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'SOMETHING FISHY IS THERE': JD Vance on Ilhan Omar immigration scrutiny

Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said the Justice Department is looking into whether Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., committed immigration fraud, citing longstanding allegations that she married a man critics claim is her brother.

Speaking to reporters, Vance was asked about the administration's anti-fraud task force — established by President Donald Trump to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal benefit programs — and whether it would focus on Omar, a frequent Trump critic.

"You read the things about Ilhan Omar… who she married and whether she didn't marry this person or that person," Vance said. "It certainly seems like something fishy is there, but everybody's entitled to equal justice under the law."

The comments follow a podcast interview in March, during which Vance told conservative commentator Benny Johnson that he had spoken with White House immigration advisor Stephen Miller about potential legal action against the congresswoman.

"We think Ilhan Omar definitely committed immigration fraud against the United States of America," Vance said at the time.

Omar has long been dogged by allegations that she married a man critics allege is her brother, as part of an immigration scheme. Omar has denied the allegation, and the claim has not been proven in public records. In December, she dismissed the claims as "bigoted lies," writing on social media that Trump was obsessed with her.

"He needs serious help," Omar wrote on X. "Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead."

Omar, who was born in Somalia, arrived in the U.S. in 1995 after her family was granted asylum. She became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2000.

According to reports, Omar entered a religious marriage with Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi in 2002. In 2009, she legally married Ahmed Elmi, a British citizen, whom some allege is her brother. Despite the legal marriage to Elmi, Omar reportedly maintained her religious union with Hirsi, with whom she continued to have children.

Omar and Elmi separated in 2011 but did not legally divorce until 2017. In 2020, Omar married political consultant Tim Mynett.

On Tuesday, Vance reiterated that authorities would investigate the matter.

Republicans are already laying the groundwork to scream “rigged” in California if the results don’t hand them exactly what they want — and Megyn Kelly just said the quiet part out loud. When you declare “no one is going to trust this outcome” if Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt don’t make the general election, you’re not defending democracy, you’re threatening it.

This is the GOP’s entire election philosophy now: “I only trust the result if my side wins.” They were perfectly fine with slow counts, mail ballots, and late-breaking updates when those dynamics worked in their favor in red states, and they had no problem certifying results when Republicans came out on top. But the second the numbers shift toward Democrats — exactly as expected in states like California that count masses of mail ballots after Election Day — suddenly it’s fraud, cheating, or some shadowy conspiracy.

They’re not even pretending to believe in the will of the voters anymore. Instead, they’re leaning on manufactured chaos, baseless “stop the count” rhetoric, and Trump-style lies about cheating — the same playbook that’s been rejected in court over and over again. If you only accept the legitimacy of an election when your guy wins, that’s not patriotism. That’s authoritarianism.

And here’s the thing: they’re turning to dishonesty, gerrymandering, and voter suppression precisely because they know they can’t win on the merit of their policies or their deeply unpopular legislation. If your agenda is tax cuts for billionaires, bans on bodily autonomy, attacks on LGBTQ+ people, and dismantling voting rights, of course you don’t want a fair, high-turnout democracy — you want as few people voting as possible, in maps rigged to protect your power.

We need to stop treating this as just “partisan spin” and call it what it is: a coordinated effort to condition their base to reject any election they lose. The answer isn’t to cave to their tantrums — it’s to loudly defend every legal vote, support officials doing the work of counting ballots in full, and call out this “I don’t trust the result unless I win” nonsense every single time it shows up.

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With Only 1% Chance to Survive, This Skinny Dog Turned the Impossible into Reality!

Violet arrived at the veterinary clinic in a heartbreaking state. Her tiny, fragile body weighed barely twelve pounds, with every bone visible beneath her weakened skin. She was so weak she could hardly lift her head. The most tragic part was that her owner had completely refused treatment, leaving Violet to suffer for far too long.

Her fur was severely matted, forming heavy, painful clumps over her small body. The veterinarians carefully trimmed away the mats while Violet lay quietly, enduring every moment with brave silence. Some matted fur had grown around her mouth, preventing her from eating, revealing the extent of her neglect. Yet, her eyes still held a faint spark of life.

An emergency blood transfusion was performed, and slowly, life returned to her fragile body. With the mats removed, she could see clearly for the first time in years. A feeding tube provided careful nutrition, and every moment of recovery required patience and dedication.

By day nine, Violet took her first shaky steps. Her strength grew daily, and within a week, her cough disappeared, her breathing eased, and she began walking around on her own. Gradually, her gentle personality re-emerged, filling everyone with hope.

In two weeks, she gained nearly five pounds, and over the following weeks, she grew stronger, playful, and confident. Violet experienced simple joys for the first time—playing with toys, interacting with other dogs, and enjoying peaceful moments in the park.

A month after her rescue, Violet had gained over seven pounds, reaching nearly nineteen pounds. From a fragile, nearly hopeless dog, she had transformed into a joyful, lively little poodle full of life.

Today, Violet lives with a loving woman in a warm, peaceful home. She enjoys cuddles, toys, playtime, and quiet evenings with her new family. After suffering so much, Violet now thrives surrounded by endless love and happiness.

President Trump abruptly ended a tense "Meet the Press" interview and stormed off after getting in a heated exchange with the host over various topics including election fraud, California's vote count and his proposed "anti-weaponization" fund.

"You’re a one-sided crooked network," Trump said. "Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough."

The retaliation didn't take long.

Hours after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward northern Israel, the IDF says Israeli warplanes struck targets in western and central Iran.

Explosions were reportedly heard across multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan.

The exchange threatens to deepen tensions as President Trump attempts to negotiate a deal with Iran.

BREAKING: Federal Lawsuit Filed to Shut Down Trump's UFC Fight at the White House

A nonprofit legal group has gone to federal court to block a UFC fight card scheduled for the White House South Lawn on June 14, timed to coincide with President Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.

The Public Integrity Project filed the lawsuit Saturday on behalf of two Virginia residents, arguing that the Trump administration broke the law by authorizing the event. According to the filing, the event violates National Park Service regulations that prohibit sporting events on federal parklands, construction of the towering arch overlooking the fight area was never approved by Congress, and no environmental review was completed before crews began building the structure.

"This is fundamentally a private, commercial, corrupt use of our most sacred national monuments for private gain," said attorney Brendan Ballou, who represents the plaintiffs.

The White House fired back, calling the lawsuit "obstructionist, baseless, and dilatory," and claiming the event is no different from other White House-hosted gatherings that have been properly permitted on the South Lawn and nearby federal grounds.

Crews are already on site erecting an octagon-shaped cage. Trump has described the finished venue as "a 5,000-seat arena right outside the front door of the White House," with additional giant screens at the nearby Ellipse and up to 85,000 free tickets planned for the public.

BREAKING: Knicks Fans Slam Trump for Canceling Watch Party Outside MSG

New York Knicks fans are furious after learning that President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, with his visit triggering sweeping security restrictions that have already upended the experience for thousands of supporters.

Trump accepted an invitation from Knicks owner James Dolan to attend Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, but his presence comes at a steep cost to everyday fans. The Secret Service and MSG jointly announced that attendees must arrive two hours early and comply with a strict no-bag policy. Surrounding streets have been closed off, and a popular outdoor watch party that had offered fans a free alternative to the sky-high ticket prices was scrapped entirely because of the president's visit.

Knicks fans wasted no time making their displeasure known online. The fan account Knicks Memes called out Trump for killing the atmosphere around what should be a once-in-a-generation moment, pointing out that the franchise is playing its first NBA Finals home game since 1999. Another fan account warned that the security bottleneck would drain the energy right out of the arena and hand away the home court advantage the Knicks have earned.

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith weighed in as well, saying Trump is simultaneously contributing to and creating the chaos descending on MSG.

The backlash was sharpened by Trump's own response when reporters pointed out that many everyday New Yorkers simply cannot afford to attend. Tickets start above $9,000. The president told fans who are priced out to just watch from home, adding that "that's the way life goes."

For a city that is two wins away from its first NBA championship in over 50 years, that answer landed like a brick.