Minnesota Fraud Scandal Spurs Federal Review of Citizenship Revocations
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A sprawling fraud investigation tied to taxpayer-funded daycare, Medicaid, and social services programs in Minnesota has ignited a…
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Senate Control Hinges on Key 2026 Races in Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Senate Republicans are mounting a vigorous campaign to maintain their slim majority in…
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Trump Plans Expanded National Guard Deployments in Major U.S. Cities for 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Building on a controversial strategy from the previous year, President Donald Trump is poised to extend National Guard deployments…
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SBA Suspends Nearly 7,000 Minnesota Borrowers Amid $400 Million Pandemic Loan Fraud Investigation
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Small Business Administration (SBA) has suspended nearly 7,000 borrowers in Minnesota following an extensive investigation that uncovered a…
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches Aggressive Housing Initiatives on First Day in Office
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a bold move to address the city’s persistent housing crisis, Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasted no time after…
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Bernie Sanders Swears in Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s First Democratic Socialist Mayor Without Iconic Mittens
NEW YORK, N.Y. — On January 1, 2026, Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., administered the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, who became…
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Trump’s Record-Breaking Executive Orders Face Legal Hurdles in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a remarkable surge of presidential activity, President Donald Trump signed more executive orders in 2025 than in all…
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China Conducts Largest Military Drills Amid Rising Taiwan Tensions Following $11 Billion U.S. Arms Sale
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tensions between China and Taiwan escalated to unprecedented levels in 2025 as Beijing launched its largest-ever military exercises focused…
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Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law Sparks Fraud Concerns as It Takes Effect
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s landmark paid leave law officially took effect, granting workers up to 20 weeks…
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s Youngest Socialist Mayor Amid Progressive Surge
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old socialist who won a decisive victory in last November’s mayoral race, was officially sworn…