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US Marshals Help Rescue 122 Missing Children Calling It ‘Largest Rescue Mission in History’ |
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Talia Wise (Nov 21, 2025)
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the rescue efforts were “one of the single largest child-rescue operations in US history,” and tops the scale and success of Operation Dragon Eye, which was conducted earlier this year and saw 60 critically missing children rescued.
US Marshals announced earlier this week that a task force comprised of local, state, and federal law enforcement groups located and recovered 122 missing and endangered Florida children. The two-week operation, named “Home for the Holidays,” saw children rescued from Central Florida and metro areas, including 57 children rescued in the Tampa Bay area, 14 rescued in Orlando, 22 rescued in Jacksonville, and 29 rescued in Fort Myers. The effort also rescued children in nine other states. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the rescue efforts were “one of the single largest child-rescue operations in US history,” and tops the scale and success of Operation Dragon Eye, which was conducted earlier this year and saw 60 critically missing children rescued. “These kids, ranging in age from 17 down to just 2 years old, many have been through the unthinkable,” he said during a press conference. “They’ve been trafficked. They’ve been exploited. They’ve been abused.” He added, “This operation highlights the strength and diligence of Florida’s Law Enforcement. I am deeply grateful for everyone that made Operation Home for the Holidays a massive success. Many of these kids have been victimized in unspeakable ways. We will prosecute their abusers to the fullest extent of the law.” “Child predators, stay out of Florida, you are not welcome here,” Uthmeier said. United States Marshal for the Middle District of Florida Bill Berger said the FBI, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and 11 sheriff’s offices were all involved. He explained to reporters on Monday that finding, identifying, and recovering the children is no easy task. “What allows our Middle Florida-based child recovery initiatives to stand out is the emphasis placed on what happens after. We know these children will have needs once we find them. It only makes sense to build these operations alongside like-minded partners from across the child welfare space,” Berger said. According to a press release from the FDLE office, many of the children experienced various levels of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or exposure to other criminal activity. One young pregnant female received pre-natal care for the first time, two brothers were provided initial care for substance dependency and are being evaluated for treatment options, and a toddler located in Mexico is now being cared for under a plan coordinated by US and Mexican authorities, WFLA-TV reports. All of the recovered children are receiving medical care and mental health counseling. “We try to understand why they are running, what kind of placement do they want for themselves, where do they see themselves long term,” said Tyra Martin-Greene with the Children’s Home Network. Meanwhile, the children disclosed information that led to six felony arrests, ranging from child neglect, custodial interference, narcotics possession, sexual assault, terroristic threats, and endangerment. “This operation reflects the power of strong partnerships and a shared commitment under Governor DeSantis’ leadership to protect Florida’s children,” said FDLE Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard. “By gathering critical intelligence, pursuing every lead, and working together with our federal, state, and local partners, we achieved a unified mission and delivered meaningful results-122 children and youth are now safe, and that is a victory for our entire state.” “As I said back in July, this is why we do the job,” Uthmeier said during a press conference. “Here in Florida, everybody now knows, protecting our kids, keeping them safe, preventing them from being extorted and endangered. That’s what it’s all about.” Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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Tim O’Brien (Nov 21, 2025)
“The indictment unsealed yesterday alleges a deliberate and deceptive effort to transship controlled NVIDIA GPUs to China by falsifying paperwork, creating fake contracts, and misleading US authorities. The National Security Division is committed to disrupting these kinds of black markets of sensitive US technologies and holding accountable those who participate in this illicit trade.” -Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a statement that it has arrested two US citizens and two Chinese nationals and charged them with conspiracy to illegally export to China advanced NVIDIA microchips called Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). GPUs are used in a wide range of critical artificial intelligence (AI) applications. (Image via Pixabay) The two American citizens who were arrested are Hon Ning Ho, also known as “Mathew Ho,” a Tampa resident who was born in Hong Kong, and Brian Curtis Raymond from Huntsville, Alabama. The two Chinese nationals arrested by the DOJ are Cham Li, also known as “Tony Li,” a resident of San Leandro, California, and Jing Chen, also known as “Harry Chen,” a 45-year-old who was living in Tampa under an F-1 nonimmigrant student visa. All four were arrested and appeared in courtrooms in their respective jurisdictions on Nov. 19. “The indictment unsealed yesterday alleges a deliberate and deceptive effort to transship controlled NVIDIA GPUs to China by falsifying paperwork, creating fake contracts, and misleading US authorities,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg. “The National Security Division is committed to disrupting these kinds of black markets of sensitive US technologies and holding accountable those who participate in this illicit trade.” Mentioned in the indictment is the fact that AI is the new battleground between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In announcing the indictment, the DOJ stated that “the PRC seeks to become the world leader in AI by 2030 and seeks to use AI for its military modernization efforts and in connection with the design and testing of weapons of mass destruction and deployment of advanced AI surveillance tools.” In line with this, China wants to tap the power of certain US technology, such as NVIDIA GPUs, to gain a military edge against the US. The type of microchips being exported to China fall under specific license requirements that were put in place in October 2022 to protect US national security. The indictment alleges that from Sept. 2023 to Nov. 2025, the four defendants conspired to violate the license requirements by illegally exporting advanced GPUs to China through a circuitous route. The chips would be shipped from the US, first through Malaysia, then through Thailand, and ultimately to mainland China. Continue reading Here. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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Hudson Crozier (Nov 21, 2025)
[DailyCaller] Welfare fraud by Minnesota’s Somali population funneled taxpayer money to the Islamic terrorist organization Al-Shabaab, City Journal reported, citing law enforcement sources. “Untold millions” of state dollars flowed from Minnesota-based Somalis to the overseas group, including funds from Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS), according to the outlet. Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’ administration is now under scrutiny after federal probes revealed rampant fraud in a DHS program meant to help struggling residents find taxpayer-funded housing. Continue reading Here. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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Paul Petitte (Nov 21, 2025)
More than a month into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the agreement remains on shaky ground. While the truce is officially in place, the Israel Defense Forces report hundreds of violations by Hamas that began just weeks after the October deal.
More than a month into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the agreement remains on shaky ground. While the truce is officially in place, the Israel Defense Forces report hundreds of violations by Hamas that began just weeks after the October deal. This week, terrorists opened fire on Israeli troops operating within the Yellow Line that divides Gazans and Israeli forces. Israel responded with an airstrike that killed the chief of Hamas’ naval forces and a major hostage operative. The second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire plan calls for Hamas to disarm. Yet, Israel claims Hamas is not only refusing, it’s actually rearming. According to Israeli defense officials, Hamas has begun stockpiling weapons in other regions such as Yemen and African nations, with the intention of smuggling them back into Gaza. Israeli Government Spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian noted, “The investigation into the Hamas terror network is currently also examining the possible involvement of Hamas elements in Turkey in promoting the intention to carry out attacks, some of which have already been exposed. This is because Turkey is an operational arena for Hamas operatives in the past and in the present. At the same time, Hamas is said to be coordinating with Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard to revive the “axis of resistance” against Israel as the IDF expands strikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon. From terror tunnels to the White House – President Trump hosted a delegation of nearly all of the freed Israeli hostages on Thursday, calling them “heroes.” The president singled out Israeli tank soldier Matan Angrest for praise. “He went through real Hell,” Trump stated, “But Matan did not break, and today he stands as a living testimony to the resilience of the Jewish people. Matan, you are a true inspiration to us all.” Meanwhile, US officials explained that the F-35 jets intended for Saudi Arabia will be less advanced than those operated by Israel, preserving Israel’s “qualitative military edge,” according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In Jerusalem, Netanyahu also reiterated that there will be no Palestinian state, even if that means sacrificing normalized relations with Saudi Arabia. “Our opposition to a Palestinian state in any area west of the Jordan – this opposition exists and remains, and has not changed one bit,” Netanyahu declared. Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar charges that the Palestinian Authority has not only refused to stop payments to terrorists and their families, but has doubled them. Sa’ar shared a post on X showing that between 2024 and 2025, “Pay to Slay” payments went from $144 million to $214 million. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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Helen Raleigh-Commentary (Nov 21, 2025)
Influenced by critical race theory, some argue that disparities in math scores among students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds stem from systemic racism. They claim that traditional math instruction reflects “white supremacy,” prompting a shift toward integrating social justice themes like anti-racism in math classes, and placing equity above mere academic merit. Disturbingly, some proponents advocate for an even more radical approach that involves teaching mathematics without relying on numbers or computations…
Produced by UCSD’s Senate-Administration Working Group on Admissions, the report found the university “has experienced a steep decline in the academic preparation of its entering first-year students-particularly in mathematics.” The UCSD employs a testing and placement system to assign incoming freshmen to the appropriate mathematics course based on their backgrounds. This process ensures that students meet the requirements for their chosen majors. In 2016, the placement test identified fewer than 100 students-approximately 1% of the incoming cohort-who needed to take a remedial math class to address gaps in their high school math knowledge. However, from 2020 to 2025, the number of freshmen failing to meet middle school math standards increased nearly thirtyfold. In response, UCSD revamped its remedial programs to focus on elementary and middle school Common Core math (grades 1-8) and introduced a new course for high school topics like Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II (grades 9-11). Consequently, enrollment in these classes surged to over 900 freshmen, representing 12.5% of the fall 2024 incoming class. In other words, UCSD, ranked as the sixth best public university in America, faces the challenge of teaching some 18-year-old freshmen math skills that they should have acquired by age 8. The report highlights the severity of this issue, noting that 25% of UCSD freshmen who took the math placement test could not correctly answer a simple arithmetic problem, such as 7 + 2 = ___ + 6. The current trend of admitting large numbers of underprepared students presents serious risks that cannot be ignored. This approach undermines their potential for success, effectively setting them up for failure. Furthermore, it places an undue burden on faculty members and stretches the university’s already limited resources. Importantly, the report highlights that this alarming math deficiency is not only an issue at UCSD but is also widespread across other campuses within the University of California system. The Significant Impact of the Woke Math Movement The report identifies three key factors behind math deficiencies: learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic, the removal of standardized tests for college admissions, and grade inflation. However, it overlooks the significant impact of the woke math movement, which is crucial for understanding current challenges in math education. Influenced by critical race theory, some argue that disparities in math scores among students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds stem from systemic racism. They claim that traditional math instruction reflects “white supremacy,” prompting a shift toward integrating social justice themes like anti-racism in math classes, and placing equity above mere academic merit. Disturbingly, some proponents advocate for an even more radical approach that involves teaching mathematics without relying on numbers or computations, which would fundamentally alter the essence of math education. The woke math movement, once a fringe idea, has garnered significant attention and traction in recent years, largely due to the activism of academics like Jo Boaler from Stanford University. Leveraging her ties to elite institutions and controversial research, Boaler has legitimized this movement while charging financially struggling school districts $5,000 per hour for consultancy on woke math reforms. With substantial funding from wealthy nonprofits like the Melinda Gates Foundation, the movement has quickly expanded into urban districts from San Francisco to Chicago. A pivotal victory for the woke math movement occurred in 2023 when California adopted a highly controversial mathematics framework for its K-12 school systems. Despite fierce criticism from educators and scientists, this framework embraced woke math initiatives, such as delaying Algebra 1 until ninth grade and promoting “data science” as an alternative to calculus. It also advocates for integrating “environmental and social justice” into math instruction while discouraging “tracking” based on student abilities. Proponents argue that these changes will help close achievement gaps for black, Hispanic, and low-income students. However, hundreds of scientists and educators have raised serious concerns that “such a reform would disadvantage K-12 public school students in the United States relative to their counterparts in international and private schools. Although these reforms may appear successful in reducing disparities at the high school level, they are merely deferring the issue to college.” This warning is further validated by a recent troubling report from UCSD, which clearly illustrates how the woke math movement has compromised academic excellence and failed to deliver true equity. Even in San Francisco, one of the most progressive cities in America, voters have recognized the dangers of “woke math.” In 2024, they decisively reinstated eighth-grade algebra through a ballot measure, rejecting the district’s policy that delayed Algebra I until ninth grade. This vote repudiates the “woke math” movement and underscores the public’s desire for effective math education. Yet, organizations like the Heising-Simons Foundation continue to promote woke math nationwide, ignoring the disastrous educational outcomes and rising public dissatisfaction. The UCSD report should serve as a wake-up call for families across America. It reveals the damaging effects of the woke math movement on our children’s education. In a rapidly evolving economy driven by artificial intelligence and technological advancements, students who cannot solve basic arithmetic problems are at a significant disadvantage. It’s time to take action and eliminate woke math from America’s school districts. The election victory in San Francisco illustrates what can be achieved when communities stand up for quality education. We must restore effective, evidence-based math instruction and resources, ensuring that every student acquires the essential math skills needed to thrive in today’s digital landscape. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here Helen Raleigh is an American entrepreneur, writer, and speaker.
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From the Daily Wire (Nov 21, 2025)
Across America, young men are drifting into digital isolation – where algorithms, pornographers, sexual predators, and toxic role models, not parents or mentors, manipulate their mindsets and attitudes and ultimately shape who they become.
We live in an increasingly digital age. And, in this new technological landscape, Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough is Enough, says it’s our young boys who are being affected the most. From the Daily Wire: The internet has become a digital trap for millions of young men and boys. The addictive features programmed into smartphones, social media, video games, and online pornography are intentionally designed to hook kids at an early age. … In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination by suspected shooter Tyler Robinson, a Wall Street Journal columnist astutely noted, “Political violence is a problem. But so is the atomized culture in which young men retreat into confused inner worlds and virtual realities, which can be as addictive and destructive as any drug.” Across America, young men are drifting into digital isolation – where algorithms, pornographers, sexual predators, and toxic role models, not parents or mentors, manipulate their mindsets and attitudes and ultimately shape who they become. According to Hughes, it’s the nameless, faceless algorithm that is dragging boys further down this rabbit hole. She highlights a poll that showed that, according to 68% of boys, “posts about masculinity” are simply showing up in boys’ feeds without them having to search for them. Further complicating things for young boys are violent video games. Hughes highlights that first-person shooter games feature the same technology used to train military and law enforcement to kill, and boys are playing these games increasingly often. Polls show that 67% of teenage boys play video games every day, while a UK report found that high-school-aged boys played around 34 hours of video games every week. Of course, pornography is also a problem for young boys. A national survey found that 73% of teens have seen online pornography, and over half of those teens were first exposed before they were 13. In addition to distorting God’s view of sexuality and marriage, Hughes notes that porn also makes teens more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and boys are seeking this content out far more than girls. All of these factors are creating a perfect storm setting young men up to fail. As one potential solution, Hughes calls in the Daily Wire article for Congress “start holding Big Tech accountable.” As intercessors, however, we know that prayer is just as important as legislation. Let’s ask God to protect our young boys! Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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