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MAGA World zeroes in on Minnesota over fraud scandal

Allies of President Trump have set their sights on Minnesota in the wake of a fraud scandal in the state. The scandal centers on hundreds of millions of dollars allegedly stolen via a federally funded nutrition program. The New York Times late last month put the story into national prominence, noting federal prosecutors’ statements that...

Three takeaways from Trump-Zelensky meeting at Mar-a-Lago

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, as negotiations on ending Russia’s war in the eastern European nation continue. Upon greeting Zelensky at the entrance to the club, Trump projected optimism, telling reporters that the sides “have the makings of a deal” to end the war. After their meeting, Zelensky...

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu: ‘Can we just do America?’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was all about America First, taking to X to ask "Can we just do America?" amid President Trump's meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu.

We must treat veterans as the civic assets they are

America’s military has a criminally inane reinvestment strategy. Despite being 250 years in the...

The Adams-Tisch NYPD is blowing away crime records — challenging Mamdani to keep it up

The NYPD under boss Jessica Tisch this year is blowing away record lows on...

House GOP Whip Tom Emmer targets Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for social services fraud scandal

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, the highest-ranking Minnesotan in Congress, is demanding accountability in his state's social services fraud scandal.

Federal watchdog finds Medicaid wasted more than $200 million on dead enrollees in single year

Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died, according to a new report from the independent watchdog for the Department of Health and Human Services.

White House rebuffs Catholic bishops’ appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

Florida's Catholic bishops appealed to President Donald Trump on Monday to pause immigration enforcement activities during the Christmas holidays. The White House, in response, said it would be business as usual.

Boasberg orders Trump to bring back CECOT migrant class deported in March

Judge Boasberg gave Trump officials 14 days to detail plans to provide due process protections for migrant deported to CECOT in March.

Trump trade crackdown hits cheap food containers from China, Vietnam with massive new duties

Commerce Department will issue final duty orders on disposable food containers from China and Vietnam following trade commission vote on unfair import practices.

Epstein file drop includes ‘untrue and sensationalist claims’ about Trump, DOJ says

Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal President Donald Trump allegedly flew on Epstein's private jet at least eight times in 1990s, according to federal prosecutor email from 2020.

Lawmakers probe SBA loans linked to Minnesota’s $9B fraud scandal: ‘Reckless decision making’

House committee demands answers on alleged Minnesota pandemic fraud totaling up to $9 billion, targeting SBA relief programs under Gov. Tim Walz's watch.

Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse reveals stage-4 cancer diagnosis: ‘It’s a death sentence’

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, a Republican, disclosed his terminal cancer diagnosis, noting, "Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die."

Trump official freezes millions in SBA aid to Minnesota, slams Walz’s policies as breeding ‘endemic’ fraud

Trump official halts $5.5 million in Minnesota SBA aid, citing "endemic" fraud under Gov. Walz's leadership in 2025 federal crackdown on welfare abuse.

GOP lawmaker unveils WALZ Act after billions lost in Minnesota fraud scandal

Republican lawmaker introduces WALZ Act to prevent health program fraud after Minnesota scandal allegedly cost taxpayers up to $9 billion in federal funds.

Rand Paul’s ‘Festivus Report’ calls out cocaine dogs, COVID influencers and a mountain of debt

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., unveiled $1.6 trillion waste report as federal debt reaches $40 trillion, highlighting bizarre spending on animal experiments during the holiday season.

Cornyn torches Democratic field, says party now ‘ruled by socialists’

Texas 2026 Senate race heats up with Cornyn defending seat against GOP challengers while Democrats rally behind progressive candidate Jasmine Crockett.

House GOP tensions erupt after moderate Republicans’ Obamacare ‘betrayal’

Republican tensions boil over discharge petition forcing vote on healthcare subsidies, with conservatives accusing moderates of "betrayal."

Scoop: Trump ally who ousted Cheney launches Senate bid keep GOP seat in Republican hands

Trump-ally Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney in a 2022 GOP primary, announces Senate run in Wyoming to succeed retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis

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