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New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations

Following SBA suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.

Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement; says he needed a ‘clean slate’ to govern New York City

Mamdani continues NYC reform agenda with new civic engagement office and judicial recruitment changes, promising greater transparency as Adams era ends.

US appeals court strikes down California's open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling

Federal appeals court strikes down California's open-carry ban affecting 95% of state residents, ruling the restrictions violate Second Amendment rights.

Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month

New York governor declares January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center in green to celebrate.

DOGE says agencies cut $1.6B in federal contracts, flags spending on Somalia, HHS web services

Federal agencies axed contracts including $47M Somalia military support and $19.5M health website as DOGE pushes government efficiency under President Trump.

Supreme Court tariffs case, Fed chair pick loom as twin tests for Trump’s economic agenda in 2026

Supreme Court weighs Trump tariff authority while White House prepares to name next Fed chair, with both decisions carrying major economic implications.

Trump-aligned super PAC enters 2026 midterms with nearly $300M war chest

The Trump-aligned super PAC reported nearly $300 million in cash on hand in a new FEC filing as Republicans gear up for the 2026 midterm elections.

Key takeaways from Jack Smith's testimony to House Judiciary Committee

Smith, a former career federal prosecutor who led the special counsel probe into Trump prior to his reelection, testified last month for eight hours.

Minnesota faces funding deadline after Trump administration freezes child care payments

Minnesota officials face a Jan. 9 deadline to turn over child care funding records after the Trump administration froze payments amid fraud allegations.

Republicans line up behind Trump after US strikes Venezuela, Maduro arrested: 'Changed the course of history'

Republicans in Congress are lining up behind President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela.

House Democrat calls Trump's Maduro capture 'welcome news' as left accuses him of 'illegal actions'

Most Democrats are blasting the Trump administration after the U.S. conducted an operation to capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.

ICE highlights ‘best of the best’ agents who jumped into action at crash sites

After a year in which ICE dramatically increased its operations under President Trump, the agency is highlighting the “best of the best" agents for particularly heroic actions in the line of duty.

House GOP critics break with Trump over Venezuela operation that captured Maduro

GOP critics slam President Donald Trump's Venezuela military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, questioning constitutional authority and legal precedent for the action.

Trump vows US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition of power

Trump announces U.S. will 'run the country' in Venezuela temporarily after special forces captured dictator Nicolas Maduro, promising transition.

Maduro-backed TdA gang’s expansion into US cities emerges as key focus of sweeping DOJ indictment

Nicolas Maduro faces narco-terrorism and cocaine conspiracy charges in unsealed U.S. indictment after military operation captures Venezuelan president and wife.