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A senior Israeli official has issued a blistering accusation against Qatar, alleging the Gulf state is engaged in a deliberate campaign to "destroy the relationship between Israel and the Trump administration from the ground up" . According to a report by The Times of Israel, the official went so far as to state that Qatar is engaged "in jihad," highlighting the extreme depth of distrust in a critical regional relationship . These explosive charges come at a moment of high tension and complex diplomacy. The U.S. is actively working to implement the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, an effort that critically depends on coordination between Israel, Qatar, and the United States . The allegations suggest that beneath the surface of diplomatic talks, a fierce behind-the-scenes battle for influence is raging. The Flashpoint: A Shocking Strike in Doha The current crisis traces directly back to September 9, 2025, ...

Congressman Riley Moore, leader of a U.S. House delegation investigating claims of targeted violence in Nigeria, has delivered a harrowing account of his visit, vowing to push for action to end what he described as a "genocidal campaign" against Christian communities. In a statement on social media, Moore detailed the "heartbreaking stories" his team witnessed during their fact-finding mission to Benue State, part of Nigeria's conflict-ridden Middle Belt region. Key Findings from the Delegation's Visit Congressman Moore, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, led the delegation to gather firsthand information for U.S. policy.  His key observations include: *   Scale of Displacement: He confirmed there are over 600,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State, predominantly Christians forced from their homes. *   Insecurity in Camps: Moore reported that the IDP camps themselves are "regular...

A United States congressional delegation has raised serious concerns after visiting camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria's Benue State, describing a dire humanitarian crisis and framing the violence as a "genocidal campaign." The delegation, led by Congressman Riley Moore and directed by President Donald Trump, conducted the on-the-ground mission to inform U.S. policy on global religious persecution and atrocity response. Key Findings from the Visit Congressman Moore reported encountering "harrowing" conditions in the camps and estimated that over 600,000 Christians have been displaced by ongoing violence in the region. He shared devastating personal testimonies from survivors, including one woman who witnessed the killing of her husband and five children, and another whose family was murdered before her eyes. During the visit, Moore met with local Tiv and Catholic leaders and held discussions with Nigeria’...

A sprawling billion-dollar fraud scheme in Minnesota has ignited a fierce political firestorm, with the U.S. Treasury Department now investigating whether stolen taxpayer money reached terrorist groups overseas. The probe has placed Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and Trump administration officials on a direct collision course, transforming a massive criminal case into a national debate over immigration, security, and political accountability. The situation centers on what federal prosecutors have called the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the United States. Over the last five years, individuals—many of Somali descent—have been convicted of stealing hundreds of millions intended for programs like child nutrition and disability services. With over $1 billion estimated stolen, the scandal’s scale now exceeds Minnesota's annual prison system budget. The Fraud Scheme and the Terror Financing Probe The core of the scandal involves brazen theft from federal aid progra...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly accused U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of treason, citing a resurfaced video from January 2024 in which she promised Somali constituents she would protect Somalia's interests within the American political system. The controversy stems from a clip where Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, addressed the Somali community in her district. A translation of her speech circulated online, including the line: "The U.S. government will do what we ask it to do... While I am in Congress, no one will take Somalia's sea, and the U.S. government won't support others to rob us." The remarks were made in the context of opposing a naval base deal involving Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland. "This sounds like treason," Musk wrote on X on Wednesday, reposting the clip and amplifying its reach. Broader Political Context The video gained fresh attention following critical comments from former President...

In a sharp critique, U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga has condemned the Nigerian government for failing to protect its citizens from escalating religious violence, asserting that radical Islamists are killing Christians with impunity while authorities downplay the crisis. The congressman, who serves on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, voiced his concerns during a recent hearing and in a televised interview, framing the violence as a dire threat not only to Christians but to all Nigerians. A Personal and Political Stance Huizenga's connection to Nigeria is both political and personal. As a member of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA)—a denomination with deep historical ties to Nigeria dating back to missionary work in the 1920s—he represents a community of roughly 400,000 members in the U.S. with about 500,000 fellow congregants in Nigeria. This link informs his advocacy, blending policy with faith-based conce...

In a case that could fundamentally reshape the balance of power within the U.S. government, the Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday signaled a readiness to grant President Donald Trump sweeping authority to remove officials from key independent federal agencies—a move that would dramatically expand presidential power and potentially dismantle a 90-year-old legal precedent. The justices heard arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that centers on President Trump's firing in March of Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic-appointed member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The core question is whether a president can fire officials from independent agencies for any reason, or only for specific causes like "inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office," as current law for the FTC stipulates. Challenging a "Decaying Husk" of a Precedent Arguing for the Trump administration, U.S. Solicitor General John Saue...

TAMPA, Florida — A Florida man faces up to five years in federal prison after confessing to posting graphically violent and racist threats against U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN), promising to decapitate her and murder her children. Myles M. McQuade, 30, of Tampa, entered a guilty plea on December 2 to one count of transmitting an interstate threat to injure. According to plea documents reviewed by *The Independent*, McQuade admitted to posting two explicit threats on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in September. The threats followed an interview in which Rep. Omar commented on the legacy of late right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. In one post, McQuade wrote, **"[N-word]. When this country falls I'm going to kill your children in front of you then cut your head off."** In another, he stated, **"I'm going to kill you, you dirty subhuman [N-word] and I'll eat your monkey children for protein. Go back to Somalia before its [sic]...

United States President Donald Trump has delivered a sobering assessment of a major ongoing war, describing it as exceptionally brutal and warning of catastrophic human losses that he claims are being overlooked by the international community. In a recent interview, President Trump stated, "It's a very tough war. Very nasty. 27,000 people died last month. It's mostly soldiers." While he did not explicitly name the conflict during the televised segment, the context of his remarks and the staggering casualty figure have led analysts to interpret his comments as a reference to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine—a conflict where monthly casualty estimates have been a subject of intense international debate and varying reports. The President framed the conflict as a profound humanitarian and strategic failure, criticizing what he described as global miscalculations and a lack of effective diplomacy. He accused world powers of underreporting ...