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Minnesota to Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction in 2026
Parents are allowed to review all curricula and opt their child out of instruction found objectionable, in which case schools must provide alternatives.
500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota, 1,000 Immigration-Fraud Cases Investigated: DHS Official
An official gave an update on immigration-enforcement and fraud-investigation efforts amid a major scandal in Minnesota.
Traditional New Year’s Foods in the US and Around the World
Culinary traditions vary from country to country and region to region, but a common theme is the intent to bring good luck, health, and fortune.
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025: Freddie Mac
Meanwhile, the average home price nationally continued to rise at a slow pace in October.
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Outbreak on Celebrity Cruises Ship Sickens Over 100: CDC
The affected passengers and crew members suffered from gastrointestinal illness on the Christmas cruise.
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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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.
FEMA Grants $250 Million to Track Drones During World Cup
The funding for 11 states comes as terrorists and hostile foreign actors have ‘intensified their use of this technology’ in recent years, DHS says.
2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
Federal Reserve Minutes Reflect Ongoing Divergence Over Interest Rates
Monetary policymakers continued debating whether employment or inflation were greater risks to the U.S. economy.
US Coast Guard Awards Contracts to Build 6 Arctic Icebreakers
In July, Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has provided $8.6 billion for deploying the USCG’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic.
Trump Says He’s Not 100 Percent Aligned With Netanyahu on West Bank
The president also downplayed concerns about a potential confrontation between Israel and Turkey.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
Turning Point USA Endorses Vance for President in 2028
Vice President JD Vance has not announced a run for the White House but is widely expected to do so.
US Forces Took Out Drug Boat Facility as Part of Anti-Drug Campaign: Trump
The strike on a staging facility for drug boats along the Venezuelan shore is an escalation in the U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
FBI Surged Resources to Minnesota Early in Federal Fraud Investigation, Patel Says
‘The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota,’ he said, referring to a recent viral video about an allegedly fraudulent day care in the state.
Trump Says 2026 Midterms Will Be Referendum on Prices, Economic Success
Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.
Retail in 2025: A Roller Coaster Year—What’s Next in 2026
The volatility in sales reflects a combination of high prices, rising household debt, and growing concerns about labor market weakness.
