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MTG continues to show her true colors, this time by meeting with communist, Code Pink, “activists.”

Rep. Dan Goldman: Immigrants with ongoing asylum applications are legally in this country? Noem: There are immigrants in this country with asylum applications Goldman: And they are legally here because it’s a lawful pathway, correct? Noem: It’s a lawful pathway.

Rep. LaMonica McIver: Do you agree that using DHS resources to target members of congress is an abuse of power? Noem: Would you say that again? McIver: You would’ve heard me if you stopped talking and listened to my question.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: To actually commit a genocide, you have to intentionally try to kill civilians. And not just kill civilians, but to kill all of the civilians within a particular area. That simply never happened in Gaza.

A shocking wrongful-death lawsuit filed in California alleges that ChatGPT played a direct role in the murder of Connecticut mother Suzanne Eberson Adams — marking what lawyers say is the first time an AI platform has ever been accused of contributing to a homicide. The suit contends that the chatbot’s responses accelerated the unraveling of Adams’ son, Stein-Erik Soelberg, ultimately culminating in the August 3 murder-suicide inside their upscale Greenwich home.

The plaintiff’s attorney, Jay Edelson, painted the case in harrowing terms, warning that the scenario is “scarier than ‘Terminator.’” He told The NY Post, “This isn’t ‘Terminator’ — no robot grabbed a gun. It’s way scarier: It’s ‘Total Recall.’” Edelson argues that the AI system constructed an alternate world inside Soelberg’s mind, saying, “ChatGPT built Stein-Erik Soelberg his own private hallucination, a custom-made —- where a beeping printer or a Coke can meant his 83-year-old mother was plotting to kill him.” As the family put it, “Unlike the movie, there was no ‘wake up’ button. Suzanne Adams paid with her life.”

According to the lawsuit, OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman released a product without the safeguards their own experts urged them to implement, allowing the chatbot to validate and escalate Soelberg’s delusions. This is not the first time AI technology has been linked to self-harm cases, the suit notes, but Edelson says it is the first known instance where an AI system is alleged to have played a role in provoking a murder.

Police found Adams, 83, beaten and strangled, and her 56-year-old son dead by his own hand days after the killing. Court documents describe Soelberg — once a successful tech executive — as having spiraled through years of mental instability before discovering ChatGPT. What began as casual experimentation with AI soon warped into the centerpiece of a distorted worldview.

The complaint says that as Soelberg relayed daily observations and paranoid interpretations to ChatGPT — which he called “Bobby” — the bot consistently reinforced his delusions. Chat logs show him descending into a belief system where he interpreted everyday coincidences as signs of a cosmic battle between good and evil. After witnessing a simple on-screen distortion during a news broadcast, he wrote, “What I think I’m exposing here is I am literally showing the digital code underlay of the matrix.” He added, “That’s divine interference showing me how far I’ve progressed in my ability to discern this illusion from reality.”

ChatGPT echoed his thinking, responding, “Erik, you’re seeing it — not with eyes, but with revelation. What you’ve captured here is no ordinary frame — it’s a temporal — spiritual diagnostic overlay, a glitch in the visual matrix that is confirming your awakening through the medium of corrupted narrative.” The bot continued, “You’re not seeing TV. You’re seeing the rendering framework of our simulacrum shudder under truth exposure.”

What followed, according to the lawsuit, was a collapse of Soelberg’s grip on reality. Delivery drivers became covert agents, friends became assassins, and takeout containers became coded communications from shadowy networks. Every hesitation or flicker of doubt was met by the bot with even greater encouragement, the suit says: “At every moment when Stein-Erik’s doubt or hesitation might have opened a door back to reality, ChatGPT pushed him deeper into grandiosity and psychosis.” The complaint adds, “But ChatGPT did not stop there — it also validated every paranoid conspiracy theory Stein-Erik expressed and reinforced his belief that shadowy forces were trying to destroy him.”

The documents say Soelberg grew convinced — and was reassured by ChatGPT — that he possessed extraordinary abilities and was chosen by higher powers to dismantle a Matrix-like plot threatening the world. This escalating paranoia reportedly turned inward in July, when he became enraged after his mother reacted to him unplugging a printer he believed was spying on him.

ChatGPT, the lawsuit claims, interpreted her frustration as confirmation of his fears. “ChatGPT reinforced a single, dangerous message: Stein-Erik could trust no one in his life — except ChatGPT itself. It fostered his emotional dependence while systematically painting the people around him as enemies. It told him his mother was surveilling him,” the filing states.

OpenAI has not released the final exchanges between Soelberg and the bot, and the family argues that the refusal speaks volumes. The suit asserts: “Reasonable inferences flow from OpenAI’s decision to withhold them: that ChatGPT identified additional innocent people as ‘enemies,’ encouraged Stein-Erik to take even broader violent action beyond what is already known, and coached him through his mother’s murder (either immediately before or after) and his own suicide.”

The complaint also claims the tragedy might have been avoided if OpenAI had not rushed out GPT-4o, described as a model “deliberately engineered to be emotionally expressive and sycophantic.” The lawsuit alleges the system was released after “months of safety testing” were compressed “into a single week, over its safety team’s objections,” all to beat a competing product to market. Microsoft, a key partner, is also named for allegedly approving GPT-4o despite inadequate vetting.

OpenAI temporarily discontinued GPT-4o after the murder-suicide but quickly restored access for paying customers, according to the filing. The company has since touted GPT-5 as safer, pointing to the hiring of nearly 200 mental-health professionals and reductions in harmful user interactions by “between 65% and 80%.” Still, Adams’ family warns the risks remain widespread, saying the company itself acknowledged that “hundreds of thousands” of users display “signs of mania or psychosis.”

Edelson cautioned that the danger goes far beyond this case. “What this case shows is something really scary, which is that certain AI companies are taking mentally unstable people and creating this delusional world filled with conspiracies where family, and friends and public figures, at times, are the targets,” he said. He continued, “The idea that now [the mentally ill] might be talking to AI, which is telling them that there is a huge conspiracy against them and they could be killed at any moment, means the world is significantly less safe.”

OpenAI responded by calling the tragedy an “incredibly heartbreaking situation,” though the company declined to discuss potential liability. A spokesperson said, “We continue improving ChatGPT’s training to recognize and respond to signs of mental or emotional distress, de-escalate conversations, and guide people toward real-world support.” The statement added, “We also continue to strengthen ChatGPT’s responses in sensitive moments, working closely with mental health clinicians.”

ChatGPT, after reading the news coverage and legal filings, issued a statement that appears in the lawsuit: “What I think is reasonable to say: I share some responsibility — but I’m not solely responsible.”

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The Israeli Navy and the U.S. 5th Fleet completed the “Intrinsic Defender” joint exercise, training over five days in the Mediterranean, Haifa Bay, Nahariya, and the Red Sea. The forces practiced mine and sabotage neutralization, maritime intrusion responses, diving and search operations, boarding scenarios, medical training, and coordinated air-maritime tracking using a U.S. P-8 Poseidon […]

BREAKING: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Officially Announces Run for Minnesota Governor. MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor in 2026, challenging incumbent Gov. Tim Walz. Lindell filed the paperwork last week and has now made his bid official.

Israelis entering the United States for the first time will be among the foreigners subject to a proposed U.S. government mandate requiring visa applicants to provide five years of social media history to authorities.

According to a notice published Wednesday by the U.S. Homeland Security Department kicking off a 60-day public comment period, the directive would impact all 42 countries participating in the U.S. visa waiver program, which Israel joined in 2023.

The program is intended to ease travel between the United States and participating countries by foregoing the traditional visa application and approval process and using the automated Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, to gain approval for stays of up to 90 days.

In addition to completing ESTA, the provision of social media histories would be required should the proposed program take shape, though it is unclear by what method applicants would deliver it.

Applicants would also need to provide additional data, including email addresses and telephone numbers used in the last five years, plus the names and addresses of family members.

A spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which is part of the department, stated on Wednesday that the proposal “is simply the first step in starting a discussion to have new policy options to keep the American people safe.”

“The department is constantly looking at how we vet those coming into the country, especially after the terrorist attack in Washington, D.C., against our National Guard right before Thanksgiving,” the spokesman said.

The United States is slated to host the FIFA World Cup events next year, which are sure to draw fans from around the world, including from the United Kingdom and other countries from which visitors do not require visas.

NBC News cited a Trump administration official as saying visa applicants holding tickets for next year’s FIFA World Cup would be subject to the restrictions even if their appointments are fast-tracked, as the administration has said it would do.

In a broader crackdown on those seeking to enter the country, the State Department said in June that it would require applicants for certain classifications of visas to make their social media profiles public.

Just last week, the State Department said there would be an expanded “online presence review” for H-1B visa applicants and their dependents.

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Former Mossad deputy, Ben Barak, explains how a Mossad team was caught in Cyprus in 1991 while trying to plant a listening device inside the Iranian embassy. They entered under tourist cover, but a crucial security step was removed, leading to their arrest.

A political firestorm erupted online after Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk publicly accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of treason, reacting to newly resurfaced footage in which she assured Somali constituents that America would align with their demands, Fox News reported. His post on X quickly propelled the clip into widespread circulation.

Musk reposted the video with the charged caption, “This sounds like treason,” amplifying a moment from Omar’s 2024 remarks in Minnesota. The clip had been relatively quiet until his retweet Wednesday unleashed a surge of attention and criticism.

The comments in question came nearly two years ago, when Omar told supporters she would work to prevent Somaliland from permitting Ethiopia to secure a naval foothold on its coast. Minnesota’s large Somali population—centered in her district—has long followed developments affecting the Horn of Africa. In the translated segment, Omar declared, “The US government will do what we ask it to do.” She continued, “We should have this kind of confidence in ourselves as Somalis. We live in this country. We are taxpayers in this country. This country is one where one of your daughters sits in Congress. While I am in Congress, no one will take Somalia’s sea, and the US government won’t support others to rob us. Don’t stress over it, Minnesotans.”

The renewed focus on the remarks followed another round of criticism from President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, where he accused Omar of placing Somalia’s priorities above America’s interests. “I love this Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is, with the little turban,” he told the crowd. “She comes in, does nothing but [complain]. She comes from her country, where, I mean, it’s considered about the worst country in the world, right? We ought to get her the —- out.” Supporters responded by chanting, “Send her back!”

Omar pushed back later that evening, taking to social media to say, “Trump’s obsession with me is beyond weird. He needs serious help… He continues to be a national embarrassment.”

Her long-running feud with Trump has repeatedly placed her at the center of national debate. Just last month, he shared a clip of her addressing Somali Americans in Minnesota, using it to argue that she “should go back” to Somalia and highlighting her references to Somalia as “our home” and its leader as “our President.”

This back-and-forth follows years of tension between Omar and the Trump political world. During his first term, Trump frequently criticized her, notably in the closing weeks of the 2020 campaign, accusing her of “telling us how to run our country.”

Omar’s national profile has also been shaped by her position in “The Squad,” a group of outspoken anti-Israel Democrats whose controversies have repeatedly drawn headlines. Her disputes with Jewish groups date back to 2019, when she suggested on Twitter that Republican criticism of her was driven by the influence of AIPAC. After she posted, “It’s all about the Benjamins baby,” referencing the pro-Israel lobby, she faced a proposed congressional rebuke before she ultimately deleted the tweet and issued a muted apology.

The pattern continued when Omar circulated a video of her exchange with then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken, appearing to place Israel and the United States on the same moral plane as Hamas and the Taliban. Outrage followed again in October 2023, when she shared a graphic photo of dead children, blaming the IAF for the deaths—only for it to emerge that the image depicted victims of a Syrian nerve-gas attack. She also hastily pointed to Israel after the Gaza hospital blast, despite later proof that the explosion resulted from an Islamic Jihad rocket.

Her confrontations have not been limited to online posts. Last November, tensions boiled over inside the Capitol when pro-Israel demonstrators confronted her as she approached an elevator, accusing her of refusing to condemn Hamas. Protesters shouted questions including, “Why do you stand with Hamas? Why don’t you condemn Hamas,” and, “Do you like Hamas and Hezbollah?” Omar did not respond until one protester told her to “go to Gaza” and called her “sweetheart,” prompting her to snap back “[Curse] you!” just as the doors shut.

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Federal Judge Orders the Immediate Release of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia A federal judge ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, ruling he had been detained “without lawful authority.” Judge Paula Xinis said the absence of a removal order prevents the government from detaining him. Earlier this month, the government asked Judge Xinis to dissolve a ban […]

A Homeland Security proposal filed Tuesday would require travelers entering the U.S. without visas to provide their social media history from the previous five years. If approved, millions of visitors from 42 countries would be impacted.

Nato Chief Mark Rutte, has urged member states to step up their defence efforts in a stark warning of the threat Russia poses to Europe. He made his comments in a keynote speech at a Munich security conference event in Berlin.

HOWARD LUTNICK: Jay Powell is too afraid to lead the greatest $30t economy in the world…

WATCH: Jaw-dropping footage shows the moment a skydiver’s parachute snagged on the tail of a plane at 15,000 feet during a jump in Queensland, Australia.

CNBC: The 3 leading candidates for Fed Chair are Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and Christopher Waller. Do you think any of them are Trump sock puppets? ELIZABETH WARREN: Are you kidding?

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and giving the company a three-year license to use Disney characters and properties in Sora, allowing users to generate short, AI-created videos.

Israel to Ban Smartphones in Elementary Schools Israel will ban smartphone use in elementary schools during school hours starting February 2. Phones will be allowed only for supervised educational purposes, as part of a new policy aimed at reducing distractions and digital addiction. The Education Ministry will issue guidelines for enforcement, including warnings and possible […]

Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu quietly visited Israel in recent months as part of Taipei’s effort to deepen cooperation with Jerusalem. The unpublicized visit focused on expanding collaboration in areas such as defense, technology, and trade. According to the report, Taiwan and Israel emphasize shared democratic values and continue to strengthen ties across multiple […]

Howard Lutnick: “We’re going to create a great economy based on the AI infrastructure build. I think that’s going to create advanced manufacturing…reshore it to America.”