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December 30

Anti-Iran regime protests grow across country as Trump admin boosts demonstrators offering support

U.S. officials voice support for Iranian demonstrators as protests intensify following currency crisis, with reports of tear gas and security crackdowns.

December 30

US embassies in the Western Hemisphere directed to report on human rights violations tied to mass migration

American embassies located in the Western Hemisphere are directed to report on human rights violations stemming from mass migration, the State Department notes.

December 30

DHS launches operation to arrest, remove suspected fraudsters in Minneapolis

The Department of Homeland Security announced a "massive operation" in Minnesota focused on identifying, arresting and removing "criminals who are defrauding the American people."

December 30

Questions remain, licensing site crashes as whiplash ensues in MN childcare fraud scandal

Minnesota licensing website crashes amid childcare fraud scandal as Quality Learning Center receives $1.9 million despite alleged spelling error and closure confusion.

December 30

ICE probes suspected Minnesota fraud sites as officials follow potential $9B money trail

Federal agents investigate Minnesota daycare fraud after viral video showed empty facilities receiving state childcare funds in the Minneapolis area.

December 30

Artists cancel New Year’s Eve shows following ‘Trump–Kennedy Center’ rebrand

A series of Kennedy Center performers have canceled shows after President Donald Trump's name was added to Washington arts institution.

December 30

Rooftop Revelations: 2026 is the year to listen to opposing views

Pastor and Project H.O.O.D. founder Corey Brooks says people are 'hungry for authenticity' and 'rejecting groupthink' in the new year while calling on Americans to form opinions based on truth.

December 30

Republicans eye Iowa Senate supermajority in Tuesday special election

Iowa special election Tuesday pits Democrat Renee Hardman against Republican Lucas Loftin for Senate District 16, with Republicans seeking supermajority control.

December 30

Deal-making clemency: Inside Trump’s most disputed pardons of 2025

President Donald Trump granted clemency to nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants, cryptocurrency executive Changpeng Zhao, former Representative George Santos and others in 2025.

December 30

House GOP whip urges citizenship revocations tied to Minnesota fraud schemes

House Republican Tom Emmer demands deportation of Somalis allegedly involved in Minnesota fraud after reports suggest funds may have reached Al-Shabaab terror group.