Topic: Unemployment Fraud

Congressman George Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. Federal prosecutors allege Santos defrauded donors by using campaign funds for personal expenses and illegally collected unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Major Garrett reports that Senate Republicans are distancing themselves from Donald Trump following the Carroll verdict, suggesting he may be unelectable in a general election.

The Secret Service is investigating an estimated $100 billion in stolen COVID relief funds. Examples of fraud include a Texas man who obtained $17 million for luxury cars and a Florida man who purchased a Lamborghini using fraudulent small business loans.

At a Los Angeles town hall, a black citizen argued that sanctuary city policies are "racist" and have destroyed jobs in the black community. The speaker alleged that illegal immigrants are using ITIN numbers to commit tax fraud and claim benefits while citizens suffer. The hosts highlight that these perspectives are rarely broadcast in mainstream media.