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Fraud engulfs Minnesota as another blue state kicks off New Year with ID for trains — not votes

Critics slam New Jersey's policy requiring photo identification for transit discounts but not voting, calling the disparity evidence of flawed Democratic state priorities.

Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump's veto of the bipartisan Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which would have lowered water payments for residents.

San Francisco mayor quietly signs reparations fund that could lead to $5M payments per person

San Francisco mayor signs ordinance creating reparations fund that could grant eligible Black residents up to $5 million each in potential payments.

Russia alleges attack on Putin residence as Ukraine denies claim ahead of Trump talks

Putin accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks on his residence, derailing momentum on Zelensky's peace plan as Russia threatens to harden its position.

Trump slams Walz and Newsom as 'Crooked Governors,' asserting their states are awash with fraud

President Donald Trump blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., amid the unfolding fraud scandal.

Appeals court sides with Trump on budget provision cutting Planned Parenthood funds

An appeals court greenlights the Trump administration's enforcement in 22 Democrat-led states of a bill provision that cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics.

Trump says 'Triumphal Arch' monument construction to begin within 2 months in DC: report

President Donald Trump said construction of a monument nicknamed "Arc de Trump" will begin within two months to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.

DOJ says lawyers working 'around the clock' to prep Epstein files for release after missed deadline

DOJ lawyers work through holidays reviewing Epstein files for release. More than 1 million pages need to be reviewed to protect victims, according to officials.

Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence

Jack Smith told Congress that witnesses gave 'different perspectives' than Cassidy Hutchinson regarding President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 actions.

DEI and woke ideology are on life support under Trump's return to DC, but could come roaring back with rebrand

DEI policies face Trump administration pressure in 2025, but Terry Schilling warns the economic threat could resurge under future Democratic leadership.

Treasury targets oil traders, tankers accused of helping Maduro evade U.S. sanctions

Treasury sanctions four Venezuelan oil companies and blocks tankers allegedly helping Maduro's regime evade sanctions and fund government operations.

Blue cities U-turn on distributing drug supplies to addicts after progressive policies fail to stem epidemic

Seattle and San Francisco scale back harm reduction policies distributing drug supplies, signaling a shift in how West Coast cities combat the drug crisis.

Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman has been elected to the Iowa state Senate in a holiday-week special election, denying Republicans' bid to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber

Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue

Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration

New York City's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani makes history using Quran for swearing-in ceremony. Bernie Sanders to officiate public inauguration at City Hall.