For years, we’ve exposed how the U.S. government has been funneling taxpayer dollars to organizations with ties to terrorism. The patterns were obvious. The red flags were everywhere. And yet, Washington kept writing the checks, ignoring the warnings from watchdogs and intelligence experts.

Now, the Middle East Forum has provided undeniable proof of what we’ve known all along. Their multi-year investigation has uncovered at least $164 million in approved grants to radical organizations, with $122 million going directly to groups aligned with designated terrorist entities. This isn’t some bureaucratic oversight—it’s a deliberate, systemic problem that’s been allowed to fester for decades.

The good news? The pipeline is finally being shut down.

USAID: A Global ATM for Terrorists

USAID—the agency that claims to provide humanitarian aid—has in reality served as a slush fund for terrorist-adjacent groups for years. This investigation uncovered millions of taxpayer dollars being handed directly to organizations operating in Hamas-controlled Gaza—and not by accident.

• USAID officials have visited the offices of Hamas-linked groups and launched joint programs with them.
• USAID funding has gone to organizations whose leaders have called for their land to be “cleansed from the impurity of the Jews.”
• USAID beneficiaries openly glorify violence and celebrate terrorist attacks.

The worst part? The federal government knew all of this. And still, the money kept flowing.

State Department Complicity in Domestic Terror Funding

It’s not just foreign terrorist groups benefitting from U.S. taxpayer dollars. This report also confirms that the State Department has been funneling money to radical domestic organizations that fuel extremism right here in the U.S.

Take the Tides Foundation, which members of Congress have accused of funding pro-Hamas, anti-Jewish violence on college campuses across America. The very same mob that harasses Jewish students and disrupts universities? Subsidized with your tax dollars.

Then there are the major aid organizations like World Vision and Catholic Relief Services, which receive billions in federal funding but partner with terror-linked groups over and over again. These are organizations that, at best, don’t bother to vet their recipients—and at worst, know exactly where the money is going and do it anyway.

Systemic Corruption, Zero Oversight

The MEF report also confirms how deeply broken the system is when it comes to transparency and accountability.

• USAID records are incomplete, missing, or outright deleted.
• Millions in grants go to “anonymous beneficiaries” in terrorism hotbeds.
• No real vetting process exists to ensure U.S. money isn’t funding radicals.

USAID’s own Office of Inspector General (OIG) has repeatedly warned about the failures in the system—stating outright that armed groups are taking advantage of U.S. funding, and that USAID’s grant process fails to catch extremist ties.

But for years, no one in charge cared enough to fix it.

Now, It’s Finally Being Shut Down

For those of us who have been calling this out for years, the revelations in this report are no surprise. What is different now is that, for the first time, something is actually being done about it.

The Trump administration is dismantling USAID as we know it, freezing most of its operations, and gutting the bloated bureaucracy that has kept this corruption alive. The decision to roll much of USAID’s functions into the State Department is a direct response to this kind of waste, fraud, and terror funding.

For years, the establishment resisted shutting down USAID’s corrupt pipeline, even as proof of its failures piled up. Now, the money is finally drying up.

Of course, there are critics—those who claim that cutting off funding will hurt genuine humanitarian efforts. But let’s be clear: there was nothing “humanitarian” about subsidizing organizations tied to Hamas. The same bureaucrats and NGO leaders who enabled this fraud are the ones crying the loudest now that their gravy train is ending.

This is Vindication—But the Fight Isn’t Over

This MEF report is the final nail in the coffin of any argument that USAID was just making mistakes or that these grants were slipping through the cracks. This was deliberate. This was systemic. And we’ve been right about it all along.

But even with USAID being dismantled, the fight isn’t over.

• How much of this funding has already fallen into the wrong hands?
• What other agencies are still enabling this corruption?
• Will the same bad actors just find new ways to funnel money to extremists?

USAID may be going away, but the people who allowed this to happen are still in Washington, and they will try to keep the money flowing any way they can.

This is why full transparency and accountability must be the next step.

• Every single grant tied to terrorism must be exposed.
• Every bureaucrat who enabled this must be held accountable.
• Every agency that funds NGOs must be forced to show exactly where the money is going.

Shutting down USAID’s corruption is a major victory, but if we don’t stay on top of this, the same criminals will just find a new way to keep the scam going.

The truth is finally out. The pipeline is shutting down. Now, it’s time to make sure it stays that way.

I just returned from Israel, and let me tell you—things are heating up over there. The sheer volume of daily attacks coming out of Judea, Samaria, and Hebron is staggering, but it barely makes international news anymore. While there, I got an incredible firsthand look at what Israelis are facing, and I want to share one story that highlights the reality on the ground.

An American Marine vs. a Terrorist with a WWII Submachine Gun

One of the most remarkable interviews I did was with Dave, a former U.S. Marine who made aliyah to Israel and now serves as a security coordinator in Samaria. A few days ago, he was driving with his wife when a terrorist armed with a World War II submachine gun stepped into the road and opened fire on their windshield.

But Dave wasn’t your average target. He had his hand on his weapon, trained and ready. The second the gunman fired, Dave shot back through his own windshield, hitting the attacker multiple times and neutralizing him. If it had been almost anyone else, they likely would have died on the spot.

This story underscores why Israelis need self-defense training. While I was there, I visited a new training center being built to help Israeli civilians prepare for these daily threats. It’s not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Israel’s Response: Destroying Terrorist Homes, But Is It Enough?

Israel’s current policy is to demolish the homes of terrorists as a deterrent. The problem? It doesn’t work. The Palestinian Authority immediately rebuilds these houses, and the families receive financial rewards. Instead of stopping terror, this system encourages it.

According to Dave, Israel should take a more decisive approach—seizing entire neighborhoods where terrorists come from and driving out their supporters. Harsh? Maybe. But in a war for survival, half-measures won’t cut it.

The Chaos in Syria: Massacres and Misinformation

Meanwhile, Syria is in flames. Reports indicate that over 10,000 people have been massacred, but independent verification is nearly impossible. Terror groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—a rebranded version of Al-Qaeda—are systematically wiping out Alawites and Christians.

What makes it worse is the flood of fake videos spreading online. Russian, Iranian, and North Korean-backed bot farms are muddying the waters, making it nearly impossible to separate truth from fiction. This is modern information warfare, and it's working.

The U.S. Pullout from Syria: A Dangerous Power Vacuum

One of the biggest geopolitical shifts happening right now is the U.S. withdrawal from Syria. The Kurdish forces, once strong U.S. allies, are now being forced to submit to HTS just to survive. That means thousands of ISIS fighters currently imprisoned could soon be back on the battlefield.

As I’ve warned for years, when America creates a power vacuum, extremists fill it. We may soon regret pulling out, just like we did in Afghanistan.

Iran has reportedly ordered its 12 proxy groups worldwide to prepare for war against Israel and the United States, signaling that Tehran expects a major strike against its nuclear program. This escalation has global implications, but let’s break down what it really means.

Who Are the 12 Proxies?

Iran’s most well-known proxy, Hezbollah, has been significantly weakened after months of intense fighting with Israel. Reports indicate that Hezbollah has suffered heavy losses and is struggling to regroup. Financially, it’s also taken a hit—just days ago, $2.5 million in cash being flown into Beirut was intercepted.

But Hezbollah is just one piece of the puzzle. Iran is also ramping up support for:

• Hamas (Gaza)
• Houthis (Yemen)
• Al-Shabab (Somalia)
• Various Iraqi and Syrian militias under the Hashd al-Shaabi umbrella
• Terror groups in Sudan

However, the West Bank (Judea and Samaria) may be Iran’s most critical focus right now. Israel has been intercepting shipments of weapons and explosives smuggled through Jordan—some as heavy-duty as anti-tank rockets, machine guns, and Claymore mines. This could indicate that a new front is being prepared inside Israel itself.

Is a U.S. or Israeli Strike on Iran Imminent?

Iran’s sudden call to arms suggests Tehran believes an attack is coming—and for good reason. Both Israel and the U.S.have openly discussed the threat of Iran’s nuclear program, and now, the Pentagon has approved a massive arms saleto Israel, including 35,000 Mark 84 bombs.

These 2,000-pound bombs can flatten entire buildings and penetrate 10 feet of reinforced concrete—but not deep enough to destroy Iran’s fortified nuclear sites. The only weapon capable of such destruction is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 30,000-pound bunker buster—which can only be carried by U.S. B-2 stealth bombers.

The U.S. has recently moved B-52 bombers into the Middle East and flown missions over the region—a classic intimidation tactic. If an attack is coming, Israel would likely need direct U.S. military involvement.

The West Bank: The Next Gaza?

While much of the world focuses on Gaza, the situation in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) is growing more volatile. The IDF has been conducting near-daily counterterror raids there, uncovering major weapons stockpiles meant for attacks inside Israel. If Iran has its way, the next phase of this war won’t be fought across borders—but inside Israel itself.

Hamas Makes a New Demand

Hamas, for its part, has issued an ultimatum: No more hostage releases until Israel completely withdraws from Gaza.Israel, of course, has zero intention of doing that—which means more fighting is almost inevitable.

What Happens Next?

With Iran calling on its proxies, Hamas refusing to release hostages, and Israel arming up for a major battle, this war is far from over. Whether a direct U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran actually happens remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: the conflict is only intensifying.