Jordan Ellis covers national policy, government agencies and the real-world impact of federal decisions on everyday life. At TRN, Jordan focuses on stories that connect Washington headlines to paychecks, public services and local communities.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A sprawling welfare fraud scandal has rocked Minnesota, revealing that Somali criminals allegedly siphoned more than $1 billion…
RALEIGH, N.C. — As the nation grapples with perceptions of the American South, a recent journey across North Carolina offers a compelling…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the holiday season reaches its peak, many find themselves scrambling for meaningful gifts, especially for those who seem…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Young Americans are increasingly distancing themselves from the Republican Party, not due to ideological differences but because of mounting…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Communications Commission’s rules governing local television broadcasters are rooted in a bygone era, creating an uneven playing…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is confronting a staggering $18 billion budget deficit for the 2026-27 fiscal year, signaling a deepening structural crisis…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A sprawling fraud investigation centered on Minnesota’s Somali community has uncovered not only millions of dollars in welfare fraud…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House released President Donald J. Trump’s latest National Security Strategy on December 15, 2025, marking a decisive…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The landscape of modern poetry has undergone a profound transformation over the past half-century, with the once-celebrated male poet…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a development that has sent ripples through the legal and political landscape, a federal judge has ordered the…