# Historic Drone Rescue of American Soldiers Shot Down in Iran, plus Minnesota Dems Hired Private Investigators to Target Fraud Whistleblowers

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Published: 2026-06-10T07:40:00+00:00
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1. Drone Rescue of U.S. Soldiers in Iran American soldiers being shot down or stranded in Iran A rescue mission using drones , possibly highlighting advanced military technology The event is historic: A first-of-its-kind use of drones in rescue operations, built in Texas Or a significant geopolitical or military milestone 2. Minnesota Democrats & Private Investigators Allegations that Minnesota Democratic figures (or groups) hired private investigators The purpose: allegedly targeting fraud whistleblowers Descriptions of fraud allegations (possibly in government programs or funding) Claims of retaliation against whistleblowers Political framing or criticism of one party’s actions Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the  47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X:  https://x.com/tedcruz X:  https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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