Ilhan Omar defends MEALS Act despite ties to massive Minnesota fraud scheme
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., defended her MEALS Act despite its connection to Minnesota's $250 million "Feeding Our Future" alleged fraud scheme.
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2028 power move: Turning Point’s Erika Kirk throws support behind JD Vance as MAGA ‘heir apparent’
Erika Kirk, widow of the assassinated Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk, endorses Vice President JD Vance for president in the 2028 White House election
‘Patriot Games,’ UFC Fight at White House to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Dec. 17, 2025. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 18 that an athletic contest and a UFC fight will occur next year in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The “Patriot Games” will span four days, featuring high
Democrats’ last-minute move to block GOP funding plan sends lawmakers home early
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expressed hope Democrats would support government funding when Congress returns after Democratic opposition derailed Thursday's vote.
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
Tens of thousands of pages of documents have been released over the past year, in most cases by a House committee that subpoenaed the Justice Department and Epstein’s estate. They included emails and text messages showing that Epstein continued to court the rich and famous right up until his 2019 arrest. Dec. 18, 2025: Democrats
Judge tosses Trump-linked lawsuit targeting Chief Justice Roberts, dealing setback to Trump allies
The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, comes a top Trump officials have railed against 'activist judges' they sa have unduly restricted executive powers.
134 House Republicans demand ‘assurances’ before US eases Syria sanctions
More than 100 House Republicans demand oversight of Syria as U.S. prepares to repeal sanctions, warning of potential reversal if progress falters.