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Citizenship of Somali Fraudsters May Be Revoked: Leavitt
Calls to denaturalize and deport Somalis for allegedly defrauding the government have swelled as Minnesota’s fraud crisis deepens.
Outbreak on Celebrity Cruises Ship Sickens Over 100: CDC
The affected passengers and crew members suffered from gastrointestinal illness on the Christmas cruise.
California Delays Revoking 17,000 CDLs Until March After Immigrants Sue
The state stands to lose another $160 million in federal transportation funds by missing a January deadline to revoke the commercial driver’s licenses.
Rep. Comer Announces Hearings on Fraud in Minnesota’s Social Services Programs
The Department of Justice has secured more than 60 convictions linked to child care scams and other abuses.
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In Texas, a 400-Acre Muslim Development Sparks Controversy
Lawsuits and investigations have followed a development that is self-described as the ‘epicenter of Islam in America.’
DOJ Sues Virginia Over In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The case adds to lawsuits the Trump administration has brought against states that offer aid to illegal immigrants but not out-of-state U.S. citizens.
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Trump Issues First Vetoes of Second Presidential Term
The vetoes included funding for a water project in eastern Colorado that passed Congress unanimously.
Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
US, Allied Forces Have Killed or Captured More Than 2 Dozen ISIS Operatives in Syria
The operations, along with the U.S. military’s previous large-scale strike, were in retaliation for an attack on American forces by an ISIS gunman.
Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
Judge Allows ICE to Access Some Medicaid Data on Illegal Immigrants
A group of states asked the court to block ICE’s use of the data.
DOJ Has Charged Nearly 100 People in Minnesota Fraud Scandal; 85 of Somali Descent
AG Pam Bondi credited independent journalist Nick Shirley for posting a video on X showing ‘Americans the scale of fraud’ in Minnesota.
ICE Targeting Massive Suspected Fraud in Minnesota
Agents are going door-to-door in Minneapolis to check into reports that federal assistance programs are being abused.
US Banking Industry: Solid Year, Risks Ahead
Banks face risks from securities losses, margin loans, and private equity in 2026.
Sen. Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans From China’s Lawfare
Beijing has retaliated against a U.S. court ruling on COVID-19 by suing the senator in a Chinese court.
Coal Plants to Remain Open to Prevent Blackouts in Midwest: Energy Secretary
The coal plant units, scheduled to cease operations in December, will now remain open until March 23, 2026.
California Begins Assessments of Christmas Floods, Mudslides
Several feet of rain and snow fell across the state over the past five days.
US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
