Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been back in the UK for a month, and senior members of the royal family still don’t know what their agenda is.On Sept. 16, People reported that a palace source said, “The royal family still don’t know what their motives are,” just weeks after Harry and Markle officially moved overseas.Royal commentators told Fox News Digital they are divided over Harry and Meghan’s return to the U.K., with some accusing the palace of undermining the couple while others said the intervention was necessary to reaffirm that they remain private citizens and will not resume a “half-in, half-out” royal role.A little over a week after Harry and Markle made their plans to relocate back to the U.K. public, King Charles issued a letter via the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Benyon, stating that they would be classified as non-working royals.MEGHAN MARKLE’S UK RETURN POSES PALACE CONTROL ‘NIGHTMARE,’ EXPERT WARNSRoyal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that the palace is undermining Harry and Meghan’s return while preventing them from creating royal-style events.”Harry and Meghan simply want to be left in peace, allowing themselves privacy to protect their children and to cover some charity activities. The Palace, I feel, are being driven by officials and maybe William to constantly undermine this return. Officially they are making sure Harry and Meghan are not seen to be creating Royal style events,” he said.According to Turner, the letter on behalf of the king was unnecessary.PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON ‘PLAYING IT COOL’ AS PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE RETURN TO THE UK: EXPERT”In my mind, the act of clarification was not necessary, creating humiliation for the couple and a cowardly act by those behind the letter,” he began. “William may see the return as a distraction from his popularity and, as it seems already Harry has received some favorable accolades from people he is meeting at events — this could be an annoyance to William’s ego.”Hilary Fordwich, British royal expert, told Fox News Digital that the letter on behalf of the king was just clarification on what they already agreed upon when Harry and Markle stepped away as senior royals in 2020.”Harry and Meghan claim to want a private family life in Britain with access to Harry’s roots, while they repeatedly invade their own privacy. They are retaining their independent charitable and commercial careers while also posturing themselves as working royals which is directly thwarting the Sandringham agreement to refrain from monetizing their titles. The Palace’s public intervention demonstrates the concerns surrounding their posturing with official royal type activities.”LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS”The public clarification from King Charles III was another line in the sand, restating what was already agreed regarding the Sussexes departure for the US in 2020,” Fordwich said.”The Lord Chamberlain’s letter not only stated that the Sussexes were actually not undertaking royal engagements, it reiterated no change in their status, clarified that they are no longer working royals and that their HRH styles remain in abeyance,’ Fordwich noted.Adding: “The unusually explicit institutional language clearly indicated the degree of royal frustration regarding the Sussexes. It certainly didn’t state anything regarding the couple leaving Britain. It was more of an attempt to mitigate the ambiguity and blurred roles the couple keep creating, which is reputationally damaging to the royal brand, particularly due to the commercial aspects, as monetizing the monarchy is so distasteful.”Richard Fitzwilliams, royal commentator, touched on the “half-in, half-out” royal role that Harry and Markle allegedly want now that they’re back in the UK.”My feeling is that Harry and Meghan will not get the opportunity to become a half in, half out, which is what basically they’ve wanted, not officially,” Fitzwilliams began.He continued, “They won’t be working members of the royal family. Harry is, of course, fifth in line the throne still. And there’s no question that I think they would like the option. After all, they have come to the United Kingdom in August without any warning by three days to the king. That is absolutely extraordinary. We still don’t know the main reason they are here, and their children have been taken to another school.”Fordwich also discussed the “half-in, half-out” mentality.”This certainly further strains H’s relationship with Prince William since he is deliberately disregarding the explicit wishes of their much loved grandmother Queen Elizabeth II who was adamant there could be no ‘half-in-half-out’ scenario,” she said.GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HEREFordwich continued, “Most wisely, Prince William is remaining dedicated to duty and his disciplined approach to the monarchy centered on the King, the Wales family, and a limited number of working royals is appreciated by the public as reflected in YouGov polling. His continuing to avoid all the Sussex ‘drama,’ will no doubt serve him most well.”WATCH: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle unlikely to get ‘half in, half out’ royal role: expertEarlier this month, a source close to Harry and Markle told People magazine that they are “public figures.””Members of the public know who they are. The idea that they can live a normal, ‘private’ life is sadly not realistic,” the source said at the time, while also raising concerns over their security.Fitzwilliams touched on the security issue with Fox News Digital and weighed different scenarios where it would be difficult to grant Harry and Markle “VIP automatic security.”PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE”But what would it mean if the security, for example, which is being looked at again, as Harry has requested, if they get VIP automatic security, and it certainly seems likely there’s going to be some compromise. Would that, for example, involve looking after Meghan in the United States? I mean, I would think it unlikely, but of course the point is not for the popularity rating. I think people don’t want it. It’s a question of the nature of the threat. And if they did get it, then the feeling is perhaps they should do a certain amount to justify it,” he said.”Could they hope to get through to do royal duties or some royal duties of some sort in that way? Harry, after all, is thoroughly likable and they regard themselves as public figures, and they would’ve liked an opportunity to clarify what was in the letter that the king said round,” Fitzwilliams continued. “We know Prince William is adamantly opposed to them doing anything, and indeed there’s a deep, deep rift there. He believes he’s been betrayed. And when you look at the situation since Megxit, you can see why they’re mistrusted. But there’s questions to whether or not in some form they will be performing some type of royal activity somewhere, probably Britain, even despite opinion polls, which are low. [It] won’t go away for quite a long time.”
Socialist jeweler who called US a ‘sh–hole’ teams up with top Dem Senate hopefuls
Democratic Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and James Talarico reportedly headlined a star-studded New York City fundraiser hosted by celebrity jewelry designer Alexis Bittar, whose recent public comments describe the United States as a “sh–-hole” and characterizing the American flag as “a symbol of aggression.”The fundraiser, held Monday evening in Manhattan, featured contribution levels ranging from $500 to $27,000 and also listed actor Robert De Niro among the high-powered hosts, according to an invitation cited by the Washington Free Beacon.Bittar’s recent record includes a July interview during which he discussed his concerns about the country’s future, while promoting a documentary centered on “reclaim[ing]” the American flag. During the interview, Bittar questioned what Americans were doing to create “the country we want to live in” before adding: “I have three kids, and they’re little, and they’re growing up in this sh–hole. So if we don’t do something now, we’re fu–ed.”FIRST ON FOX: JAMES TALARICO SLAMMED FOR CALLING AMERICAN FLAG ‘COMPLICATED SYMBOL’ AHEAD OF INDEPENDENCE DAYThe Free Beacon highlighted separate remarks Bittar made about the American flag while discussing the documentary, saying in an interview with Forbes in July 2025 that the American flag had become “a symbol of aggression” during President Donald Trump’s political rise. “Thinking about the new administration and what actions I can take to combat their policies. It seemed folks were in shock and experiencing malaise. But I homed in how the flag was co-opted by the right and how did the left let that happen?” he said in the interview. “It’s become such a symbol of aggression, the American flag, like ‘we’re coming for you’ during Trump’s era.”Bittar has been active in progressive Democratic politics. Gothamist previously reported that he was among the donors who gave the maximum amount to support New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s transition and served on the mayor’s Arts & Culture transition committee. He has also been unafraid of the “socialist” label, the Free Beacon reported. “Hey people … it’s voting time!!! Bringing in all the Democrat Socialists!! Let’s change America…!” he said while urging people to go out and vote for various candidates in New York several weeks ago on Instagram.According to the Washington Free Beacon, Bittar also recently hosted a fundraiser for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, while in an August Instagram video with the US Senate candidate from Michigan Bittar declared that “the traditional Democrats have one foot in the grave” and that “the revolution has begun.”TIM SCOTT GOES SCORCHED EARTH ON EL-SAYED: ‘HE’S FOR HAMAS, BUT HE’S AGAINST AMERICA’Bittar’s jewelry has been worn by celebrities including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, and he has built a high-profile fashion brand while also becoming increasingly active in progressive Democratic politics.One of Bittar’s past marketing campaigns featured a fictional female serial killer. While speaking with V Magazine about the campaign in December 2025, Bittar said he had “always [been] intrigued by people who kill” and said the project was intended to “raise the bar” for marketing.”I am always intrigued by people who kill and I love to trace their own personal history and the trajectories that led them to become killers,” Bittar said. “Meet Amanda Gates … she is the most unlikely new fashion Icon.”A spokesperson for Talarico’s campaign declined to comment about the fundraiser, while neither Brown nor Bittar returned Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
Major pork, beef, and goat recall issued in highest-risk alert
Shoppers may want to check their refrigerators and freezers after more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat products were recalled nationwide.
Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without federal inspection.
They also carry labels with a false U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection mark, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Federal officials said any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.
FSIS classified the recall as Class I, its highest-risk category, meaning there is a reasonable probability that eating the product could cause serious adverse health consequences.
The recalled meat was shipped to A&D Foods, a distributor in Georgia, before being further distributed to retail and restaurant locations nationwide.
No confirmed illnesses or injuries had been reported when the recall was announced.
Raw beef, pork, and goat products have been recalled.Kilito Chan / Getty Images
Shoppers should check recalled meat products
The recalled raw pork, beef, and goat products were produced on various dates before Sept. 22.
The products were distributed in bulk under the A&D Foods label and include goat cuts, ribeye, beef chuck, oxtail, short ribs, ground pork, pork chorizo, pork chops, pork feet, pork ribs, and other meat products.
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The meat was vacuum-sealed and packed into cardboard boxes for shipment.
However, individual packages bought by consumers may not show the original A&D Foods packaging because retailers may have added their own pricing and safe-handling labels, according to FSIS.
That could make the false establishment number “EST. 1363” particularly important for consumers trying to identify recalled products.
Look at the complete list here.
Why was the meat recalled?
The products were recalled because they were produced without federal inspection.
USDA inspection is required for raw meat sold in interstate commerce and is designed to verify that products meet federal safety, wholesomeness, and labeling requirements.
FSIS said food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that could put consumers at risk.
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled products.
FSIS is urging shoppers to throw the meat away or return it to the place of purchase. Restaurants and retailers should also stop selling or serving affected products.
Federal officials said they are concerned some of the recalled meat may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers, as well as at restaurants and retailers.
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Eight Marines Were Injured By Iranian Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Attack 2 Weeks Ago
Several days ago The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon quietly added dozens to its tally of American servicemembers wounded amid the Iran war.
Since March and hearkening back to the opening weeks of Operation Epic Fury, there’s been an alleged constant Trump administration effort to conceal or at least downplay damage and casualties from Iranian retaliation strikes on US bases in the region.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth and top generals especially in the opening months tried to present the American public with a much rosier than the ground reality picture of how things are going in the new Middle East war.
via Associated PressThe Washington Post’s Sept. 25 article noted in the wake of recent flare-ups in fighting from weeks ago: “The Pentagon’s public tally of troops wounded during the Iran war was quietly increased by 37 this week without explanation from the Defense Department.”
“The increase includes 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines, according to a review of the Pentagon’s public database of personnel killed and wounded during U.S. conflicts and other military operations overseas,” the report continued, referring to the official Defense Casualty Analysis System, or DCAS.
This set off an avalanche of speculation over the weekend, also as regional watchers considered whether prior attacks on US bases in Jordan resulted in more casualties than what’s ever been publicly disclosed.
A Sunday NBC News report may have offered the answers needed. It cites officials who describe that eight US Marines were injured when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that they were operating on earlier this month.
The group of Marines are said to include seven enlisted troops and one officer – and reportedly suffered injuries which range from traumatic brain injuries to smoke inhalation:
Eight U.S. Marines were injured two weeks ago when an Iranian cruise missile attacked the ship they were operating on in the Strait of Hormuz, according to three U.S. officials. The Marines were not seriously injured, but they sustained smoke inhalation and possibly traumatic brain injuries, as they had symptoms of concussions, such as headaches, the officials said.
Further interesting is that NBC’s sources made clear that when the attack happened, the Marines were not aboard a US Navy ship, which suggests they may have been operating incognito on an unmarked vessel, or else were possibly directly on a tanker being provided protection by the US Navy. Officials didn’t specify the type of ship they were on, but only called it a “maritime vessel”.
Unless they’re riding around in the tugboats, this seems like confirmation that US marines are on these tankers that are being escorted through the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/70PbaUneDe
— barry with the NED (@bonzerbarry) September 28, 2026
And Joe Kent, Trump’s former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, says something similar…
If this report is true, it means we are using U.S. troops to escort oil tankers through the SOH, where oil had been flowing freely before we started this disastrous war of choice at the behest of the Israelis.
This a reckless and frivolous gamble with American lives, which we…
— Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) September 28, 2026
Military.com in a fresh follow-up report has added more context as follows:
Eighteen service members have now died and over 800 Americans have been wounded in the conflict, according to the Pentagon’s own data. Last week, Army officials told Military.com that Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, of Norfolk, Va., died on Sept. 18 as a result of “a non-combat related incident.” She was posthumously promoted to major.
NBC News reported that the Marines were not on a Navy ship, and that all returned to duty soon after the attacks. They were reportedly operating as part of a battalion landing team.
The attack is said to have occurred on Sept. 14 – and the new casualties were added to the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System almost ten days later. This is likely going to fuel more accusations of a broader US casualty cover-up amid the standoff with Iran.
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Liz Peek: America — don’t vote for crazy over normal in the midterms
Let me get this straight: Because President Trump launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran for the purpose of denying the mullahs access to a nuclear weapon — a red line that every U.S. politician has embraced in the past — and because Americans are paying more for gasoline and diesel than they were a year ago, voters are now set to elect anti-U.S., anti-Israel candidates who want to destroy the economic system and institutions that have made the United States the strongest, most prosperous nation on earth.Did I get that wrong? Has Americans’ hatred of Donald Trump made them simple? Do they really think that Democrats like Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for a vacant senate seat in Michigan, loves our country and aligns with our values? The candidate who, when pressed, would not explicitly condemn Iran’s Revolutionary Guard — the thugs who killed tens of thousands of their own countrymen and have orchestrated the murders of thousands of Americans through their villainous terror proxies? El-Sayed, who spouted the wonders of Medicare-for-All and promised to eliminate private insurance until it threatened to derail his campaign, flip-flopping on a central plank in his platform? El-Sayed, who calls Hasan Piker, the anti-American Israel-hater who said “Americans deserved 9/11” a friend? Come on folks, that’s not who we are.MORNING GLORY: ROGERS VERSUS EL-SAYED IS A REFERENDUM ON THE FUTURE OF AMERICAHere are three reasons why voters must come to their senses before they commit a grievous error in the midterms:1. Democrats promise “affordability,” but always deliver higher prices. Always.2. Voters need to look at our economy — not the alarmist headlines crowning liberal publications, but the growth that is happening under our feet, and understand that Democrats will reverse our progress.3. Americans also must realize how quickly Democrats will revert to the policies that voters turned against two years ago: an open border that allowed millions of unvetted people to enter our country illegally, soft-on-crime regulations that handicapped our cops and made our streets more dangerous, and green energy diktats that strangled America’s abundant fossil fuels industry, eliminating a gigantic competitive advantage.Do we really want to go back to Joe Biden’s woke and feckless America? There were good reasons that Americans elected Donald Trump in 2024; those reasons still exist.OUR CLOSING ARGUMENT: THE MIDTERMS ARE A REFERENDUM ON WHO RUNS YOUR LIFELet’s start with the absurd notion that Democrats can deliver “affordability.” Of the ten most expensive states in the U.S., all but Alaska are run by Democrats. Of the top ten most expensive cities in the U.S., all but Miami are run by Democrats. Is this a coincidence? No. Democrats favor high taxes and cumbersome regulations; both drive costs higher as businesses pass those charges along to their customers.California imposes a 74 cent per gallon tax on gasoline — the country’s highest. New York’s horrendously complex building regulations mean it takes longer to build in New York than any other place on earth (literally), which drives housing costs higher. Governor Kathy Hochul slapped a recurring $22 Congestion Pricing fee on big trucks delivering groceries or other goods to New York City stores — who do you think pays for that?THE DSA’S DANGEROUS FINE PRINT. THEY’RE COMING FOR MILLIONAIRES (AND YOU)Democrats like to spend, and they like to tax. When she ran for president in 2024, Kamala Harris wanted to roll back Trump’s 2017 tax cuts that put $2,000 extra cash in the pockets of the average American family; every single Democrat in Congress voted against the Big, Beautiful Bill that cut taxes on tips and overtime and delivered thousands of dollars more for working people.Joe Biden increased the federal government workforce to a record high of around 3 million (excluding Census years); Donald Trump has shrunk that body to 2.67 million. Trump thinks it’s more important to grow manufacturing jobs than the federal bureaucracy. That’s what’s happening now.DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENTDemocrats want to expand welfare programs, doling out taxpayer-funded benefits even to people not in the country legally; Republicans want to cut back on spending, in part by rooting out fraud and waste.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONBecause President Trump’s team has rolled back regulations and cut taxes, business is booming. The economy is growing at better than 5%, according to the Atlanta Fed, with investment soaring, especially in AI-related businesses. Americans have been led (in part by Chinese propaganda) to fear AI, but as this dazzling new technology delivers new cures for cancer, improvements in our failing education system (which Democrat- supporting teachers unions will oppose) and boosts business productivity, the country will prosper. Yes, the government should work with the AI companies to ensure our safety. No, Congress should not be given any role in the oversight. Trump has this right.Child poverty in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low last year, while real median household income was the highest on record. Household net worth is up 17% since Donald Trump took office in January 2025 and the stock market is hovering near all-time highs, benefiting the 62% of Americans who own stocks directly or indirectly. All these wins could evaporate if Democrats take power.MORNING GLORY: FIVE SENATE RACES SHOW WHY DEMOCRATS MAY REGRET THEIR PRIMARY CHOICESHow would that happen? First, Democrats will reopen the border; some candidates like House contender Darialisa Avila Chevalier want to eliminate it altogether. Second, the party, led by non-Democrat Bernie Sanders, will move to hamstring the growth of AI, benefiting only China. Third, a Democrat Congress will loosen recent changes to Medicaid eligibility; our welfare ranks and spending will start to grow again. Fourth, as Joe Biden did, they will try to slow down the growth of U.S. oil and natural gas production by again taking Alaskan acreage out of play, reining in LNG exports or cutting back lease sales and drilling permits. Fifth, they will fight any extension of Trump’s tax cuts, increasing uncertainty and dampening business investment.I get it; Trump has made a bunch of missteps, like pushing to put his name on the Kennedy Center and fighting unnecessarily with Canada and members of the media. But on substantive issues, he is righter than he is wrong. Democrats, on the other hand, are entirely wrong.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK
New audit in Walz’s backyard exposes massive fraud risk tied to post-George Floyd activism
As Minnesota’s massive fraud problems continue to gain nationwide attention, an audit is now sounding the alarm about potential fraud in a new area in the state related to contracts doled out by the city of Minneapolis in response to the death of George Floyd.More than 100 contracts were handed out to community groups as alternatives to policing in 2020 and the lax oversight of those contracts, according to a Minnesota Star-Tribune report, was found by an audit to be susceptible to fraud and favoritism.The new Neighborhood Safety Contract Management Audit Report, which reviews spending from 2020-2025, shows the city is “not providing sufficient contract oversight or managing contracts effectively” in order to properly manage the more than $36 million that has been spent since 2023 on five major violence-prevention programs.The report warns that Minneapolis’ weak contract controls created a heightened risk of fraud and improper payments. Auditors found contractors often submitted invoices with limited supporting documentation, while the city sometimes continued making payments despite missing records or unresolved concerns. The department is also said to have lacked a standardized process for conducting and documenting site visits to verify that contracted services were actually being performed.FINAL WALZ FRAUD REPORT RIPS ‘CULTURE OF TOLERANCE’ AS MINNESOTA TAXPAYERS FACE BILLIONS IN ALLEGED LOSSESAdditionally, auditors found the city still needs to improve invoice reviews, preserve contract records, document contractor communications and establish clearer procedures for escalating concerns.”Based on my past reporting on this and other city grant programs, any diligent audit of any city-administered grant programs would produce similar results,” Center of the American Experiment policy fellow Bill Glahn told Fox News Digital, pointing to his 2023 reporting on the matter.Glahn’s reporting raised questions about whether Minneapolis’ violence-interrupter program was producing measurable results. In a 2023 analysis, Glahn noted that the city had committed up to $7.5 million to the initiative for 2022–23, with another $13 million included in its budget for 2024–28, while the city had not published substantive evidence demonstrating that the program was reducing violent crime.Glahn also examined the backgrounds and finances of participating organizations, finding that several had annual revenues or staffing levels far below the size of the grants they received. One participant, We Push for Peace, had staffers involved in violent incidents outside St. Paul grocery stores in 2021, including one violence interrupter captured on video beating a homeless man.”The city seems primarily interested in shoveling money out the door to ‘address’ urgent problems,” Glahn added. “Little if any care is given to ensuring that the grant recipients are capable of or have a track record of doing the work, are actually doing the work contracted for, or whether that work is resulting in net benefit for city residents and taxpayers.”MINNESOTA’S ANTI-ICE AID FUND BECOMES LATEST CASUALTY OF STATE’S EMBARRASSING FRAUD PROBLEMThe state has faced heavy criticism in recent years for not conducting enough onsite visits to combat fraud in the Feeding Our Future program along with fraudulent Medicaid programs.”If they would have just gone to the facilities, you know, you hear of the thousands of people being served out of an apartment twice a day, all they would have to do is show up and look at it,” Minnesota Republican state Sen. Mark Koran told Fox News Digital in December as the fraud scandal was unfolding.”There was a legislative auditor report that showed that 30 property owners where these businesses claim to operate out of, contacted the Department of Education who manage it, who managed that program, and they told them one, the businesses don’t exist in their facilities, so they don’t exist, period, and one of them I think was a city park,” Koran said.Glahn told Fox News Digital that site visits are “generally helpful” but he suspects that “even a cursory, front-end review of tax records and financial statements would have disqualified many of these vendors from the get go.””We have not slowed down, there is no sense in which the fraud has been stopped in Minnesota,” Glahn told Fox News Digital last month.The audit did not identify a specific instance of fraud, but it warned that Minneapolis’ weak oversight controls created a heightened risk of fraud and improper payments, and many social media users weren’t willing to give the state the benefit of the doubt.”Call it what it is,” retired Navy intelligence officer Phillip C. Parrish posted on X. “This isn’t a tracking glitch. It’s the same business model that looted child-nutrition money, Medicaid housing, autism therapy, and daycare: stand up a moral emergency, pour cash through politically connected nonprofits, skip site visits and receipts, then scream ‘livelihoods’ when anyone asks where the money went.”Fox News Digital reached out to Walz’s office for comment.A Minneapolis city spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement, “We appreciate the support of the auditor to make thoughtful, strategic recommendations to improve our department. In fact, the auditor expanded the scope of the report to be more thorough and holistic.”The spokesperson added: “The Neighborhood Safety Department has a lot to be proud of. Our work is meaningful, and every day we’re working to make our City safer through innovative safety services, like violence prevention and human trafficking prevention, among others. We’ve taken several steps since the audit report to improve our processes and contract oversight. We are in the business of helping people and improving lives – and that means improving how we do it. It’s that simple.”