The Megyn Kelly Show Somali Fraud Probe Widens, Infant Hep B Vax Guidance Changes, Netflix's WB Mega-Deal: AM Update 12/8
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Dec 8, 2025 Minnesota faces intense federal scrutiny over expansive fraud linked to its Somali community, raising serious concerns. A federal advisory panel's controversial decision to change the Hepatitis B vaccine schedule leads to fierce backlash from health experts and the media. Meanwhile, Netflix's blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. at $82.7 billion is set to reshape Hollywood, provoking debates about the future of theatrical films. Trump’s recent pardons and fiery criticisms of Congressman Cuellar add to the political drama.
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Minnesota Fraud Spurs Federal Crackdown
- Federal investigators uncovered large-scale fraud tied primarily to Minnesota's Somali community, prompting CMS to flag multiple programs as high-risk.
- Officials say state enforcement failed and federal agencies are now probing possible links to foreign terror financing through hawalas.
Ilhan Omar Frames Community As Victims
- Congresswoman Ilhan Omar described Somalis as victims and said prosecutions would have revealed any terror links if present.
- She emphasized Minnesotans of Somali descent are taxpayers hurt by the fraud and deserve acknowledgement of that harm.
ACIP Revises Newborn Hepatitis B Guidance
- ACIP voted 8-3 to drop the universal newborn Hep B recommendation for infants of Hep B–negative mothers, shifting timing to two months or later.
- The change reflects questions about evidence quality and mirrors other high-income nations that avoid a universal birth dose.