(L-top) BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 1: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a press conference regarding new gun legislation at the Bloomington City Hall on August 1, 2024 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Walz is thought to be on a short list of potential Vice Presidential running mates for Democratic Presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) / (L-bottom) screenshot image taken from X video posted by @daily_politics. / (R) screenshot image taken from X video posted by @nickshirleyy

Minn.: Somali-run daycare center ‘exposed’ by journalist Nick Shirley closes permanently following fraud allegations

The Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, widely known for its misspelled sign as “Quality Learing Center” — and for being prominently featured in independent journalist Nick Shirley’s viral video showcasing widespread fraud in state child care programs — has now permanently closed.

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(Center) Spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova attends a press conference following talks between Russian Foreign Minister and Iranian Foreign Minister in Moscow on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Ramil Sitdikov / POOL / AFP via Getty Images) / (Background) (From L) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner deliver a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine during the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Russia rejects Western peacekeeping and monitoring proposal for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a strong rejection of a recent Western proposal for post-war security guarantees to Ukraine. The proposal emerged from talks involving the U.S., Ukraine and European allies, and included elements like European-led peacekeeping forces and American-backed monitoring.

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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 5: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on January 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Walz announced today that he is abandoning his re-election campaign for governor, blaming scrutiny from President Donald Trump for his decision. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Walz prepares Minnesota Nat’l Guard for possible deployment following ICE shooting, says state is ‘at war’ with the federal government

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that he has issued a “warning order” to the Minnesota National Guard to prepare for possible deployment amid a slew of protestors gathering in the Minneapolis area following news that a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses a House Republican retreat at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. House Republicans will discuss their 2026 legislative agenda at the meeting. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump at House GOP retreat: ‘If Republicans don’t win the midterms, Democrats will find a reason to impeach me’

President Donald Trump told House Republicans that if the GOP fails to retain control in the upcoming 2026 midterms, Democrats will likely impeach him for a third time. Trump called on lawmakers to secure a decisive victory this November to protect his “America First” agenda by stopping Democrat overreach.

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