🎙️ Welcome back to “What’s New With ME,” where Ali Mehdaoui breaks down the wildest headlines of the week with late-night comedy, satire, and just enough sanity to keep us all grounded. In this episode, we unpack FOUR massive stories dominating the news cycle: 🩺 1. DOJ’s Record-Breaking Healthcare Fraud Takedown ($14.6 BILLION) The Department of Justice announced the largest Medicaid/Medicare fraud bust in U.S. history, charging 324 defendants across 50 federal districts in a scheme involving: fake medical equipment fake telehealth appointments fake genetic testing bogus prescriptions $245M seized in cash, crypto & luxury assets We go deep into what the DOJ, HHS-OIG, and federal partners uncovered — and the real human impact on patients, providers, and taxpayers. 🌍 2. Trump’s “Third World Countries” Migration Freeze Announcement After a shocking D.C. incident, Donald Trump declared that the U.S. will “permanently pause migration from Third World Countries.” But here’s the reality: No list of countries No executive order filed No legal definition of “Third World” No actual visa freeze implemented yet We break down what’s rhetoric, what’s real, and what this means for immigration law, policy, and international relations. 🚤 3. The Pete Hegseth “Boat Kill” Strike Allegations Lawmakers are calling for answers after allegations that Pete Hegseth ordered a maritime strike, followed by a second strike when survivors were seen in the water. Key points we examine: legal concerns potential laws-of-war violations lack of released evidence bipartisan calls for an investigation why human life and transparency matter This story is still unfolding, and we break down what is confirmed, what remains classified, and why this headline matters. 🇭🇳 4. Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Convicted of drug trafficking and serving 45 years, Hernández was suddenly granted a full presidential pardon and immediately released. We look at: DEA reactions political motives Honduran election timing U.S.–Central America relations international drug policy implications Supporters call it justice. Critics call it dangerous. We stay neutral and analyze the facts. ⭐ WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS This show takes a balanced, satirical, and empathetic look at the biggest stories shaping 2025 — without bias, without propaganda, and without the echo chamber. Just clarity, comedy, and context. DOJ healthcare fraud bust $14.6 billion Medicaid fraud Medicare fraud takedown 2025 Trump “Third World Countries” visa freeze immigration policy 2025 Pete Hegseth boat strike allegations alleged war crimes investigation drug boat strike controversy Trump pardons Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández pardon U.S.–Honduras relations 2025 late night news satire What’s New With ME Ali Mehdaoui news commentary bipartisan political analysis comedy news breakdown daily news recap 2025 #WhatsNewWithME #AliMehdaoui #NewsCommentary #DOJ #HealthcareFraud #VisaFreeze #ImmigrationNews #Hegseth #BoatStrike #Honduras #TrumpPardon #JuanOrlandoHernandez #PoliticalNews #LateNightNews #BreakingNews2025