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2 days ago
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Online vigilantes turn tables on scammers who victimize the elderly
(NewsNation) — Los Angeles-based Trilogy Media is trying to unravel complicated global scams that target vulnerable people, including the elderly, and sometimes the self-styled internet vigilantes are even able to turn the tables on fraudsters. 'These scammers are becoming so prolific and so successful. They are really good at making several different layers of separation between themselves and the victim,' co-founder Ashton Bingham tells 'CUOMO.' With its online content, Trilogy Media primarily educates the public about how some of these elaborate scams work by coaxing victims to part with information or money. Bingham and co-founder Art Kulik say bringing the perpetrators to justice is challenging because of jurisdictional issues. More than $35,000 recovered in stolen Bitcoin scam for Ohio woman 'Domestic law enforcement will say, 'Well, they're out of the country, we can't do anything,' but then foreign law enforcement will say, 'The victim is in the United States, so we can't do anything,'' Bingham said. In certain instances, Trilogy Media has been able to find people in the U.S. who are working with the scammers overseas. 'You can talk to us, or we can report it to police,' Bingham tells a suspect in one episode. Internationally, scammers are believed to siphon $1 trillion annually from victims. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Chinese officials ‘happy' Trump is in, Biden is out: Bill O'Reilly
(NewsNation) — Chinese officials are 'happy' President Donald Trump is back in office, political commentator Bill O'Reilly told NewsNation's 'CUOMO' on Thursday. 'They are happy Trump's president. They had no use for Joe Biden at all. Why? They considered him weak and unfocused,' said O'Reilly, who called into the show from Seoul, South Korea. He said had recently left a meeting in Beijing with 'high-ranking' officials from Chinese President Xi Jinping's administration. O'Reilly said he spoke with the officials at an off-the-record, Q&A-style seminar after receiving an invitation from a third party. Elon Musk departs Washington and DOGE 'I said, 'OK, do I get a free supper?' They go, 'Yeah, we'll give you a free supper,'' O'Reilly joked. 'The most powerful guys and one woman in the country are sitting across from me asking me questions for two hours.' O'Reilly said China will 'never, ever, ever admit weakness' but that 'they want to make a variety of deals.' 'They want deals that are going to help them. They don't care about us as far as individuals are concerned, but … China needs us,' he said. 'As part of those deals, they are willing to do things that would advance the welfare of the United States.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Chinese officials ‘are happy' Trump is president: Bill O'Reilly
(NewsNation) — Bill O'Reilly joins 'CUOMO' live on the phone from Seoul, South Korea. O'Reilly recently attended and spoke at an off-the-record seminar in Beijing with 'high-ranking' officials from Chinese President Xi Jinping's administration. O'Reilly says the Chinese will 'never, ever, ever admit weakness' but that 'they want to make a variety of deals.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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10% tariffs generate $30B monthly without price increases: Commerce secretary
(NewsNation) — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the Trump administration's tariff strategy Thursday, saying that current 10% tariffs are generating more than $30 billion monthly in revenue without causing consumer price increases. In an interview on NewsNation's 'CUOMO,' Lutnick argued that foreign countries and currency fluctuations absorb most tariff costs at the 10% level, citing Amazon's recent earnings call where the company reported no changes in demand or pricing. 'The United States of America is taking in more than $30 billion a month from these 10% tariffs around the world,' Lutnick said. 'Our earnings as a country are rising, our deficit is going to decline.' Oklahoma official blasts court decision on religious charter schools He dismissed concerns from credit rating agencies and market analysts, saying companies like Apple, Meta and Nvidia have committed to $500 billion investments each as part of a broader $10 trillion manufacturing initiative. The Department of Commerce secretary acknowledged that tariffs above 15% would likely impact consumers but maintained that China would absorb higher rates. Lutnick framed the tariff policy as negotiating leverage, encouraging other countries to open their markets to American farmers, ranchers and businesses in exchange for lower rates. Lutnick pushed back against Congressional Budget Office estimates that Republicans' recent tax legislation would increase the deficit, calling CBO scoring mechanisms 'silly nonsense' and arguing they fail to account for tariff revenue. He said the agency scores tariff income as zero because it's not part of specific legislation. FDA chief calls for shift from 'reactionary' to proactive health system Financial markets have shown volatility over tariff implementation and Treasury auctions have reflected investor concerns about trade policy impacts. Moody's recently issued warnings about fiscal sustainability, which Lutnick dismissed as not accounting for increased tariff revenues. Lutnick said the planned tax relief, including the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime pay, predicting these policies would benefit small businesses. He projected the manufacturing investments would create 5 million high-paying jobs and drive economic growth to 4% GDP. When pressed about small businesses reporting difficulties sourcing materials, Lutnick said relief would come as trade negotiations with China progress and the broader economic benefits take effect. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Tory Lanez 'Is Being Moved' To Another Prison After Brutal Stabbing
Tory Lanez's dad has confirmed that he is being transferred to another correctional facility after being stabbed 14 times at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The rapper sparked concerns among his fans and family members last week after the brutal stabbing left him fighting for his life. Following the incident, there have been new calls for Lanez's release from prison amid new evidence from his legal team, which they believe proves his innocence. Lanez's dad, Sonstar Peterson, appeared on NewsNation's "CUOMO" on Wednesday and revealed that the rapper was being transferred to another prison. When asked to confirm if his son was being moved, Peterson said, "Yes, that is correct. It's one of the things that we've been concerned about." He continued, "But he's being moved because it's a part of the prison's protocol that when a situation like this happens, I think they believe it's better for him to be in another facility and so he's being moved as we speak." However, Peterson expressed his family's concern for Lanez's safety and well-being, noting, "One thing, of course, we are concerned about is because my son is a high-profile person and when things like this happen there's always some kind of weird news going out to spin it to be something else, you know, 'maybe he went crazy in the prison and they moved him.'" He added, "You know, there is a lot of stuff that happens, but the truth being that he is being moved right now as we speak. Peterson also said, "We have concerns because no. 1, he has just been discharged not many days ago from the hospital and he was discharged with 14 stab wounds, an incident that collapsed his lungs." Peterson was thankful that his son was "recovering" but lamented that he had to go on a lengthy journey to a new facility. He said, "Thankfully, he is recovering. He is doing well. But now he has to take a three-hour ride and he is the victim in this situation. Those are things that really concern me." He continued, "[Tory Lanez] is the victim. He never provoked this incident in prison and anybody that knows him. in fact, I have met many people who went there to visit him, my wife and I, that will tell you that he is someone who is liked. He is not someone who is a troublemaker." Peterson revealed, "I was with the COs, the correctional officers in the hospital he was taken after this incident and the COs spoke to me and they said when they heard on the intercom that they had to transport somebody to the hospital and it was him. The guy looked at me and said, 'Why him? Of all people.' Because he doesn't do anything like that to warrant these kinds of things." Lanez is recovering after being stabbed 14 times in a violent prison attack on May 12, 2025, at the California Correctional Institution. The assault left him with collapsed lungs and critical injuries. Lanez was rushed to a hospital in Bakersfield and is now in stable condition, breathing on his own and able to speak. His team confirmed he suffered wounds to his back, torso, head, and face. The attacker was identified as 42-year-old Santino Casio, a convicted killer with a long history of violence. Casio has been placed in restricted housing, and an investigation is underway. Despite the trauma, Lanez remains in good spirits and is thankful for the prayers and support he's received. Calls for Lanez's release are growing louder after new evidence suggested he may not have shot Megan Thee Stallion. Unite the People, a nonprofit legal advocacy group, revealed that Megan's former best friend, Kelsey Harris's former bodyguard, claimed he overheard her confessing to firing the gun during the 2020 incident. This aligned with testimony from trial witness Sean Kelly. Attorney Walter Roberts questioned why only Lanez's DNA was tested despite multiple people being in the vehicle. The controversy caught political attention as U.S. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to issue a pardon, citing flawed evidence and bias. Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion voiced frustration over renewed scrutiny, stating she's tired of reliving her trauma. She reaffirmed Lanez's guilt, emphasizing the court's ruling and rejecting the new claims as recycled conspiracy theories. The case continues to divide public opinion, with the latest developments sparking debate online.
