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Deepfake Political Scams on Meta: $49 Million Spent on Fake Government Benefit Ads Targeting Seniors
Oct 02, 2025 01:03 pm CST
A watchdog report reveals scammers have spent $49 million on Meta platforms creating deepfake videos of politicians like Donald Trump to promote fraudulent government benefits. These sophisticated scams primarily target seniors with fake stimulus checks and healthcare payments, exploiting artificial intelligence advances and Meta's content moderation gaps despite the platform's special authorization process for political advertisers.
Healthcare Subsidies at Center of US Government Shutdown: Millions Face Premium Hikes
Oct 02, 2025 11:30 am CST
The US government shutdown stems from partisan disagreement over healthcare subsidies, with Democrats demanding extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire this year. Without action, subsidized enrollees face average premium increases of 114%, affecting millions of Americans amid ongoing disputes over Medicaid funding and government spending priorities.
JD Vance Defends Trump's AI-Altered Videos of Hakeem Jeffries Amid Government Shutdown Tensions
Oct 02, 2025 10:27 am CST
US Vice President JD Vance dismissed concerns about President Trump's AI-manipulated videos of Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as humorous amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations, while Democrats condemned the altered images featuring sombreros and Mariachi music as racist and bigoted.
H-1B Visa Processing Halted Due to US Government Shutdown: Impact on Indian Tech Workers
Oct 02, 2025 01:43 am CST
The US government shutdown has suspended H-1B visa processing, affecting thousands of tech workers from India. Immigration attorney Nicole Gunara explains that without Department of Labor operations, new applications and transfers cannot proceed until funding is restored. This comes after recent policy changes including a fee increase to $100,000 and proposed reforms to the selection process favoring higher-wage workers.
Trump Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Pakistani Army Chief Praised Him for "Saving Millions of Lives"
Oct 01, 2025 03:06 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has reasserted his role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan during their 2025 military conflict, citing praise from Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir. While Trump claims he prevented war between the nuclear powers by threatening trade sanctions, India maintains the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications between the countries.
Trump Reshares PM Modi's Endorsement of Comprehensive Gaza Peace Plan: What You Need to Know
Oct 01, 2025 02:42 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has reshared Prime Minister Narendra Modi's endorsement of his new Gaza peace plan, which calls for immediate ceasefire, hostage release within 72 hours, and a gradual Israeli withdrawal. The plan has gained support from world powers, including Arab nations, while Hamas reviews the terms under a 3-4 day ultimatum from Trump.
Donald Trump Calls Tariffs His "Favorite Word" as Supreme Court Case Looms on Trade Policy
Oct 01, 2025 01:03 pm CST
President Donald Trump defends his controversial tariff policy ahead of a critical Supreme Court hearing, claiming tariffs have generated "trillions of dollars" for the US economy despite legal challenges. His administration vows to maintain aggressive trade measures regardless of the court's decision on his use of emergency powers to impose global levies.
Trump Declares "War From Within" and Calls for Military Intervention in American Cities
Oct 01, 2025 06:04 am CST
President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of top military officers at Quantico, declaring America faces a "war from within" and proposing using Democratic-run cities as military "training grounds." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced strict military reforms, including fitness requirements and elimination of "fat generals," amid an unprecedented restructuring of military leadership that has seen numerous high-ranking officers dismissed since Trump began his second term.
Trump Warns "Probably" Facing US Government Shutdown as Funding Deadline Approaches
Oct 01, 2025 03:44 am CST
President Donald Trump announced that the US government is likely heading toward its first shutdown in over six years, with funding set to expire at midnight and negotiations between Democrats and Republicans at an impasse. The contentious talks have been marked by unusual hostility, including controversy over an AI-generated video and threats of targeting Democratic priorities during any shutdown period. The impasse centers on healthcare funding for low-income households as both parties blame each other for the potential closure of nonessential government operations.
Trump Claims Denial of Nobel Peace Prize Would Be an "Insult" to America
Oct 01, 2025 01:57 am CST
US President Donald Trump asserted during a military officers' meeting that his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize would disrespect America, citing his self-proclaimed role in resolving international conflicts. Trump expressed certainty that the award would instead go to someone who "didn't do a damn thing."