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A Democratic Virginia lawmaker is backing a bill that would ban the state from verifying a nonprofit’s eligibility to provide and receive federal taxpayer benefits, a move that comes as scrutiny over the misuse of taxpayer funds continues to intensify. The introduction of House Bill 1369 by Virginia Democratic state Del. Jessica Anderson came in the wake of a massive fraud scandal involving nonprofits in Minnesota and amid pressure by the Trump administration for states to enact better oversight of how taxpayer money is spent. "No state agency responsible for the administration of federal funds shall impose a requirement on...

Donald Trump represents everything that the Davos crowd hates – and it is unlikely they are any more well-disposed towards him after being forced to listen to more than an hour of the president’s rambling speech today. He is a protectionist, not a free trader. He thinks the climate crisis is a hoax and is suspicious of multilateral organisations. He prefers power plays to dialogue and he doesn’t have any time for the “woke” capitalism that Davos has been keen to promote, with its focus on gender equality and ethical investment. The shindig’s organisers, the World Economic Forum (WEF), had...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet President Donald Trump in Davos as U.S. envoys prepare for talks in Moscow aimed at ending Russia's war with Ukraine. Zelenskyy plans to travel to Switzerland on Thursday to meet Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum while White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Moscow for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by Axios. Trump confirmed the meeting with Zelenskyy after delivering remarks Wednesday in Davos, saying negotiations are nearing a critical point. "I think Russia wants to make a deal, I think Ukraine...

The story of Momofuku Ando and how he invented instant ramen. How an Ex-Prisoner Built a $7 Billion Ramen Empire | 12:07 Hungry History by Adjoga | 4.52K subscribers | 746,411 views | August 17, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott called on the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD outside Houston to halt plans for the “Islamic Games,” which had listed a designated terror group as a sponsor. Abbott wrote Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board Chair Julie Hinaman and Supt. Douglas Killian, on January 21. In the letter, Abbott demanded that they terminate any negotiations or agreements for the Islamic Games. The event was scheduled for October 10 to 11 at Bridgeland High School in Cypress, but organizers later changed the location to “TBD.” “Texans deserve immediate action to curb the spread of Islamic extremism, and public facilities funded by their tax dollars...

An Oklahoma man has been federally charged with threatening to kill U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, "MAGA Republicans" and politicians in a series of comments posted on YouTube, the Justice Department said. Taylor Ryan Prigmore, 30, was arrested Monday after being accused of posting the comments in several videos between May 9, 2025, and Jan. 17, federal prosecutors said. "As attacks on law enforcement rise around the country, this Department of Justice will continue to identify and prosecute violent threats against the brave men and women who keep us safe," said Attorney General Pam Bondi. "Hiding behind a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the executive order to bring back mental institutions, President Trump announced this morning that he would begin by converting the entire city of Minneapolis into an insane asylum. The new executive order aims to stem violence from people on the streets with severe psychiatric conditions, such as the population of Minneapolis. "It's going to be a big, beautiful loony bin," said Trump of the new project. "We're going to drop a big building right on top the city to keep all the nutsos safe inside. People say it's mean, but it's really the nice...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City woman was arrested on Monday after she allegedly poisoned her roommate’s spaghetti with a cleaning solution. According to court documents, Carolyn Marie Chalfant, 63, added bleach or peroxide to the leftover spaghetti that was set out for the victim. This was allegedly after the victim’s wife and children finished eating. Panama City Police reported that once the victim returned home, Chalfant turned on the stove to reheat the spaghetti, and after the victim made himself a bowl. It was reported that the victim realized it tasted odd after he ate about four...

Super Bowl ads are starting to roll out and Budweiser just dropped a teaser that already has people talking and guessing. The clip opens in a barn with the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales doing their thing when they suddenly stop and stare at a shiny metal bucket that’s … moving. Whatever’s underneath is making noises, the horses are curious, and we’re all sitting here wondering what on earth is hiding under there. Budweiser tagged the spot with the title “Stable” and confirmed they’re officially back for Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. No other details yet, just a lot of...

Ted Lieu encourages more people in Minnesota to get into the faces of ICE agents and film them so that evidence can be used to prosecute them in the future for doing their jobs. These people are trying to get ICE agents killed.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An appeals court on Wednesday suspended a decision that restricts immigration officers' aggressive tactics in Minnesota, while Maine declined a request for more undercover license plates for U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicles, citing “abuses of power” during the Trump administration's crackdown. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was persuaded to freeze a judge's ruling that bars officers from using tear gas and other steps against peaceful protesters while the administration pursues an appeal. Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota's Twin Cities, began in early December.

US President Donald Trump says he has reached a framework for a deal over Greenland following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he will therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies. “We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,” Trump says in a post on Truth Social. The US president does not provide any details on the framework, but adds that his threatened tariffs against European countries who are resisting his quest to acquire Greenland are now off the table. “Based upon this understanding,...

Turns out it's really easy to make money in America by lying. Destiny and Shawn Jackson are Minneapolis parents who claimed their truck was "lifted off the ground" by a tear gas canister as they were peacefully driving home with 6 kids from a basketball game at Anderson Middle School. Destiny and Shawn Jackson were filmed participating in the mob that was harassing federal officers.

If progressives distrust Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vision of healthy eating, they should rethink giving the government control over grocery aisles.The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently released its long-awaited dietary guideline revisions for 2025–2030. The 10-page document has drawn both praise and fire from dietitians and public health experts. While lauding the emphasis on eating real, whole foods, some experts argue that Kennedy's prioritization of dairy and meat does not reflect nutritional science. Progressives have claimed Kennedy's focus on red meat is creating a "funnel of performative masculinity" and a culture...

Lawmakers have taken the next step toward holding Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena to testify in the congressional Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee voted to send the effort to the full House for a vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who supports holding the Clintons in contempt, has committed to having the chamber vote on the resolutions. Some Democrats joined with Republicans in voting to hold the former president in contempt. The vote to hold the former secretary of state in contempt was also bipartisan. But fewer Democrats...

In a remarkable twist that bridges ancient ambition with cutting-edge science, physicists working at the Large Hadron Collider have achieved what medieval alchemists only dreamed of: turning lead into gold. While attempting to recreate conditions moments after the Big Bang, researchers on the ALICE experiment in Switzerland inadvertently produced minuscule quantities of the precious metal, marking an unexpected breakthrough in particle physics. The Accidental Discovery The extraordinary transformation occurred during experiments where beams of lead nuclei were fired at each other at velocities approaching the speed of light. While the primary goal was to study the primordial state of the...

Every year from mid- to late February, the setting sun hits Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall along the eastern edge of the soaring El Capitan at just the right angle, creating the illusion that the 1,575-foot waterfall is on fire. This Yosemite National Park phenomenon, aka “firefall,” is ultra-popular, and this year is expected to be even more crowded. For the first time since 2021, park reservations are not required to visit Yosemite during firefall. The past 12 months have been tumultuous for the National Park Service, with a 43-day government shutdown, changing free-entry days, and price increases. Now, its rangers will...

Pope Leo is among world leaders invited to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's top diplomatic official, said on Wednesday. Leo, the first U.S. pope and a critic of some of Trump's policies, is evaluating the invitation, he said. "The pope has received an invitation and we are considering what to do," Parolin told journalists. "I believe it will be something that requires a bit of time for consideration before giving a response." The board was initially aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, however Trump has said it will have a much...

A new “TMZ Investigates” special on Fox Nation claims Nick Reiner is in no mental state to stand trial for the alleged murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, as the program reveals new details about his mental state, medication changes and the case against him. “He is not competent to stand trial right now. He is almost childlike in jail, we’re told,” TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin told “Fox & Friends” on Monday. “He can’t process the consequences of what he’s done. He knows what he did. He just can’t understand where he is right now, and I...

In the face of surging antisemitism across New York state — fueled by incessant illegal demonstrations in support of terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah — Attorney General Letitia James jumped into the fray to prosecute … Jews. James’ office announced last week that she’s concluded an agreement with Betar — a small and obscure Zionist group that advocates for Jewish safety and self-determination — forcing it to cease operations in New York. The AG says Betar engaged in a “campaign of violence, harassment, and intimidation against Arab, Muslim, and Jewish New Yorkers.” Among the group’s activities were counter-protesting at...