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Both Sides Rest in Ted DiBiase Jr. Welfare-Funds Trial as Case Heads to Closings

Jurors heard a follow-the-money account of $2.9 million flowing to DiBiase-controlled firms versus testimony that he pursued a public-health app.

Pope Leo Calls Universal Health Coverage a Moral Imperative

State Audit Says NYC Spent $368 Million on Street Homelessness as Oversight Gaps Persist

SNAP Recipients Sue USDA Over State Bans on Sugary Drinks and Candy

Parker Unveils $7 Billion Philadelphia Budget With Rideshare and Delivery Fees, Hotel Tax Increase

Ukraine Announces One-Time 1,500 Hryvnia Payout, Orders Fuel Cashback Plan

Kevin Hern Launches Oklahoma Senate Bid as Mullin Moves to DHS

Congo’s Sassou Nguesso Poised to Prolong Four-Decade Rule in Sunday Vote

Husted Criticized for 'Real World' Comment About People in Poverty

NYC Council Takes Up $30 Minimum Wage Bill Targeting 2030

Florida Senate Passes Medicaid Work-Requirement Bill With Uncertain Legal Path

Nepal’s Upstart RSP Poised to Win Majority as Vote Count Advances

Colorado Board Delays Decision on SNAP ‘Healthy Choice’ Soda Limits

Trump White House Rebukes Push for Federal Guaranteed Income as Tubbs Rallies Mayors

SNAP Work Requirements Roll Out Nationwide as Nevada Restores Benefits Under Temporary Waiver

Milei Unveils 90-Reform Push and Seeks to Make U.S. Alliance State Policy

Pelosi Calls Trump’s State of the Union ‘Lazy,’ Faults Policy Claims and Ukraine Omission

Hobbs Vetoes GOP Bills Tightening SNAP and Medicaid Eligibility in Arizona

Guatemala Ends State of Emergency, Launches 15-Day State of Prevention

Roberta Miranda Buys Popcorn Vendor’s Stock at Recife Carnival as R$800 Gift Goes Viral