Fires, unrest, lawsuits, politics dominate Southwest in 2025
2025 started in California with devastating wildfires, continued with immigration raids and riots protesting them, and ended with congressional redistricting.
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GOP fiscal hawks balk at $5.7B for refugees in 2026 HHS funding bill
When Congress returns next week, lawmakers will have less than a month to pass the remaining nine appropriations bills funding federal agencies in fiscal... Read More.
Illinois Congressman: Millions face higher premiums despite GOP health bill
Although the U.S. House passed Republicans' "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act" before leaving until the new year, Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric... Read More.
Florida’s minimum wage rising to $15 in 2026
Florida's minimum wage will rise to $15 an hour in 2026 as the result of a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2020.
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WATCH: TCS investigating potential childcare center fraud in WA
As federal authorities begin conducting what they are calling a "massive" investigation in Minnesota into alleged fraud involving Somali-run daycare centers, independent journalists and... Read More.
Oversight committee calls Walz to testify on suspected Minnesota fraud
The U.S. House Oversight Committee called on Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify regarding alleged fraud throughout the state.
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Funding for Minnesota child care centers paused
Taxpayer dollars provided each year to Minnesota day care centers will be frozen, according to officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human... Read More.
‘Systemic fraud:’ HUD secretary condemns $5.8 billion in ‘questionable’ payments
The Trump administration says it will crack down on housing assistance fraud after a report from the Department of Housing and Human Development flagged... Read More.
Colorado marijuana sales hit $1B as Trump shifts policy
In 2025, Coloradans spent upwards of $1 billion on legal marijuana. That generated almost $200 million in tax and fee revenue for the state,... Read More.
New details emerge on Venezuelan strike
New details are emerging surrounding the U.S. strike on a suspected drug loading site in Venezuela, with multiple reports claiming a CIA drone carried... Read More.
Another ISIS sympathizer charged in Texas
Another alleged ISIS sympathizer has been charged with an international terrorism offense in Texas, again in the Dallas area, by way of New York... Read More.
Democrats to reconvene Jan. 6 panel for anniversary hearing
House Democrats are reconvening a special committee for a hearing to mark the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and criticize... Read More.
