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House Oversight Republicans release a 53-page report accusing Gov. Tim Walz of ignoring warnings as billions in taxpayer funds were lost to massive welfare fraud in Minnesota.
NYC budget under New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows how union contracts drive up costs through premium-free retiree healthcare and early pensions.
U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board offers five recommendations for balancing national security with civil liberties after 9/11.
Van Hipp makes the case that despite elite opposition and criticism Trump was right to reject the Iran Deal and take decisive military action to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Documents published under the Epstein Transparency Act have detailed the lengths that Epstein went to in order to cultivate a coterie of powerful relationships, including in Florida.
Minnesota police sergeant Cody Siebert died just 24 hours after brain infection diagnosis, leaving behind two young sons and devastated community.
State Rep. James Talarico wins Texas Democratic Senate primary, setting up historic bid to become first Democrat elected to Senate in nearly four decades.
An emergency Texas Supreme Court ruling scrapped a judge’s order to keep Dallas County polls open later, prompting Rep. Jasmine Crockett to accuse Republicans of rigging the race.
Rep. Tony Gonzales' election is headed for a runoff against social media influencer Brandon Herrera after he failed to clinch 50% of the vote in his district.
Four-term Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, lost his Republican primary to State Rep. Steve Toth following years of turmoil with the MAGA faction of the Republican Party.
U.S. and Ecuadorian forces launch joint operations against suspected narco-terrorists in Ecuador, marking latest partnership to combat drug trafficking, SOUTHCOM announced.
Two unidentified Black girls were found dead inside suitcases buried in shallow graves in Cleveland after a dog walker made the discovery near Ginn Academy, police said.
Texas GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff as Ken Paxton faces John Cornyn after neither candidate topped 50%. Wesley Hunt finished third in the race.
Defense analyst Kobi Michael says Israeli strike on Iranian Assembly of Experts building in Qom demonstrates intelligence superiority and leaves regime leadership hunted.
The Austin shooter reportedly posted anti-Christian, antisemitic hate speech on X before killing 3, wounding 13. Authorities are investigating possible terrorism.
New York Attorney General Letitia James ordered NYU Langone to resume transgender youth treatments after the hospital halted services due to federal funding threats.
Ahead of the polls closing in Texas on the first major primary election night of the 2026 midterms a suspect was arrested in possession of ammo outside a major GOP campaign office.
Iranian drones reportedly struck U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and Dubai consulate as defense expert Cameron Chell warns Tehran coordinates mass UAV attacks.
Four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a Kuwait drone attack have been identified, including a 20-year-old from Iowa. The heroes served with the Operation Epic Fury mission.
"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg commented on former President Bill Clinton's recent testimony regarding his connections to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper win North Carolina Senate primaries, setting up fall battle for Thom Tillis' seat that could determine Senate control.
Eileen Gu defended her decision to compete for Team China in a social media statement, citing her passion for promoting women's sports and creating positive impact worldwide.
Trump says NYC Mayor Mamdani made 'big progress' for embracing Declaration of Independence after Oval Office meeting on immigration and housing issues.
Charlamagne tha God called Bill Clinton "cowardly" for refusing to say whether Trump should face an Epstein deposition, contrasting with Hillary Clinton's direct answer.
Smoothie King fires two Ann Arbor employees who allegedly refused service to couple over Trump sweatshirt in viral incident.