Federal authorities are escalating their response to the Minnesota fraud scandal as the Trump administration intensifies investigations into alleged widespread abuse of public programs under Gov. Tim Walz’s administration.
Mortgage relief arrived for homebuyers heading into 2026 as mortgage rates fell to their lowest level of 2025, offering a modest but notable shift after a year of elevated borrowing costs.
Drone claims dominated global headlines Tuesday after Kyiv flatly denied Moscow’s allegation that Ukraine targeted one of Vladimir Putin’s residences, calling the charge a calculated attempt to derail peace talks and justify further aggression.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) of lying, declaring the state could lose nearly $160 million in federal funds if it does not comply with a January 5 deadline to revoke foreign trucker licenses.
Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planning to spend $100 million over a one-year period in an advertising campaign, according to a report from The Washington Post.
The Department of Justice announced that a federal court approved a settlement that sees Disney paying $10 million in civil penalties after violating children's online privacy.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced that the Committee will hold a hearing centered on the fraud scandal plaguing Minnesota.
