RINO Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office has brushed off growing concerns about potential massive fraud in taxpayer-funded daycare centers, particularly in Columbus, which boasts the second-largest Somali population in the United States, as simply “the cost of doing business.”

The governor’s office said that attempts to use daycare centers for fraud in Ohio have been “known to the state for decades,” and implied that those who did not think it was an issue are naive.

Speaking to the Columbus Dispatch, Dan Tierney, DeWine’s spokesperson, denied any recent “surge” in fraud but acknowledged that the governor’s office is aware of public interest in the matter.

“If people are out there who could not contemplate that people were trying to defraud the public through day care centers, I understand it’s new to them … but it’s been known to the state for decades,” Tierney said. “So therefore, we have robust anti-fraud measures to try and stop this, this is something that is unfortunately the cost of doing business.”

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office on potential fraud at childcare centers in Columbus– which has the second highest Somali population in America:

“This is something that is unfortunately the cost of doing business.” pic.twitter.com/hCE3B0b3Dz

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) December 31, 2025

Social media reactions to Price’s post have been fierce, with users expressing outrage over the idea that fraud is an acceptable “cost of doing business.” One reply stated, “Massive fraud is just something we need to come to terms with? Mike DeWine should resign just for saying that.”

Somali daycare fraud schemes are front and center thanks to an explosive video by YouTuber Nick Shirley, exposing “ghost” daycare centers in Minnesota that are receiving millions of taxpayer dollars — but do not appear to be real operations.

In Ohio, viral videos and posts drawing parallels to Minnesota have prompted swift action from GOP lawmakers.

State Representative Brian Stewart has called for an immediate investigation into the potential daycare fraud in Columbus, urging the Ohio Attorney General’s office and other agencies to probe the claims.

“We cannot allow taxpayer dollars to be wasted on fraudulent schemes,” Stewart said in a statement.

The Ohio Department of Youth and Children, which oversees licensing and subsidies for daycare centers, administers programs that provide vouchers to low-income families, funded by a mix of state and federal dollars.

In fiscal year 2025, Ohio spent over $800 million on childcare assistance, according to state budget reports.

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The Washington Monument is the home of a New Year’s Eve show in Washington, D.C. tonight, and it will serve as the “world’s tallest birthday candle” as America enters its 250th year since the country’s founding on July 4, 1776. 

“Tonight, we’re marking a once-in-a-generation moment of our country, and the Washington Monument is going to be lit up as the world’s tallest birthday candle,” Keith Krach, CEO of Freedom 250, the presidential committee planning the country’s 250th birthday celebration, said.

“This is only the second time in the history of the Washington Monument that it’s been lit up like this,” he continued.

“President Trump pledged that America’s 250th birthday would be a celebration worthy of our history, our values, and our future, so you know, freedom 250 was created to help deliver on that promise, and tonight kicks that off, and it’s really about bringing Americans together to celebrate the triumph of the American spirit.”

WATCH:

Tests of the light show earlier in the week showed a phenomenal display as the White House prepared to tell the story of America.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Tuesday shared a photo of the monument lit up with stars, stripes, and a vertical “250” displayed on the National Mall.

“America’s 250th birthday kicks off on New Year’s Eve! Come join other patriots starting tomorrow night at the Washington Monument to celebrate,” he said.

America’s 250th birthday kicks off on New Year’s Eve! Come join other patriots starting tomorrow night at the Washington Monument to celebrate @250Freedom_! pic.twitter.com/LUUvpBn62f

— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) December 31, 2025

Video from the test run has a narration of the nation’s beginnings, from Christopher Columbus’s discovery of America.

WATCH

The White House communications team shared additional photos of the projections that will be shown, including excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and footage from the moon landing.

TONIGHT: The Illumination of America on the Washington Monument kicks off the celebration of America’s 250th birthday year pic.twitter.com/uGQlE3r2e7

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 31, 2025

Per the New York Post:

A spokesperson for the group told The Post revelers can expect imagery of George Washington crossing the Delaware River and Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World.

A “sweeping visual narrative” of the country’s founding and history will be projected on the Washington Monument every night through Jan. 5.

According to the event flyer, fireworks shows will be held at 12:01 am ET on New Year’s Eve and at 7:55 pm ET on January 5. Live acts will play “at the top of every hour” starting at 7 pm ET tonight.

Tonight, in honor of our Nation’s 250th year, Freedom 250, the organization President Trump (@realDonaldTrump) announced to lead our 250th celebration, will transform the Washington Monument into the world’s tallest birthday candle. From New Year’s Eve through Jan. 5, a six-night… pic.twitter.com/gKN9T3EBUY

— Freedom 250 (@250Freedom_) December 31, 2025

Watch live below:

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As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin across the United States, law enforcement agencies are increasing security measures in major cities.

The increase in security comes one year after a terrorist drove a vehicle bearing an ISIS flag into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

In a joint bulletin, the FBI and DHS warned agents that lone wolves and small terrorist groups pose the greatest threat at large gatherings on New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Law enforcement agencies in the DMV are conducting security measures to prevent possible vehicle attacks at New Year’s Eve events.

A new threat regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year’s Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials. https://t.co/4tZJh6pfRD

— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 30, 2025

Per Fox 5:

A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year’s Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.

Now, police officials in the DMV tell FOX 5 that they’re taking it seriously and plan to have increased security around the New Year’s celebrations.

It’s all in addition to their increased DUI enforcement.The assistant chief of the Montgomery County Police Department tells FOX 5 they have already made 140 drunk driving arrests since Thanksgiving, and 24 last week alone.

Police in both Montgomery County and D.C. tell FOX 5 that they are tracking a New Year’s threat assessment by the FBI and Homeland Security. It warns law enforcement to be on guard and remain vigilant in case of possible terror attacks.

A particular concern is vehicle attacks like the one that killed 14 people in New Orleans last New Year’s Day.

In New Orleans, hundreds of National Guard members have been deployed on Bourbon Street.

National Guard Humvees have been spotted in the French Quarter, blocking off entryways to iconic streets where thousands will be bringing in the New Year.

LOOK:

National Guard members securing Bourbon Street ahead of NYE celebrations in New Orleans pic.twitter.com/elYiaIz26B

— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) December 31, 2025

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Nobody believes this.

A Somali daycare manager on Tuesday claimed all “important documents” were stolen from Nokomis Day Care Center in Minneapolis after a mysterious break-in.

Nokomis Day Care Center was one of the Somali-owned daycare centers featured in journalist Nick Shirley’s video reporting on widespread fraud in the Somali community.

Nick Shirley uncovered at least $110 million in Somali daycare fraud in one day.

The manager, Nasrulah Mohamed, blamed Nick Shirley for the break-in; however, no one is buying the claims.

“Yesterday morning, I was called by the owner because, unfortunately, someone came into our daycare… we saw that the suspect came in from the back and broke in from the back kitchen, and he also destroyed the wall to come in,” Mohamed said.

“Our office doors was broke into as well. We saw that, unfortunately, important documentation, enrollment of the children, and also employee documentation, that was gone! There were also checkbooks that were ripped,” he said.

Mohamed continued, “This is devastating news! And we don’t know why this is targeting our Somali community, as one video made by a specific individual made this all happen,” he said, blaming journalist Nick Shirley for exposing some of the daycare fraud.

Mohamed claimed his daycare is receiving threatening messages because of Nick Shirley’s reporting.

“This is frightening and exhausting,” he said. “This is also sad that a video could cause all of this.

WATCH:

The Somalis showed CBS News where the vandals supposedly broke into the facility.

The burglars just knew exactly where to go and conveniently stole only the “important documents” – the documents that could expose the fraud.

Were the vandals also wearing red MAGA hats and shouting, “This is MAGA country!”?

WATCH:

LMAO! The Somali Daycare who falsely claim someone broke in and stole their “student enrollment” documents are now showing off the where the “burglar” entered

Unfortunately for them though, the cuts in the Sheetrock seem to have been made on the INSIDE

Total clown show pic.twitter.com/n0DKQNvvkq

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 31, 2025

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President Trump on Wednesday announced he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland… for now.

Trump previously mobilized Texas National Guard Troops and sent them to Chicago to protect ICE agents from violent far-left Antifa terrorists.

However, a battle played out in the courts after a federal judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and blocked the deployment.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the lower court’s order blocking the troop deployment.

The appeals court judges agreed with the Biden judge’s assertion that there was “insufficient evidence of rebellion or a danger of a rebellion.”

In October, President Trump asked the US Supreme Court to intervene and allow National Guard troops to be deployed in Chicago.

After a temporary loss in the Supreme Court, Trump said he is withdrawing the troops for now.

“We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities, and ONLY by that fact. Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago were GONE if it weren’t for the Federal Government stepping in.

“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again – Only a question of time!” Trump said.

“It is hard to believe that these Democrat Mayors and Governors, all of whom are greatly incompetent, would want us to leave, especially considering the great progress that has been made??? President DJT,” Trump said.

Trump’s announcement comes after the US Supreme Court late last month kept the block on Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago in place… for now.

The high court rejected President Trump’s request to halt the lower court’s order in a 6-3 decision.

Conservative Justices Gorsuch, Thomas, and Alito dissented.

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