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Tim Walz becomes GOP punchline in sweeping new war on welfare fraud

July 15, 2026

Tim Walz becomes GOP punchline in sweeping new war on welfare fraud

The "WALZ Act" targets welfare fraud and COVID abuse in a sweeping package projected to save taxpayers roughly $240 billion in federal funds.

Social media erupts with mockery as Dem Senate candidate's pep talk goes viral: 'Is this for real?'

July 15, 2026

Social media erupts with mockery as Dem Senate candidate's pep talk goes viral: 'Is this for real?'

Haley Stevens' campaign speech sparked online ridicule as critics question her charisma against Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary race.

ICE officer hailed as hero after saving driver injured in Missouri crash

July 14, 2026

ICE officer hailed as hero after saving driver injured in Missouri crash

ICE officer Curtland Sawyer applied a tourniquet to stop life-threatening bleeding after witnessing a tractor-trailer crash outside Festus, Missouri.

Congressman sounds the alarm on China: 'We're sleepwalking through this competition'

July 14, 2026

Congressman sounds the alarm on China: 'We're sleepwalking through this competition'

Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., discusses US-China relations, the national debt, and reflects on a career as a problem-solver and voice of reason in Congress.

Rep. Dusty Johnson warns America is underestimating the Chinese threat

July 14, 2026

Rep. Dusty Johnson warns America is underestimating the Chinese threat

South Dakota's congressman reflects on career as problem-solver, performance in the gubernatorial primary, and his post-office plans, as he warns of Beijing threat.

Ohio mom arrested for having 16 kids in 'evil' living conditions wants to be reunited with children: lawyer

July 14, 2026

Ohio mom arrested for having 16 kids in 'evil' living conditions wants to be reunited with children: lawyer

Elizabeth Siders asked a judge to reunite her with the 16 children she is accused of endangering, and her attorney argues she poses no threat now.

Missouri nurse found dead months after anesthesiologist husband admitted to assaulting woman

July 14, 2026

Missouri nurse found dead months after anesthesiologist husband admitted to assaulting woman

Alexandra Hummel, 36, was found unresponsive at her Missouri home as authorities ordered an autopsy. Her husband previously pleaded guilty to assault.

Arkansas students outperform national average after universal school choice expansion, governor says

July 14, 2026

Arkansas students outperform national average after universal school choice expansion, governor says

About 50,000 kids participated in Arkansas' Education Freedom Account program as standardized test results show scores above the national average.

Arkansas takes home top ranking for religious freedom after Gov Sanders expands key protections

July 14, 2026

Arkansas takes home top ranking for religious freedom after Gov Sanders expands key protections

Arkansas ranked No. 1 for religious liberty after Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed key protections including Act 677 and the Conscience Protection Act.

Michigan Dem senator throws support behind candidate to replace him in contentious primary

July 13, 2026

Michigan Dem senator throws support behind candidate to replace him in contentious primary

Retiring Sen. Gary Peters reversed his neutral stance to endorse Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary as party leaders work to block progressive Abdul El-Sayed.