Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made a stunning discovery: millions of dollars in unemployment payouts have been issued to individuals who don’t even exist—some of whom haven’t technically been born yet.
According to DOGE, a preliminary audit of unemployment disbursements dating back to 2020 uncovered that 9,700 supposed recipients listed birthdays that are still 15 years away. These nonexistent individuals managed to collect a staggering $69 million in benefits.
Among the most ridiculous examples cited was one case where someone born in the year 2154 was able to fraudulently obtain $41,000, the department reported in a post on X.

President Trump has decided to hold off on enacting retaliatory tariffs on many of the United States’ key trading allies, but duties targeting Chinese imports will still skyrocket — reaching a combined 145% on certain goods, a White House official told The New York Post.
On Wednesday, Trump revealed that his broader tariff plan would be temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days, explaining that multiple countries had approached the U.S. with the intent of striking trade deals. In the interim, the default tariff on most imported goods will be dropped to 10%.

The IDF declared on Thursday that it plans to dismiss several hundred reservists from the Air Force who had signed a public letter urging a halt to the ongoing military campaign.
This marks a shift in approach from former military leaders like ex-IDF chief Herzi Halevi and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, who, despite disapproving of such actions, were willing to tolerate reservists’ protests as long as they reported for duty. In contrast, current IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir is adopting a stricter stance, aligning with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s views on the judicial reform issue.

A helicopter went down in the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, officials have confirmed.
The New York City Fire Department reported that the aircraft crashed into the water close to Pier 40, near the intersection of West Houston Street and West Street, at approximately 3:15 p.m. Emergency crews rushed to the site and launched rescue efforts.
People who saw the crash and shared their experiences online mentioned hearing a “loud thumping noise” at the moment of impact, and said the helicopter seemed to have a damaged propeller.
According to officials, FDNY’s Land and Marine units quickly arrived and began conducting rescue operations at the location.
At this time, authorities have not released information regarding any injuries or fatalities.

Though the IDF continues to make strides in its battle against Hamas across multiple areas, military officials admitted to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday that fully dismantling the terror group could take a year—or possibly several.
The conversation began with mention of the IDF’s recent achievement in eliminating 300 Hamas operatives, and a cumulative total of between 18,000 and 20,000 killed before the January 19 ceasefire. However, those numbers must be considered alongside estimates that Hamas still has over 25,000 fighters, and that the IDF’s current main effort is centered on clearing out the group’s remaining forces in Rafah.

New Jersey’s Democrat governor has instructed law enforcement across the state to cease cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The directive was issued jointly by Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin and aligns with the state’s Immigrant Trust Directive, Shore News Network reported.
Murphy’s decision came shortly after the Trump administration added 27,000 “Outstanding Administrative Warrants for Removal from the United States” to the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), in line with the former president’s immigration enforcement agenda.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Washington on Wednesday.
According to State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, they discussed diplomatic efforts in Gaza aimed at releasing hostages and establishing a durable ceasefire, emphasizing the necessity for Hamas to be completely disarmed and disempowered. ​

The Israel Defense Forces is finalizing plans to evacuate Rafah city and establish a strategic buffer zone along Gaza’s southern border, in what Israeli officials describe as a critical step in the dismantling of Hamas’s military presence in the area.
The plan centers on the construction of the Morag Corridor—a new security strip extending from the Mediterranean coast in the west through the former settlement of Morag, and connecting to the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egyptian border, according to Hebrew media reports. The corridor is expected to stretch up to 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) into Gaza, effectively encircling Rafah.

A flood of Chinese investment—totaling a staggering $1.9 trillion—is rapidly transforming global manufacturing, posing a serious threat to industries across the world, especially in the United States, the NY Post reports.
The Chinese government has funneled enormous sums into boosting factory output over the last four years, launching a massive expansion effort aimed at saturating international markets with low-cost products.
In response, former President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 125% tariff on all Chinese goods entering the U.S.—while suspending similar duties on most other nations—marking his latest move to shield American industries from the impact of China’s aggressive export strategy.

Immigration rights groups have launched a legal challenge to stop former President Donald Trump from deporting Venezuelans suspected of gang involvement by relying on a rarely used wartime law.
The Trump team turned to the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, an old statute originally created for national security in wartime, to remove undocumented individuals — particularly those it links to criminal organizations like Tren de Aragua and MS-13.
The Supreme Court upheld the administration’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport undocumented Venezuelans accused of gang ties. However, the justices made clear that before any deportations proceed, those targeted must be granted a chance to legally contest the action under the provisions of the Act.