↑ Fox-news/politics Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the 'next billion dollar fraud' - Minnesota paid leave law takes effect Jan. 1, granting workers up to 20 weeks of benefits, but critics say the program could be exploited for fraud.President Donald Trump shares his New Year's resolution - U.S. President Donald Trump said his New Year's resolution is "Peace on Earth" after he was asked on December 31, 2025 if he had a New Year's resolution.Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony - Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’ - Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era - Justice Department says it has restored integrity and equal justice, promising more enforcement actions in 2026 against threats to American safety.Here’s where Trump launched airstrikes around the world in 2025: 'Protect the homeland' - Though touting himself as the peace president, President Donald Trump has also not been afraid to unleash lethal rocket strikes on U.S. enemies when he feels the need arises.Adams reads his 'greatest hits' quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor - NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared a unique farewell moment, reading his "greatest hits" quotes from a staff-gifted coffee mug on his final day in office.Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year - The Washington Monument will become the "world's tallest birthday candle" on New Year's Eve with historic projections celebrating America's founding and future.Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland, for now - President Trump announced the National Guard will withdraw from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now, crediting the deployments with reducing crime.Blue cities U-turn on distributing drug supplies to addicts after progressive policies fail to stem epidemic - Seattle and San Francisco scale back harm reduction policies distributing drug supplies, signaling a shift in how West Coast cities combat the drug crisis.