming that several nuclear scientists were killed as a result. The apparent killings come after Israel has specifically targeted nuclear scientists and senior Iranian military officials in recent days.
Since Friday, June 13, around 15 nuclear scientists have reportedly been killed in Israeli attacks as both Israel and Iran continue to trade blows. Israeli officials have denied being behind the car bombs in Tehran, however.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained why he gave the green light for strikes on Iran, which began last week, saying, “Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons that make the bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima look tiny in comparison. We could not remain passive. This is truly an existential war.”
The death toll on both sides has continued to rise since Friday, with reports in Iran claiming at least 224 deaths and 1,200 injured, while Israel has reported 24 people killed since the conflict between the two countries began. However, some activists claim as many as 406 people in Iran may have been killed in Israeli strikes.
Israel now claims to have air superiority over Tehran, Iran’s capital, with Israeli military spokesman Effie Defrin stating that Israel has struck over 120 launch pads for missiles, destroying a third of them overall. Despite this, Iran has been able to attack Israeli targets and at times penetrate Israel’s multi-layered drone and missile defence systems.
So far, the United States is not offensively involved in the conflict, but President Donald J. Trump has warned Iran that the U.S. could become involved if Iran strikes U.S. targets in the region. President Trump said, “[If] we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before.” Additionally, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and its carrier strike force are en route to the region.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Prince Harry delivered a video message to mark Germany’s first-ever Veterans’ Day.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and Germany’s defense minister, alongside members of the Bundeswehr (German military) and veterans.
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đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The message was delivered via video on Germany’s inaugural Veterans’ Day, June 2025.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “It is a profound privilege to be asked by your defence minister to deliver a message to you on this sacred Veterans Day.” – Prince Harry
🎯IMPACT: The message highlighted themes of service, unity, and Germany’s role in maintaining peace and stability in Europe.
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Prince Harry delivered a video message to commemorate Germany’s inaugural Veterans’ Day, describing it as a “profound privilege” to address the nation on this “sacred day.” Beginning his speech in German with “Guten Tag Deutschland,” the controversial, California-based royal then transitioned to English to share his remarks.
With Harry being a “non-working” royal after abandoning his public duties to pursue moneymaking ventures with his wife, Meghan, in the United States, he adhered to restrictions preventing him from wearing a military uniform at official state events. However, he wore his Afghanistan Campaign Medal and various Jubilee medals.
Reflecting on his visit to DĂĽsseldorf in 2023 for the Invictus Games, Harry said, “The warmth, the enthusiasm, and the unwavering support shown by the German people for our global community of wounded service personnel was truly humbling.” He added, “That spirit of camaraderie, forged on the sports field, mirrors the unbreakable bond that connects veterans of all nations.”
He continued: “Veterans are more than warriors—they are leaders. Living testaments to resilience and moral courage, they understand that loyalty must never lie with power alone, but with the people. With truth.”
Concluding his message, he made an oblique reference to Germany’s infamous military history, saying, “Germany has shown the world how memory, accountability, and unity can be turned into strength.” Addressing the Bundeswehr (German military), he said, “To the brave men and women of the Bundeswehr, a heartfelt thank you for your steadfast service to your country, to your people, and to one another.” He ended with a German farewell, “Vielen dank und einen schönen tag,” expressing warm thanks and best wishes.
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âť“What Happened: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has facilitated the transfer of foreign Medicaid enrollees’ personal data to deportation officials.
👥 Who’s Involved: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Medicaid officials.
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đź“Ť Where & When: California, Illinois, Washington State, Washington, D.C.; data transfer directive issued on a Tuesday.
⚠️ Impact: Potential exposure of federal funding being misused to assist illegal aliens, possible deportation raids.
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reportedly handed over personal information of foreign Medicaid enrollees to immigration enforcement authorities. The data transfer reportedly includes names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of individuals enrolled in Medicaid programs in sanctuary states such as California, Illinois, and Washington State, as well as Washington, D.C.
Emails and an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press (AP) reveal that Medicaid officials attempted to block the transfer, citing legal and ethical objections. However, two senior advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overruled their concerns, ordering the data to be sent to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has complained, stating, “This potential data transfer brought to our attention by the AP is extremely concerning, and if true, potentially unlawful.” The Democrat governor’s office emphasized the state’s commitment to protecting the privacy of its residents, apparently including illegal aliens liable for deportation.
The data handover has raised concerns among leftists that it could be used to assist immigration raids, particularly in Los Angeles, California, where previous Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have led to pro-illegal immigrant riots. It could also be used to stop Medicaid coverage from being extended to illegals unlawfully.
Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, defended the move, stating the data sharing was lawful and aimed at ensuring Medicaid benefits are provided only to those legally eligible.
Officials at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) were reportedly given less than an hour to comply with the directive.
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