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March 17

Trump says Walz, Ilhan Omar 'complicit' in Minnesota fraud SCANDAL

President Donald Trump alleged that Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. and Attorney General Keith Ellison are 'complicit' in the Minnesota fraud scheme during an executive order signing to establish a national fraud task force.

March 17

DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places

DHS rebukes Illinois clerk who called ICE agents "thugs" and warned them away from polling places during elections, sparking immigration enforcement debate.

March 17

Jesse Jackson's family says Illinois Senate endorsement release was not authorized

Illinois Democratic primary candidate Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's campaign claimed an endorsement from Rev. Jesse Jackson in Rainbow PUSH Coalition sample ballots.

March 17

Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds

Illinois primary could make history as three candidates vie for Durbin's Senate seat, with potential for second Black woman or Indian American senator.

March 17

Minnesota bill would ban warrants allowing police to collect data from devices near a crime scene

Minnesota lawmakers proposed a bill to ban reverse location warrants allowing police to collect cellphone data near crime scenes, which they say violates the Fourth Amendment.

March 16

Dramatic video captures tourist boat engulfed in flames as passengers scramble to escape burning vessel

Nebraska tourists reportedly escaped dramatic boat fire off Miami Beach after their vessel "Size Matters" burst into flames during Florida Keys trip.

March 16

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

America's first dementia village opens in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2027, offering revolutionary memory care with shops, autonomy and dignity for residents.

March 14

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K

The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.

March 14

Critical swing state candidates reveal where they stand on DHS funding after suspected terror attacks

Four suspected terror attacks hit the US during DHS shutdown as Michigan Senate candidates split on funding with Republican Mike Rogers supporting reopening the department.

March 14

Video allegedly shows Michigan synagogue attacker buying $2K in fireworks days before truck rampage

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali allegedly purchased $2,250 worth of fireworks before ramming a truck into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan.