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June 14, 2025

Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case

Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark case against the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader.

June 13, 2025

Nancy Mace blasts Tim Walz after he fails to define what a woman is

Tim Walz is under fire after a contentious exchange with Rep. Nancy Mace during a House hearing in which he appeared unable to answer the question, "What is a woman?"

June 13, 2025

Chinese bio-smuggling suspect cries in court over federal detention

Federal authorities arrest Chinese nationals for allegedly smuggling dangerous biological materials, including a crop-killing fungus that causes billions in agricultural losses

June 13, 2025

Tim Walz floats China as 'neutral actor' with 'moral authority' to negotiate Middle East peace

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claims China could hold the 'moral authority' to negotiate Middle East peace after Israel's strikes on Iran.

June 12, 2025

Rep. LaHood says new AI bill directs NSA to create 'security playbook' amid Chinese threats

Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., told Fox News Digital the new bi-partisan "Advanced AI Security Readiness Act" directs the NSA’s to develop an "AI Security Playbook" amid the technology race against China.

June 12, 2025

Trump admin elevates Title IX probes into Minnesota after transgender softball pitcher wins state title

Minnesota faces elevated federal investigations by Trump administration for permitting transgender athletes in girls' sports after softball controversy.

June 12, 2025

Arkansas families sue to keep 10 Commandments out of classroom before new law takes effect

Some Arkansas families have sued to block a law mandating displays of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, arguing the religious displays create a coercive environment for students of other beliefs.

June 12, 2025

Sports reporter gunned down in road-rage shooting on interstate, police say

Former sports reporter Dennis Sharkey Jr. killed in I-29 road-rage incident, with evidence including matching bullet casings and witness accounts leading to Ruslan Huseynov's arrest.

June 12, 2025

Ending California’s EPA power-grab will jump-start American auto and RV manufacturing

Reversing California’s emissions power grab is essential to RV, automotive and engine manufacturing industries in the state of Indiana and across America.

June 11, 2025

The LA riots are about as authentic as astroturf: Sen. Josh Hawley

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., asks who is funding Los Angeles' 'flash mobs' on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'