Minnesota fraud scandal intensifies debate over stripping citizenship
Massive alleged fraud in Minnesota daycare programs sparks federal review of denaturalization for naturalized citizens who obtained citizenship fraudulently.
The economic policies shaping Trump’s return to the White House
From sweeping tax legislation and aggressive trade policy to rising borrowing costs and legal challenges, Trump’s first year back in the White House has reshaped the economic landscape.
US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
A worker at the Italian pasta maker De Cecco’s factory prepares pasta in Fara San Martino, Italy, on Nov. 29, 2021. Reuters/Remo Casilli/File Photo The Trump administration has sharply rolled back proposed antidumping tariffs on Italian-made pasta, dramatically reducing duties that had threatened to hit some producers with rates exceeding 90 percent, Italy’s foreign ministry
Here are the key 2026 House and Senate races to watch that could decide control of Congress
Senate Republicans fight to keep their majority in 2026 midterm elections as key races in Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan could determine control.
Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’
President Trump warned the US would intervene if Iran begins killing protesters, as demonstrations fueled by economic collapse spread beyond Tehran and raise fears of a violent crackdown.
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud
SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.
Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
Chinese military units take part in long-range live-fire drills targeting waters south of Taiwan, from an undisclosed location in this screenshot from a video released by the Eastern Theatre Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Dec. 30, 2025. Eastern Theatre Command/Handout via Reuters The U.S. State Department has called on the Chinese regime