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Governments suck

The claim in the post from @OffThePress (shared about 1 day ago) is **largely accurate** based on recent reporting, though the figure is slightly rounded up and the payments are described as "potentially erroneous" or "questionable" rather than definitively proven fraudulent in every case.

According to a New York Post article (widely cited and republished across outlets like AOL, Hannity.com, Fox News, and others in early January 2026), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducted a review of fiscal year 2024 rental assistance payments (October 2023–September 2024, during the Biden administration). Key details include:

- **Nationwide**: HUD flagged about **$5.8 billion** in "questionable" rental assistance payments out of roughly **$50 billion** distributed overall (primarily through Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and Project-Based Rental Assistance programs). This included payments to approximately **30,000 deceased tenants** and thousands of possible non-citizens, with issues like unverified eligibility affecting over 200,000 tenants.

- **Minnesota-specific**: The review identified **$84.6 million** in potentially erroneous or ineligible payments to Minnesota housing authorities (across 61 entities). This is the figure most sources report, though some round it to "nearly $85 million" or "up to $84–$85 million."

  - This included up to **$496,000** tied to **509 deceased tenants**.

  - Another **$246,000** went to **20 people** whose Social Security numbers couldn't be verified (likely non-citizens or ineligible).

- Current HUD Secretary Scott Turner (under the Trump administration) criticized the Biden-era HUD for "lack of stewardship" and "failure to implement strong financial controls," stating it amounted to a "massive abuse of taxpayer dollars." He emphasized that deceased recipients appeared in all 50 states, with concentrations in places like New York, California, and D.C.

- The audit notes these are **potentially erroneous** payments—flagged via data matching (e.g., against Treasury death records)—but it did not fully confirm fraud in every instance. Investigations are ongoing, and accountability measures are being discussed.

This fits into broader scrutiny of Minnesota's handling of federal funds, amid separate (but unrelated) large-scale fraud probes into state-run Medicaid programs like Housing Stabilization Services, child care, and others under Gov. Tim Walz—though those involve state-administered programs rather than direct HUD rental assistance.

The post's core facts align with the New York Post's reporting and HUD's findings, which have been echoed by conservative-leaning outlets and officials. No major retractions or debunkings appear in recent coverage. If you're looking for the original New York Post piece or more context on the nationwide audit, let me know!

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Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins Delivers Republican Response to the Gov...

killer sugar

Yes, consuming sugar after a long break can definitely cause a headache, often due to rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels (both spikes and subsequent crashes) or as a symptom of sugar withdrawal, triggering hormonal changes and blood vessel responses in the brain. This can happen because your body isn't used to the sudden influx, leading to imbalances that manifest as throbbing pain, especially for those prone to migraines or hypoglycemia. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Why it happens

• Blood Sugar Fluctuations: A large dose of sugar causes a rapid rise, followed by a sharp drop (a "sugar crash" or reactive hypoglycemia), which can trigger headaches.
• Hormonal Changes: These shifts in blood sugar affect hormones like insulin, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, which can constrict or widen blood vessels in the brain, causing pain.
• Sugar Withdrawal: When you've avoided sugar, your brain adjusts; reintroducing it (or abruptly cutting it) can disrupt dopamine pathways, leading to withdrawal symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and irritability. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

How to prevent it

• Avoid Extremes: Don't skip meals or go long periods without eating, and avoid overindulging in sugary treats, says Medical Offices of Manhattan.
• Balance Your Diet: Pair carbohydrates with protein and healthy fats to slow sugar absorption.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, as dehydration can worsen withdrawal symptoms.
• Gradual Reduction: Slowly decrease sugar intake rather than quitting cold turkey to allow your body to adapt.
• Focus on Whole Foods: Eat complex carbs like whole grains and vegetables for sustained energy. [1, 4, 5, 8, 10]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com/news/this-is-how-a-sugar-related-headache-happens/

[2] https://www.apexmedicalcenter.com/blog/sugar-headaches-pain-clinic

[3] https://www.verywellhealth.com/headache-after-eating-sugar-5116290

[4] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320464

[5] https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/migraine-and-headache/what-is-a-sugar-headache

[6] https://denveruppercervical.com/sugar-headache/

[7] https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2020/oct/sugar-hangovers-are-they-real/

[8] https://www.addictionhelp.com/sugar/withdrawal-symptoms/

[9] https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210818-what-happens-when-you-quit-sugar

[10] https://zoe.com/learn/low-blood-sugar-headache

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Brooks

 was a U.S. Congressman from South Carolina who, in 1856, brutally beat Senator of Massachusetts with a cane on the Senate floor, in retaliation for Sumner's anti-slavery speech, particularly Sumner's insults towards Brooks's relative, Senator Andrew Butler, escalating tensions before the Civil War. [1, 2, 3, 4]  

Who was Preston Brooks? 

• A Democratic Congressman from South Carolina, Brooks was a pro-slavery advocate and plantation owner. 

• He was known for his strong sense of honor and adherence to Southern traditions. [1, 5]  

Who did he attack? 

• Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner, an abolitionist from Massachusetts, in the Senate Chamber. [1, 2]  

Why did he attack Sumner? 

• Sumner had delivered a fiery speech, "The Crime Against Kansas," in which he vehemently denounced slavery and insulted Brooks's cousin, Senator Andrew Butler. 

• Brooks saw the speech as a grave insult to his state and relative and sought to punish Sumner. [1, 6, 7]  

The Attack: 

• On May 22, 1856, Brooks found Sumner at his desk and beat him repeatedly with a metal-tipped cane, leaving him bleeding and unconscious. 

• Sumner suffered severe injuries and was unable to return to the Senate for three years. [2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10]  

Aftermath: 

• Brooks was censured by the House but not expelled, resigning in protest and being quickly re-elected. 

• The event, known as the Brooks-Sumner Affair, highlighted the deep sectional divides over slavery, foreshadowing the Civil War. [1, 4, 11, 12]  

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://history.house.gov/Records-and-Research/Listing/hi_003/

[2] https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/The_Caning_of_Senator_Charles_Sumner.htm

[3] https://history.house.gov/Records-and-Research/Listing/c_055/

[4] https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/caning-charles-sumner

[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2WJxH6G50M

[6] https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/this-day-in-1856-a-near-murder-on-the-u-s-senate-floor

[7] https://kansasreflector.com/2024/05/22/never-forget-a-senator-was-bludgeoned-as-tempers-flared-over-slavery-in-kansas-168-years-ago/

[8] https://www.senate.gov/senators/FeaturedBios/Featured_Bio_Sumner.htm

[9] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41264533/

[10] https://www.facebook.com/USCapHis/posts/on-this-day-in-1856-charles-sumner-was-beaten-by-preston-brooks-with-a-cane-on-t/1099999152164940/

[11] https://townofninetysix.sc.gov/us-senator-preston-brooks

[12] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caning_of_Charles_Sumner

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