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'Really big deal': 13-mile secret of America's heartland revealed by Fox News' Steve Doocy

April 29, 2026

'Really big deal': 13-mile secret of America's heartland revealed by Fox News' Steve Doocy

Steve Doocy's Route 66 road trip continued in Kansas Wednesday, and locals shared personal connections to the historic highway nearing its 100th anniversary.

Hundreds of jailed illegal aliens released back onto blue-state streets despite ICE detainers, records show

April 29, 2026

Hundreds of jailed illegal aliens released back onto blue-state streets despite ICE detainers, records show

Chicago-area officials released more than 400 illegal immigrants tied to crimes to prevent ICE from apprehending them, records obtained by AFL show.

Emmer, DOJ escalate pressure on Walz after Patel clash over fraud raids: 'More BS'

April 29, 2026

Emmer, DOJ escalate pressure on Walz after Patel clash over fraud raids: 'More BS'

Rep. Tom Emmer slams Gov. Tim Walz for claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids, saying the FBI and DOJ drafted and executed the search warrants.

Sexual predator ‘Cookie Monster’ caught in terrified child’s bed during midnight break-in, police say

April 29, 2026

Sexual predator ‘Cookie Monster’ caught in terrified child’s bed during midnight break-in, police say

A 65-year-old repeat sex offender allegedly entered a child's bedroom naked. He is now held on $1.25 million bond in Douglas County Corrections.

Walz a no-show at key fraud hearing despite being in the building on other business: GOP leader

April 29, 2026

Walz a no-show at key fraud hearing despite being in the building on other business: GOP leader

Rep. Robbins says Gov. Tim Walz skipped a Minnesota state fraud hearing despite allegedly being in the building, citing his arrogance as the reason.

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach admits sexual relationship with ex-player, lawsuit claims

April 29, 2026

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach admits sexual relationship with ex-player, lawsuit claims

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach Chuck Love admitted he had a sexual relationship with a player before her dismissal, according to court documents filed.

Senator demands probe after truck driver who allegedly fraudulently obtained license, citizenship kills family

April 29, 2026

Senator demands probe after truck driver who allegedly fraudulently obtained license, citizenship kills family

Sen. Bernie Moreno urges a federal probe into how driver Modou Ngom allegedly used fraud to obtain a commercial driver's license and citizenship.

Illinois no-cash bail law 'utterly manipulated' by violent offenders, Dem alderman says after cop's killing

April 29, 2026

Illinois no-cash bail law 'utterly manipulated' by violent offenders, Dem alderman says after cop's killing

A Chicago alderman calls for changes to Illinois' no-cash bail law after a felon on pretrial release allegedly killed a police officer in a hospital.

Illinois Democratic governor bucks teachers' unions in support for statewide classroom phone ban

April 29, 2026

Illinois Democratic governor bucks teachers' unions in support for statewide classroom phone ban

Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., clashed with the Illinois Federation of Teachers over a statewide bill to ban cellphones in classrooms during instructional hours.

University of Nebraska at Kearney pulls trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat

April 29, 2026

University of Nebraska at Kearney pulls trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat

A transgender-focused faculty training at the University of Nebraska at Kearney was canceled after online backlash and condemnation from Gov. Jim Pillen.