Federal prosecutors said the total fraud in Minnesota’s Medicaid programs could be as much as $9 billion, but DFL Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials disputed the amount of taxpayer money stolen is that high. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson on Thursday, during a news conference about new federal charges, noted that 14 programs
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Dec. 19, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Dec. 19 that he plans to hold a meeting with health insurance companies to discuss potential price cuts as he seeks to reduce health care costs for U.S.
President Donald Trump holds up a “Trump Gold Card” as he makes an announcement from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Dec. 19, 2025. Brendan Smialowski /AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced Dec. 19 that his administration has sold more than $1.3 billion worth of “Trump Gold Cards,” a new immigration
President Donald Trump holds up a “Trump Gold Card” as he makes an announcement from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Dec. 19, 2025. Brendan Smialowski /AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced Dec. 19 that his administration has sold more than $1.3 billion worth of Trump Gold Cards, a new immigration
JERUSALEM—Israel’s government is privately pressing President Donald Trump’s administration to set a deadline for international troops to disarm Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to three Israeli officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Israeli leaders expect the International Stabilization Force to begin deploying to Gaza early next year as part of the second phase
A student eats lunch at Yung Wing School P.S. 124 in New York City on Feb. 4, 2022. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Public schools are offering free lunches in an increasing number of states across the country, regardless of income. Legislation for universal free school meals is currently pending in 11 states and Washington, and may
The first year of the second Donald Trump presidential term has been a carnival of outrages and delights. Historians will struggle to make sense of the whirlwind of activity around the Oval Office, but the significance of some events is already clear. The year has had some big winners, including: Donald Trump: The president’s moxie