Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.

The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025

Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.

CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park

The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.

George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship

It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.

These new Texas laws take effect New Year's Day

Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.

2025 Lone Star Coins, Gold Redback Notes debuted by Texas Bullion Depository

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors. 

Biggest scandals of 2025
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From politics to entertainment to business faux-pas, let's take a look back at some of 2025's biggest scandals. FOX's Ainsley Earhardt reports.

Charlie Kirk murder: New rulings in case
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Two rulings have come down from the judge in the trial of Charlie Kirk's accused killer. Both deal with how much of the case the public will actually get to see. FOX's Claudia Cowan reports.

Trump talks with world leaders at Mar-A-Lago
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World leaders are arriving at President Trump's home in Florida this week as the administration is working to broker peace in both the Middle East and Europe. FOX's Jeff Paul has more from Tel Aviv. 

Judge blocks age verification on app downloads; what's next for the new Texas law

A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.

SB 38: How a new property rights law changes the game for Texas renters

Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights. 

SB 38: How the new property rights law changes Texas
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Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights. 

The government could shut down again in January: What we know

When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.

Trump launches deadly strikes on Nigeria
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After designating Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" over Christian genocide claims, President Trump then threatened military action. Then, on Christmas night, he announced the launch of deadly strikes.

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.

Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Texas sheriff's departments may soon have closer relationships with ICE due to SB 8

Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.

New Texas laws going into effect in 2026
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Sheriff's offices in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, where certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.