Trent Walker, Author at News Addicts

15 Feb

Over $151 Million Intended for Soldiers’ Meals at 11 Major Army Bases Spent Elsewhere

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A bombshell report has exposed that more than $151 million meant to feed soldiers at 11 of the Army’s largest bases was repurposed for undisclosed uses.This revelation, first reported by Steve Beynon of Military.com, comes as junior enlisted soldiers struggle to access nutritious food on base, with some being forced…

15 Feb

Here Are the Top DOGE Takedowns So Far

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There’s been no shortage of headlines about President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Tesla founder Elon Musk. In recent weeks, DOGE has uncovered wasteful government spending by a slew of agencies. Here’s a rundown.1. USAIDThe USAID saga began at the beginning of the month when Trump…

15 Feb

Joe Manchin’s Next Career Move Revealed

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The former West Virginia senator, who switched from Democrat to Independent in 2024, has agreed to join Bondi Partners, an Australia-based consultancy and lobbying firm, the company announced on Friday.Manchin will be joining the firm, whose clients include an array of trade associations and Australian companies, as a senior adviser.“We…

15 Feb

Trump May Make Major Change to White House Landscaping

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President Donald Trump reportedly wants to tear out the grass from the White House Rose Garden and turn it into a giant outdoor patio similar to what he has at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.The New York Times reported that designers have already drafted various options. One of the variables…

15 Feb

Italian Police Arrest 130 in Biggest Crackdown Against Sicilian Mafia in Decades

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Italian police detained 130 people on Feb. 11 in an operation against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, and the country’s top anti-mafia prosecutor said the evidence suggested bosses in high security prisons were still passing on “criminal directives” to those on the outside.The carabinieri—Italy’s national police—said the anti-mafia operation led…

15 Feb

Ilhan Omar Faces Deportation Efforts

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A growing petition to deport Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN) is gaining significant traction. Many people are signing it, expressing frustration over her controversial statements and actions that impede law enforcement efforts.The petition calls for the Somali-born congresswoman to be removed from the United States, citing her perceived disloyalty to…

15 Feb

Top ABC News Figure Abruptly Exits After HR Starts Investigating

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A top ABC News figure has parted ways with the company after an internal investigation, according to news reports.Joshua Hoyos, the ABC New York bureau chief, “abruptly exited the network,” according to Oliver Darcy, who publishes a newsletter about the media.Hoyos, 32, had been with the company for more than…

15 Feb

Democratic Senator Announces She Is Not Running for Re-Election

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Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday that she will not be seeking re-election.Smith made her announcement in a post on social media platform X.“I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the United States Senate in 2026,” she said.“This job has been the honor of a lifetime. For…

15 Feb

New Details Emerge About Actions of Black Hawk Pilots in Deadly DC Mid-Air Collision

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The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) held a news conference Friday to discuss its preliminary findings as it wraps up the on-site portion of the investigation into the midair collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, DC, that killed 67 people. NTSB…

15 Feb

At Least 7 Federal Prosecutors Quit Over Trump DOJ Order to Drop Eric Adams Case

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In the wake of acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordering Manhattan prosecutors to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan’s US Attorney and two officials who led the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section resigned from their roles.Manhattan US Attorney Danielle R Sassoon resigned on Thursday,…