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BREAKING: Charges Dropped Against Michigan Duck Rescue Founders After DNR Case Collapses
The legal battle between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary has come to an end. with all charges dismissed against the couple who run the operation.
Matthew and Teresa Lyson, founders of the Salem Township sanctuary, had faced six criminal charges each after state officials accused them of keeping and caring for waterfowl without proper permits. This week, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the cases in their entirety, following months of public scrutiny and growing political pressure.
“This is great news,” Lyson told Keeping It Real. “All charges against me and Teresa are 100 percent gone. It’s a done deal, and we get to start new.”
Background of the Case
The Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary has operated for nearly two decades, caring for injured or abandoned ducks, geese, and other waterfowl — many of which suffer from “angel wing,” a deformity often caused by people feeding them improper food. The Lysons say their work ...
ALPENA, Mich. — A new rule banning applause and other displays of emotion at Alpena Public Schools board meetings has sparked pushback from community members who say the policy infringes on their free speech rights.
The board recently adopted a policy prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, or any demonstrations from audience members during meetings. Board President Eric Lawson said the restriction is meant to prevent disruptions and maintain order.
“We’re doing our best to show respect to you all and make sure you have adequate time for your comments,” Lawson said during a recent meeting. “Please show the board a little respect as well.”
Not everyone in attendance agreed. Several residents voiced frustration, including one woman who argued that clapping constitutes symbolic speech protected under the First Amendment.
“Clapping is a universal symbolic action that typically expresses approval,” she said. “Up until one week ago, clapping was a regular occurrence at these ...
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Michigan Democrats Use Federal Vaccine Shake-Up to Push Sweeping Immunization Laws
LANSING, Mich. — As Washington pulls back on certain childhood vaccines, Michigan Democrats are pushing forward with new state rules, insisting parents need more “guidance” amid federal “confusion.”
The legislation comes as federal health policy shifts under U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose moves—including rolling back the hepatitis B shot for newborns—have alarmed Michigan health officials. Democratic lawmakers say the state must reinforce its own immunization authority to counter what they describe as “chaos and distrust” coming from Washington.
Most Michigan school buildings fall below the 95% vaccination rate used as the herd-immunity standard, prompting Democrats to require schools and child-care centers to post anonymized immunization data publicly and send reports directly to parents beginning in 2028. Click here to read more.
Congress Gives the Military $8 Billion More Than It Asked for
The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, giving the military a record $900.6 billion—more than the $892.6 billion base defense budget that the Trump administration’s Department of War had asked for. The Senate is expected to pass the bill next week, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk.
The American public, of course, isn’t clamoring for more military spending. A poll conducted by the nonprofit Institute for Global Affairs in October 2025 found that 40 percent of Americans wanted to decrease the military budget, 50 percent wanted to keep it the same, and only 10 percent wanted to increase it. And the military itself isn’t even calling for this much more money, either. Congress’ budget pushes funding for programs that the brass wants to get rid of. Click here to read more.
BLM Official in Oklahoma City Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City has charged Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson with wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced on Thursday.
“The Department of Justice is committed to unraveling and prosecuting fraud in the Black Lives Matter organization, and this case illustrates how some in the group’s leadership allegedly used donor money to bankroll their own lifestyles,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement provided exclusively to Breitbart News. “We have zero tolerance for any kind of fraud perpetrated against the American people and will continue bringing fraudsters to justice as cases arise.” Click here to read more.
Texas Accuses ‘Radical’ Doctors Of Using Tax Dollars To Fund Secret Trans Procedures On Teenagers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has expanded a 2024 lawsuit based on new evidence that accuses two doctors of lying to healthcare providers about prescribing transgender procedures on kids in defiance of state law.
Paxton announced additional allegations on Wednesday against two doctors, May Lau and M. Brett Cooper, over alleged healthcare fraud related to their prescription of transgender drugs to minors. Both Lau and Cooper had prescribed transgender drugs to dozens of kids in violation of state law, Paxton said.
“What these radicals were doing was evil, and I will pursue every available legal tool to stop and punish this cruel child abuse,” Paxton said. “Any fraudulent scheme to steal hardworking Texans’ taxpayer dollars will be stopped and repaid in full. Under my watch, the transgender activists using their positions in the medical field to illegally ‘transition’ children will face the full force of the law.” Click here to read more.
Federal probe launched into alleged fraud in small business contracting program
WASHINGTON (TNND) — For decades, the Small Business Administration has set its sights on helping small businesses succeed in a country often dominated by large corporations.
The Business Development Program was meant “to help experienced small business owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged,” and give them priority access to the largest buyer of goods and services in the country.
The program was expanded by President Joe Biden in the name of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), in which he required at least 15% of federal contractsto be given to such companies. Click here to read more.
ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is warning that Illinois officials are releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite active immigration detainers, a move the agency says is putting the public at risk.
In the letter shared with Fox News Digital, Todd Lyons, ICE’s senior official performing the duties of director, said Illinois has “tens of thousands of criminal illegal aliens” in custody – individuals who, he noted, have committed crimes ranging from murder and rape to child pornography and armed robbery.
Lyons said these offenders “should be swiftly removed from the United States … and not be returned to our streets to wreak havoc on law-abiding citizens.” Click here to read more.
Federal bill aimed at increasing protections for police officers reintroduced in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have both joined the reintroduction of the federal “Back the Blue” Act, which would increase penalties for those who target law enforcement officers, according to a news release from Tuberville’s office.
Tuberville cosponsored this legislation in the 118th Congress in 2023.
“Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day when they go into the field to protect us,” Tuberville said in the release.
According to data provided by ICE, Illinois has released 1,768 criminal aliens with active detainers since January 2025. ICE said the crimes tied to those offenders include homicides, assaults, burglaries, weapons offenses and sexual-predatory crimes. Click here to read more.
Zohran Mamdani Picks Convicted Armed Robber to Lead Public Safety Transition Team
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped Mysonne Linen, formerly incarcerated rapper, to lead his City Hall transition team on public safety, according to reports.
Until Freedom, a New York City-based social justice group, annoucned in late November that Linen would lead the group.
“We are proud that Until Freedom leaders have been chosen to serve on Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team on committees for public safety and criminal justice respectively,” the post read on Instagram.
Until Freedom describes itself as a nonprofit dedicated to “community activism, education, and rapid response to tragedies resulting from injustice.” Click here to read more.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube, and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook from midnight.
Ten of the biggest platforms were ordered to block children from midnight on Wednesday (1300 GMT on Tuesday) or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($33 million) under the new law, which drew criticism from major technology companies and free speech advocates, but was welcomed by parents and child advocates.
The ban is being closely watched by other countries considering similar aged based measures amid growing concerns about the impact of social media on childrne’s health and safety. Click here to read more.
The Free Market Can Connect Rural America Faster Than the Government
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, announced a new milestone November: 8 million users worldwide, up from its previous high-water mark of 7 million in August. Many of these users would otherwise have no connection at all. For decades, reliable internet service has been out of reach for too many, with traditional fiber-optic broadband rollout slow, challenging, and costly. Starlink and new innovators are changing that, revolutionizing how we connect rural America.
A service of SpaceX, Starlink delivers broadband through a constellation of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, a technology unconstrained by the traditional “last mile” problem of physically connecting homes to high-speed networks. Click here to read more.
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