Heavily-redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities
A Minnesota Medicaid review found vulnerabilities that could save taxpayers more than $1 billion, but key fraud risk details remained redacted from public.
Alsobrooks becomes first Senator to endorse Crockett in Texas Senate race
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary for Senate in the Lone Star State, becoming the first Senator to back the congresswoman. In a Wednesday release, Alsobrooks endorsed Crockett and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in their respective Senate races. “In the Senate, we need leaders who are both…
ICE nabs Iranian national with rape, sodomy convictions after Virginia Democrats move to curb cooperation
ICE arrests Iranian national with alleged sodomy charges in Virginia weeks after Gov. Spanberger reversed immigration cooperation pact with federal agents.
FCC Chair Pushes Back on Allegations of Censorship Over Stephen Colbert Interview
Late night talk show host Stephen Colbert arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday pushed back against allegations of censorship from CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert and a Democratic Texas Senate candidate. FCC Chairman
Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for ‘hurricane’-like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on
Rep. Julia Letlow is seeking federal emergency aid for northern Louisiana in the ice storm recovery efforts addressing widespread power outages.
World’s largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically
USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.
House Democrat: Mamdani’s proposed wealth taxes ‘not going to work’
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) seemed skeptical Wednesday about the potential effectiveness of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) proposed wealth tax, suggesting it may drive more people to flee south rather than pay. “I think that if Mamdani’s law were to go forward and he would increase taxes … you’ll see more people move…