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Somali truck driver pulled off road after driving wrong way in Missouri, fails English proficiency test

A Somali truck driver, driving an 80-ton vehicle the wrong way on a Missouri highway, was taken out of service after failing an English proficiency test. Authorities confirmed the driver, licensed in Minnesota, could not read basic road signs. Investigations are underway into how he obtained his commercial driver's license.

The Times of India

Top Minnesota Judge Vows 'ICE Will Comply' as He Threatens DOJ With Criminal Contempt

Minnesota's chief federal judge has warned he may turn to criminal contempt after alleging a sustained pattern of ICE noncompliance with court orders. The filing lays out disputed numbers, a pointed exchange with the US attorney, and a stark ultimatum from the bench.

International Business Times UK

Federal judge hauls DOJ lawyers into court over ‘numerous unlawful violations’ in dozens of immigration cases

Immigration authorities unlawfully held ‘cash, cellphones, jewelry, driver’s licenses [and] work permits’ belonging to detained individuals, the judge wrote

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Minnesota’s New EBT Security Changes: What SNAP Households Need to Know

Minnesota SNAP households are seeing important updates in 2026 as the state strengthens protections against EBT theft and aligns with new federal rules. These Minnesota...

Saving Advice

Withholding $260 Million From Minnesota Won't Win the War on Medicaid Fraud

The legal exploitation of Medicaid's federal matching system is a much bigger problem than criminal fraud.

Reason

JD Vance claims withholding $260M from Minnesota ‘helps kids,’ but the real reason raises serious questions

Nice sugarcoating, JD!

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YouTuber lauded by JD Vance for sparking Minnesota daycare probe now pushes ‘Jewish invasion’ theory

Nick Shirley, 23, responded to a post by another influencer promoting a ‘documentary on New Jersey's Jewish Invasion,’ replying ‘EXPOSE IT ALL’

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‘Foreign truck driver’ seen speeding wrong way on Missouri highway for miles: 'Couldn't read basic road signs'

A viral video shows a truck going the wrong way on a Missouri highway, nearly hitting other vehicles and triggering an investigation by state and federal transportation officials

The Times of India

‘This has nothing to do with fraud’: Tim Walz pushes back against Trump, claims the president is punishing blue states with Medicaid withdrawal

Tim Walz calls it like it is.

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'War on Fraud,' JD Vance Announces Medicaid Funding Freeze for Minnesota in New Crackdown

The Trump administration has stopped over $250 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, citing widespread fraud. This move is part of a broader campaign against Medicaid fraud.

International Business Times UK

Men’s Basketball State of the Bubble: UCLA and UCF Likely in Following Résumé-Boosting Victories

The Bruins and Knights have earned statement wins over the last week that will likely push both into the NCAA tournament field.

Sports Illustrated

Trump's Tariff Troubles

Plus: Minnesota Medicaid funds, AI vs. jobs, Taylor Lorenz's libertarian moment, and more...

Reason

ICE Bars Pastors From Visiting and Praying for Detainees at Detention Centre, Citing Security Concerns

Federal authorities at a Minnesota detention centre have blocked pastors from visiting detainees, citing safety concerns, prompting a lawsuit alleging violations of religious rights.

International Business Times UK

Minneapolis united when federal immigration operations surged – reflecting a long tradition of mutual aid

I’ve been living in Minneapolis and working on my doctoral dissertation about local religious communities since 2019.

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Minnesota School Adds ICE 'Harassed' Migrants Slide to Year 8 Curriculum — Education Watchdog Says It's 'Biased'

A Minnesota middle school geography lesson calling ICE 'harassing' migrants has sparked backlash from parents and education groups over alleged political bias.

The Guardian - US

Hillary Clinton says she answered every question in Epstein testimony and confirms Republican asked about UFOs and Pizzagate – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US and Iranian negotiators meet for critical nuclear talks in Geneva

Tehran insists deal is possible if Trump abides by preconditions agreed with Witkoff. Plus, will Andrew bring down the British monarchy?

The Times of India

'War on fraud': White House to withhold $259 million on medicaid funds from Minnesota

US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced a freeze on funding for medical benefits for the Democratic-led state of Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump tapped him to lead a "war on fraud." Trump announced in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he was appointing…

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The Independent UK

Vance announces pause in Medicaid funds to Minnesota

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Axios

Trump admin cites fraud in freezing Minnesota Medicaid funds

The latest move maintains an administration focus on Minnesota's safety net funding.

The Guardian - US

Tim Walz accuses Trump of withholding $259m in Medicaid funds ‘to punish blue states’ – as it happened

Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’

The Independent UK

Vance says Trump administration is cutting off a quarter billion dollars in funds to Minnesota over fraud concerns

White House effort is latest in series of actions to punish Minnesota’s Democratic-led government

The Guardian - US

Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’

Vice-president makes announcement with Mehmet Oz, who says other states will be next after Minnesota

The Independent UK

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns

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Trump picks a fight with Ilhan Omar at the State of the Union — and she takes it

The speech became the latest example of eroding decorum in politics.

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