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Taxpayers’ Money Still Flowing to Indicted Fraud Suspect: Minnesota Lawmaker
The head of a fraud-fighting committee suggested that basic safeguards are still lacking at state agencies despite attempts to quell Minnesota’s fraud epidemic.
Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
Official Cause of Death for Rob Reiner and Wife Revealed
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on murder charges in the deaths of his parents.
FAA Says It Will Commit $6 Billion to Air Traffic Control Modernization by Dec. 31
Issues with the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging telecom infrastructure have led to a series of critical communications blackouts at Newark Airport.
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Cut or Pause—Federal Reserve Walking Divergent Path on Interest Rates
Doves worry about the labor market, while hawks fear high inflation.
House Passes Bill to Restore Whole Milk to National School Lunch Program
The lack of whole milk in schools has been ‘limiting healthy choices’ for students, a lawmaker said.
Minimum Wage to Rise in 22 States Next Year
The minimum wage will reach at least $15 per hour in 14 states.
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Trump Addresses the Nation From the White House
President Donald Trump delivers a televised address to the nation from the White House.
House Passes GOP Health Care Bill Without Obamacare Subsidy Extension
Some House Republicans pushed for a short-term extension of Obamacare’s enhanced premium tax credits in addition to the market reforms included in the bill.
Dan Bongino to Resign as FBI Deputy Director
Bongino announced he will leave the FBI in January.
Rollins Urges Minnesota to Recertify SNAP Recipients Amid Fraud Allegations
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said failure to comply would put Minnesota’s participation in SNAP at risk.
Pentagon Escalates Probe of Sen. Mark Kelly Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
The investigation could lead to a court-martial. Kelly’s lawyer said it has ‘no legitimate basis.’
Hegseth Says Video of Sept. 2 Boat Strike Will Be Released to Select Lawmakers
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are split on the legality and implications of the Trump administration’s actions near Venezuela.
US Brings in Record $200 Billion From New Tariffs, US Customs Says
The announcement came as the Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of many of the duties.
US, Mexico Reach Agreement to Fix Tijuana River Sewage Crisis: EPA
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agreement sets the ‘framework for tremendous steps to be made.’
Speaker Johnson Has a Health Care Plan—Here’s What’s in It
House Republicans scramble to vote on legislation to lower health insurance premiums within days of the expiration of enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
Trump Designates Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction
The president’s executive order was issued during a ceremony honoring military members for helping secure the border.
CDC Reports Nearly 3 Million People Have Caught the Flu This Season Across US
More broadly, respiratory activity across the United States was described by the CDC in a Dec. 12 update as ‘low.’
Trump Says He’s Not Sure Whether Republicans Will Retain House During Midterms
Only two presidents in recent decades have seen their party gain House seats in midterm elections.
