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‘They Saw People Getting Away With It:’ How Minnesota’s Somali Fraud Exploded
The Minnesota scandals now drawing the national spotlight have been simmering for at least a decade.
Top FDA Drug Regulator Departing After Weeks in Position
Dr. Richard Pazdur was named head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research in November.
Hegseth Says He Didn’t Watch 2nd Boat Strike, Backs Commander
The defense secretary said he left part way through the operation and did not see survivors following the initial strike on Sept. 2.
Apartment Rents Fall in November for 4th Month as Vacancy Rate Hits Record High
A surplus of multifamily housing units pushed the national vacancy rate to 7.2 percent in November, according to a rental report.
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Taxpayers Will Now See IRS’s Math When It Changes Their Returns
A new law requires the agency to demonstrate the calculations it uses to claim errors with tax returns, allowing taxpayers to dispute them better.
National Teachers Union Training Members to Promote LGBT Ideology, Parents Group Says
The National Education Association wants students to become social justice advocates instead of learning facts and skills, according to Defending Education.
Former Green Beret Medic Teaches Herbal First Aid and Off-Grid Life Skills
Through helping his teammates in the military, Sam Coffman came up with the idea of starting an herbal medic school.
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Trump Says His Administration is Rebuilding Dulles Airport
Dulles Airport, which opened in 1962 and serves more than 23 million travelers every year, is one of three key air hubs serving the nation’s capital.
Dominican Republic Confirms US Access to Its Airports in Drug War to Last Until April
President Luis Abinader confirmed details of the accord, which forms part of Washington’s wider war on drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific waters.
USDA to Review All Programs to Ensure ‘Only Legal Citizens’ Receive Government Benefits: Secretary Rollins
Trump warned of social dysfunctions, related to government benefits, growing in the country.
Noem Calls for Travel Ban on Nations Sending ‘Criminals’
The proposal comes after the shooting of two National Guard soldiers allegedly by an Afghan immigrant not far from the White House.
Nearly Half of US Truck Driving Schools Don’t Comply With Federal Rules, Review Finds
The Transportation Department said the accreditation of 3,000 CDL training schools has been revoked and another 4,500 schools have received a warning.
First Lady Unveils White House Christmas Theme: ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’
The theme incorporates tributes to the nation’s history, patriotic symbols, and the first lady’s signature Christmas elements.
Infant Botulism Outbreak Expands to 37 Cases Across 17 States, CDC Says
Consumers who bought ByHeart on the company’s website on or after Aug. 1 can receive a full refund.
Trump Says He’s Already Picked Powell’s Replacement as Federal Reserve Chair
Trump has said on several occasions that he believes the Fed is stifling the economy by being too slow to cut rates.
6 Things to Watch Ahead of Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Special Election
Republican Matt Van Epps holds a 2-point lead over Democrat Aftyn Behn, according to the latest poll.
DOGE Says $300 Million in Federal Contracts Terminated in 3 Days
The Department of Government Efficiency, which last updated its website in early October, estimated that more than $214 billion in total has been saved.
As Money Gets Tighter, More People Are Selling Gold and Silver
In a 2025 survey, one gold buyer found that financial need ranked among the top reasons people were selling their precious metals.
New Vehicle Sales to Fall by Nearly 8 Percent Yearly: Cox
As more tariffed products replace existing non-tariffed inventory, vehicle prices move up, resulting in slower sales, said an economist.
