California's Employment Development Department is about to face serious federal scrutiny over what could amount to one of the largest unemployment fraud scandals in American history. The U.S. Department of Labor is preparing to dispatch a specialized strike team to California to investigate widespread theft and abuse within the state's unemployment insurance program, according to reports. The move mirrors a similar federal crackdown already underway in Minnesota, where invest

“The people who've donated hundreds of millions of dollars to the Democrat Party and have paid for dirty tricks against Trump, they basically are spared,” said David Sacks. Last month, more than three million pages  of long-anticipated Epstein files were finally released. This has triggered a media scramble with journalists poring over emails, court filings, and other correspondence in search of connections previously unknown to the public. The New York Times  recently publis

Most democratic nations require identification to vote, while several U.S. states still allow voting without it, fueling an ongoing debate over election integrity and public trust. Requiring voters to show identification at the polls is standard practice across much of the democratic world, from Europe and Asia to Africa and Latin America.  Yet in the United States, election rules vary sharply by state, with several allowing voters to cast ballots without presenting any form

Since its inception in 1980, taxpayers have spent trillions on the Dept. of Education and in return received only abjectly worse public education. For years, the idea of abolishing the U.S. Department of Education has been treated as if it were merely political fantasy. Critics of the notion would argue it could simply not be done—as if the agency were etched into the Constitution itself. In one such example the National Education Association  called President Trump’s intenti

A bipartisan plan aims to hold tech companies accountable for child safety failures and censorship of conservative voices. A group of U.S. lawmakers from both parties has introduced legislation that would dismantle one of Big Tech’s most powerful legal shields. Just before Christmas 2025, senators including Lindsey Graham, Dick Durbin, Josh Hawley, Amy Klobuchar, Marsha Blackburn, and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody unveiled a bill that would sunset Section 230 of the C

New research spotlights concerns over rising antisemitism linked to diversity offices at U.S. universities. A growing climate of hostility toward Israel—and, increasingly, toward Jewish students—has become entrenched in many American universities, with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) staff at the center of the controversy. A new study from the Heritage Foundation has found that DEI officials across the country routinely single out Israel for criticism while largely av

New analysis shows how national welfare design facilitated billions in fraud and why reform is overdue. Minnesota’s sprawling welfare fraud scandal has done more than expose corruption in one state — it has laid bare fundamental weaknesses in the national welfare system, according to new research from The Heritage Foundation . Policy experts at Heritage argue that systemic design flaws in federal welfare programs made this fraud possible and will continue to invite abuse unle

Democratic socialist’s proposed millionaire tax could drive out job creators, deepen fiscal instability, and deliver empty promises. New York City Councilman Zohran Mamdani is pushing a deeply flawed plan that would slap a new 2% income tax on residents and small business owners earning over $1 million a year—an approach critics warn could destabilize the city’s already fragile economy. Mamdani claims this extra tax will help fund a wide array of socialist-style programs, inc

Minnesota’s lieutenant governor pushes donations and training tied to on-the-ground opposition to federal immigration agents. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is drawing scrutiny after urging Minnesotans to join “legal observer” trainings and donate to activist networks that monitor—and in some cases directly interfere with—Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, even as confrontations around ICE have turned deadly. Flanagan’s public encouragement followed the death

“A prosperous society parties more. A sad, lonely society parties less,” said former Presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang. There was a time in the not-so-distant past when partying did not feel like a luxury experience. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey , Americans today spend dramatically less time attending or hosting social gatherings than they did two decades ago. The drop is especially steep among young peo

“This is one of the most mind-blowing things I’ve ever heard,” is one of many comments of shock—and anger—left by social media users this week. When you hear that taxpayers are spending millions each year on programs for the homeless, most folks expect things like shelter beds, job training, or addiction recovery services. One could be forgiven for not expecting a government-backed initiative that, among other things, hands out shots of alcohol  to chronically homeless alcoho

Federal data show reduced trade gap and a surge in worker output, signaling shifts in economic momentum. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in recent months, falling to its lowest level since 2009, according to official federal data, while economic productivity recorded its strongest increase in nearly six years. The U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the nation’s trade deficit declined to $29 billion in the most recent reporting period, dow

Justice Department subpoenas central bank in probe over headquarters renovation and alleged false statements to Congress. Federal prosecutors in Washington have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, focusing on whether he misled Congress about the cost and scope of the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve’s Washington, D.C, headquarters, according to multiple reports citing government and legal sources.  The inquiry was approve

“Parents who grew up gaming are still playing, and many are introducing their kids to video games as early as age five, while rising accessibility across screens and platforms allows people to play in more moments," said Giorgo Paizanis. The U.S. video game industry is not just big—it has become indispensable.  According to the Entertainment Software Association’s 2024 Economic Impact Report , the industry generated more than $101.3 billion in total economic impact in 2023, c

Investigation Intensifies Into Oversight Failures and Alleged Money Transfers Linked to Al-Shabaab Federal authorities are investigating whether fraudulent payments tied to large-scale welfare and social services fraud in Minnesota were routed, at least indirectly, to al-Shabaab, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization based in Somalia, a probe that has sharpened scrutiny on state oversight and Gov. Tim Walz’s administration.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that

District officials have not released the instructional materials, and the allegation has not been independently verified. A complaint involving Regional School District 8 in Hebron, Connecticut, which oversees RAHM middle and high schools, is raising renewed scrutiny over how politics is presented in the classroom.  A person familiar with the matter alleged that students were shown a lesson characterizing conservatism as “oppressive and evil,” while describing liberalism as p

From his failure to support civilians in 2009 to the Iran nuclear deal—which critics still see as ransom payments to a tyrannical government—Obama has had a controversial track record dealing with Khamenei and the ruling regime. Iran has erupted in one of the largest waves of unrest  since the Mahsa Amini protests  in 2022, and possibly the most significant since the 1979 revolution that overthrew the shah and installed the current Islamic Republic. Beginning in late December

Federal Government Unveils New “Eat Real Food” Food Pyramid in Major Nutrition Policy Overhaul New guidelines invert traditional pyramid, emphasize whole foods, protein, and reduced processed food consumption. Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, including a redesigned food pyramid graphic that marks a sharp break from recent nutrition frameworks. Officials d

GasBuddy’s outlook attributes the decline to higher refinery output and moderating demand. The national average price of regular gasoline is projected to fall below $3 per gallon in 2026 for the first time since 2020, according to the GasBuddy 2026 Fuel Price Outlook released this week.  The forecast  estimates a yearly average of $2.97 per gallon, down about 13 cents from the 2025 average of $3.10, and marks the fourth straight annual decline in average pump prices. GasBuddy

“He doesn’t move us. You can speculate as to why that is. I’m not going there,” TV personality Stephen A. Smith said on  Real Time with Bill Maher. Pete Buttigieg hasn’t announced a run for President in 2028, but few names surface more reliably in early Democratic speculation. A former Transportation Secretary, a past presidential contender, and a favorite of party donors and left-leaning media outlets, Buttigieg is widely viewed as someone who would be taken seriously the mo