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Trump: 'Arrest Them All' in Somali Cash Probe
President Donald Trump did not hold back on social media Thursday while sharing a report alleging Somali couriers have moved an abnormally large amount of money through the Minneapolis airport.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:07:20 EDT
Trump's Venezuela Oil Move Rattles China
President Donald Trump's move to seize control of Venezuela's oil trade is rattling China's refiners, not because Caracas is a major supplier, but because it signals Washington can still weaponize sanctions to squeeze Beijing's access to cheap crude, with Iran now looming...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:53:30 EDT
Senate Advances Resolution to Limit Trump's War Powers After Venezuela Raid
The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance the...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:48:37 EDT
Minn. Senator Calls for DOJ Probe of Walz, Ellison
Minnesota Republican state Sen. Michael Holmstrom is urging President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, citing the massive benefits fraud scandal that has rocked...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:13:54 EDT
Renee Good GoFundMe Raises Over $500K After Fatal ICE Shooting
A GoFundMe fundraiser for Renee Nicole Good surged past its $50,000 goal, soaring beyond $500,000 by Thursday morning. Good was shot and killed Wednesday morning while participating in a federal immigration protest...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:13:48 EDT
Rep. Harrigan: Put Families First in Housing Market
Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., this week introduced the Families First Housing Act, aimed at giving American families priority access to federally backed foreclosed single-family homes before large investors and hedge funds can purchase them.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:03:09 EDT
New York Fed: Americans Grow More Worried About Jobs
Americans grew more worried about the job market in December even as anxieties over personal finances faded, while near-term inflation expectations increased, a report from the New York Federal Reserve showed Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:02:05 EDT
IRS Treats Religious Discrimination Differently, Why?
The IRS seems to perversely penalize Americans of faith who suffer from illegal employment discrimination stemming from their religious practices.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:35:39 EDT
Police Union Slams Minneapolis Mayor's 'Reckless Rhetoric'
A Minnesota police union issued a statement Thursday slamming political leaders, such as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, for "irresponsible, reckless rhetoric" following a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:49:31 EDT
Mamdani Aide: Make NYC Housing 'Worth Less' Via Rent Control
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's top housing official once declared plans to make property "worth less" through the use of rent control.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:31:52 EDT
Protesters Clash With Federal Agents In Minneapolis After Fatal Shooting
Protesters demonstrating over the fatal shooting of a woman during an encounter with an ICE officer in Minneapolis clashed with law enforcement agents Thursday morning.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:53:07 EDT
Cooper Union Settles Campus Antisemitism Case, Pledges Reforms
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art will take steps to reduce antisemitism and other harassment on campus, to settle a lawsuit claiming it failed to help Jewish students who were locked inside a library as protection against pro-Palestinian...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:44:10 EDT
Unemployment Claims Edge Up but Layoffs Remain Low
U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:38:48 EDT
Hochul, Mamdani to Unveil Free Child Care Plan in NYC
New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan set to be unveiled Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:20:30 EDT
AP-NORC Poll: 2 in 10 Americans Donate to Crowdfunding
Quintin Sharpe considers it a duty to support those without means. Whether collecting food pantry goods through local service groups or helping out his parents' nonprofit music school, he regularly gives back to his small-town waterside community in southeast Wisconsin. But...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:08:09 EDT
Border Czar Homan: Let Probe Play Out in ICE Shooting
Border czar Tom Homan urged people to "let the investigation play out" following Wednesday's fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:02:00 EDT
Pope Leo Urges Catholic Cardinals to Create More Inclusive Church
Pope Leo met on Thursday with the world's Catholic cardinals as part of a two-day summit, urging the senior clerics to shun divisions in the 1.4-billion-member Church and focus on attracting new believers.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:52:08 EDT
Russia: Foreign Troops in Ukraine Are 'Legitimate Targets'
Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be "legitimate combat targets," after Britain and France announced plans to deploy a multinational force there in the event of a ceasefire.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:42:26 EDT
Israel Strikes Gaza Launch Site After Failed Rocket Fire
Israel's military said on Thursday it had carried out a targeted strike on a rocket launch site near Gaza City after identifying a failed launch, as questions mount over when the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire will begin.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:38 EDT
Activists: Protests in Iran Sparked by Economic Woes Now Nationwide
Protests in Iran sparked by economic woes have now gone nationwide in the Islamic Republic, activists said Thursday, signaling both their staying power and intensity as they challenge the country's theocracy. Wednesday saw the most-intense day of demonstrations, reaching...