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Staffer For Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth Caught Posing as Lawyer to Free Illegal Alien From ICE Custody

**Department of Homeland Security Demands Answers After Illinois Staffer Misrepresents Himself as Legal Counsel**

Louis, Illinois – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking answers following allegations that Edward York, a staffer for Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), misrepresented himself to federal agents as legal counsel for Jose Ismeal Ayuzo Sandoval, a four-time deported illegal alien with a prior DUI conviction.

According to a letter from the DHS, York entered an ICE facility in St. Louis, Illinois, on October 29 by falsifying a Department of Homeland Security form. During this visit, York claimed to be the attorney representing Ayuzo Sandoval and demanded to speak with him.

The letter states, “At approximately 1:29 p.m., an individual identified as Edward York, who according to publicly available information, is employed as a Constituent Outreach Coordinator for your Senate office, entered the field office lobby, and in a discussion with a federal officer, claimed to be Mr. Ayuzo’s attorney. Mr. York demanded to speak with his ‘client.’”

York allegedly used this misrepresentation to gain access to the detainee and seek his release from custody. While at the facility, York successfully met with Ayuzo Sandoval and obtained his signature on a G-28 form. The G-28 form authorizes an attorney to represent a client on immigration matters, allowing the attorney to receive official correspondence and communicate with government agencies on their behalf.

The DHS letter also highlights troubling actions concerning the submission of this form. York reportedly attempted to submit the G-28 without Ayuzo Sandoval’s signature. According to Fox News, “Four days later, a Suarez Law Office in Collinsville, Illinois, filed a G-28 electronically that did not have Mr. Ayuzo’s signature, even though Mr. York, who claimed to work for the law firm, had already obtained a signed form.”

The DHS believes there may have been collaboration between York and the law firm to conceal the misrepresentation. The letter states, “It appears as if Mr. York may have collaborated with the firm to cover his misrepresentation.”

This incident raises serious concerns regarding ethical conduct and legal compliance within Senator Duckworth’s office, especially given the sensitive nature of immigration enforcement.

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**Topics:** Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government
**Location:** Illinois, USA

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Chinese hackers target European diplomats with Windows zero-day flaw

**LNK Files Exploited in Windows Shell Link Flaw Deploy PlugX RAT for Persistent Access and Data Exfiltration**

Security researchers have uncovered the exploitation of a Windows zero-day vulnerability by Chinese state-sponsored threat actors, targeting diplomats across Europe. This ongoing espionage campaign has been active since at least 2017 and involves the deployment of the PlugX Remote Access Trojan (RAT) via malicious .LNK files.

### Chinese Espionage Campaign Targets European Diplomats

Arctic Wolf Labs recently reported observing spear-phishing emails sent by a nation-state actor known as Mustang Panda (UNC6384) targeting diplomats in Hungary, Belgium, Serbia, Italy, and the Netherlands. Notably, some victims belong to countries with strong diplomatic and economic ties to China, such as Hungary and Serbia. This operation sheds light on the complex geopolitical espionage landscape, especially following revelations in August 2025 that China was spying on its ally Russia.

### The Exploitation of .LNK Files

The spear-phishing emails were crafted around themes like NATO defense procurement workshops and European Commission border facilitation meetings—topics likely to entice diplomatic officials. These emails contained malicious .LNK files exploiting the CVE-2025-9491 vulnerability to deploy the PlugX RAT.

This bug arises from a flaw in the Windows Shell Link mechanism, specifically a UI misrepresentation issue. It allows a specially crafted .LNK file to disguise the actual command line, running a malicious command instead when a user opens or previews the shortcut. While user interaction is necessary for exploitation, the vulnerability has been assigned a high severity score of 7.8/10.

### PlugX RAT Enables Persistent Access and Data Theft

Once deployed, PlugX provides attackers with persistent access to the compromised system. It allows for eavesdropping on communications, exfiltration of sensitive files, and further system manipulation.

### Long-Running Espionage Campaign Linked to UNC6384

Researchers have identified hundreds, if not thousands, of malicious .LNK samples, some dating back to 2017, tying the vulnerability exploitation to long-term Chinese espionage operations.

“Arctic Wolf Labs assesses with high confidence that this campaign is attributable to UNC6384, a Chinese-affiliated cyber espionage threat actor,” the report states. This conclusion is based on multiple factors, including malware tools, tactics, targeting patterns, and overlaps in infrastructure with previously known UNC6384 activities.

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Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

**President Trump Announces 10% Tariff Hike on Canadian Imports Over Ontario’s Anti-Tariff Ad**

*ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP)* — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an additional 10%. This decision comes in response to an anti-tariff television advertisement aired by the province of Ontario, which used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs.

The advertisement, which aired on Friday night during the first game of the World Series, angered Trump. He accused the ad of being a “FRAUD” and said he would end trade talks with Canada as a result.

“Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform while aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded by stating he would pull the ad after the weekend.

At this time, it remains unclear what legal authority President Trump intends to use to impose the additional import taxes. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding when the 10% tariff increase would take effect or whether it would apply to all Canadian goods.

Canada’s economy has been significantly impacted by Trump’s existing tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been actively working to negotiate with the U.S. administration to reduce these tariffs. Over 75% of Canadian exports are sent to the U.S., with nearly $3.6 billion CAD ($2.7 billion USD) worth of goods and services crossing the border daily.

Currently, many Canadian products face tariffs of up to 35%, while steel and aluminum are subject to rates as high as 50%. Energy products face a lower tariff of 10%, and the majority of goods covered under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) are exempt from tariffs. That trade agreement is scheduled for review, and while Trump negotiated the deal during his first term, he has since become critical of it.

Both Trump and Carney are expected to attend the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia. However, Trump told reporters traveling with him that he has no intention of meeting with Carney at the event.

President Trump also criticized the Ontario ad for misrepresenting the position of Ronald Reagan, a two-term president and a respected figure within the Republican Party. Reagan, known for his cautious stance on tariffs, was quoted extensively in Ontario’s ad from a 1987 address that highlighted the case against tariffs.

Trump alleged that the ad was designed to influence the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments scheduled for next month, which could determine whether he has the authority to impose his wide-ranging tariffs — a cornerstone of his economic policy. Lower courts have previously ruled that he exceeded his authority on this matter.

As the situation develops, both governments face mounting pressure to find common ground and resolve the escalating trade tensions.
https://whdh.com/news/trump-threatens-canada-with-10-extra-import-tax-for-not-pulling-down-anti-tariffs-ad-sooner/