State and Local Controversies - Page 20

December 23, 2025

‘Modern’ nativity sparks outrage in Belgium

An art installation by German artist Victoria-Maria featuring the Christmas nativity scene with faceless characters. The faceless figures dubbed “zombies” has fueled backlash, vandalism and debate over faith and tradition. (EFE via Reuters Connect.)

December 22, 2025

Religious freedom, free speech under attack in UK as pastor charged for preaching gospel

The Christian Institute deputy director Simon Calvert discusses threats to religious freedom and free speech in the U.K. after a pastor was charged for preaching on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

December 21, 2025

Elite Massachusetts boarding school rocked by teacher scandal and institutional cover-up allegations

Prestigious Miss Hall's boarding school faces major sexual abuse scandal involving former teacher Matthew Rutledge and alleged institutional cover-up.

December 20, 2025

Dallas Church depicts nativity as migrants in detention

'Relatable Podcast' host Allie Beth Stuckey joins 'Saturday in America' live from AmericaFest 2025 to discuss churches politicizing nativity scenes by depicting them as anti-ICE.

December 19, 2025

Elite boarding school 'way behind' as abuse scandal unfolds: attorney

Fox News Digital spoke with attorney Wendy Murphy about a recently released independent report on the decades of sexual abuse allegations at Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

December 18, 2025

'Epicenter of fraud': Minnesota's empty stomachs, fake autism therapy and a scandal that could top $2 billion

An in-depth look at the massive fraud crisis engulfing Minnesota, including the Feeding Our Future scandal, housing stabilization fraud, and the impact on taxpayers and state oversight.

December 17, 2025

How fake PDFs and ignored warnings enabled massive Minnesota fraud

Minnesota state Senator Michael Kreun, Townhall columnist Dustin Grage and former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab discuss the intricacies of the evolving Minnesota fraud scandal.  

December 17, 2025

Taxpayer cash, zero accountability: Minnesota fraud proves welfare is broken

Analysis reveals U.S. welfare system's structural flaws promote fraud over outcomes, with Minnesota case showing need for pay-for-results reform approach.

December 16, 2025

California school district lets students change names and gender identity in secret from parents

San Diego school district faces scrutiny over student gender change forms after education watchdog report reveals controversial district practices and policies.

December 16, 2025

LIZ PEEK: Minnesota’s fraud scandal exposes Democrats’ indifference to the needy

Somali criminals allegedly stole over $1 billion in welfare funds in Minnesota under Gov. Tim Walz, with similar Medicaid fraud reported in Ohio.