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Mastermind behind COVID meal fraud claims Omar knew about scheme: NYP report
Aimee Bock, the founder of Feeding Our Future, was found guilty in March 2025 on charges including conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery for her role in a COVID-era fraud scheme in which prosecutors said nonprofit operators and restaurant owners submitted fraudulent reimbursement claims tied to children’s meal programs.
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GOP revising $1B in security additions for White House, ballroom after Senate parliamentarian ruling
Republicans said Saturday night that they are in the process of revising the legislation to comply with the parliamentarian’s guidance, though it remains uncertain whether any portion of the proposed Secret Service funding can still be preserved in the bill.
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Lawmaker wants feds to probe research contractors for physical evidence of UFOs
"The Truth is Out There": The lawmakers’ crusade for transparency celebrated a major milestone this week when the Trump administration fulfilled its promise to release thousands of previously secret UFO files.
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Pelosi gives support for Cubans protesting for freedom
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has blamed the unrest on U.S. sanctions.
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Congress returns to expected contentious debate on Biden plan to hike global minimum tax rate
The Biden administration is readying for negotiations to produce legislation aligning with goal of raising the U.S. corporate tax rate.
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Spears returns to court to end conservatorship, with bipartisan support in Congress
The conservatorship for the 39-year-old Spears has been in place since 2008.
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Congressional Republicans back Cubans' call for change in government, flood social media with posts
The social media posts include videos of street protests, messages in Cuban Spanish.
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New congressional report card shows Democrat-led committees falling behind in oversight role
The grades reflect the first six months of the 117th Congress.
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‘Time to stop this farce’: Rand Paul says will introduce bill to end mask mandate on planes
“Let people travel in peace!”
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Senate GOP propose emergency funding for Capitol Police
Capitol Police officials say their budget for officers' salaries could run out by mid-August.
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McCarthy likely to publicly name members to January 6 committee soon
McCarthy said last week he was "shocked" to learn that Rep. Cheney accepted a spot on the select committee from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Mitch McConnell: Democrats seeking to raise taxes by $3.2 trillion
"This is going to be a hell of a fight," said the Senate minority leader. "This is a fight worth having. I don't think they have a mandate to do it."
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Harris unveils $25 million expansion of DNC's 'I Will Vote' campaign at direction of White House
"We are going to assemble the largest voter protection team we have ever had to ensure that all Americans can vote and have your vote counted in a fair and transparent process," Harris says