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CCP Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan; FBI May Denaturalize Somali Scammers Dec 30, 2025

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has now surrounded Taiwan with warships and is holding live-fire exercises. The move is directed at U.S. support for Taiwan and is taking place as the CCP pushes its agenda to take the island by force.

In other news, the FBI is focusing on the Somali scam rings in Minnesota, and in a new update announced that fraudsters of Somali origin who have become American citizens may be denaturalized and deported.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Trump Has a Plan to Make Housing Prices Tumble Dec 29, 2025

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The affordability crisis is becoming the main narrative for the midterm elections. This comes down to homes and food, and the soaring costs that have reduced quality of life for many Americans.

In other news, massive fraud has been uncovered in Minnesota, where individuals and organizations are accused of stealing billions from the welfare system. Local officials are being investigated as well, amid accusations that they either turned a blind eye or were involved in protecting fraud as it took place. And now, similar cases and potential investigations are spreading to other states and cities across the country.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Plan for 'Golden Fleet' of Trump-Class Battleships Dec 24, 2025

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Plans for a new “golden fleet” of warships has been announced by President Donald Trump. This will see the creation of “Trump-Class” battleships, which are 100 times more powerful than previous American warships.

The move comes amid growing concerns that the United States has lost its systems for wartime production, and amid a new push for factories to build new military ships in the face of growing maritime threats from China.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Loophole Giving Welfare to Immigrants Shut Down Dec 23, 2025

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A Clinton-era action that allowed many noncitizens to get welfare in the United States has been brought to an end. The system worked through a loophole going back to the 1990s, and this has now been officially changed.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

US Gives Europe an Ultimatum Dec 19, 2025

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European nations have been fining and taxing American companies, especially in big tech. This has now led to attempts at enforcing European law in the United States, including those concerning freedom of speech. And now, the United States is pushing back with an ultimatum, stating that if these actions continue, America will begin acting in kind.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction Dec 17, 2025

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Fentanyl has now been designated as a weapon of mass destruction. The shift in designation could have sweeping impacts on law enforcement, international actions, and other policies related to how the drug is treated, and which actions can be taken to stop traffickers and dealers.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

NGO Middlemen Being Cut Out From US Aid Programs Dec 16, 2025

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Nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) are about to lose a great deal of federal government money. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that tax dollars meant for foreign aid have instead been heavily used to prop up NGOs. And many NGOs have gotten involved in programs that facilitate mass migration, in what’s now being referred to as the “refugee industrial complex.”

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Crime Statistic on Illegal Immigrants Shows Concerning Trend Dec 15, 2025

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Crime statistics are showing a concerning trend with illegal immigrants. It turns out that at least in New York, illegal immigrants commit crimes at about four times the rate of the overall population. And this could bring trouble for them, given that the Trump administration is now saying it will focus deportation efforts on people who commit additional crimes after illegally entering the country.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Equal Protection Restored Under US Law Dec 11, 2025

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Identity politics have been merged into American law. This led to issues where race or gender were used to weigh guilt or innocence, and even the severity of punishment. But now, the Justice Department is rolling this back, and restoring what used to represent the principles of equal protection under the law.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

FBI Taking Down ‘764’ Child Abuse and Extortion Ring; Trump Moves On Anti-Competitive Behavior in Food Supply Chain Dec 10, 2025

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Members of an online network have been charged with engaging in horrific crimes against children. The allegations include sexual and other abuse leading to self-harm and even suicide. And the FBI is now working to take down this organization, known as the 764 network.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is now investigating foreign companies that are accused of price fixing and manipulating the American food market, which is allegedly driving up the cost of food.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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