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‘The Assassin’ moment: Nicki Minaj goes silent after accidentally spilling nickname for JD Vance to Erika Kirk
x Hip-hop megastar Nicki Minaj stunned the crowd at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix when she took the stage as a surprise guest alongside conservative commentator Erika Kirk. The pop culture icon was in full praise mode, rattling off compliments for the...
Missouri year in review: capital gains eliminated, Medicaid increased
(The Center Square) – In 2025, Missouri lawmakers passed legislation to eliminate its capital gains tax, phase out the state income tax and expand Medicaid legislation. The Club for Growth Foundation reviewed more than 550 floor votes in the Missouri...
Hugh Hewitt shares what winning issue Republicans might have next November
Radio host Hugh Hewitt said Friday on Fox News that Republicans could enter the 2026 midterms with a clear advantage if they keep their message centered on affordability and energy costs. President Donald Trump dismissed “affordability” as a “Democrat scam,” even as...
Tech mogul gives $6 billion to 25 million kids to boost Trump investment program
Billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, announced Monday that they will give 25 million American children a $250 deposit as an initial boost to President Donald Trump’s new investment program for children. The Dells’ pledge totals $6.25 billion and will be...
Fmr NYPD inspector says Mamdani better equipped than Adams to rid New York of bad guys
Former New York Police Department (NYPD) inspector Paul Mauro said Friday on Fox Business that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani may have a clearer path to cracking down on violent offenders than outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The New York City...
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AG candidate wants investigation into JobsOhio chairman
(The Center Square) – A nonprofit agency created by the state that controls the state liquor tax profits is once again taking fire. In recent years, questions surrounded JobsOhio renewal of its lease for state liquor profits and its connection to former Ohio...
Major permitting bill has been tied up in Senate for months. What’s the holdup?
A major permitting bill that passed the House in December 2025 still hasn’t been passed by the Senate, with environmental and clean energy groups putting pressure on lawmakers to oppose the measure. The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development...
Jewish leaders sound alarm over DSA questionnaire
(The Center Square) – The Anti-Defamation League is sounding an alarm over the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America’s questionnaire for city council candidates. ADL Midwest Senior Regional Director Rebecca Weininger told The Center Square the DSA...
It’s not just data centers: Privately owned water utilities in deep blue state are soaking consumers
Amid rising utility costs from artificial intelligence data centers, Maryland residents are also drowning in water bills. Western Maryland residents are rationing showers and hauling buckets of water from a creek, according to The Baltimore Banner. Maryland’s...
Sheriffs, NRA oppose law requiring training for gun purchases
(The Center Square) - Colorado’s gun control law that went into effect last week is receiving widespread pushback from many notable organizations in the state, including two county sheriffs’ offices. And the National Rifle Association joined a lawsuit against...
Minnesota man once praised as ‘outstanding refugee’ now faces charges in alleged Medicaid fraud case
A man who was previously recognized as an “outstanding refugee” by the Minnesota Department of Human Services has been charged over an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme, according to news coverage. Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Monday that...
