December 31 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.
December 31 Karoline Leavitt warns 'people will be in handcuffs' as feds zero in on Minnesota fraud scandal Trump administration launches fraud investigation in Minnesota, with White House warning "people will be in handcuffs" as state officials face pressure.
December 31 DAVID MARCUS: Five ways to make the Trump-Kennedy Center great in 2026 Performers are canceling shows at the Trump Kennedy Center over the venue's new name, but one critic sees opportunity with five bold suggestions.
December 31 Putin residence drone attack dismissed as implausible as Ukraine accusations mount Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence allegedly targeted by Ukrainian drones, but drone expert Cameron Chell says the claims lack credibility due to tactical impossibilities.
December 31 Former Walz rival says fraud has Minnesotans ‘fed up’ and demanding accountability Former Tim Walz rival Donna Bergstrom says Minnesota voters are "fed up" with fraud allegations and demanding accountability amid pressure.
December 31 Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.
December 31 Leavitt vows 'people will be in handcuffs' after Minnesota fraud scandal White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to the alleged fraud scandal in Minnesota and touts President Donald Trump's accomplishments in 2025 on 'Fox & Friends.'
December 31 Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells Border Patrol official his 'day of reckoning is fast approaching' Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino in a post on X that his "day of reckoning is fast approaching."
December 31 Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next President Donald Trump engaged Ukraine, Russian leaders throughout 2025 in unprecedented diplomatic push to end the war, including Alaska summit and Mar-a-Lago meetings.
December 31 What to know about new state laws in 2026 on wages, SNAP benefits and climate tax New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP restrictions across states.