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DOJ Has Charged Nearly 100 People in Minnesota Fraud Scandal; 85 of Somali Descent
AG Pam Bondi credited independent journalist Nick Shirley for posting a video on X showing ‘Americans the scale of fraud’ in Minnesota.
2 Killed in US Strike on Drug Boat in Pacific Ocean Attack
This marks the 30th strike on a vessel U.S. officials said was trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean since Sept. 2
Trump Criticizes Alleged Ukrainian Strike on Putin’s Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian government was lying about the strikes to excuse prolonging a war it sparked with its 2022 invasion.
Trump Admin Launches $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the initiative aims to undo decades of declining rural health outcomes without rolling out new infrastructure.
Trump Says He’s Not Worried About Chinese Naval Exercises Around Taiwan
‘They’ve been doing naval exercises for 20 years in that area,’ the president said.
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Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Confessed, Prosecutors Say, as Defense Scrutinizes Case
A new court filing says that Brian Cole Jr. admitted during a post-arrest interview to having built and planted the explosive devices.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding
The Trump administration canceled $4 billion in funding for the project in July.
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Gas Prices Drop for 5th Consecutive Week: GasBuddy
Average gasoline prices were lowest in Oklahoma at $2.17 per gallon and highest in Hawaii at $4.36.
Saving for a Typical Down Payment Takes 7 Years in 2025: Report
That’s down from 12 years in 2022 but nearly double the pre-pandemic norm.
Trump to Meet Netanyahu for Talks on Gaza and Regional Security
The meeting follows months of intensive diplomacy in preparation for the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire.
Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
Winter Weather Cancels Over 1,000 Flights Across US
Airports in the New York City area reported over four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
California Begins Assessments of Christmas Floods, Mudslides
Several feet of rain and snow fell across the state over the past five days.
US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
The company engaged in pricing tactics that harmed customers, the department said.
Nvidia Strikes Tech-and-Talent Deal With AI Startup Groq to Run AI at Scale
Chip giant Nvidia will license Groq’s AI technology and hire founder Jonathan Ross and key engineers in a deal short of a full acquisition.
Ohio Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Holiday-Themed Artwork Covering Hundreds of Miles
Some of Timothy Pearson’s latest artwork includes a 500-mile nativity scene and a 300-mile Grinch created with his plane’s flight path.
Trump Tells Children Santa on His Way, Thanks Service Members
The president spoke to children across America on Dec. 24.
Wyoming Congresswoman Who Ousted Liz Cheney Launches Senate Bid
Backed by endorsement from Trump, Rep. Harriet Hageman is seeking to move from House to Senate.
How ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Progressive Policies Paved Way for Somali Fraud
It’s not just the money, says a prosecutor and native Minnesotan. Others agree the ripple effects of massive fraud run deep and are just beginning to manifest.
