Alaska’s 'Decoy Dan' Sullivan Refused to Go Under Oath: DOJ Issues Subpoenas for Criminal Investigation

They haven't called Peltola  the winner yet,  but she is leading by a tiny margin; and you notice how many votes Decoy Dan got (3600)- even if even half of those went to the real Dan Sullivan he'd be leading 

The Department of Justice has significantly escalated a federal criminal investigation surrounding Alaskas U.S. Senate race. The probe centers on independent candidate Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. (nicknamed Decoy Dan by opponents), who shares a name with the Republican incumbent, Senator Dan S. Sullivan.

Following a media report alleging a coordinated effort by Democratic operatives to recruit him to split the Republican vote, the DOJ flooded the race with more than 40 grand jury subpoenas, record preservation notices, and criminal target letters.

THE CORE OF THE INVESTIGATION

Federal prosecutors from the DOJs Civil Rights Division are investigating whether behind-the-scenes recruitment maneuvers constituted a criminal conspiracy to undermine the integrity of the electoral process or violate donor fraud statutes.

- The Allegations: Reports surfaced that operatives tied to Democratic challenger Mary Peltolas campaign traveled across Alaska to recruit a spoiler candidate with the same name as the incumbent to intentionally siphon votes and confuse the electorate.

- Denials: Representative Mary Peltolas campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) have firmly denied any involvement in placing Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. on the ballot. Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. has maintained that he entered the race of his own accord.

For more information regarding the details of the investigation, targets of the inquiry, or state-level proceedings, consult updates from official federal law enforcement agencies or local election authorities.

LEGAL AND BALLOT STATUS

Though Republican state officials previously attempted to disqualify the second Daniel Sullivan from the ballot due to potential voter confusion, the Alaska Supreme Court ultimately ruled his candidacy legal, stating that motivation is irrelevant under state election procedures.

Concurrently, a federal civil lawsuit brought by the Trump administration was expanded and amended to include a second claim for relief.

Consult official judicial updates and state voter resources for the latest information on legal proceedings and official election results.

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👻 Operation Ghostbusters: Federal Crackdown Exposes Sprawling Ghost Student Financial Aid Web

"They’re Not Here to Assimilate: DOJ Uncovers Kenyan MULTI-MILLION Dollar Student Loan Fraud Ring – Multiple Kenyans Indicted – May Involve 830,000 Fake Student Aid Accounts! "

The U.S. Department of Justice Announcement confirmed criminal charges against five individuals in connection with a sprawling, transnational ghost student

 financial aid scam.

Key Details of 

Operation Ghostbusters

The Operation

The charges are the initial result of a nationwide federal crackdown coordinated by the DOJ National Fraud Enforcement Division, the FBI, and the Department of Education.

The Allegations

Fraudsters used stolen personal information of U.S. citizens frequently targeting high school graduates who never went to college to create fake FAFSA applications and enroll ghost students in online courses and community colleges.

The Funds

Federal grants and loans were disbursed to schools; after tuition deductions, the remainder was refunded to accounts controlled by the conspirators and laundered often overseas to Kenya, including through a network tied to a purported safari company.

The Numbers and Seizures

Authorities identified 830,840 potentially fraudulent Federal Student Aid FSAID accounts linked to nearly 130 million dollars in potential aid, recommending that the Department of Education disable them.

Investigators have tied the broader multi- year scheme dating back to 2021 to potential losses exceeding 200 million dollars.

Law enforcement seized more than 750,000 dollars in cryptocurrency tied to a Kenyan national in a first of its kind international seizure in Kenya.

The Defendants

Five individuals have been charged across multiple federal districts including Virginia, Nebraska, and New Jersey.

Among them is Francis Mogambi indicted in Nebraska for government money theft and identity theft and three U.S. based money mules Mabed Patricia Utate Alberto, Patricia Arisleydi Perez, and George Arturo Alfau Mendez accused of funneling over 1 million dollars.

Additional co conspirators in Kenya remain targeted by active investigations spanning over 40 open cases in 26 FBI field offices.

Links:

Department of Justice Newsroom: https://justice.gov

Ars Technica: https://arstechnica.com

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"Burma: Rakhine Groups Ask UN for No-Fly Zone After Market Bombing Kills 50 -"

A coalition of 70 Rakhine civil society and community organizations has urged the United Nations Security Council to enforce an urgent no-fly zone and targeted sanctions in Myanmar's Rakhine State.

The Trigger Incident

The appeal follows a deadly September 28, 2026 military airstrike by the Myanmar junta on a busy market in Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State.

Casualties

The strike killed at least 50 to 62 civilians, including women, children, vendors, and transport workers, and injured 58 others.

UN and International Response

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned the attack as a potential violation of international humanitarian law and criticized a planned deportation of 5,000 Myanmar nationals from Malaysia.

Civil Society Demand

The joint network of 70 groups called for international intervention after escalating regime airstrikes caused widespread civilian deaths and displacement across the region.

Links:

- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Press Release: https://ohchr.org

- Detailed Coverage on The Irrawaddy: https://irrawaddy.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=Burma%3A+Rakhine+Groups+Ask+UN+for+No-Fly+Zone+After+Market+Bombing+Kills+50&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Lost at Sea for Months : The Ultimate South Pacific Rescue, 5 Alive, 4 Missing, near island nof Kiribati -

Five people, including two children, were rescued off Fanning Island in the island nation of Kiribati after drifting approximately 3355 miles or 5400 kilometers across the South Pacific for three months.

Key Details

The Incident: Originally a group of nine, the individuals departed on July 30, 2026, for a brief crossing between Micronesian islands before a storm pushed them off course.

The Rescue: Five survivors were discovered on a 20-foot skiff near Fanning Island by local villagers.

Condition and Care: Suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition, the group is recovering after receiving medical aid, including intravenous drips, from a local nursing officer and a pastor.

Status of Others: Four members of the party are still missing. The U.S. Coast Guard in Guam, which previously searched 33000 square miles over 10 days, is seeking further details.

Repatriation: Chuuk State Governor Alexander Narruhn (Micronesia) is coordinating with Kiribati officials to arrange the survivors return.

Links:

https://nbcnews.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=After+months+lost+at+sea+on+a+small+boat%2C+5+people+are+rescued+in+the+island+nation+of+Kiribati&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

👍🇺🇸🗽Former Yankees Star Mark Teixeira Swaps Pinstripes for Politics in Big Texas Election Triumph

 

Former MLB All Star and World Series champion Mark Teixeira has won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas 21st Congressional District. 

Running as a Republican, the former first baseman defeated Democrat Kristin Hook on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to succeed outgoing Rep. Chip Roy, who chose not to seek reelection.

Election Summary

Winner: Mark Teixeira (R) 

194,302 votes (54.5 percent)

Opponent: Kristin Hook (D)

 162,088 votes (45.5 percent)

District Boundaries: Covers the Texas Hill Country, including parts of San Antonio and Austin suburbs.

Historical Context: The seat stays under Republican representation. Outgoing Rep. Chip Roy vacated the position to launch a bid for Texas Attorney General.

Key Details and Platform

Endorsements: Teixeira campaign was strongly backed by prominent Republicans, securing official endorsements from Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Core Platform: Campaigning as a political outsider, Teixeira focused his platform on lowering healthcare costs, imposing congressional term limits, cutting federal spending, and securing the border.

The Congressional Baseball Game: In interviews leading up to the election, Teixeira jokingly noted that one of his extra perks of joining the House would be the chance to put his baseball uniform back on to represent Republicans in the annual 

Congressional Baseball Game.

Teixeira will officially assume office as a member elect of the U.S. House of Representatives on January 3, 2027.

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👍 "Idahoans Defeat Extremist Abortion Voter Initiative, Prop 1" -

Idaho voters have officially defeated Proposition 1, a citizen-led ballot initiative known as the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act. 

According to election results called early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026, the measure failed with approximately 54.3 percent of voters casting No ballots compared to 45.7 percent voting Yes.

The Financial Battle and 

Campaign Details

The race became one of the most expensive and closely watched ballot measures in Idaho history, drawing roughly 10 million dollars in combined campaign contributions. The supporting group, Idahoans United for Women and Families, raised 4.9 million dollars, while the primary opposition group, Too Extreme for Idaho PAC, raised 4.6 million dollars.

Major Opposition Factors

The opposition campaign was heavily bolstered by faith communities. Notably, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contributed 1 million dollars to the opposition PAC, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise contributed 300,000 dollars. High-ranking state Republicans, including Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Raul Labrador, also actively opposed the initiative.

What Proposition 1 Would Have Done

Sickos: Had it passed, the statutory initiative would have legalized abortion up to fetal viability, which is generally around 23 to 24 weeks. It would have allowed post-viability abortions only in the case of medical emergencies and established explicit protections for other reproductive healthcare services, including contraception, fertility treatments like IVF, and miscarriage management. It also would have protected healthcare providers from professional discipline and criminal or civil liability.

Current Impact and Next Steps

Because Proposition 1 failed, Idahos near-total abortion ban remains fully in place without changes. Under current state law, abortion is a criminal felony at all stages of pregnancy. The only exceptions permitted are to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or in documented cases of rape or incest during the first trimester that have been reported to law enforcement.

Links:

https://multistate.us

https://sltrib.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=Idahoans+Defeat+Extremist+Abortion+Voter+Initiative%2C+Prop+1&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

'LI Sharkman' Banned From Mass State After bringing A Great White Shark to🦈 the Beach -but Released It

Long Island Fishing Influencer Barred from Massachusetts After Shark Incident

Fishing influencer Christopher Stefanou, known online as LI Sharkman, has been barred from entering the state of Massachusetts following an alleged illegal shark-catching incident on Cape Cod.

Details of the Incident

- The Suspect: Christopher Stefanou, 30, a fishing influencer from Long Island (Massapequa), New York.

- The Date and Location: October 2025 off Marconi Beach in Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

- The Shark: A 9.5-foot male great white shark named Aaron, who had been previously tagged and monitored by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.

- The Allegations: Prosecutors state Stefanou and his crew used prohibited equipment—including a drone for mechanized bait deployment—to lure and capture the protected shark, dragged it onto the beach, posed for photos, and posted footage on social media.

Legal Charges and Court Orders

Stefanou was indicted by a Barnstable County grand jury and arraigned in Barnstable Superior Court on October 21, 2026, pleading not guilty through his attorney:

- Charges Faced:

  - Cruelty to animals (which carries a potential sentence of up to seven years in prison)

  - Illegal shore-based shark fishing

  - Unlawful mechanized deployment of bait

  - Attempt to capture a white shark

  - Possession of a protected species shark

- Bail and Restrictions:

  - Bail was set at $10,000.

  - He is barred from entering Massachusetts except for court appearances.

  - He must stay out of Massachusetts waters (no boating, fishing, or using drones).

  - He was ordered to surrender his fishing license.

  - He was ordered to delete social media images and footage of the incident.

- Next Court Date: December 11, 2026.

Links:

- https://boredpanda.com

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Billion Dollar Addiction Pipeline: Fraudsters Traded Homeless Souls For Cash, Dumped Them in CA

I've always said that most of the California homeless are from out- of- state & this just further supports my contention. 

Federal prosecutors announced a massive 1.6 billion health care and patient-trafficking scheme in which operators lured thousands of homeless individuals struggling with addiction to California.

The Scheme and Defendants

Key Defendants: David Young, Nathan Young, Honey Phipps, and Cody Phipps.

Tactics: Recruiters, known as body brokers, used free plane tickets, groceries, cash, and drugs to entice at least 6,000 homeless addicts from out of state into California.

Operations: Victims were enrolled in fraudulent, lucrative private health insurance policies and cycled through rehab facilities such as Rodeo Recovery and Get Real Recovery.

Abuse: Patients experienced fake therapy, such as large, generic Zoom calls, forced drugging, confinement, and eventual abandonment on California streets after insurance payouts were wrung dry.

Financial Scale: The group billed private insurers over 1.6 billion and pocketed more than 210 million over six years.

Read more about the charges via the New York Post: https://nypost.com

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Self-Inflicted Wounds: How the SPLC's Own Legal Team Just Exposed Their Organization

This organization 

 is total sewage 👎🤮 

Synopsis:

The article examines an October 28 defense motion filed by attorneys Abbe Lowell and Addy Schmitt representing the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).

 The defense argued that a key government informant (referred to as F-9) lacked credibility due to self-serving motives, extreme bias, and unethical conduct.

 The article asserts this strategy is self-defeating, arguing that discrediting an informant long paid by the SPLC to gather intelligence on extremist groups implicitly undermines the reliability of the SPLC's own past investigative work.

Authentication of Evidence

The author points out that by explicitly stating in the brief that F-9 was taking SPLC records and privileged information, the defense team effectively corroborated that the materials obtained by federal prosecutors are authentic internal SPLC documents.

Timeline of the Investigation

The piece highlights a statement in the defense filing noting that F-9 began cooperating with federal investigators in March 2022. The author notes that this timeline contradicts arguments framing the prosecution as a recent political vendetta, as the investigation was initiated during the Biden administration.

Risks of Subpoenaing Withheld Records

The defense team requested subpoenas for additional documents F-9 may still hold. The article suggests that demanding the complete release of unproduced internal records carries significant risks, as any undisclosed materials could end up containing further damaging information about the organization.

Links

Source Article: https://thefederalist.com/2026/10/30/defense-lawyers-for-the-splc-appear-to-bizarrely-undermine-the-splc-in-court/

Gunmen kill 7 and Wound 40 at Church Funeral In Jordan

On October 23, 2026, armed men opened fire during a funeral service at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hmoud, located in the Karak governorate in southern Jordan. 

Key Details of the Attack

Casualties: The attack killed between 7 and 9 people and wounded approximately 34 to 40 others. Among the attendees offering condolences were local Muslim neighbors.

The Assailants: Three related Jordanian citizens armed with handguns and a semiautomatic rifle carried out the shooting. 

Aftermath and Arrests: Following a massive manhunt and a shootout at a hideout in al-Jadeeda on October 26, 2026, security forces captured all three suspects. 

Official Response: King Abdullah II condemned the event as a terrorist attack and vowed a severe response. Jordan declared three days of national mourning, and the Royal Jordanian Air Force later carried out airstrikes targeting the Islamic State in southern Syria.

Sources:

https://apnews.com

https://npr.org

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Jordanian authorities have attributed the attack to extremist takfiri ideology. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and other top officials stated that the suspects subscribe to this radical belief system, which views non-Muslims and other Muslims who do not share their hardline views as apostates or unbelievers, claiming a self-declared right to kill them. 

While the government confirmed the three suspects held these extremist beliefs, no major international terrorist organization has formally claimed responsibility for the assault.

 The Royal Jordanian Air Force subsequently carried out retaliatory airstrikes targeting Islamic State elements in southern Syria, reflecting suspicions regarding the attackers' broader ties or ideological alignment.

Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/middleeast/jordan-church-shooting.html

https://www.abc.net.au/religion/christians-muslims-after-attack-church-in-karak-jordan/107330642

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Karak_church_shooting

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