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A major state audit in Minnesota conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor found widespread failures and internal control problems in the Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Administration grant program, reaffirming concerns about massive fraud issues.The report, released on Monday, found that between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024, DHS dished out more than $425 million in grants to 830 organizations, the majority being nongovernmental, and did not show proper oversight in watching over those taxpayer funds, which in many cases were meant to help those with addiction and mental health issues.The audit found missing progress reports

1. Congress holds hearing into Minnesota fraud allegations 2. 'Squad' rep's felon husband smacks phone from reporter3. Trump announces Venezuela will 'immediately' hand oil over to US 'ICE’D OUT — Trump admin deals major blow to Minnesota hotel after ICE agents denied rooms. Continue reading …OCEAN ESCAPE – Sanctioned tanker flees US forces, now under Russian naval escort off Irish coast. Continue reading …CASE CRACKED – Teenager missing since November found safe as authorities make arrest. Continue reading …NOT GOING THERE – Golden Globes host explains why one celebrity is off-limits for jokes at awards show. Continue reading …1945-2026 – Michael Reagan,

A New York City man with a criminal history that includes sexual assault was indicted after prosecutors say he posted explicit threats online to kills Jews, members of the New York City Police Department and federal officials. Nathan White, 54, was arraigned on Monday in Queens Supreme Court on charges of making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment in the second degree, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.Prosecutors say the charges stem from a series of threatening posts White made on his X account in November. "Imma kill ALL you FILTHY Zionist!!! I

Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted last month of obstructing federal agents attempting to arrest an illegal immigrant, has resigned from her position.In a letter to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Saturday, Dugan said the case against her threatens judicial independence and vowed to keep fighting it."As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded but which present immense and complex challenges that threaten the independence of our judiciary," she wrote. "I am pursuing this fight for myself and for our independent judiciary. However, the Wisconsin citizens that I

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told "Hannity" on Tuesday why he believes the UN is "so upset" about President Donald Trump's capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro."Over 50 countries didn't even recognize Maduro because he stole the election. So, it's hard to figure out what they’re so upset about," Waltz told Fox News host Sean Hannity."I think we know the answer. It's because it's President Trump, and he's a man of action and took real action. And now the Venezuelan people are going to be better off," he added.TRUMP'S MADURO TAKEDOWN RESETS THE GLOBAL CHESSBOARD AND REASSERTS

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that recovery efforts after the Palisades fire in 2025 were some of the fastest in California history despite months of criticism.Bass reflected on the massive wildfires that engulfed her city one year ago on the "At Our Table" podcast with Jaime Harrison on Tuesday."If you look at Hawaii, Hawaii right now, those fires were two years ago," Bass said. "And they have about 300 homes that are being rebuilt. We have more than 300 homes being rebuilt in the Palisades right now."LOS ANGELES MAYOR SLASHES FIRE DEPARTMENT DEI BUREAU IN PROPOSED BUDGET MONTHS AFTER

This is not a happy topic. But it’s essential advice whether you’re 30 or 90.If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family get into your digital life? I’m talking about your bank accounts, emails, crypto and a lifetime of memories stored on your phone or computer.Big Tech and other companies won’t hand over your data or passwords, even to a spouse, without a hassle, if at all.Start with a Legacy Contact. Think of someone you trust who gets access only after you’re gone. Who is that? Good.SECRET PHRASES TO GET YOU PAST AI BOT CUSTOMER SERVICE· iPhone: Open Settings

The Arizona Cardinals are facing backlash on social media after sharing a poorly timed birthday post for former head coach Jonathan Gannon, who was fired by the team on Monday following three seasons.Gannon, who turned 43 on Sunday, was celebrated by the team with a social media post on X that read, "Happy Birthday, JG!"But the following day, the organization fired Gannon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Happy birthday! Your gift is... you're fired," one comment beneath the post read. "Posting this before you fire him the next day is nasty work," another person wrote before Monday’s news broke. "Elite level

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., railed against President Donald Trump’s weekend strikes in Venezuela, but his criticism comes after a history of taking a softer approach to socialist dictators like former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.Sanders, like several of his colleagues in the Senate Democratic caucus, argued that Trump’s decision to strike Venezuela’s capital Caracas without congressional approval broke the law and was another instance of the administration leapfrogging Congress’ war powers."Donald Trump has, once again, shown his contempt for the Constitution and the rule of law," Sanders said in a statement. "The President of the United States does NOT have the

The confusion surrounding who will be coaching No. 6 Ole Miss in the playoffs has reached a resolution, at least through the semifinals.LSU is allowing offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., who is following Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss to Baton Rouge upon the conclusion of the season, to remain with the Rebels for Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 10 Miami.Running backs coach Kevin Smith is also slated to continue coaching Ole Miss, ESPN reported.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Multiple key coordinators and assistants agreed to contracts with LSU shortly after Kiffin bolted from the Rebels, including

Nicolás Maduro Guerra, the son of captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, has pledged his "unconditional support" to the newly sworn-in interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, who served as his father's vice president."My unconditional support for the very hard task you've been given," Maduro Guerra, often called "Nicolasito," said, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). "Count on me, count on my family, count on our firmness in taking the right steps at the forefront of this responsibility that is now yours."Maduro Guerra made the remarks during his first public appearance since his father and stepmother, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S.

At a time when principles are tested and passions run high, we have to return to the heart of what America stands for. It’s not just about who raises a flag, but who upholds the values of generosity, unity and a shared future. In the end, the question is about the soul of our nation. Who stands with America’s deepest ideals, and who does not? I came to America chasing a basketball dream, but I stayed because I found something far greater: freedom. As a Muslim and a legal immigrant, I came to the United States because freedom here is not just

The U.S. has reached an agreement with the Commonwealth of Dominica that could allow some asylum seekers arriving at the U.S. border to be transferred to the Caribbean nation, per reporting by The Associated Press.Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit described the agreement as "one of the primary areas of collaboration" between the two governments following recent U.S. entry restrictions imposed on Dominican nationals.Skerrit said he has been in ongoing discussions with U.S. officials after the White House announced partial visa limitations announced on Dec. 16 but declined to provide details on how many asylum seekers could be sent to Dominica

The capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was "not just about drugs," U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in her first interview about the military operation on "Hannity" Monday.Maduro and other defendants could face charges in other places, Bondi said."Nothing is off the table," Bondi told Fox News host Sean Hannity. "These people must remain behind bars. They are responsible for the loss of so many lives, and these aren't street-level drug dealers. They are narco-traffickers."On Monday, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and other charges in federal court.RUBIO DEFENDS VENEZUELA OPERATION AFTER NBC QUESTIONS LACK

Russell Wilson went from starting quarterback of the New York Giants to third string just a few weeks into the 2025 season, leaving many to question if the 10-time Pro Bowler decides to play next season.Wilson, 37, doesn’t sound like he’s mulling over his decision. He wants to play in 2026."I’m not blinking," Wilson said, per SNY. "I know I’m capable of. I think I showed that in Dallas, and I want to be able to do that again, you know, and just be ready to rock and roll, and be as healthy as possible and be ready to play

FIRST ON FOX: House Freedom Caucus leaders are drawing battle lines as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill for the second half of the 119th Congress.The conservative group's board of directors is sending a seven-page letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., outlining proposed policy goals on a vast array of topics from American elections, to immigration, to federal spending, taking on "rogue" judges, and housing affordability.It comes ahead of a policy forum that Johnson is hosting on Tuesday to lay out the House GOP's agenda for 2026. Republicans are expected to huddle from 9:30am to 6pm at the Trump Kennedy Center

A 4-year-old Florida boy who disappeared while visiting family over New Year’s has been found dead in Alabama.Johnathan Everett Boley, known to family members as "John John," was reported missing on New Year's Eve after he wandered away from a rural property along Highway 195 near Jasper, Alabama, while playing outside with his dog, Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said during a news conference.Hundreds of law enforcement officers, volunteers, K-9 teams, drones and aircraft were deployed in the search, which covered several square miles of wooded land. Searchers found the child’s body Jan. 2 roughly two miles from the home, officials

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon was the latest NFL coach shown the door on "Black Monday," getting dismissed a day after the team suffered its ninth straight loss of the season.The move was announced via the team’s website after the Cardinals ended the season with a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams."Jonathan is a very smart, motivated, enthusiastic, intelligent, awesome coach," Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said during a press conference on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"He made us better, but I think, as you all know, this is a league about wins and losses. The wins

While many Democrats erupted at President Donald Trump's decision to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, one particular prior taunt from former President Joe Biden resurfaced Sunday and promptly got ratioed.Responding to an Axios report on June 21, 2020, that Trump would consider meeting with Maduro after the despot ignored the disputed election versus opposition leader Juan Guaidó, Biden said that "Trump talks tough on Venezuela, but admires thugs and dictators like Nicolás Maduro.""As President, I will stand with the Venezuelan people and for democracy," Biden added.VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO’S NARCO CASE ECHOES US HISTORY

Two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski became the latest coach fired this season after six seasons with the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Monday. The Haslam family announced the coaching change after Stefanski led the Browns’ to a 5-12 finish, including Sunday’s 20-18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. "We have tremendous gratitude for Kevin's leadership of the Cleveland Browns over the last six seasons," Managing and Principal Partners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said in a statement. "He is a good football coach and an even better person. We appreciate all his hard work and dedication to our organization but our

The Trump administration is ramping down tariffs for even more goods as the White House zeroes in on its messaging surrounding affordability — an issue dominating American voters' concerns. The White House announced Wednesday that tariffs slated to kick in Thursday on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities would be postponed for another year — a move that comes as President Donald Trump already has scaled back tariffs on imported foods like coffee and bananas. "This indicates that on some level the White House understands that President Trump’s tariffs are driving up consumer prices, and that Trump and the Republican Party are incurring

President Donald Trump late Sunday predicted Cuba was "ready to fall" after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, warning that Havana can no longer rely on Caracas for security and oil.  Trump said Cuba’s fate is now directly tied to Maduro’s ouster and the collapse of Venezuela’s ability to bankroll allies in the region.  Asked if he was considering U.S. action in Cuba, Trump replied: "I think it’s just going to fall. I don’t think we need any action. Looks like it’s going down. It’s going down for the count." The president’s comments during a press gaggle with reporters aboard

The final game of the 2025 NFL regular season may have been the best one, and it came down to the final seconds.Twenty-seven points were scored in the fourth quarter instead of 30, as Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed what would have been a walk-off field goal to send the Ravens to the playoffs.Instead, the AFC North title went to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who had their fair share of miraculous efforts in the fourth quarter, while the Ravens' season ended in heartbreak.It's no secret the face of the Ravens, Lamar Jackson, had not been himself this entire season, but

"Grey's Anatomy" actor Steven W. Bailey revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder.In an "open letter" that he posted in a thread on X, the 54-year-old actor, who played Joe, the owner of the fictional Emerald City Bar frequented by the hit show’s main characters during seasons one through seven, shared that he is battling congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) after being diagnosed more than five years ago. "I’ve spent years being cautious, private, and quiet about something that has been shaping my life and my work," Bailey began. "That time is over."He continued, "It’s the darndest thing,

British and French warplanes struck an underground facility believed to have been used by Islamic State militants to store weapons and explosives, the U.K. Ministry of Defence confirmed Sunday.The strike took place Saturday evening in a mountainous region north of Palmyra, in Syria’s Homs province.In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets, supported by a Voyager refueling tanker, operated with French aircraft to strike access tunnels leading to the underground site.Paveway IV precision-guided bombs were also used in the operation. HERE’S WHERE TRUMP LAUNCHED AIRSTRIKES AROUND THE WORLD IN 2025: 'PROTECT THE HOMELAND'An assessment