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Mamdani’s lies about the rich are only meant to demonize — they already foot NYC’s bills

“Together, we will tell a new story of our city,” Zohran Mamdani said in his inauguration speech Thursday.

SBA says it has suspended ‘6,900 Minnesota borrowers’ over suspected fraud

Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler said Thursday night that her agency has suspended "6,900 Minnesota borrowers” over suspected fraudulent activity regarding COVID-era lending programs.  Loeffler said the SBA over the last week reviewed “thousands” of potentially “fraudulent” Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) payouts that were approved in Minnesota. ...

Maduro open to talks with US on drug trafficking and oil, dodges on CIA drone strike

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he is open to holding talks with the Trump administration over drug trafficking and the country’s oil reserves, but he dodged when asked about the CIA’s recent drone strike inside his South American nation.  “The U.S. government knows, because we’ve told many of their spokespeople, that if they want to...

Mamdani signs EO to undo Eric Adams’s orders since his indictment

Freshly sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed a number of executive orders on his first day in office Thursday, including one to revoke most executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams after he was indicted in September 2024.  “We speak about this day as a new era. And in order to fulfill...

SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud

SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.

Socialist Mayor Mamdani inaugurated alongside Bernie Sanders and AOC on New Year’s Day

Thirty-four-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani to become NYC mayor with AOC, Bernie Sanders at inauguration, after his controversial campaign produced an overwhelming victory.

Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony

Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.

Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’

Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.

DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era

Justice Department says it has restored integrity and equal justice, promising more enforcement actions in 2026 against threats to American safety.

Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon.

Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

The Jan. 6., 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol "does not happen" without Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers earlier this month in characterizing the Republican president as the "most culpable and most responsible person" in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Trump pulling National Guard from three cities after hitting legal roadblocks

After a setback at the Supreme Court, President Trump said Wednesday he is abandoning his efforts -- for now -- to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, despite his belief that their presence brought down crime.

Jack Smith stands by his prosecutorial pursuit of Trump in transcript of House’s closed-door session

Former special counsel Jack Smith used a closed-door session with Congress to defend his prosecutorial pursuit of President Trump, saying his probe found proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" the president tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

U.S. sanctions more companies, vessels tied to Venezuela oil operations

The Treasury Department added four companies and associated oil tankers with ties to Venezuela's oil industry to the list of growing sanctions as the U.S. ramps up its pressure campaign on the South American country.

Here’s where Trump launched airstrikes around the world in 2025: ‘Protect the homeland’

Though touting himself as the peace president, President Donald Trump has not been afraid to unleash lethal rocket strikes on U.S. enemies when he feels the need arises.

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

A Jim Beam production freeze highlights the bourbon industry's struggles amid ongoing tariffs, trade wars and changing American drinking habits.

Adams reads his ‘greatest hits’ quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor

NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared a unique farewell moment, reading his "greatest hits" quotes from a staff-gifted coffee mug on his final day in office.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

The Washington Monument will become the "world's tallest birthday candle" on New Year's Eve with historic projections celebrating America's founding and future.

Dem governor-elect taps Crockett’s former ‘chief brand strategist’ for top DEI role

Soon-to-be Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has tapped a former “chief brand strategist" for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, to serve in the state’s top DEI role.

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