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February 24, 2025

Trump, Musk endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Monday separately endorsed entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's 2026 gubernatorial race.

February 24, 2025

Ramaswamy officially launches gubernatorial campaign in Ohio: 'Best days are still yet ahead'

Vivek Ramaswamy, the multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate who went on to become a major Trump supporter, launches a 2026 campaign for Ohio governor

February 23, 2025

Brett Favre has 1-word response to Wisconsin gov's proposal that would replace word 'mother' in state law

Former Green Bay Packers star quarterback Brett Favre called out the Wisconsin governor's proposed change to some so-called gendered terms.

February 23, 2025

Minnesota Muslims and Somali Americans speak out on politics, faith and being open to Trump in 2024

In Minnesota, Somalian Americans, many of whom are Muslims, spoke out about the 2024 election, being open to Donald Trump and what drove their votes.

February 22, 2025

Wisconsin Democratic governor proposes replacing 'mother' with 'inseminated person' in state law

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is taking heat for introducing a bill with several changes to gendered language, including using the term "inseminated person" instead of "mother."

February 22, 2025

Illinois man indicted in teenage stepson's murder after alleged torture, beating

An Illinois man is facing murder charges in connection with allegations that prolonged abuse and torture led to the death of his 16-year-old stepson.

February 21, 2025

Burgum says Interior Department 'completely embracing the DOGE effort'

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is all in on President Donald Trump's mission to overhaul and downsize the federal government through his recently created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

February 20, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers advance trans athlete ban bill as state faces investigation for defying Trump order

Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill that would prevent trans athletes from playing in women's and girls sports after the state refused to comply with Trump.

February 19, 2025

Wisconsin bans trans athletes from girls' sports, following Trump's executive order

Wisconsin's high school athletics association announced Wednesday it is banning trans athletes from girls' sports in order to comply with Trump's recent order.

February 19, 2025

'Devasted farms': Bipartisan Senate letter calls for 'new urgency' to address crippling virus

A bipartisan group of senators is calling on the new USDA secretary to take aggressive action on the bird flu that is wreaking havoc on farms across the country.