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DOJ Announces Indictments Against 11 in Alleged Marriage Fraud Scheme Targeting Chinese Nationals
The decadelong multimillion-dollar scheme allegedly secured permanent residency for foreign nationals through fake marriages to U.S. citizens.
"Decoy" Air Force One Was Protected by US Fighter Jets, Official Says
The revelation comes after reports that President Trump switched aircraft during a trip from Turkey amid concerns about potential threats to his travel.
Gas Prices Hit Record High for This Time of Year, GasBuddy Reports
The national average has crossed $4 per gallon after Aug. 12 for the first time in recorded history, according to the fuel price tracker.
Lawsuit Filed Over Trump Media's Sale of Early Access to Truth Social Posts
The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation argue the arrangement giving Wall Street firms faster access to presidential posts violates the First Amendment.
Bank of America Unveils $250B Initiative to Modernize US Infrastructure
The banking giant's Critical Infrastructure Finance Initiative will mobilize financing for data centers, semiconductor facilities, power generation and transportation through July 2027.
Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary, Setting up November Showdown With Michele Tafoya
Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in Tuesday's primary, but her role in the state's unemployment fraud scandal has emerged as a central issue in the general election race.
Tennessee Investigates Abuse Allegations at Privately Run Juvenile Facilities as State Oversight Questions Mount
Wayne Halfway House CEO Jason Crews faces scrutiny after reports that his facilities failed to report violent incidents involving detained youth to state authorities.
Wayne Halfway House Faces Investigation Over Unreported Juvenile Abuse at Tennessee Facilities
A June 2024 assault at Middle Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center was not reported to state officials as required by law, according to records reviewed by reporters.
Education Leaders Push for Mandatory Work Experience as Internship Economy Faces Scrutiny
A new proposal calls for embedding employer-designed internships into college curricula, drawing support from some Democrats while raising concerns from business groups about flexibility.
Tafoya Makes Common Sense Pitch to Disaffected Democrats as She Vows to Fight Minnesota's Socialist Lurch
The Republican Senate nominee, who easily won her primary, is positioning herself as an alternative for voters across the political spectrum in her race against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.