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California DOGE leader slams Newsom, Bonta over state’s massive fraud issues: “Every day is opposite day»
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Republican congressional candidate and CAL DOGE Director Jenny Rae Le Roux is slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta for failing to crack down on widespread fraud after her watchdog group uncovered multiple cases she says state leaders ignored.
«Every day is opposite day when it comes to Gavin Newsom and Rob Bonta,» Le Roux told Fox News Digital. «Whatever they say, I generally believe the exact opposite is true and so when Gavin Newsom says that fraud is under control, what that means is that either he’s in on it or unwilling to do anything about it.»
«They are either unwilling to do anything or they are not wanting to do it and they’re just trying to spin what they are already doing in that way,» she added.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes questions from the media after announcing the state is suing the White House to restore SNAP funding before the cutoff during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. (REUTERS/Fred Greaves)
California has been at the center of the national fraud spotlight in recent months as the Trump administration has sent resources to the state to look into various accusations of fraud ranging from healthcare to homelessness to nonprofit organizations.
The CEO of a California hospice advocacy group told congressional lawmakers Tuesday that fraud in the industry is flourishing across the state, questioning how numerous fraudulent providers can continue to operate under the nose of regulators.
«You’d be amazed at how many hospices… the door you can walk up to in California and there is nobody there. Five months’ worth of mail that you can see stacked… nobody’s there,» Sheila Clark, the president and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA), said. «And that passed a survey. How did that happen?»
Le Roux said her group uncovered what she described as «intentional fraud» in Sacramento, alleging funds are being redirected toward «Democrat base-building.» Cal DOGE is a group that works to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in California that was launched in early 2026 by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton.
The group says it has uncovered almost $700 million in waste, fraud, and abuse since its founding.
«We have been more effective with a group of volunteers in the last 10 weeks than Gavin Newsom and Rob Bonta have since they’ve been in office,» Le Roux said.
She added Bonta’s office wasted resources on legal battles against the Trump administration instead of focusing on fraud patterns that her group identified using artificial intelligence and financial data.
«Rob Bonta’s office billed over 150,000 hours a year going after President Trump and the Trump administration’s policies that equates to almost 200 lawyers times when you extrapolate it out over an entire year, which is one-sixth of his entire office, and larger than the DOJ office that’s actually doing something in California,» she said.
Le Roux, a cousin of Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, launched her campaign in March and is running in the GOP primary for California’s 47th Congressional District with a focus on combating fraud.
«It doesn’t just happen, it’s the normal way of operating, which is why, again, the people who’ve been perpetrating the fraud and leading the charge on it, Newsom and Bonta, can’t be the ones that are actually going to investigate it,» she said.
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In one example, she said her group uncovered a case where $370 million in cannabis tax revenue was routed through an intermediary and split into smaller grants that went to unrelated programs. She pointed to systemic flaws, including limited federal prosecution for funds «mostly under $1 million.»
«There is no oversight, not one report that is required to explain where the money is spent,» she said.
As a result, she said that a lack of oversight has contributed to an estimated $80 billion annually in «fraud, waste, or gross overpayments,» arguing the problem is systematic.
Amid recent hospice fraud allegations, Le Roux said stronger oversight could have prevented the issue and curbed the fraud. Newsom’s office pushed back, saying enforcement falls to the federal government.
«These hospice agencies that we are now in the process of shutting down were licensed by the state of California,» she said. «They should have never been opened. Every piece of oversight that the state of California should have been administrating had not been happening and so this is a California issue.»
She said her group is pressuring officials to prosecute fraud.
«Newsom is trying to take credit for doing nothing instead of actually becoming a part of reform in our state, which is by the way, what not just Republicans, but independents and Democrats want desperately,» she said.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state is suing the White House to restore SNAP funding before the cutoff during a news conference in Sacramento. (Fred Greaves/Reuters)
However, she emphasized fraud extends beyond California.
«When money flows into California and nothing is checked, that is an American problem, not a California problem,» she said.
Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Newsom and Bonta for comment.
Newsom’s office has responded to critics in general in recent weeks by saying the state is «leading the nation in preventing fraud.»
«Since @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom took office: — $125 billion+ in fraud STOPPED — 1,200+ criminals ARRESTED — 83% reduction in EBT fraud in one year — New hospice licenses BANNED beginning in 2022,» Newsom’s press office posted on X last month.
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EXCLUSIVE — Despite facing a rough political environment, Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters remains optimistic the GOP will successfully defend its slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities in this year’s midterm elections.
«I think we’re on track. I still think that we have a chance to defy history and win the midterms,» Gruters said this week in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital.
Republicans — as the party currently in power — were already up against traditional political headwinds that lead to a loss of congressional seats. Add to that the challenging climate fueled by persistent inflation, rising gas prices tied to what polls show is an unpopular war with Iran, and President Donald Trump’s underwater approval ratings.
«I know it’s all doom and gloom out there, but we have the best messenger in President Trump that’s ever existed in the party.»
The GOP is facing a low-propensity problem: MAGA voters who don’t always go to the polls when Trump’s name isn’t on the ballot.
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RNC Chair Joe Gruters speaks during the RNC Winter Meeting at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2026. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)
The RNC chair, a longtime Trump ally who the president picked last summer to steer the national party committee, said Trump will be «barnstorming the country» later this year, adding, «I think what he’s doing is rallying people. I think he could deliver these low propensity voters over and over again.»
The RNC currently holds a massive fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over the rival Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Gruters, who was a certified public accountant (CPA) before taking over the RNC and who still serves as a Florida state senator, touted his party’s «superior resources.»
«If we focus on what’s important to us, and that’s the making sure we have the resources, making sure we have good candidates, following the president and his messaging, I think we will be successful,» he predicted.
Deep concerns over inflation boosted Trump and Republicans to sweeping victories at the ballot box in 2024, as they won back the White House and Senate and kept their House majority.
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President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable event about no tax on tips in Las Vegas on April 16, 2026. (Alex Brandon/AP)
But Democrats say their decisive victories in November’s 2025 elections, and their overperformances in special elections and other ballot box showdowns last year and, so far this year, were fueled by their laser focus on affordability amid persistent inflation.
The latest Fox News national poll indicates that just 28% of voters give Trump a thumbs up on handling inflation, which voters rank as the most pressing issue. The survey also says Democrats have an eight point advantage over Republicans when it comes to handling high prices.
During his first year back in the White House, Trump regularly touted lower gas prices when asked about his administration’s efforts on affordability.
But the surge in gas prices – the national average for regular is hovering slightly above $4 per gallon – due to the Trump-ordered attacks on Iran, has given the Democrats plenty of political fuel.
«Donald Trump started a war that no one wanted, and now Americans are paying the price. Gas prices are soaring and families who were already struggling in Trump’s economy are forced to stretch their budgets even further while footing the bill for this war,» DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement.
Martin charged that Trump «stuck everybody else with higher costs with no relief in sight. Americans literally can’t afford the Trump presidency.»
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But Gruters told Fox News Digital, «This conflict is temporary. I think the President knows exactly what he’s doing…I think by the time we hit November, I think we’re going to be in stride.»
Democrats are energized, thanks to their ballot box victories and overperformances.
«Nearly every week, we’re seeing red districts go blue with historic, game-changing victories up and down the ballot,» Martin emphasized. «We have momentum on our side, but we refuse to take a single day for granted. Democrats are all hands on deck ahead of November, because it’s time to send the Republicans packing.»
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Gruters isn’t buying the Democrats’ messaging.
«These special elections are special for a reason,» he said. «The Democrats are motivated because of anger, because every time the president does something good, they get angrier.»
And the RNC chair predicted, «by the time we hit the midterms, I think we’re going to be in full stride. We have great candidates, we have the right messaging, and I think we’ll be successful.»
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting sharpens focus on Trump’s ballroom construction proposal
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The shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday evening has thrust fresh attention on President Donald Trump’s push to build a secure ballroom at the White House, a proposal he says could prevent such threats.
A gunman armed with multiple weapons opened fire near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton — where hundreds of journalists, celebrities and government officials were attending the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
A Secret Service agent was struck but protected by a ballistic vest, and the suspect was quickly taken into custody, authorities said. Trump told reporters at the White House that he spoke with the agent, adding that he is expected to recover.
SECRET SERVICE IN LINE OF FIRE AT WHCD SHOOTING STILL UNPAID DUE TO DEM-LED SHUTDOWN
Security officials hunt for threat after shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Trump pointed to the incident as evidence that the hotel venue was «not a particularly secure building,» arguing that a new White House ballroom — equipped with features like bulletproof materials — would offer a safer alternative.
But the proposal faces hurdles.
The project has been slowed by legal challenges over whether the administration bypassed required approvals, with courts weighing the scope of presidential authority as the case moves forward.
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Demolition continues at the White House East Wing in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2026, as President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to build a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom funded by private donations. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)
The planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom has become a political flashpoint, with critics raising concerns about cost and preservation, while Trump and his allies frame it as a largely privately financed security upgrade.
While the White House has hosted countless ceremonial events, it has never had a dedicated ballroom. The new structure would fill that gap, replacing the historic East Wing with a space built to accommodate large-scale gatherings.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ballroom would seat roughly 650 guests and reflect the building’s classical design.
«The White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders… without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away,» Leavitt said during a July 31 briefing, calling the project «a much-needed and exquisite addition.»
FROM THE OVAL OFFICE TO THE TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER, THE GILDED MAKEOVER EXPANDS
A rendering shows the interior design of the new White House ballroom, provided by McCrery Architects and the White House. (White House)
Since returning to office, Trump, a former real estate developer, has embarked on a series of projects aimed at altering the look and feel of the White House and other iconic Washington landmarks.
In February, the president announced in a Truth Social post that the Trump Kennedy Center will close for a two-year renovation.
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In October, Trump unveiled a new monument planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year. The monument, a near twin of Paris’ iconic Arc de Triomphe, is meant to welcome visitors crossing the Memorial Bridge from Arlington National Cemetery into the heart of the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump holds models of an arch while delivering remarks during a fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15, 2025. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Trump has also added golden accents to the Oval Office, added a «walk of fame» to the colonnade outside the Oval Office, renovated the Lincoln bathroom, paved part of the Rose Garden and installed two large American flags on the White House grounds.
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El 27 de diciembre de 1922, Juan Gerardi nació en Ciudad de Guatemala. Tras completar sus estudios en humanidades y filosofía en el Seminario Conciliar, viajó a Estados Unidos para formarse en Teología en el Notre Dame Seminary de Nueva Orleans. Fue ordenado sacerdote el 21 de diciembre de 1946 en la Catedral Metropolitana de la ciudad de Guatemala.
Tras ejercer como párroco y capellán en diferentes localidades del país, el 9 de mayo de 1967, el Papa Pablo VI lo designó Obispo de la Diócesis de La Verapaz, con consagración realizada el 30 de julio de ese año. Su lema episcopal fue: “Constituido al servicio de Dios a favor de todos”. Tomó posesión de la diócesis el 11 de agosto de 1967 y, en septiembre de 1974, fue electo como tercer Obispo de la Diócesis de Santa Cruz del Quiché.
A partir de 1972, la Conferencia Episcopal de Guatemala (CEG) lo seleccionó como Presidente por dos periodos consecutivos (1972–1974 y 1974–1976), y más tarde repitió el cargo entre 1980 y 1982. Debido a su exilio, dejó el puesto en ese último periodo. En 1974, la CEG lo nombró delegado al Sínodo de los Obispos en Roma, reunión centrada en la evangelización.
La familia de Gerardi estuvo compuesta por Don Manuel Benito Gerardi, Doña Laura Conedera Polanco de Gerardi y tres hermanos: Francisco, María Teresa y María del Carmen.
Realizó su educación inicial en el Asilo Santa María de la ciudad de Guatemala, dirigido por las Hijas de la Caridad de San Vicente de Paúl. Ejerció distintos cargos pastorales, incluyendo el de párroco en Mataquescuintla (1948–1951), Tecpán (1951–1955), Patzicía, Chimaltenango (1954–1955), San Pedro Sacatepéquez (1955–1956) y Palencia (1956–1959). Desarrolló funciones en la Curia hasta 1967, donde fue Capellán, Consiliario de Cursillos de Cristiandad y Párroco de Candelaria.
En Guatemala, Juan Gerardi, obispo y defensor de los derechos humanos, desempeñó un papel clave en la transición de la Iglesia local durante el periodo posterior a las dictaduras liberales, apostando por una Iglesia comprometida con los más pobres y con la reconciliación nacional.
Su trayectoria se caracteriza por un enfoque persistente en la denuncia de las violaciones a los derechos humanos y en la promoción de la justicia social, un compromiso que definió las últimas décadas de la historia guatemalteca y que, al día de hoy, continúa marcando la memoria colectiva.
La Oficina de Derechos Humanos del Arzobispado, fundada en 1989 bajo la coordinación de Gerardi, se convirtió en un referente en la defensa de las víctimas de la violencia en Guatemala. Este organismo impulsó durante varios años denuncias internacionales ante la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra, Suiza.
Cada viaje representaba un acto de confrontación ante sectores reacios dentro del propio país, enfrentando críticas y amenazas persistentes, según lo documentado en el análisis histórico.
La participación de Gerardi en la III ª Conferencia General del Episcopado Latinoamericano, realizada en Puebla de los Ángeles, México, entre el 28 de enero y el 13 de febrero de 1979, consolidó su adhesión a la “opción preferencial por los pobres”, promovida entonces como principio fundamental de la Iglesia latinoamericana.
Este compromiso, asumido no por razones ideológicas, sino por convicción evangélica, definió su accionar pastoral en regiones emblemáticas como La Verapaz y El Quiché, y orientó su intervención en procesos críticos como la firma de los Acuerdos de Esquipulas II en agosto de 1987 y la posterior conformación de la Comisión Nacional de Reconciliación.
Gerardi tuvo un rol destacado en la elaboración de documentos clave de la Conferencia Episcopal de Guatemala (CEG), centrados en la defensa de la justicia y en la construcción de la paz.
Fue protagonista en la búsqueda de una gran comunidad de pueblos reconciliados, siempre desde su identidad como hombre de Iglesia y lejos de toda ambigüedad política.
A pesar de las acusaciones de que su activismo lo acercaba a la política, los registros muestran que nunca transigió con la corrupción ni con los poderes partidarios.
Los testimonios recogidos describen a Gerardi como un “pastor bueno y fiel”, que buscó superar divisiones y promover el entendimiento entre comunidades fragmentadas por la violencia.
Se destacó por su capacidad de escucha, una actitud poco común en contextos marcados por la urgencia de imponer opiniones. A diferencia de los intelectuales dedicados a la investigación, su diligencia residía en la atención permanente al otro y en el discernimiento práctico en situaciones complejas.
La figura de Gerardi se asienta también en su perfil intelectual: poseía una biblioteca diversa y bien provista, donde la Teología, la filosofía, la historia y la doctrina social de la Iglesia ocupaban un lugar central. Solía subrayar pasajes y hacer anotaciones intensas, señalando así las ideas y expresiones que más lo interpelaban desde el estudio y la praxis.
Su vida estuvo marcada por un ministerio cargado de dificultades y aprendizaje a través del dolor, especialmente durante los años como obispo en El Quiché y en el exilio.
A pesar de las adversidades, consolidó una profunda riqueza interior, forjada “a golpes de realidades duras y complejas”. Mantener el equilibrio interior se volvió una característica suya: la serenidad informaba el tono de sus afirmaciones y transmitía objetividad, aunque esa misma calma provocara impaciencia o incomprensión en su entorno.
El ámbito más delicado de su legado fue la defensa incondicional del derecho a la vida como “supremo don de Dios”, junto con los derechos sociales y económicos, principios por los que reclamaba justicia para los sectores vulnerables. La fuerza de su mensaje reside en la coherencia entre palabra y acción, una convicción evocada en una de sus intervenciones más citadas: “Si el pobre está fuera de nuestra vida, entonces quizás, Jesús está fuera de nuestra vida”.
La intervención directa de Gerardi en las negociaciones de paz posteriores a los Acuerdos de Esquipulas II, junto con su presencia en la Comisión Nacional de Reconciliación bajo la presidencia de Rodolfo Quezada, lo situó en el centro de los debates sobre el futuro político y social de Guatemala.
Su rol consistió tanto en la gestión de encuentros como en la redacción de textos fundamentales que guiaron el posicionamiento de la Iglesia frente a los retos de la transición democrática.
Estos antecedentes, menos visibles que las acciones de denuncia pública, permiten reconstruir su influencia sostenida en la reconstrucción del tejido social guatemalteco durante las últimas décadas del siglo XX.
En el plano personal, mantuvo relaciones de diálogo permanente sin sectarismos ni preferencias, guardando en su corazón tanto convicciones como dudas y aprendiendo de los golpes de la realidad.
Su serenidad y sentido de la justicia, junto a su adhesión al valor del otro y al respeto de la libertad, sostuvieron la proyección de su figura más allá de la frontera eclesiástica, haciendo de Juan Gerardi un referente ético y espiritual en la historia contemporánea de Guatemala.
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