Somali World Cup referee denied entry into U.S. was talking to

Dallas — The Trump administration’s top official for the World Cup told CBS News a Somali referee who was denied entry into the U.S. and blocked from officiating at the tournament was talking to “some very bad people,” saying the controversial move was justified. Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House’s World Cup … Read more

Markwayne Mullin defends decision to deny U.S. entry to Somali World Cup referee

Markwayne Mullin defends decision to deny U.S. entry to Somali World Cup referee – CBS News Watch CBS News Homeland Security Secretary MarkWayne Mullin is defending a decision to deny a World Cup referee from Somalia entry into the U.S. CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on that and Skyler Henry reports on security efforts surrounding … Read more

Trump again disparages Somali immigrants: ‘They’re all crooks’

President Donald Trump on Wednesday went on another tirade against Somali immigrants, declaring during his Cabinet meeting that “they’re all crooks.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “The Somalians, what they’ve done to Minnesota, the Somalians, crooked as hell. Ilhan Omar, crooked as hell,” he said, … Read more

Federal law enforcement conducting raids connected to Somali fraud investigation in Minnesota

Federal law enforcement agencies are conducting a series of raids connected to the Somali fraud investigation in Minnesota on Tuesday morning, federal authorities have said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The raids are not part of an immigration enforcement operation. “Today the FBI with federal, … Read more

American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to 6 months in South Korean prison over offensive stunts

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of World War II sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday. The Seoul Western District Court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a self-proclaimed internet “troll” known online as … Read more

Vance says Biden admin ‘turned off’ anti-fraud protections, debuts new task force with focus on Somali schemes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vice President JD Vance on Friday hosted the first anti-fraud task force meeting, where he delivered opening remarks saying the Biden administration “turned off” anti-fraud protections that “existed in our government for a very long time.” Vance was joined by Cabinet and administration officials, including White House … Read more

US judge pauses termination of deportation protections for some Somali immigrants

BOSTON — A U.S. court ruling in Massachusetts Friday temporarily paused the looming termination of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Somalia. U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs’ ruling said there would be “weighty” consequences if Somalia’s TPS designation is allowed to expire Tuesday. Advocates filed an emergency motion in federal court seeking to pause … Read more