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Trump Says Minnesota Fraud Investigation Only the Start, Suggests Other States Next
‘We’re going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ the president said during New Year’s Eve remarks.
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
Russia Says It Will Give US Proof of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
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Chief Justice Roberts Says Americans Continue to Admire the Constitution
In his annual report, Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
Minnesota to Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction in 2026
Parents are allowed to review all curricula and opt their child out of instruction found objectionable, in which case schools must provide alternatives.
Whooping Cough Cases Rise Nationwide, Hit 15-Year High in Arkansas
Cases of the respiratory illness continue to surge across the United States, with 13 deaths reported this year.
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Trump Orders Colorado Coal-Fired Power Station to Stay Open
The last-minute order means stable and reliable energy and jobs for the local community, officials said.
Here’s What Farmers Can Expect to Receive in Payments From Trump’s Aid Package
The president unveiled the $12 billion package this month to ease the strain on farmers stemming from the U.S.-China trade war.
US Strikes 5 More Drug Boats, Killing 8
To date, the death toll from such strikes targeting narco-traffickers is at least 110 since September.
Citizenship of Somali Fraudsters May Be Revoked: Leavitt
Calls to denaturalize and deport Somalis for allegedly defrauding the government have swelled as Minnesota’s fraud crisis deepens.
2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
Los Angeles Judge Blocks Release of Autopsy Report on Reiner Deaths
The court order seals photos, reports, and other information from the public as detectives continue to investigate the case.
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate by 2.5 Cents per Mile
The updated rates apply to both gas and electric vehicles used by a company for business purposes.
Chamber of Commerce Appeals Ruling Upholding $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The plaintiffs argued that the nation benefits from H-1B workers, and that the program makes the manufacturing sector competitive.
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu
The Jewish state’s prime minister said Trump would be awarded the Israel Prize, the first to a non-Israeli.
Trump Warns Iran Not to Restart Its Nuclear Program
‘If they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,’ the president said.
BofA CEO Calls Economy ‘Pretty Solid’ but Warns Consumer Pullback Is Top Risk for 2026
Bank of America data show spending is up by more than 4 percent, even as sentiment surveys remain subdued.
New Jersey Helicopter Collision Kills 1 Pilot, Injures Another
The helicopter collision happened over the Hammonton Municipal Airport on Sunday.
