Global Religious Persecution Casts Shadow Over Advent Peace Calls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Christians worldwide enter the season of Advent, a time traditionally devoted to reflection on peace and hope, the…
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Author: Jordan Ellis
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.
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Minnesota’s $1 Billion Somali Welfare Fraud Draws Sparse Media Attention Amid Political Controversy
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A sweeping welfare fraud scheme involving Minnesota’s Somali community has cost taxpayers an estimated $1 billion, yet the scandal…
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‘Hamnet’ Delivers a Poignant Glimpse into Shakespeare’s Family Life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In a cinematic landscape often dominated by spectacle, “Hamnet,” directed by Chloé Zhao and produced by Steven Spielberg’s…
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Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Aims to Pressure Putin and Shift Dynamics in Ukraine War
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a bold geopolitical maneuver, former President Donald Trump has intensified efforts against Venezuela, a key Russian ally, in…
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Conservative Students Report Academic Bias Amid Growing Campus Tensions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Across American college campuses, a growing number of conservative students are voicing concerns about what they describe as an…
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Republican Populism Falters as Trump and Vance Shift Positions, Democrats Gain Ground
WASHINGTON — The Republican Party’s populist appeal is weakening as former President Donald Trump and Senate candidate JD Vance move away from…
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Rep. Brian Mast Proposes Final Honors Act to Allow Fallen Service Members to Lie in State at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON — Rep. Brian Mast has introduced the Final Honors Act, legislation that would permit U.S. service members killed in action to…
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Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee Special Election by Narrow Margin
WASHINGTON — Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, officials said…
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Trump Plans Immigration Pause Using Federal Law to Withstand Court Challenges
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump intends to implement a pause on immigration from Third World countries by invoking his authority under federal…
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Republican Matt Van Epps Narrowly Wins Tennessee Special Election Amid Demographic Shifts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — December 4, 2025 — Republican Matt Van Epps secured a narrow victory over progressive Democrat Aftyn Behn in a…