Democrats strip fraud prevention measures Republicans had negotiated for daycare bill

After Washington State Democrats agreed to fraud prevention measures for the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), after audits continue to reveal major gaps in oversight of the state’s child care subsidy system, they now appear
Income Tax Supporters Accidentally Make the Case for Fraud Investigations, Voter ID

As Democrats’ proposed income tax bill moves through the Washington Legislature, a record-breaking wave of public opposition has sparked a parallel fight — not just over tax policy, but over fraud allegations, verification, and how consistently those
From Mexico to the northern border, federal agents nab forced labor, visa fraud

(The Center Square) – Federal agents continue to pursue visa fraud and forced labor crimes across the U.S. perpetrated by Americans and noncitizens who exploited a border crisis and loopholes in a weak visa system, prosecutors argue.
President Trump touts “golden age” as he delivers State of the Union address

In a speech that set a new personal record at 1 hour and 48 minutes, President Donald Trump painted a triumphant picture of the country during his first official State of the Union address of his second
Atlanta Braves sign Chris Sale to one-year, $27M contract extension

The Atlanta Braves have ensured that Chris Sale won’t test free agency after the 2026 season, announcing a new agreement that keeps the veteran left-hander under team control through 2027, with a club option for 2028. The
Atlanta Falcons to release QB Kirk Cousins on March 11

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing to move on from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, with general manager Ian Cunningham confirming that the team will release him on March 11, the opening day of the 2026 NFL league year.
Savannah Guthrie makes public plea, family offering $1M reward for recovery of mother Nancy Guthrie

More than three weeks after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, her daughter Savannah Guthrie is making a heartfelt appeal to the public — and backing it with a substantial reward. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she
Savannah Guthrie makes public plea, family offering $1M reward for recovery of mother Nancy Guthrie

More than three weeks after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, her daughter Savannah Guthrie is making a heartfelt appeal to the public — and backing it with a substantial reward. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she
Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short dies at age 42

Katherine Hartley Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has died at age 42. TMZ was first to report the news of Short’s passing. The family said in a statement: “It is with profound grief that we confirm