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December 12, 2025

HHS Erases Levine’s Name From Official Portrait Amid Policy Reversal

A quiet but symbolically charged change inside a federal building has reignited debate over gender identity, public health policy, and the politicization of government institutions. On the seventh floor of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington, D.C., a hallway displays official portraits of past leaders of the U.S. Public …

December 11, 2025

Rollins Greenlights New SNAP Restrictions as MAHA Push Accelerates

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved waivers for six additional states to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing items such as soda, candy, and energy drinks. The move marks the latest expansion of the Trump …

December 11, 2025

Lindell vs. Walz: A 2026 Showdown Begins

MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has formally entered the race for Minnesota governor, announcing Thursday that he will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) incumbent Gov. Tim Walz in 2026. The decision comes after Lindell, 64, filed exploratory paperwork last week but had not fully committed to …

December 11, 2025

USDA Launches $700M Push to Make America’s Food Nutritious Again

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a sweeping new pilot program aimed at helping farmers adopt regenerative practices that improve soil health, strengthen water quality, and increase the nutritional value of American food. The $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program, unveiled by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Health Secretary Robert …

December 10, 2025

Trump Eyes Ending Taxes on Gambling Winnings in Major Tax Shake-Up

President Donald Trump signaled this week that he is considering a major tax change affecting millions of Americans: eliminating federal taxes on gambling winnings. The idea, floated during a press briefing aboard Air Force One, adds yet another item to Trump’s expanding list of proposed tax reforms as his administration …

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