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.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani’s inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani started the new year with a speech making bold promises for his administration. At his inauguration on Thursday, Mamdani promised to have the courage and conviction to follow through on his vows to change the culture of City Hall. Here are four things we learned about Mamdani’s plans for
Records reveal Minnesota’s long history with day care fraud warnings
A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota’s child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payment system for more than a decade. The day after Christmas, YouTuber Nick Shirley released a video accusing nearly a dozen
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
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Education Policy Rollout
President Donald Trump prioritized education reform during his 2024 campaign and went to work quickly after taking the oath of office. A series of executive orders followed by actions against the status quo in both K–12 and higher education that would save taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars prompted pushback from Democratic governors and the