A new report says the Trump administration has broken with key MAHA priorities, potentially creating an opening for Democrats.
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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskUnited States President Donald Trump has called for tougher punishment for people convicted of defrauding federal healthcare and social security programmes, proposing mandatory prison terms instead of probation. Trump made the demand on Saturday in a video shared on Truth Social, where he urged Congress to enact legislation that would impose stricter penalties on individuals involved in fraud against Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Under the proposal, offenders convicted of stealing from the programmes would no longer be eligible for probation. “Under our proposal, probation is no longer an option for the fraudsters,” Trump said. The US President said the length of imprisonment should correspond with the amount of money stolen, arguing that offenders who commit large-scale fraud should face significantly longer sentences. “If you steal from the American people, you will go to prison and for a long period of time. “And the more you steal, the longer you’ll stay in that prison,” he said. Trump also advocated harsher penalties for repeat offenders, proposing that anyone convicted of fraud against the programmes for a second time should receive twice the original sentence. “If you’re a convicted fraudster who gets caught stealing from the American people a second time, your sentence will be doubled,” he said. Beyond the direct perpetrators, Trump said government officials who knowingly allow fraud to persist could also face financial consequences. He proposed making state and local politicians personally responsible for taxpayer funds lost where they are aware of fraudulent activities, have the power to intervene, but fail to do so. “If a state or local politician knows about fraud and has the ability to stop it, but does nothing about it, they can be personally lia
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskA 42-year-old Texas woman, Colleen Nichole Lemmon has been charged with two counts of capital murder after authorities alleged that she shot her two sons inside their home before apparently injuring herself. Lemmon was arrested following the deaths of 21-year-old Christopher Scott Pitre and his 15-year-old brother in Waxahachie, Texas. According to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Big Sky Drive shortly before 4:15 a.m. on Thursday after receiving a report of an “ unknown emergency. Upon arrival, officers found both brothers with gunshot wounds inside the house. Christopher was pronounced dead at the scene, while his younger brother was taken to hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries. Lemmon was also found injured at the residence and was taken to hospital for treatment before being arrested. An arrest affidavit cited in local reports stated that Lemmon was covered in blood and had what appeared to be self-inflicted cuts on her wrists. A handgun was also reportedly found nearby. Authorities said evidence recovered from the residence gave investigators probable cause to believe that Lemmon had shot both of her sons. According to the affidavit, Lemmon allegedly told responding officers, “I shot both my kids.” The father of the victims, Scott Pitre, said his younger son had only recently celebrated his 15th birthday, adding that he wanted justice for his children. A neighbour, Ida Brown, described the incident as heartbreaking and said she was praying for the family. Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman also expressed sympathy to the victims’ relatives. “My deepest sympathies go out to the victims’ father, family members, and loved ones involved in this tragic incident,” Norman said. “They will remain in our
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskTwo miners were shot dead on Friday night by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias at a mining site in Kuru Jenta of Heipang District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the attack in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday, said the incident occurred at about 11:30 pm while the victims and other miners were carrying out activities at the site. Tengwong, who described the attack as unprovoked and unfortunate, said it came barely a week after gunmen killed two other miners at another mining site in Rakum village of Jos South LGA. Tengwon urged security agencies to investigate the incident, identify those responsible, and bring them to justice. The BYM spokesman further cautioned residents, particularly miners, against mining at night, urging them to remain vigilant and comply with security measures put in place by the government. He particularly lamented the fact that the attack came at a time when the state government had imposed a curfew on three local government areas, including Barkin Ladi, where the incident took place. He urged residents to respect the restricted hours, remain vigilant, and avoid activities that could expose them to security risks, while also taking necessary precautions in view of the prevailing security situation in the area. Two killed as gunmen attack another mining site in Plateau