Politics U.S. Launches ‘Defend the Spend’ Initiative to Prevent Child Care Fraud Stella Green, December 31, 2025 Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Alex Adams, who oversees the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced Wednesday that federal funds will be distributed to states only after rigorous verification of legitimate use. Adams revealed that a $9 billion welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota has impacted Americans nationwide. “One… Continue Reading
Politics Zelenskyy’s Proposal for Trump to Visit Ukraine Undermines Peace Efforts Stella Green, December 31, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been condemned for suggesting that President Donald Trump visit Ukrainian soil to help close a peace deal with Russia, an invitation widely criticized as risking further destabilization of ceasefire negotiations and escalating the ongoing conflict. In a Tuesday message exchange with reporters conducted through a… Continue Reading
Entertainment France Grants George Clooney Family Citizenship via Rare “Citoyen Émérite” Pathway Ella Thomas, December 31, 2025 By Zoe Papadakis | Wednesday, 31 December 2025 11:39 AM EST France granted actor George Clooney and his family citizenship after a special request from the country’s foreign affairs minister. The citizenship was approved on December 26 following a direct request from Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, as documented in… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Condemns Clooney Family’s French Citizenship, Accuses Them of “Horrendous” Immigration Policy Failures Stella Green, December 31, 2025 By James Morley III | Wednesday, 31 December 2025 07:03 PM EST President Donald Trump criticized actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, after reports that the couple and their twin children were granted French citizenship. In a post on Truth Social, Trump labeled them “two… Continue Reading
Politics Chick-fil-A Faces Backlash for ‘Woke’ Shift Amid Conservative Criticism Stella Green, December 31, 2025 Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, criticized Chick-fil-A’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives during an interview with guest host Todd Starnes. Perkins argued that while major corporations including Coca-Cola have scaled back such programs amid political and consumer pushback, Chick-fil-A has “dug in” on policies he… Continue Reading
Opinion Nexstar’s Proposed Merger Threatens American News Freedom — Congress Must Act Now Stella Green, December 31, 2025 In today’s digital economy, where opaque algorithms often prioritize inflated hyperbole while facts lag behind rapidly evolving news cycles, independent media remains critically important to Americans. During the 2024 election cycle, two out of three voters cited freedom of speech as their top decision factor—surpassing concerns about crime, immigration, and… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Claims ‘Real’ Approval Rating Surges to 64% Amid Polling Dispute Stella Green, December 31, 2025 President Donald Trump has asserted that his “real” job approval rating stands at 64%, dismissing mainstream polling as rigged by the media and pollsters. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump accused the media and polling industry of conspiring against him, insisting Americans experience a stronger nation than official numbers… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Claims U.S. Sets World Record in Investment Surge, Credits Tariffs as Key Driver Stella Green, December 31, 2025 President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the United States has set a world record for investment inflows into a single nation, attributing the unprecedented boom in domestic factories and business expansion to tariffs and incentives for U.S.-based manufacturing. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that U.S. investment now… Continue Reading
Entertainment Anthony Hopkins Honors 50 Years of Sobriety Following Life-Threatening Drunk Driving Incident Ella Thomas, December 31, 2025 Anthony Hopkins has celebrated a significant milestone this week, marking 50 years of sobriety after a near-fatal incident during his early struggles with alcohol. The Academy Award-winning actor shared the achievement in an Instagram post on Monday, reflecting on a pivotal moment that led to his recovery. In the video,… Continue Reading
Politics Minnesota’s $9 Billion Welfare Fraud Scandal May Undermine Democratic Dominance in Gubernatorial Race Stella Green, December 31, 2025 Minnesota’s sprawling welfare fraud scandal could upend the state’s long-standing Democratic dominance, according to the state’s Republican Party Chair Alex Plechash. Plechash said during a recent appearance that voter frustration over alleged fraud and oversight failures within state-run social service programs is beginning to translate into measurable political consequences for… Continue Reading