The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) found 200 missing children during the course of a six-week national sting that ended last week.
The second of its kind, “Operation We Will Find You 2,” was conducted in seven federal judicial districts and geographic locations across the U.S. from May 20 to June 24, focusing on areas with an increased number of critically missing children.
In a press release, the USMS said the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (USMEC) assisted in the operation, which led to the recovery and removal of 123 children from dangerous situations, as well as another 77 missing children who were located and found in safe locations.
Out of the 200 children, 173 were endangered runaways, 25 were considered missing, a family member abducted one, and one was a non-family abduction.
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The U.S. Marshals Service recovered 200 missing children during a six-week operation from May 20 to June 24. (US Marshals Service)
Additionally, 14 of the recovered children were located outside the city where they were reported missing, and the youngest was 5 months old.
About 57% of the missing children were recovered within seven days of the USMS helping out with the cases.
“There are no words to describe the terror felt by missing children, their families, and their communities,” Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said. “I am grateful to the dedicated professionals of the U.S. Marshals Service and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children who worked to find 200 critically missing children during this six-week operation, and who work every day to keep children safe.”
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The U.S. Marshals Service recovered 200 missing children during a six-week operation from May 20 to June 24. (US Marshals Service)
The operation was executed in several locations, including Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon and New York City.
U.S. Marshals worked with federal, state and local law enforcement, NCMEC, the Department of Children and Family Services and other agencies to locate the missing children.
Many of the children were considered to be in challenging recovery cases, including child sex trafficking, child exploitation, sexual abuse, physical abuse and suffering from medical or mental health conditions.
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The children were rescued dangerous situations, authorities said. (US Marshals Service)
For instance, on June 13, USMS recovered a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from her home in Edwardsburg, Michigan, by her legal guardian on Jan. 11, 2024.
An investigation determined the child was likely being controlled and abused by an adult man, who reportedly shared photos of cash and firearms on his social media page. In one photo, USMS said, an adult man was pointing a handgun with an extended magazine at the missing child.
During the rescue, USMS went to arrest the man at an apartment in Hammond, Indiana, when he jumped out of a window and attempted to flee. He was ultimately apprehended and arrested. The child was located inside the apartment before being released to child protective services.
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The U.S. Marshals Service recovered 200 missing children during a six-week operation from May 20 to June 24. (US Marshals Service)
In another instance, a 15-year-old girl was reported missing by her guardian on May 13. An investigation discovered the child had become a victim of human trafficking in the Miami-Dade, Florida area.
On June 7, USMS and members of the Miami Police Department located the girl in an apartment complex. She was recovered and interviewed by the Florida State Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking team before being returned to the Department of Child and Family Services.
“One of the most sacred missions of U.S. Marshals Service, is locating and recovering our nation’s critically missing children,” USMS Director Ronald L. Davis said. “This is one of our top priorities as there remain thousands of children still missing and at risk.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to USMS for further comment but did not immediately hear back.
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who one year ago questioned if he would ever do business with former President Trump, opened up on now finding himself as a vice presidential contender in the 2024 campaign.
“[Trump’s] focused, he cares deeply about this country and this is a guy that you would want. You’d want him on your side when you’re fighting for this country,” Burgum told “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade at his ranch in an exclusive interview that aired Monday.
Burgum, a longtime software executive who propelled himself into politics, responded, “I don’t think so,” when asked about doing business with Trump in July 2023.
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is one of the people named on Trump’s vice presidential short list. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
“I just think that it’s important that you’re judged by the company you keep,” he told NBC’s Chuck Todd at the time.
Much has changed since he’s gotten to know the former president, however.
When asked that question again during the exclusive pre-recorded interview, Burgum told Kilmeade he would “absolutely” do business with Trump.
“I think of people like President Trump more as an elected leader than as a politician. I mean, he’s really good at understanding politics. But when the guy gets in, he’s leading and he’s leading from the framework of, ‘This is how this would make sense,’” he said.
Now they have teamed up against President Biden and hit the campaign trail to garner support for the GOP ahead of November’s election.
“Joe Biden’s wrong on all the issues that matter,” Burgum said during a live interview with Kilmeade at a West Fargo diner on Monday.
“You heard it here this morning in North Dakota – the border, the economy, inflation, national security. He’s got no answers on all those, and so they have to just turn around and try to attack President Trump about stuff that’s four years ago,” he continued.
The picture he painted of Biden starkly contrasted with the description he offered of Trump during the pre-recorded interview.
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Burgum’s wife, Kathryn, also joined the discussion while hosting “Fox & Friends” at their ranch, reflecting on her past struggles with alcohol addiction and becoming a “voice of recovery” in her role as the state’s first lady.
She argued her husband would provide “invaluable” support to the Trump administration, and he would serve as a strong second-in-command.
“That’s absolutely true,” she replied when asked to comment on claims that her husband would be a “steadying force” for Trump should he win in November.
“He’s calm, he’s supportive, he’s caring. He’s such a great problem solver and super innovative, and I think that the support he can provide to the president would be invaluable. This country needs a strong leader and a strong partner with that leader,” she added.
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“I think the key thing for Kathryn and I has always been impact. We want to be in the spot where it can have the biggest impact,” he replied.
Other top Republicans being considered for Trump’s vice presidential role include Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who has since declared herself an independent.
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The Detroit Lions have stacked their roster with several talented, gritty young NFL players who fit the culture head coach Dan Campbell and the front office is seeking to fill the locker room with.
In a recent ESPN ranking of each NFL teams’ under-25 talent, the Lions came in No. 2, only behind the Houston Texans.
Brad Holmes’ roster was the only NFL team listed that included five “blue-chip” players under the age of 25, including Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, Penei Sewell, and Aidan Hutchinson.
“As you can tell by their placement on this list, the Lions aced the top of the past few drafts. We can certainly have some interesting arguments about positional value with the picks that Detroit made, but it’s hard to argue with the results,” writes Aaron Schatz. “Sewell was a first-team All-Pro last season and is 23 years old. LaPorta is also 23 and set an NFL record for catches by a rookie tight end (86). Gibbs and Brian Branch are just 22, while first-round rookie Terrion Arnold is likely to be an NFL starter at 21.”
Last week at the PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic, Hutchinson expressed he feels this is the season the team puts it all together and wins a Lombardi Trophy.
“I feel with every fiber of my body, I feel like it’s the year,” Hutchinson told Brad Galli of WXYZ. Honestly, from this year on, every year is the year. With the guys that we have, I hope that we’re going to sustain the success for a long time.”
Detroit is also counting on other talented players to take strides forward in 2024, including Jameson Williams, Brian Branch, Jack Campbell and Arnold.
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Mone said he made the announcement now to ensure a smooth transition over the next year.
Despite facing criticism from the University of Wisconsin president for his handling of pro-Palestinian protests on campus in April and May, UW President Jay Rithman praised Mone’s leadership and contributions to the university.
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