Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states; House GOP faces internal divisions, challenges on agenda and questions from Trump; Eastern Kentuckians say proposed rate hikes will further hurt region; SD expert helps make sense of U.S. military action in Venezuela; Free or low-cost ways Oregonians can save on heating bills.

White House posts false Jan. 6 narrative on riot's 5th anniversary; Report: Big finance fueling climate crisis beyond tipping point; CA scores poorly on many issues in 2026 Children's Report Card; Voting rights groups brace for more federal interventions in 2026.

Stephen Miller asserts U.S. has right to take Greenland; Budget cuts loom as Kentucky general assembly session begins; Filling Colorado's labor gap through non degree credentials; New year, new minimum wage for Missouri workers.

Hegseth starts proceedings against Sen. Mark Kelly over his remarks; AR public school enrollment falls as vouchers are available to all; IN coal plants benefit from EPA pause; Vigils outside MA ICE facility attract growing number of activists; Postal changes threaten rural mail-in voters in FL, advocates say.

After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia; Michiganders brace for higher health insurance premiums this new year; Report: Second chance hiring has lasting community benefits; Lower drug costs for OR seniors are here.

Denmark tells Trump to stop threatening to seize Greenland; Santa Fe links minimum wage to high cost of housing; ME small businesses, older adults struggle to cover new ACA premiums; Student loan wage garnishment set to resume for Georgians in default; 'You got this day': resources for Wisconsinites to quit smoking.

Minnesota fraud: US House committee to hold hearings, Walz invited to testify; Ohio lawmakers step into child welfare work through ridealong program; Free central KY rideshare aids older adults who need transportation; Expert: Nixing federal tax policy could ease OR budget woes.

Minnesota families are rattled by threat to cut federal aid for child care; WI families watch coverage costs spike as ACA tax credits expire; IN businesses face new data rules in 2026; EPA delays coal wastewater standards for power plants in MO; Cost-of-living concerns could influence Ohio's 2026 elections.

Mamdani will be first N.Y.C. Mayor to use the Quran at his swearing-in; Some TN renters launch tenants' union to address complaints; More than 21,000 nurses authorize strike at NYC, LI hospitals; NV preps for higher health care costs in 2026; Wisconsin quilting group benefits seniors in memory care.

HHS says it's freezing child care payments to Minnesota after fraud allegations; Ohio civic group encourages engagement as New Year's resolution; AARP CT gets head start on 2026 legislative priorities; Study: 15% of pregnancies linked to cardiovascular complications.