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School chief to suspect: ICE arrest of Des Moines superintendent exposes fake degrees, drug convictions
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The Department of Homeland Security on Friday detailed a list of all the shocking charges and convictions against illegal alien Ian Andre Roberts, who was working as the head of Des Moines, Iowa, public schools until his recent arrest by ICE.
Roberts is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service in Polk County jail, according to a Homeland Security statement. In the statement, DHS said that Roberts’ «rap sheet and immigration history reveal a long record of criminal conduct in the United States,» which the agency said proves «he should never have been serving in a role overseeing children in Iowa’s largest school district.»
He is currently facing illegal weapons possession charges. The DOJ said a search warrant of Roberts’ home uncovered three guns, a loaded and chambered 9mm pistol was found underneath a seat cushion in the living room, a loaded rifle was wound in the master bedroom closet and a shotgun was found behind the master bedroom headboard.
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Authorities said a handgun was found in a vehicle used by Ian Roberts to flee from pursuing ICE agents. (ICE)
According to DHS, Roberts was previously convicted of reckless driving, unsafe operation and speeding in Maryland in 2012. The statement also said he was convicted in Pennsylvania of unlawful possession of a loaded firearm in 2022.
Besides these, he also has charges of criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell, criminal possession of narcotics, criminal possession of a forgery instrument and possession of a forged instrument in New York dating back to 1996 and charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree weapon charges in 2020.
Additionally, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, its civil division served Roberts a sealed restraining order from Jackson County, Missouri, in August 2023. It is unclear what prompted the restraining order since the order was sealed.
He was also discovered to be illegally registered to vote as a Democrat in Maryland, raising serious questions about the state’s voter registration system.
Despite these charges and his illegal status, Roberts has held several high roles in public education in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, California, Pennsylvania and Iowa.
After his arrest, he resigned his most recent position as superintendent of schools in Des Moines, a position he had held since 2023. Des Moines Public Schools initially placed Roberts on paid leave before changing it to unpaid leave and then finally voting to accept his resignation.
There has also been confusion over the degrees that Roberts claimed to have attained on his LinkedIn page. Among several schools listed on his profile, Roberts claims to have attended Morgan State University from 2003 to 2007 and to have been an «incoming MBA candidate» at MIT Sloane School of Management. Morgan State University confirmed that he attended. However, it said he «did not receive a degree.»
The MIT Registrar’s Office said that it «has no record of enrollment for a person with the name Ian Andre Roberts, and similarly, there is no record of enrollment in the MIT Executive MBA program at the MIT Sloan School of Management.»
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Ian Roberts, former head of Des Moines Public Schools, has a long criminal history, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday. (Getty Images; ICE)
Before taking charge of the Des Moines public schools, he was superintendent of schools at Millcreek Township School District in Pennsylvania. During his time in leadership, the district was sued for sex discrimination by a male faculty member who claimed Roberts gave principal positions to less qualified women because of a «bias against males in favor of females.» According to local outlet GoErie, this was not the only sex discrimination lawsuit the district faced while Roberts was in charge. The outlet reported the district had to pay over $400,000 in settlements to resolve three sex discrimination suits.
An immigrant from Guyana, DHS said Roberts first entered the country «classified as a visitor for pleasure» in 1994. The agency said he departed at an unknown date but returned again before his 1996 drug charges. He then re-entered the U.S. on a student visa in 1999.
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Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, has asserted that ICE will continue to arrest «the worst of the worst.» (DHS; ICE )
In total, he filed applications for employment authorizations three times, in 2000, 2018 and 2019, each of which was granted and lasted a year, meaning that his last work authorization expired in 2020.
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services issued Roberts a notice to appear before an immigration judge in 2020 and on May 22, 2024, an immigration judge in Dallas, Texas, ordered Roberts removed in absentia.
He was arrested by ICE with the help of the Iowa State Patrol on Sept. 26. ICE said Roberts attempted to flee arrest and was found hiding in the brush. The vehicle he was driving was found with $3,000 in cash, a fixed blade knife and a loaded Glock 9mm pistol, which led to additional criminal charges of being an illegal alien in possession of firearms.
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Commenting on the revelations since his arrest, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, «Ian Andre Roberts, a criminal illegal alien with multiple weapons charges and a drug trafficking charge, should have never been able to work around children.»
«Under Secretary Noem, ICE will continue to arrest the worst of the worst and put the safety of America’s children FIRST,» said McLaughlin.
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Duffy gives Illinois 30-day ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 noncitizen truck licenses issued illegally
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FIRST ON FOX: Illinois could lose millions in federal funding if it does not clean up its driver’s licensing system after the U.S. Department of Transportation warned Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and the state’s top licensing official that one in five commercial licenses issued to noncitizens were issued illegally.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a written ultimatum to both the Hyatt Hotels heir and Kevin Duesterhaus, the state director of driver services under Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, and listed several cases of drivers from El Salvador to Ukraine who were in violation of the law.
«I need our state partners to understand that they work for the American people, not illegal immigrants who broke the law illegally entering our country and continue to break it by operating massive big rigs without the proper qualifications,» Duffy said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, center, speaks in Chicago. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
«[Joe] Biden and [Pete] Buttigieg forced Americans to share their roads with unqualified and unvetted foreign drivers, but the Trump administration is putting the needs of American families first where they belong.»
Duffy warned Duesterhaus and Pritzker that $128 million in federal highway funding, including Illinois’ share of the National Highway Performance Program and Surface Transportation Block Grants for FY-2027, would be held up if fixes are not made within 30 days and noncompliance continues.
«In addition, if the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues a final determination of substantial noncompliance, the agency may decertify Illinois’ CDL program,» Duffy wrote.
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Non-domiciled CDLs are commercial licenses issued to noncitizens who are not green card holders. The only exceptions to the non-domicile rule are truckers from Mexico and Canada, whose licensing systems the U.S. Department of Transportation has determined are in compliance with American standards, in deference to the reciprocal relationship between the two countries.
Duffy took issue with two main categories of illegally held licenses: drivers whose license validity dates exceeded their lawful presence in the U.S., and drivers who were given licenses without Illinois verifying their lawful presence.
The audit was also conducted as part of President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring English the official language of the U.S.
Pritzker and Duesterhaus must immediately pause issuances of all non-domiciled CDLs, identify noncompliant ones in circulation, revoke and reissue all compliant ones, and conduct their own internal audit.
Audited examples of CDL scofflaws include two Kyrgyz nationals who presented expired employment authorizations (EAD) and USCIS applications for new EADs, which Illinois should not have accepted.
A Nigerian national and a Moldovan national were found in similar situations.
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A Singaporean national was provided a license after presenting only partial documentation, and several drivers «whose citizenship is unknown» were among those scrutinized.
Fox News Digital reached out to Pritzker for comment, as well as Duesterhaus via Giannoulias’ office.
Giannoulias condemned what he called a «threat» to Springfield’s funding in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
«A strong economy depends on strong logistics,» Giannoulias said. «If trucks don’t move, supply chains fail, prices rise, and families feel it in their pocketbooks. We can see the actions by the Trump administration taking their toll on our truckers and our farmers, both of whom are essential to Illinois’ economy.»
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Newly elected Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias addresses the crowd after taking the oath of office during a ceremony Jan. 9, 2023, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Giannoulias’ office said it believes its CDL issuance policies are «substantially compliant» with U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements and that it will conduct its own review of Duffy’s findings.
Giannoulias said the Illinois Agricultural Association raised concerns over the pause in issuing non-domiciled CDLs and that «Illinois agriculture depends on timely, practical, and legally sound regulatory decisions. Continued uncertainty places employers, workers, and food production systems at unnecessary risk.»
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Ukraine makes fastest gains in years as Russia talks stall, exploiting cracks in Kremlin command
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As U.S.-backed negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva ended without a breakthrough, Kyiv made gains on the battlefield, recapturing territory at its fastest pace in years through localized counterattacks along the southeastern front.
The advances come as analysts point to disruptions in Russian battlefield communications and shifting operational dynamics, developments that could strengthen Ukraine’s leverage even as talks remain stalled.
Ukrainian forces retook about 78 square miles over five days, according to a report by Agence France-Presse based on an analysis of the Institute for the Study of War battlefield mapping. The gains represent Kyiv’s most rapid territorial advances since its 2023 counteroffensive in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Newton said Ukraine’s battlefield performance should not be underestimated. «As this war grinds on, the world too often forgets that Ukraine’s determination, innovation and moral clarity are force multipliers. Its ability to defend against a larger, better-resourced enemy should never be counted out,» Newton told Fox News Digital. «There are growing signs that Russia’s supposed invincibility is no longer a safe assumption, particularly as pressure increases on the Kremlin and its partners.»
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Ukrainian soldiers from the 115th Brigade Mortar Unit conduct mortar training in Lyman, Ukraine. (Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The fighting has centered east of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian forces have steadily advanced since mid-2025. Open-source battlefield monitoring and mapping indicate Ukrainian troops pushed forward around Huliaipole and nearby settlements, though analysts caution the front remains fluid, and some areas are not fully secured, The Telegraph reported.
The Institute for the Study of War assessed in mid-February that the counterattacks appear to be exploiting disruptions in Russian command-and-control. ISW said Ukrainian forces are likely leveraging limits affecting Russian battlefield communications, including reported restrictions tied to the use of Starlink satellite terminals and messaging platforms cited in open-source reporting.
Members of the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces control an FPV drone with optical fiber guidance in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka on Feb. 17, 2026. (Iryna Rybakova/Press Service of the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Reuters)
Analysts say reduced connectivity can create short windows for Ukrainian units to move through contested zones that are typically dominated by drone surveillance and electronic warfare. ISW and other observers emphasize that such opportunities are temporary and do not signal a broader collapse in Russian defenses.
The evolving fight is also shaped by the growing role of drones. In a Feb. 10 special report, ISW said Russia’s expanding use of first-person-view drones reflects a campaign to «weaponize and institutionalize intentional civilian harm as a purposeful tool of war,» warning the tactic is becoming embedded in operational doctrine and could influence future conflicts.
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Ukraine fires six FP-5 Flamingo missiles in a night strike on Russia’s 117th GRAU arsenal in Kotluban, Volgograd Region. (East2west)
Despite the recent gains, analysts caution against viewing the developments as a decisive shift in the war. Newton argued that sustained Western military support remains essential. «Putin responds to force,» he said. «The United States and Europe should continue providing Ukraine with both defensive and offensive capabilities, including long-range systems capable of striking deep inside Russia.»
Retired Vice Adm. Robert S. Harward said battlefield gains are increasingly tied to diplomacy. «Both sides are trying to use battlefield advances to strengthen their position at the negotiating table,» Harward said. «It’s a sign neither side is ready to strike a deal yet.»
Harward pointed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stated willingness to hold elections following a ceasefire as evidence Kyiv is signaling flexibility, while Moscow continues to press its demands. «If a lasting and fair diplomatic agreement is achievable, the current U.S. team is well-positioned to help deliver it,» he said. «But negotiations must be paired with sustained pressure on Russia and its partners.»
Russia releases drone footage of an alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence. (Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via Reuters)
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Nearly two years after Ukraine’s last major offensive stalled, the war remains defined by incremental territorial changes rather than sweeping breakthroughs. Both sides continue to rely heavily on drones, artillery and electronic warfare, with front lines shifting village by village.
«As U.S.-led talks continue, it is critical to increase pressure on Putin to end the war on terms that restore deterrence and prevent further aggression,» Newton said.
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Menos de mil familias permanecen en el campamento al-Hol, en el noreste de Siria, tras la toma de control por parte de fuerzas del gobierno de Ahmed al-Sharaa, según informó Jihan Hanna, exdirectora del recinto y actual coordinadora con agencias internacionales. Miles de personas huyeron el mes pasado, en medio de la retirada de las kurdas Fuerzas Democráticas Sirias (SDF) y el avance gubernamental sobre la zona, que incluyó la ocupación de varias cárceles de combatientes del Estado Islámico.
El campamento, ubicado cerca de la frontera con Irak, fue uno de los principales centros de detención para familiares de presuntos militantes del Estado Islámico tras la campaña respaldada por Estados Unidos contra el grupo yihadista en Siria. El ejército estadounidense confirmó recientemente la transferencia de 5.700 detenidos adultos a Irak, en una operación coordinada tras el cambio de control en la región.
Según datos obtenidos por Reuters el 19 de enero, un día antes de la entrada de las fuerzas gubernamentales, al-Hol albergaba a 6.639 familias, equivalentes a 23.407 personas, en su mayoría sirios e iraquíes, además de 6.280 extranjeros de más de cuarenta nacionalidades. La Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados (ACNUR/UNHCR) observó en las últimas semanas una “disminución significativa” en el número de residentes, aunque el acceso al campamento fue restringido por motivos de seguridad y no dispone de cifras exactas de la población actual.
Las autoridades sirias han comenzado a trasladar a los últimos residentes nacionales a un campamento próximo a Alepo, mientras la mayoría de extranjeros habría huido o abandonado el lugar durante el vacío de seguridad generado por la retirada de la SDF. Fuentes de seguridad indicaron que un sector del campamento, conocido como “el anexo” y considerado el más peligroso, quedó completamente vacío tras los incidentes. Se reportó que algunas personas escaparon con ayuda de familiares o grupos armados, dispersándose dentro y fuera de Siria.
El Observatorio Sirio de Derechos Humanos confirmó que “miles huyeron de al-Hol”, algunos por su cuenta durante la retirada kurda y otros con la ayuda de fuerzas progubernamentales. Unidades de seguridad, en coordinación con socios internacionales, han iniciado operaciones de seguimiento y búsqueda de los fugitivos, especialmente de aquellos considerados de alto riesgo.
En el Líbano, fuentes de seguridad informaron que más de una docena de ciudadanos libaneses que cruzaron ilegalmente desde Siria tras huir de al-Hol fueron interrogados por el ejército local. Paralelamente, el gobierno sirio anunció el traslado de cientos de personas, principalmente mujeres y niños, a un nuevo campamento cercano a Akhtarin, en el norte de Alepo, con apoyo de grupos civiles como la Unidad de Apoyo a la Estabilización (SSU).
La reubicación, que según Mounzir Salal, líder de la SSU, podría completarse en una semana, forma parte del plan para cerrar definitivamente al-Hol y comenzar la reintegración de los antiguos residentes. La ACNUR subrayó la importancia de identificar a los extranjeros que abandonan el campamento para facilitar su repatriación o procesamiento legal según corresponda.
Desde 2019, tras la derrota territorial del Estado Islámico, al-Hol se consolidó como un entorno de alta peligrosidad, donde la influencia ideológica del grupo persistió y la vida cotidiana se caracterizó por la ausencia de legalidad, según testimonios de residentes y observadores internacionales.
(Con información de Reuters y DPA)
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