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Watchdog exposes taxpayer-funded teacher program for banning White applicants: 'Likely illegal'

Minnesota teacher program allegedly restricts eligibility to BIPOC applicants only, sparking federal law violation concerns from education watchdog group.

Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia

U.S. seizure of Russian tanker marks rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against "dark fleet," but experts say move unlikely to trigger confrontation.

GOP senator blocks Trump DHS nominees until Noem testifies before Senate

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.

Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representatives

Democratic socialist New York state Assemblymember Claire Valdez, an ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has mounted a bid for U.S. House.

'Tip of the iceberg': Senate Republicans press Gov Walz over Minnesota fraud scandal

Senate Republicans give Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz until Jan. 22 to provide a paper trail on Minnesota's handling of alleged fraud and reiterated that Congress controls the flow of taxpayer funds.

Chicken chain continues growing: Where new Raising Cane's are opening soon

ADDY BINK

There are only six states in which you won't find chicken fingers and Cane's Sauce.

America’s neglect of Puerto Rico’s education system is at a breaking point

CHRIS SOTO, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

Puerto Rico’s children deserve more than discriminatory policy — they deserve a future.

Trump: 'Second wave of attacks' on Venezuela canceled

RYAN MANCINI

President Trump on Friday said he canceled an "expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela, less than a week after U.S. strikes in Caracas resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. "Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of 'Seeking Peace,'" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social....

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Watchdog exposes taxpayer-funded teacher program for banning White applicants: 'Likely illegal'

Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia

GOP senator blocks Trump DHS nominees until Noem testifies before Senate

Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representatives

'Tip of the iceberg': Senate Republicans press Gov Walz over Minnesota fraud scandal

Chicken chain continues growing: Where new Raising Cane's are opening soon

America’s neglect of Puerto Rico’s education system is at a breaking point

Trump: 'Second wave of attacks' on Venezuela canceled

Republican Senators hit border, touting tougher security and tax cuts, in 2026 kickoff

US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat

Key Republican negotiator details bipartisan Obamacare fix as abortion dispute remains sticking point

Obama Presidential Center job listings push ‘anti-racism’ pledge ahead of opening

House Republicans defend ICE agent in fatal shooting, say use of force was justified

Dem levels 'state-sponsored terrorism' accusation after Portland shooting: 'Stop f---ing with us'

AOC accuses Vance of believing ‘American people should be assassinated in the street’