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Mike Lindell launches Minnesota governor bid with vow to target Walz over ‘rampant fraud’ as scandal widens

President Donald Trump-ally and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launched a Republican campaign for Minnesota governor amid investigations into Gov. Tim Walz's alleged role in COVID-19 fraud.

Trump presses Thune to ‘get something done’ on stalled nominees

President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end "blue slip" tradition, claiming Democrats use it to block qualified judicial picks.

Top Homeland Security Dem blasted for calling WV National Guard shooting ‘unfortunate accident’

Rep. Bennie Thompson faced criticism for calling the shooting of National Guardsmen by Afghan refugee an 'unfortunate accident' during a House hearing.

Senate Dems block Republicans’ HSA plan as Obamacare deadline nears

Senate Republicans' proposal to replace expiring Obamacare premium subsidies with pre-funded health savings accounts (HSAs) failed as lawmakers face year-end deadline.

Homeland Security announces first-of-its-kind task force aimed at fighting transnational organized crime

Federal authorities launch first-of-its-kind task force to combat transnational organized crime by bringing together state, local and federal agencies.

Top automaker unleashes 250 limited-edition Corvettes inspired by America’s founding

Chevrolet is celebrating America's 250th with "Stars and Steel" Corvettes and trucks, including 250 special Corvettes and a charity auction model to back veteran families.

Trump hails American business environment for U.S. entrepeneurs

President Trump Wednesday exalted the business climate in the country at a roundtable gathering of top U.S. tech entrepreneurs at the White House, saying his administration's policies are "committed to total dominance in technology right now."

Trump’s tariffs spur government’s improving deficit

The deficit has ticked down in the new fiscal year, and analysts said there's one obvious reason for the improvement: President Trump's tariffs.

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay, speed weapons purchases

The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense buys weapons.

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern U.S. border

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations - this time in California.

Swing district House Republicans launch discharge petition to force vote on Obamacare subsidies

A group of centrist House Republicans, frustrated with their leadership's decision not to bring legislation temporarily extending enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies to the floor, are banding together to try to force a vote.

Environmentalists sue to erase Trump’s ‘bloated’ face from appearing on national parks pass

An environmental group filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a judge to stop the government from putting President Trump's face on a new national parks and monuments pass, saying the country doesn't want to see his "bloated, fragile, attention-seeking" headshot.

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense buys weapons.

Foreigners allowed to travel to the U.S. without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.

All eyes on Indiana as ‘huge’ redistricting vote tests Trump’s influence

When President Trump wants something from Republicans, he usually gets them to fall in line. But in Indiana, his grip is being tested.

Crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

Not long after President Trump took office in January, staff at CentroNia bilingual preschool began rehearsing what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials came to the door. As ICE became a regular presence in their historically Latino neighborhood this summer, teachers stopped taking children to nearby parks, libraries and playgrounds that had once been considered an extension of the classroom.

Walz urges Noem to ‘reassess’ immigration enforcement strategy in Minnesota after alleged citizen arrests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called out “unlawful practices" by ICE and seeks clarification on citizens’ rights after reports of wrongful arrests in Minnesota.

Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library story time reading session

Former President Barack Obama surprised elementary students at a Chicago Public Library branch, reading to them and joking around while wearing a festive Santa hat.

Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason over Somalia comments in viral social media post

Rep. Ilhan Omar faces treason accusations from Elon Musk after video surfaced showing her vowing to safeguard Somalia's interest from within the U.S. government.

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