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The Western Journal: USAID Official and 3 Others Plead Guilty After Decade-Long, Half-Billion Dollar Bribery Scheme Falls Apart
USAID Official and 3 Others Plead Guilty After Decade-Long, Half-Billion Dollar Bribery Scheme Falls Apart
A USAID official, Roderick Watson, and three businessmen have pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme involving over $500 million in taxpayer funds. Watson accepted bribes, including cash and luxury gifts, in exchange for steering contracts to specific companies.

The scheme exploited federal contracting preferences for minority-owned businesses. Each defendant faces up to five years in prison for their roles in the fraud, which undermined the integrity of the procurement process.


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GB News: Iran launches blitz of missiles against Israel as THIRD night of conflict breaks out
Iran launches blitz of missiles against Israel as THIRD night of conflict breaks out
Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Israeli military is actively intercepting these missiles and has instructed the public to seek shelter. Concurrently, Israel has targeted military sites in Tehran.

US President Trump and Russian President Putin have expressed a desire for the conflict to end. Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister issued a stark warning to Iran's leadership, stating that continued missile attacks will result in severe consequences for Tehran.