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| By Scribe | October 18, 2026 |
Bad week for Ilhan Omar.
Good week for American workers, public safety, and the president who is making it all possible.
Federal Investigation Examines Allegations Against Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar is under federal investigation for alleged immigration fraud tied to claims that she or her father misstated her birth year on paperwork when her family fled Somalia.
The discrepancy matters because she was recorded as a minor when her father naturalized in 2000, automatically granting her citizenship, though critics allege she was actually 18 and should have applied separately.
Earlier this week, Homeland Security Investigations agents raided her Washington, D.C., home and seized her cellphone along with other items.
Border czar Tom Homan said that if the fraud is proven, Omar could face denaturalization and deportation, emphasizing that she will be held to the same legal standards as anyone else.
Trump Warns France About Immigration and Civil Unrest
President Trump warned that “France is burning” due to unrestricted illegal migration and urged the country to close its borders before it is too late.
He attributed the influx of people from different cultures for shattering the once-great nation amid widespread riots.
Mass protests involving hundreds of thousands of leftist demonstrators have turned violent across French cities, with police using tear gas and water cannons. Vice President JD Vance echoed the concerns, linking the chaos to failed assimilation policies.
American Workers See Rising Wages as ICE Deportations Continue
Wages in the construction industry are climbing as ICE deportations reduce the supply of low-cost migrant labor under President Trump’s policies.
In Florida, framing workers now earn about $42 per hour, double previous rates, according to a Wall Street Journal report. National surveys show labor costs up a median of 4.2 percent year-over-year, prompting firms to recruit more American workers with bonuses.
The shift is restoring opportunities for U.S.-born laborers long sidelined by mass migration.
Trump and Floyd Mayweather Rally Supporters in Arizona
President Trump rallied Republicans in Arizona on Wednesday with undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather joining him on stage.
Trump called Mayweather the greatest defensive fighter, while the boxer praised him as the best president America could have chosen twice.
Mayweather stressed the need to keep the country strong and united, declaring America the best nation in the world. The high-energy appearance quickly went viral across social media platforms. If we show up to vote, we will win.
Somaliland Celebrates Trump’s Recognition of Its Distinct Identity
Somaliland enjoyed several days of widespread celebrations after President Trump publicly described it as a totally different country from Somalia.
Thousands of people gathered in the capital Hargeisa waving American flags, dancing in the streets, and setting off fireworks to express their gratitude.
Videos circulating online show residents thanking Trump for distinguishing their nation and hoping his comments lead to formal recognition.
The Somaliland government issued a statement expressing appreciation for his affirmation of their sovereignty, democratic institutions, and internationally defined borders.
For clarity, Somalia is the failed state filled with criminals, pirates, and terrorists.
Somaliland is territory that contained good, decent, normal people, who broke away from Somalia.
Somaliland is better. Somalia is trash.
Catch up on what happened over the last month:
America This Week: The Return of Columbus Day (October 5 – 11, 2026)
America This Week: Arctic, U.S.A. (September 28 – October 4, 2026)
America This Week: Killer Xi Goes to Washington (September 21 – 27, 2026)
America This Week: Greenland, U.S.A (September 14 – 20, 2026)
