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    Marine veteran disrupts immigration protests with comedy sign, sparks liberal fury
    Dozens of protesters gathered on the steps of the federal courthouse in downtown San Antonio on June 11, waving Mexican flags and signs with slogans like "Keep our city neat no ICE." In front of them stood a tattoo-covered man wearing an obscene t-shirt and holding his own cardboard sign, on which he'd handwritten "Come to my show @ LOL on June 15."Heads turned. Confusion turned to anger. The next day, Justin Governale said he saw photos of himself on local social media pages, labeled a "known agitator" by protesters who urged others to "share his face.""I was like, 'Yeah, keep sharing my face. Let's go,'" Governale joked to Fox News Digital. "Free promotion."THIS SPECIAL OPS LEADER SECRETLY RAN A POPULAR MILITARY MEME PAGE HERE'S HOW IT HELPED HIM DO HIS JOBGovernale, a former Marine scout sniper, garnered a surge of online attention after crashing demonstrations against ICE and President Donald Trump last week in San Antonio to advertise his comedy show. Many felt he wasn't taking the issue of mass deportations and workplace raids seriously enough."Families are being separated and broken apart, meanwhile this guy is using it to publicize himself, sad," one Instagram user wrote in the comments under Governale's video."So many people on the left were arguing with me," Governale said, and making assumptions about him and his opinions that weren't necessarily true.His mother came to the U.S. as a migrant worker from Mexico, he said, picking cherries in Wisconsin. She didn't gain citizenship until Governale was 11 years old."When she became an American citizen, she was so freaking proud," he said. "I'm very fortunate to be here."His mother's experience, coupled with his travels throughout Central America, where he met migrants embarking on dangerous journeys trying to get to the United States, let him see both sides of the issue."How can some of these people not want a better life in America? So I don't blame them," he said. "[But] we have to protect our borders. And I'll stand on that. We have to make sure there's a process to do it legally so we can track the people that are coming in and be safe about it."TRUMP DIRECTS ICE TO EXPAND DEPORTATION EFFORTS IN AMERICA'S LARGEST CITIESGovernale is no stranger to unorthodox marketing strategies. He often records show announcements selfie-style, with dramatic backdrops including workers picketing outside a rental car company, street fights and even flashing red and blue lights as police and paramedics respond to emergencies.So when he heard the nationwide protests against the Trump administration's mass deportation policies were coming to his city, he decided to seize the opportunity."I kind of went undercover," Governale said, making a decoy sign and holding it over his promotional sign until it was time to snag his video last Wednesday. At the last second, he switched it out. The crowd wasn't pleased, he said.Nor were they happy when he showed up again on Saturday for the "No Kings" protest with another offbeat sign. As he left the demonstration, Governale said someone on a microphone started describing what he was wearing."But I will give it to them. They didn't try and throw punches," he said. "They kept it peaceful."Thousands of demonstrators showed up for Saturday's march in San Antonio, according to local reports, joining people in hundreds of cities across the nation who oppose the Trump administration. Even though he may not entirely agree with the protesters' message, Governale said that's what the First Amendment is all about."That's why I went to Iraq and got blown up, right? So you can say and believe whatever you want, and vice versa," he said.Governale said he would have pulled his stunt regardless of what people were protesting."The nation is so tense and divided right now, it's like, Well, let me bring a little humor to the scenario," he said.Governale credits his time in the Marines for his willingness to try anything to make a joke."That's why I'm not scared to do things. Life isn't that serious," he said. "Even in your worst moment, you can find a second to laugh. That's what comedy is, dude."And his marketing strategy appears to have worked. When Governale took the stage Sunday night and held up his cardboard sign, the crowd cheered.Asked if he'd be attending more protests in the future, Governale's answer was obvious."Am I going to troll some more? Hell yeah, I am."
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    'Squad' members, GOP lawmaker join forces to reject US involvement in Israel-Iran war
    Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a conservative fiscal hawk who refused to sign onto President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," is building an unlikely bipartisan coalition of lawmakers resisting the United States' involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran."This is not our war. But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution," Massie said in a social media post announcing the War Powers Resolution that he introduced with Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna of California on Tuesday.Massie, whom Trump threatened to primary during the House GOP megabill negotiations, invited "all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution." By Tuesday night, the bipartisan bill had picked up 27 cosponsors, including progressive "Squad" members Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar.Across the political aisle, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., signaled her support, writing that Americans want an affordable cost of living, safe communities and quality education "not going into another foreign war."MASSIE TO FIELD 'BIPARTISAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION' TO BAR US FROM ISRAEL-IRAN WAR, AOC SIGNALS SUPPORTThe bill's original co-sponsors also include progressive Democrat Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Summer Lee, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib, who called it unconstitutional for "Trump to go to war without a vote in Congress."SENATE RETURNS AMID CONCERNS ABOUT DEEPER US INVOLVEMENT IN THE IRAN, ISRAEL CONFLICTThe War Powers Resolution would "remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic State of Iran" and direct Trump to "terminate" the deployment of American troops against Iran without an "authorized declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military forces against Iran."Lawmakers who oppose the United States' joining the escalating conflict in the Middle East have sounded off on the unconstitutionality of Trump striking Iran without congressional approval. Congress has the sole power to declare war under Article I of the Constitution."The American people do not want to be dragged into another disastrous conflict in the Middle East. Im proud to lead this bipartisan War Powers Resolution with Rep. Massie to reassert that any military action against Iran must be authorized by Congress," Khanna said.The president told reporters on Wednesday morning that he is weighing whether to sign off on military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities."Yes, I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump said.Trump called for Iran's "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" on Truth Social on Tuesday, and said the United States won't strike Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei "at least not for now," but signaled America's "patience is wearing thin."On the sixth consecutive night of strikes between Israel and Iran, Iran warned that the United States joining forces with Israel would mean an "all-out war," as Israel bombarded sites overnight it says would have allowed Iran to continue enriching uranium, as well as attack Israeli forces.Israel launched preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leaders last week, which the Islamic Republic considered a "declaration of war" and has since launched its own strikes against Israel.Thousands of American troops are based in nearby countries within range of Iran's weapons, but Trump said on Wednesday that "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran."The Jewish State targeted Iran's nuclear capabilities after months of failed negotiations in the region and heightened concern over Iran developing nuclear weapons.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBut Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to Geneva, said Iran "will continue to produce theenriched uraniumas far as we need for peaceful purposes," as Israel continues to target Iran's nuclear capabilities.The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the bill.Fox News Digital's Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
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    Henry Ruggs apologizes to victim's family during temporary release from prison
    Former first-round draft pick Henry Ruggs was on a special release from prison on Tuesday to attend at Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas, just a few miles away from where he killed a woman while driving drunk at 156 mph.Ruggs was the 12th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, but just days after his 20th NFL game, he killed Tina Tintor and her dog in the fiery crash.Ruggs was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison in August 2023, with the possibility of parole in August 2026.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNearly four years after the fateful night, though, Ruggs offered an apology to Tintor's family at the event."One, I wish I could turn back the hands of time," he said at the event, recorded in a video taken by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "I would love for them to meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one that was escaping from something. I sincerely apologize for not only being a part of that situation, but the fact my face is always in the news, its always in the newspaper. So they have to constantly be reminded of the situation, be reminded of me."Ruggs apologized at his sentencing hearing, adding that his behavior was "not a true reflection" of who he is.BILLS' JOSH ALLEN DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL 'TUSH PUSH' PLAY DESPITE HIS TEAM VOTING TO BAN ITHe pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. One of his former Raiders teammates, Josh Jacobs, said he's been training for a potential NFL return he will be 27 when he has the opportunity to be up for parole.Ruggs, who was the Raiders first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, was driving 156 mph in his Corvette, police say, when he crashed into Tintors Toyota RAV4. Her gas tank ruptured due to the crash, and it resulted in her death as well as the death of her golden retriever, Max.When taken to the hospital for his own injuries, Ruggs blood-alcohol content measured at 0.161, which is twice the legal limit in Nevada.Kiara Jenai Kilgo-Washington, who was also in Ruggs Corvette at the time of the crash, suffered injuries as well. The two had been spotted drinking at a nearby TopGolf, with the crash occurring at 3:39 a.m. local time.Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Troy Aikman reveals why he hasn't become friendly with royal neighbors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
    Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is enjoying his time off before another season in the broadcast booth with Joe Buck.What he isnt doing, though, is hanging out with his famous neighbors in Montecito, California.Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, also live in Montecito, but Aikman explained why he doesnt see himself spending any time with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex anytime soon.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I havent run into them," he told Us Weekly. "But they are there from what I can gather. I think anyone with a heartbeat knows that theyre out there. But Im not hanging with them, thats for sure."The Dallas Cowboys legend was promoting his Eight Elite Light Beer and joked he doesnt picture Prince Harry and his wife "drinking much light beer."MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY CALLED LOCAL VILLAINS BY NEIGHBORS IN RITZY CALIFORNIA TOWNPrince Harry and Markle moved to Montecito in 2020 after leaving their senior roles with the royal family. But they dont seem to be making too many friends in their new area.Montecito residents spoke to Vanity Fair earlier this year, one of whom referred to Markle as "the starlet," and they believe the usually quiet town has new annoyances since they arrived.Some of those annoyances include busier streets, increased housing prices and tourist traffic.But not everyone believes the couple to be "local villains." Sharon Stone, another celebrity neighbor, commended them for wanting to make a mark in Montecito."You know, the thing about them that is so great is they didnt come here to live off of our community," Stone told Access Hollywood in 2020. "They came here to be a part of our community."My friend said she was sitting in her car, and they bicycled across the street and waved at her while she was sitting at the red light. Theyre a part of our community. Theyve become a giving, caring, participating part of our community. Theyre not here to be like, Would you like to kiss my butt?"Montecito has been home to celebrities like Natalie Portman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bridges, Michael Keaton and others.Aikman is gearing up for his next NFL broadcasting season on ESPNs "Monday Night Football" alongside longtime partner Buck.Aikman, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Cowboys, began broadcasting in 2001.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Army soldiers from Minnesota, Michigan perish in separate Middle East incidents
    Two U.S. Army soldiers deployed in the Middle East in support of the campaign against ISIS died this week in separate incidents that were not combat-related.The Department of Defense (DoD) on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of two soldiers supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.US SOLDIER KILLED IN VEHICLE CRASH WHILE TRAINING ABROAD, ARMY CONFIRMSSgt. 1st ClassEmmettWilfredGoodridgeJr., 40, of Roseville, Minnesota, died Sunday in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of an incident that was not combat-related, according to the DoD.Goodridge was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York.JEWISH WAR HERO BURIED IN ITALY GETS RIGHT HEADSTONE CHANGED 80 YEARS LATERThe incident is under investigation, officials said.Three days later, Staff Sgt. Saul Fabian Gonzalez, 26, of Pullman, Michigan, died in Erbil,Iraq, in a separate incident that was not combat-related, according to the DoD.Gonzalez was assigned to D Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.TWO MARINES BOTH IN THEIR 20S IDENTIFIED AS SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENTThe second incident also remains under investigation, officials said.No further details about the incidents were immediately released.The deaths come days after President Donald Trump honored the U.S. Army for its 250th anniversary on Saturday.The DoD did not immediately respond to further inquiries from Fox News Digital.The Army did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for service photos.
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    Murdered Democratic lawmaker's home broken into just days after fatal shooting
    The home of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot in a targeted attack at their home in Brooklyn Park over the weekend, was broken into on Tuesday night, though a preliminary investigation found nothing appeared to be missing.FOX 9 in Minneapolis reported that the Brooklyn Park Police Department launched an investigation into the overnight break-in after being alerted about the incident at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning.A preliminary investigation found the person allegedly entered the back of the home after removing a piece of plywood covering a window, then breaking the window.Although the house showed evidence it had been searched, the station reported, family members told police it did not appear anything was missing.MINNESOTA LAWMAKER HAPPENED TO BE ON VACATION WHEN MASKED SUSPECT KNOCKED ON DOORCrime scene investigators processed the home earlier this week after Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were killed inside the home.On Sunday morning, the home was boarded up and released back to the family.Hortmans relatives removed valuables from the home on Tuesday, the station reported.SUSPECTED MINNESOTA LAWMAKER ASSASSIN VANCE BOELTER CAPTUREDCrime scene investigators have since reprocessed the home after Tuesday nights break-in, searching for evidence of burglary.While authorities say a camera was located on the front of the home, it is unclear if anyone was captured on video.The investigation into the matter is ongoing.MINNESOTA OFFICIALS FIND CAR, HAT BELONGING TO ASSASSIN SUSPECT VANCE BOELTER ON HIGHWAY IN 'FLUID' SEARCHHortman and her husband were shot and killed on Saturday morning, as were State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, in their nearby Champlin home.Vance Luther Boelter, 57, has since been charged with killing all four victims.U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said Monday that Boelter's primary motive was "to go out and murder people" as authorities announced the suspect's capture on Monday after a two-day manhunt.Boelter now faces federal charges after officials arrested him in Sibley County on Sunday night. He is charged with two counts of stalking, two counts of murder and two counts of firearm-related crimes. Boelter is also facing second-degree murder charges filed in Hennepin County.Fox News Digitals Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.
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    Ilhan Omar claims no one has 'attacked Americans,' but Iran's deadly history tells different story
    As lawmakers debate what role, if any, the United States should play in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, progressive "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., made the curious claim that no one has "attacked" the United States."No one is attacking or has attacked Americans. Its time to stop dragging Americans into war and letting Israel once again get America involved in their chosen war. Stand up for the Americans who believed you wanted peace and dont commit another generation of Americans into a costly war," Omar said in response to President Donald Trump.Trump called for Iran's "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" on Truth Social on Tuesday, and said the United States won't strike Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei "at least not for now," but signaled America's "patience is wearing thin."A Fox News Digital report published Wednesday morning refutes Omar's claim that Americans have not been attacked, including extensive examples of Irans direct and proxy strikes on U.S. forces, support for terror groups and assassination efforts.IN IRAN'S FOREVER WAR AGAINST THE US, REGIME HAS TARGETED AND KILLED AMERICANS WORLDWIDEOmar's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's inquiry about the validity of her claim.TRUMP PROMISES TO RESPOND WITH 'FULL STRENGTH AND MIGHT' OF US MILITARY IF IRAN ATTACKS AMERICAIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News Bret Baier on Monday that Trump remains an Islamic Republic target. "They want to kill him. Hes enemy No. 1."The Department of Justice announced charges against an Iranian citizen and two New Yorkers in November for their role in a murder-for-hire plot targeting multiple American citizens, including Trump.Iran bears responsibility for the deaths of 603 U.S. service members in Iraq between 2003 and 2011, according to a 2019 Pentagon report cited by the Military Times. That figure accounted for 17% of U.S. deaths in the country during the period.In 2022, surviving family members and victims won a case against the Islamic Republic of Iran, using the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to hold the regime accountable for its support of terror actors who killed or injured 30 U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.Bill Roggio, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and editor of the Long War Journal who testified in support of the victims, told Fox News Digital that "Iran's support for the Taliban and al Qaeda and the impact it had on the deaths and injuries to American soldiersand civilians is incalculable.""Iran providedmoney, weapons, training, intelligence, and safe havento Taliban subgroups across Afghanistan, including in the heart of the country in Kabul," Roggio said.By Roggios estimation, "Iran's support for the Taliban was only rivaled by that of Pakistan. I would argue that Iran's extensive support facilitated nearly every Taliban attack on U.S. personnel."In 2020, in attempted retribution for the murder of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Iran targeted two U.S. bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq with surface-to-surface missiles.In 2022, the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., found that Iran likewise owed damages to the families and victims of 40 U.S. service members who were injured or killed in Iraq due to Irans support of terrorism in the country.In 2023, Sayyed Issa Tabatabai, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khameneis representative in Lebanon, admitted during an interview with the state-controlled Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the Islamic Republic was involved in two 1983 bombings that killed Americans in Lebanon.The bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut resulted in the deaths of 63 victims, including 17 Americans. When two suicide truck bombs exploded at the barracks of multinational forces in Lebanon, 220 Marines, 18 U.S. Navy sailors and three U.S. Army soldiers were killed, and 58 French troops were murdered.Between October 2023 and August 2024, Iranian-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq militias launched 180 attacks against U.S. forces in Syria, Iraq and Jordan. Throughout their "decades of experience," Roggio said, Iraqi militias "are estimated to have killed more than 600 U.S. service members."In January 2024, three Americans were killed, and 25 others were wounded in a drone attack on an outpost in Jordan near the border with Syria. Two Iranians, one of whom had dual U.S. citizenship, were charged in connection with the attack.At the time of the attack, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said Iranian proxies had "launched over 150 attacks on U.S. troops" following Hamas Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.Roggio reported that on June 14, Iranian-backed militias "launched three drones" at Ain al Assad, a U.S. base in western Iraq. The drones were shot down before reaching their target.He said that the drone attack appeared to be an "unsanctioned strike by an unnamed Iranian militia. Unlike past attacks, no group has claimed credit, and there have been no follow-on strikes." He believes Iran "wants to keep the U.S. out of the fight, as the U.S. military has the capability to hit the underground nuclear facility at Fordow."
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    Chaos ensues at FIFA Club World Cup game including PETA protesters invading field, smoke flares
    The FIFA Club World Cup is underway, where some of professional soccer's best teams from around the world are competing to see who's at the top of the heap.But, the craziness of foreign soccer fans has hit the United States, with chaos ensuing in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.Manchester City of the Premier League in England and Wydad AC, who compete in Botola of Morocco, took the pitch at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday - but the players weren't the only people, or objects, on the field.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring the game, protesters invaded the field. The pitch invaders took the field with a sign that said "Morocco! Stop shooting dogs and cats."He ran for a few seconds before he was tackled by security workers and escorted out of the stadium. One of the protesters' shirt and sign included the logo of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).According to PETA, "homeless cats and dogs in Morocco are being shot, poisoned, and left to die in cages without food or water." The government has expanded a "Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return" program for stray animals, but activists have claimed that animals are being killed rather than neutered.PETA wrote about the incident on X."Activists stormed the @FIFACWC field to expose Moroccos mass shooting, poisoning, and burning alive of dogs and cats ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in order to make the countrys streets look presentable," PETA wrote."Call on the Moroccan government to end the slaughter of homeless animals and tell FIFA to stop standing by while animals die."Morocco is among the hosts of the 2030 World Cup.WITH WORLD CUP EXACTLY 1 YEAR OUT, USMNT LEGENDS SAY PRESSURE IS TURNED UP A NOTCHLater on, the atmosphere at the game became potentially dangerous, as Wydad fans threw smoke flares onto the field. Fire crackers were reportedly being thrown onto the pitch as well. A flare thrown behind Manchester City goalie Ederson caused a brief stoppage in the second half.Manchester City's Phil Foden scored two minutes into the match and later had an assist to lead the Premier League powerhouse to a 2-0 victory.In the 88th minute, Rico Lewis was shown a red card after a hard foul on Samuel Obeng, leaving City with 10 men on the field.Manchester City leads Group G and will face Al-Ain on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Wydad remains in Philadelphia, where it will face another tough opponent in Juventus.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Florida AG subpoenas Chinese company over 'compromised' medical devices that can transmit private data
    Florida's Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier took legal action this week against a Chinese medical device manufacturer, accusing the company of selling "compromised" medical devices that allegedly include a "backdoor" that bad actors can manipulate.Contec Medical Systems Co., Ltd., a medical device company based in China with a sales branch that operates out of Florida, was served subpoenas this week by the state AG's office.In a press release announcing the legal action, Uthmeier accused Contec of potential cybersecurity risks, including violations of state consumer protection law, alleging there is evidence the company has been producing patient health monitoring devices inside the United States for over a decade, while simultaneously concealing "serious security problems" related to its products.The patient monitoring device in question, the CMS800, has also been accused of operating a "backdoor" by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).CHINESE-MADE SOLAR PANELS USED ON AMERICAN FARMS PUTS US POWER GRID AT RISK: FORMER NSA OFFICIAL"Issues include a built-in backdoor that could allow bad actors to manipulate data shown on the devices without the patient or provider's knowledge and programming that automatically transmits patient information to an IP address owned by a university in China," stated the press release put out by Uthmeier. "These problems are especially concerning given that the FBI has warned on previous occasions that hackers are targeting American healthcare systems. Federal agencies have recommended that these monitors be disconnected or disabled."Among the concerns listed by Uthmeier were efforts by Contec and those distributing its products to represent Contec's patient monitors as approved by the FDA and other international standards, even though they were not approved by the FDA, nor did they meet the global standards the company claimed.Uthmeier also accused one of Contec's distributors of its patient monitors, Miami-based Epsimed, of hiding that they were selling Contec's devices by relabeling them as their own. Meanwhile, Uthmeier, who also issued subpoenas to Epsimed, added that while Contec and Epsimed were representing the patient monitoring device as having certain quality assurances around safety and reliability, it simultaneously "contained a backdoor and transmitted patient information to China."Fox News Digital reached out to Contec repeatedly for this story but did not receive a response.Jose Mena, Epsimed's CEO, confirmed receipt of Uthmeier's subpoenas and said they are cooperating "100%."CHINESE DEVICES ARE THREATENING OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND SAFETY, BUT THERE'S A SIMPLE SOLUTION"We do not sell these monitors in the U.S. Our clients are in Latin America," Mena added."The monitors are hardly used with internet connection," he continued. "For the monitor to connect to the internet and pose a threat, it requires a Central Monitoring System which we have never supplied, meaning, the monitors sold by EPSIMED are currently being used as stand-alone basis (not connected to internet). Finally and most importantly, as soon as we gained knowledge in January 2025 that CONTEC monitors had a vulnerability issue, we immediately removed this product from our product portfolio."Uthmeier's legal action, which is the first step in an ongoing effort that could lead to damages, civil penalties or injunctive relief against the companies, comes a week after China experts sounded an alarm over Chinese companies' increasing ability to potentially help the CCP sabotage the United States from within. The warning followed a massive attack by Israel on Iran's nuclear and military sites that Israel launched via a drone base it had built on Iranian soil and weapons systems and soldiers that had been smuggled into Iran.Public officials on both sides of the aisle have increasingly warned of China's growing land and asset control in the United States that could aid them in the chance a war breaks out between the world's two greatest economic superpowers."The U.S. must choose to get serious or lose a war," Michael Lucci, the CEO and founder of State Armor Action, a conservative group with a mission to develop and enact state-level solutions to global security threats, warned via his X account following Israel's attacks."CCP land ownership is bad, but its tip of the iceberg. Their industrial property holdings are worse, as is their port access. Perhaps worst of all is their deep penetration of critical infrastructure and govt systems."Lucci added following news of Uthmeier's legal action that patients "need to feel safe when receiving care, not worried that their medical devices are sending their data back to Communist China."
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