1. Citizen Journalism and Fraud Exposure
Nick Shirley, an independent journalist who is testifying before Congress after publishing a viral investigative video.
His reporting exposed widespread fraud in government-funded childcare and social service programs, particularly in Minnesota but also in other states.
Key claims include:

Childcare centers receiving millions in federal funds despite showing no evidence of operation (no children, blacked‑out windows, non-functioning facilities).
State and federal governments being slow or complicit in identifying and stopping fraud.
As a result of the reporting, HHS froze over $180 million pending proof of legitimacy, with no businesses reportedly able to verify compliance.

2. Broader Government Accountability Narrative
There are many fraud concerns beyond Minnesota to California, Ohio, Maine, and other states, citing:

Billions lost to unemployment fraud.
Large homelessness and infrastructure spending with little measurable outcome.
This is evidence of systemic waste, fraud, and abuse enabled by NGOs and government agencies.
We strongly criticize:

Democratic leadership.
State-level governance.
Traditional media for minimizing or ignoring these issues.

3. Trump Administration and the Greenland/Arctic Deal

A framework agreement with NATO allies concerning Greenland and Arctic security has been reached.
The deal emphasizes long-term strategic cooperation, particularly to counter Russian and Chinese Arctic influence.
Military force was explicitly ruled out, contradicting media allegations of invasion or coercion.
Tariff threats against European allies were used as leverage, then withdrawn once negotiations progressed.

4. Media and Political Criticism
Repeated accusations that:

The media spread “false narratives” about invasion, war, and tariffs.
The political left exaggerates or misrepresents Trump’s policies.

5. United Nations Critique and “Board of Peace” Proposal
The United Nations is:

Ineffective.
Paralyzed by veto power.
Complicit or inactive during historic humanitarian crises (Rwanda, Syria, China, Iran, Sudan).
Trump proposes forming a “Board of Peace”:

Positioned as a replacement or corrective to UN failures.
Meant to be influential, action‑oriented, and selective.
This is a necessary evolution in global governance.

6. Iran and Global Protest Movement

The Iranian regime violently repressing civilians.
Protesters welcoming Trump’s stronger rhetoric and stance.
U.S. condemnation of Iran at the UN framed as meaningful support for democratic movements.
Iranian activists argue that:

Prior U.S. administrations failed them.
Strong action from the U.S. could be decisive.

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1. Citizen Journalism and Fraud Exposure
<ul>
<li>Nick Shirley, an independent journalist who is testifying before Congress after publishing a viral investigative video.</li>
<li>His reporting exposed widespread fraud in government-funded childcare and social service programs, particularly in Minnesota but also in other states.</li>
<li>Key claims include:
<ul>
<li>Childcare centers receiving millions in federal funds despite showing no evidence of operation (no children, blacked‑out windows, non-functioning facilities).</li>
<li>State and federal governments being slow or complicit in identifying and stopping fraud.</li>
<li>As a result of the reporting, HHS froze over $180 million pending proof of legitimacy, with no businesses reportedly able to verify compliance.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Broader Government Accountability Narrative
<ul>
<li>There are many fraud concerns beyond Minnesota to California, Ohio, Maine, and other states, citing:
<ul>
<li>Billions lost to unemployment fraud.</li>
<li>Large homelessness and infrastructure spending with little measurable outcome.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>This is evidence of systemic waste, fraud, and abuse enabled by NGOs and government agencies.</li>
<li>We strongly criticize:
<ul>
<li>Democratic leadership.</li>
<li>State-level governance.</li>
<li>Traditional media for minimizing or ignoring these issues.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Trump Administration and the Greenland/Arctic Deal
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>A framework agreement with NATO allies concerning Greenland and Arctic security has been reached.</li>
<li>The deal emphasizes long-term strategic cooperation, particularly to counter Russian and Chinese Arctic influence.</li>
<li>Military force was explicitly ruled out, contradicting media allegations of invasion or coercion.</li>
<li>Tariff threats against European allies were used as leverage, then withdrawn once negotiations progressed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Media and Political Criticism
<ul>
<li>Repeated accusations that:
<ul>
<li>The media spread &ldquo;false narratives&rdquo; about invasion, war, and tariffs.</li>
<li>The political left exaggerates or misrepresents Trump&rsquo;s policies.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. United Nations Critique and &ldquo;Board of Peace&rdquo; Proposal
<ul>
<li>The United Nations is:
<ul>
<li>Ineffective.</li>
<li>Paralyzed by veto power.</li>
<li>Complicit or inactive during historic humanitarian crises (Rwanda, Syria, China, Iran, Sudan).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Trump proposes forming a &ldquo;Board of Peace&rdquo;:
<ul>
<li>Positioned as a replacement or corrective to UN failures.</li>
<li>Meant to be influential, action‑oriented, and selective.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>This is a necessary evolution in global governance.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Iran and Global Protest Movement
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>The Iranian regime violently repressing civilians.</li>
<li>Protesters welcoming Trump&rsquo;s stronger rhetoric and stance.</li>
<li>U.S. condemnation of Iran at the UN framed as meaningful support for democratic movements.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Iranian activists argue that:
<ul>
<li>Prior U.S. administrations failed them.</li>
<li>Strong action from the U.S. could be decisive.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Legacy Media Looked Away, One Video Exposed it All-Nick Shirley before Congress

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