Explosion at a Mosque in Maiduguri
On December 24-25, 2025, an explosive detonated during evening prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria. Nigerian police reported that at least five people were killed and more than 30 others were injured. Investigators recovered debris consistent with a suicide vest, leading authorities to describe the incident as an apparent suicide bombing rather than a remotely detonated device or planted explosive.
Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill
@HHS_Jim
We have frozen all child care payments to the state of Minnesota.
You have probably read the serious allegations that the state of Minnesota has funneled millions of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent daycares across Minnesota over the past decade.
Today we have taken three actions against the blatant fraud that appears to be rampant in Minnesota and across the country:
1. I have activated our defend the spend system for all ACF payments. Starting today, all ACF payments across America will require a justification and a receipt or photo evidence before we send money to a state.
2. Alex Adams and I have identified the individuals in
@nickshirleyy
's excellent work. I have demanded from
@GovTimWalz
a comprehensive audit of these centers. This includes attendance records, licenses, complaints, investigations, and inspections.
3. We have launched a dedicated fraud-reporting hotline and email address at https://childcare.gov Whether you are a parent, provider, or ...