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USDA Suspends Payment to Minnesota’s Food Programs Over Suspected Fraud
Minnesota and Minneapolis must provide documentation detailing expenditures before federal payments will resume.
Trump Stands Firm on Taking Greenland, Vows to Block Russia, China
The president said the United States will not tolerate having Russia or China as a neighbor.
Mortgage Rates Plunge as Government Plans Bond Buying—Here’s How It Works
Trump’s proposal has led to immediate results in the mortgage market.
DNC Signals Possible Legal Action Against 10 States Over Proposed DOJ Voter-List Agreement
Democrats warned election officials that the proposed memorandum could violate the NVRA, as the White House defended DOJ authority over voter rolls.
Trump Appoints New US Nuclear Regulatory Chief
Ho Nieh has vowed to sustain safety standards while ‘designing the future.’
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Treasury Targets Somali-Linked Fraud in Minnesota Amid Terrorist Financing Concerns
Central to the crackdown is a new geographic targeting order covering Hennepin and Ramsey counties, which include Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
California Gov. Newsom Highlights His Record in Final State of the State Address
The governor criticized Trump while highlighting economic recovery, educational projects, a drop in homelessness, and high-speed rail progress in California.
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Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6 Percent for First Time Since August 2022
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.99 percent on Friday, following Trump’s pledge to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities.
US Housing Starts Drop to Lowest Level Since July 2020: Census Bureau
The South and the West were the top regions for new construction in 2025, according to a report.
US Worker Productivity Surges in 3rd Quarter—Fastest Gain in 2 Years
‘The economy can grow without needing to produce as many jobs as in the past,’ says RSM economist Joseph Brusuelas.
Treasury Secretary Says New Law Blocked Potential ‘$4.5 Trillion Tax Hike’
Secretary Scott Bessent made the remarks at a Minnesota event on Thursday.
Five States Sue Trump Admin Over $10 Billion Freeze in Child Care, Family Assistance Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services said it was halting the funding due to concerns about ‘widespread fraud’ in state-administered programs.
GM Takes $7.1 Billion Hit in 4th Quarter After EV Pullback, China Reset
The Detroit automaker is the latest to reveal a substantial loss from producing electric vehicles.
Vance Says ‘Corporate Media’ Coverage of Minnesota Shooting Irresponsible
Reading from his cellphone, Vance cited a CNN headline that reads ‘Outrage after I.C.E. officer kills U.S. citizen in Minneapolis.’
House Passes 3-Bill Spending Package
The package was the result of negotiations among top appropriators in the House and the Senate, on both sides of the aisle.
Trump Seeks $6 Million Legal Fee Reimbursement for Dismissed Georgia Election Case
A 2025 state law allows criminal defendants to recover their legal costs when their prosecutor is disqualified for improper conduct.
Trump Hints at Years-Long US Oversight of Venezuela
The president said Washington expects to run the country’s oil sector and guide a transition with no fixed timeline following Maduro’s ouster.
Minneapolis Schools Cancel Classes Citing Protests Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Protests have broken out following the fatal shooting of a woman who allegedly tried to run over federal agents.
The Broader Strategy Behind Trump’s Removal of Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump led the most consequential action so far to restore US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and drive out the CCP.
Virginia Democrats Hold State Senate Seat, Keep Trifecta Ahead of Spanberger Inauguration
Mike Jones won a special election in a Richmond-area district, preserving Democrats’ Senate majority as they prepare to take full control of the state.
Johnson Rejects Possibility of Sending US Troops to Greenland
‘We are not at war with Greenland,’ the House speaker said, adding that there is ‘no reason’ for any military action.
