Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them? 

What’s next for the Rays? Ownership group member sheds light on plans to make Tampa Bay a baseball haven

What does the future hold for the Tampa Bay Rays? For the first time since buying the team, a member of the team's new ownership group spoke about their plans to make the Tampa Bay area a baseball haven. 

Minneapolis ICE shootings: ATF arrests man who allegedly stole FBI weaponry

Protests turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a second ICE-involved shooting within a week sent a man and an agent to the hospital. Find live updates on ICE's presence in Minnesota here.

Minneapolis ICE shootings: Trump threatens to institute Insurrection Act

President Donald Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after the latest ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. This would allow him to deploy troops to Minnesota.

Grady Judd and Florida's CFO want more restrictions placed on illegal immigrants

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined law enforcement officers from across the Bay Area to discuss the state’s illegal immigration policies and enforcement.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent shoots immigrant, officer also hurt

A man from Venezuela was shot by ICE in north Minneapolis Wednesday night after federal officials say they attacked an officer following a traffic stop. This comes exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good.

DeSantis appoints Adam Tanenbaum to Florida’s Supreme Court

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.

ICE in Minnesota: St. Paul students walk out in protest

Federal immigration agents continue their presence in Minnesota on Wednesday, exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her vehicle in Minneapolis. Find live updates on ICE's operations in Minnesota here.

Oglala Sioux Tribe says 3 members arrested in Minneapolis remain in ICE custody

The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is calling for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained by ICE and remain in custody at the Whipple Federal Building.

President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers

The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.

Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers

Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.

DHS shares Stephen Miller clip telling ICE they have 'federal immunity'

DHS shared a clip Tuesday of top President Trump adviser Stephen Miller telling ICE officers they have “federal immunity" while enforcing immigration raids.

Washington Post reporter’s home searched by FBI in classified documents probe, newspaper says

FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of taking home classified material, the newspaper reported.

Trump threatens funding to Minnesota: Is it legal?

President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.