Tulsi Gabbard's Mic Cut, Terror Financing Seized, Trans Surgeries Halted: Weekly News Wrap-Up

Tulsi Gabbard and Russia-gate Allegations

• 🎤 Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed a House Intelligence Committee report suggesting John Brennan intentionally suppressed intelligence regarding Russian interference.
• 💡 The report indicated that Putin had compromising material on Hillary Clinton but held back from leaking it before the 2016 election.
• ⚠️ CNN cut Gabbard's audio mid-broadcast while she was detailing the previous administration's alleged involvement, leading to speculation about the timing.
• 📊 Charlie Kirk noted that these documents undermine the Russia Trump collusion hoax, as Russia would have leaked information if supporting Trump.

Counter-Terrorism and Financial Seizures

• 💰 The DOJ seized approximately $2 million in cryptocurrency linked to a terror financing network based in Gaza.
• 🔗 Funds were associated with Bycash, accused of funneling money to Hamas, ISIS, and al-Qaeda.
• 📈 Federal authorities identified Bycash as a financial conduit for Hamas's military wing and other terrorist groups.
• ⚖️ Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that seizing these funds is part of aggressively dismantling the financial infrastructure of terrorism.

Manhattan Bomb Plot and Trans Surgeries Halt

• 💣 A New York man, Michael Gan, was indicted for allegedly building and placing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Manhattan, including on subway tracks.
• ⚠️ One device contained explosive powder 600 times over the legal limit for fireworks.
• 🏥 Kaiser Permanente announced a pause on all transgender surgeries for minors in response to White House administration directives.
• 💬 The healthcare provider clarified that other gender-affirming care treatments would continue, but the decision was influenced by pressure from the administration.
• ⚖️ The pause follows a lawsuit by Khloe Cole, who underwent transgender procedures as a minor.

Quick Hits and News Briefs

• 💔 Hulk Hogan, a prominent professional wrestler, has died at the age of 71.
• 🎭 A satirical musical about alleged United Healthcare CEO murderer Luigi Manion may be going on tour.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In-N-Out Burger owner Lindsay Snyder is leaving California for Tennessee, citing difficulties in raising a family and doing business in the state.
• 🚫 USA Fencing revised its policy to exclude men from sanctioned competitions for female athletes, aligning with an executive order.
• 🛒 A Kansas City grocery store, subsidized by the state government, faced questions about its food availability.