2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Trump Slams Tim Walz Over $1B Fraud Linked to Minnesota's Somali Community: Bessent Opens Probe
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Dec 2, 2025 
Lyndsay Keith, an independent journalist, and Robby Soave, editor at Reason magazine, join to discuss the political fallout from a $1 billion fraud scandal linked to Minnesota's Somali community. They analyze Trump's comments on the situation, with Lyndsay cautioning against overblown narratives while Robby highlights significant governance failures. The duo also speculates on Ted Cruz's potential 2028 presidential run and shares insights on recent military actions, questioning accountability and legal ramifications.
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White House Asserts Legality Of Boat Strikes
- Caroline Levitt defended recent boat strikes as lawful and authorized by Secretary Hegseth and Admiral Bradley.
- The White House asserted designated 'narco-terrorists' are subject to lethal targeting under its policy.
Double-Tap Strikes Raise War-Law Concerns
- Former Navy officers and lawmakers challenged the second 'double-tap' strike as likely unlawful under the laws of war.
- They emphasized that attacking survivors would violate Geneva Conventions and demand congressional oversight.
Expect Congressional Oversight Next
- Lyndsay Keith predicted congressional reviews and hearings will follow the Washington Post revelations about the strikes.
- She recommended expecting further oversight and limited public transparency on the legal rationale.