The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has claimed that $4.7 trillion in federal transactions lack something called a Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), a vital tracking code that means tens of thousands of payments over many years are untraceable.
This discovery represents nearly 70 percent of last year’s federal spending, drawing urgent attention to the issue of financial accountability and transparency. On his X platform, Elon Musk highlighted the significance of this discrepancy, noting its potential to lead to significant Treasury payment improvements.
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Musk’s advisory body, aiming to streamline federal spending, found that the TAS code had been optional for substantial government payments. Consequently, new mandates have been introduced to require the use of this code, enhancing budget transparency.
The DOGE Tracker website reveals that the department, expected to wind up its primary work by July 4, 2026, has so far achieved just 2.75% of its target, though it has been operating for less than a month at the time of publication. DOGE has a $2 trillion goal.
The cuts thus far reflect a saving of around $400 per taxpayer, with 1,203 initiatives slashed.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump and Republican allies have launched new investigations into Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future fraud scandal, aiming to recover stolen taxpayer funds and enforce stricter accountability measures.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Republican members of Congress, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials, state Democrats, and those charged in the fraud scheme.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The fraud occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, with ongoing investigations and legal actions taking place as of 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Stealing from the federal government equates to stealing from the American people—there is no simpler truth,” said Alvin Winston, FBI special agent in charge.
🎯IMPACT: The investigation has led to dozens of convictions, legislative reforms in Minnesota, and an ongoing effort to recover stolen funds.
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The Trump administration and Congress have initiated several new investigations into the Minnesota state government and the Feeding Our Future nonprofit, the latter of which is embroiled in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a meal program for needy children during the COVID-19 pandemic. While a number of the culprits behind the fraud—many of them of Somali origin—have been convicted, federal agencies are still attempting to recover millions in stolen taxpayer funds.
The fraud involved conspirators falsely claiming to have served tens of millions of meals to children and submitting fabricated records. The stolen funds were used to purchase luxury homes, vehicles, and other high-end items. Evidence presented during trials included cash, gold jewelry, and financial records tied to extravagant purchases. The nonprofit has numerous ties to the state’s Somali immigrant community and used those connections to shield itself from scrutiny. Whistleblowers allege Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) was complicit in attempts to cover for the Somali community.
To date, federal officials have recovered an estimated $60 million, less than half of the $250 million stolen. Efforts to trace and seize assets, both domestic and abroad, have caused delays in the recovery process. Some convicted individuals funneled money through shell corporations or used it to pay personal expenses.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel called the scheme “one of the worst” in Minnesota’s history, highlighting the misappropriation of federal funds intended to support children during a crisis. Senior FBI officials have noted that the investigation has already prompted legislative reforms in Minnesota, and additional charges are expected.
Alvin Winston, the FBI’s special agent in charge, emphasized the gravity of the crime, stating, “Stealing from the federal government equates to stealing from the American people — there is no simpler truth.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Sir Tony Blair will not hold a leading position on a proposed Gaza peace council, following objections from Arab states.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and Arab leaders.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Reported on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, regarding the Gaza peace council.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I liked Blair, but I want to make sure he’s acceptable to all parties in the peace process.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: Blair may still have a peripheral role, but his involvement has been significantly reduced due to regional backlash.
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Former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair will not hold a leading position on a proposed Gaza peace council, following strong objections from Arab states. Blair had been closely linked to a plan supported by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to rebuild Gaza following years of conflict.
Arab leaders expressed deep resentment over Blair’s role in orchestrating the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, which has left lasting scars in the region. Blair’s only supporters appear to have been the United States and Israel. The backlash has resulted in Blair being quietly sidelined and dropped from consideration for the top role in overseeing Gaza‘s reconstruction.
However, it is expected that Blair will retain a peripheral role in the peace process. President Trump has previously sought to have Blair head the proposed council, but sought buy-in from regional leaders. “I liked Blair, but I want to make sure he’s acceptable to all parties in the peace process,” Trump stated, signaling his willingness to adapt to regional concerns over Blair’s involvement.
In September, President Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan ending the war in the Gaza Strip, proposing a transitional governance system and conditions for peace. While both Israel and Hamas agreed to the terms, the process of winding down the conflict has not been entirely smooth. Both Israel and Hamas have renewed hostilities for brief periods since September, but as of now, the peace process continues.
The 20-point proposal includes a transitional governance system for Gaza, managed by a technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee. This body would oversee public services and redevelopment efforts until the Palestinian Authority is prepared to assume control. This would be supervised by a “Board of Peace” chaired by President Trump and included Blair.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump is increasing pressure on Ukraine to begin peace negotiations with Russia, urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept the reality that the country is losing the war.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The interview was released on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “You know, when you’re losing… they’ve lost territory long before I got here. They lost a whole strip of seafront, big seafront… You certainly wouldn’t say it’s a victory.” — Trump
🎯IMPACT: In recent months, the Trump White House has expressed increasing frustration with both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin over their intransigence toward finding an end to the conflict between their nations.
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President Donald J. Trump is increasing pressure on Ukraine to begin peace negotiations with Russia, stating during an interview released on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “[has] to get on the ball and start accepting things.” Speaking with POLITICO, Trump urged Zelensky and the wider world to begin dealing with the reality of the Russian war in Ukraine: “You know, when you’re losing… they’ve lost territory long before I got here. They lost a whole strip of seafront, big seafront… You certainly wouldn’t say it’s a victory.”
aJUST IN – Trump on Zelensky: “He’s gonna have to get on the ball and start accepting things. You know, when you’re losing… they’ve lost territory long before I got here. They lost a whole strip of seafront, big seafront…You certainly wouldn’t say it’s a victory.” pic.twitter.com/hoSdg1j7bQ
President Trump previously suggested that Zelensky has yet even to review the details of the peace proposal. “A lot of people are dying, so it would be really good if he’d read it. His people loved the proposal… I think he should find time to read it,” the U.S President said.
JUST IN – Trump’s Politico interview: Zelensky hasn’t even read the peace proposal yet: “A lot of people are dying, so it would be really good if he’d read it. His people loved the proposal… I think he should find time to read it.” pic.twitter.com/Ae4M2UOjgH
In recent months, the Trump White House has expressed increasing frustration with both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin over their intransigence toward finding an end to the conflict between their nations. Trump has consistently noted that the war is costing significant lives on both sides and has tried to push both leaders to the negotiating table.
Acknowledging the reality on the ground, Trump said, “I give the people of Ukraine and the military of Ukraine tremendous credit for the, you know, bravery and for the fighting and all of that. But, you know, at some point, size will win, generally.” While Trump stated that recent comments that the U.S. would soon walk away from Ukraine were “not correct,” he did acknowledge that it wasn’t “exactly wrong,” arguing that Zelensky must “play ball.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump stated during an interview that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s “days are numbered” but declined to comment on the possibility of U.S. troops being sent to the country.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Nicolás Maduro, and POLITICO reporter Dasha Burns.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Comments made in an interview with POLITICO, released on Tuesday.
💬KEY QUOTE: “His days are numbered.” – Donald Trump.
🎯IMPACT: The statements highlight increasing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with potential implications for U.S. foreign policy in the region.
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In an interview with POLITICO released on Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump declared that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro‘s “days are numbered.” When pressed on whether U.S. troops could be sent to Venezuela, Trump declined to provide a definitive answer, stating, “I don’t comment on that” and “I wouldn’t say that one way or the other.”
The President’s remarks came amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, following recent U.S. strikes on cartel drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific. Late last month, Trump suggested the U.S. could “very soon” target Venezuelan drug traffickers on land and declared that the country’s airspace should be considered “closed.”
During the interview, Trump was asked how far he would go to remove Maduro from office. The President responded, “I don’t want to say that,” but stressed, “His days are numbered.” When asked again if he would rule out a U.S. ground invasion, Trump replied, “I don’t want to rule in or out.”
The President also addressed broader regional concerns, including the potential for similar actions against drug traffickers in Mexico and Colombia. When asked if the U.S. would consider measures like the boat strikes to combat fentanyl trafficking, Trump responded affirmatively, saying, “Yeah, I would. Sure, I would.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (D) failed to hold mandated quarterly safety meetings before the assassination of state House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D), drawing criticism for neglecting her duties.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and alleged assassin Vance Boelter.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The oversight spans from 2019 to 2024 in Minnesota. Hortman’s assassination occurred on June 14, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s incredibly irresponsible, and frankly just confusing, that the elected official who chairs the committee and has her office within the Capitol complex, refuses to take the responsibility of this group seriously.” – Minnesota House GOP Whip Jim Nash
🎯IMPACT: The lack of meetings has raised questions about Flanagan’s leadership and could hinder her campaign for U.S. Senate.
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Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (D) is facing sharp criticism for not holding the legally required quarterly meetings of the state’s Capitol security committee in the years leading up to the June 14 assassination of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and the earlier shooting of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
State law requires the Minnesota Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security—which Flanagan chairs—to meet four times a year to oversee safety for lawmakers, staff, and visitors. Between 2019 and 2024, however, the panel convened only 13 times instead of the mandated 24.
“The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security is designed to ensure that legislators, visitors, and staff at the Capitol are kept as safe as possible, but we can’t fulfill that duty if the chair refuses to actually call meetings as required by law,” said House GOP Whip Jim Nash. He added, “There are a lot of conversations to be had and decisions to be made, especially this year, and the fact that she has kept this committee on the back burner for years is shameful.”
Flanagan, currently running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Tina Smith, has defended herself, saying, “We take this very seriously and that’s how we’re going to move forward.”
The same pattern applies to another panel she leads: the Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness held just 15 of its required 24 quarterly meetings over the same five-year period. Critics say the repeated failure to meet legal obligations raises serious questions about her leadership as she campaigns for higher office.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A National Health Service (NHS) nurse in the United Kingdom won part of her employment tribunal case after complaining about sharing a female-only changing room with a transgender doctor.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nurse Sandie Peggie, Dr. Beth Upton (formerly Theodore), and NHS Fife.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, tribunal hearings in Dundee, with the judgment delivered this month.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I am beyond relieved and delighted that the tribunal has found that my employer Fife Health Board harassed me after I complained about having to share a female-only changing room with a male colleague.” – Sandie Peggie
🎯IMPACT: The tribunal upheld the harassment claim against NHS Fife, but dismissed allegations of discrimination and victimisation, as well as claims against Dr. Upton.
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A British National Health Service (NHS) nurse, Sandie Peggie, has secured a partial victory at an employment tribunal against NHS Fife after raising objections to sharing a female-only changing room with a transgender doctor, Dr. Beth Upton (formerly Theodore). The dispute centred on Ms Peggie’s discomfort at sharing the space with a man, and on later allegations by Dr. Upton that Ms Peggie had engaged in bullying and harassment.
The tribunal, held in Dundee, Scotland, upheld Peggie’s claim of harassment by her employer but rejected her claims of direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, and victimization.
In its decision, the tribunal found that NHS Fife had acted improperly by failing to revoke permission for Upton to use the women-only changing room, and by dragging out the investigation into the complaint for an unreasonably long time. The board also made “inappropriate references to patient care allegations” against Peggie during that process, which the tribunal said contributed to the harassing conduct.
Peggie reacted to the ruling saying, “I am beyond relieved and delighted that the tribunal has found that my employer, Fife Health Board, harassed me after I complained about having to share a female-only changing room with a male colleague.”
The allegations against Upton were dismissed; the tribunal found no wrongdoing on his part. Peggie’s solicitor, Margaret Gribbon, described the outcome as “a huge win for a tenacious and courageous woman standing up for her sex-based rights,” and noted the case had been “extraordinarily lengthy and complex.”
The case comes against a broader legal backdrop that has recently changed in Britain. On April 16, 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled unanimously that, under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, the words “woman” and “sex” refer to biological sex at birth, not gender identity.
The court held that transgender “women” do not meet the legal definition of a woman for the purposes of certain sex-based protections and single-sex spaces such as changing rooms, refuges, hospitals, and women-only services. As a result, institutions such as hospitals, shelters, sports clubs, and other single-sex services now have clearer legal ground to exclude transgenders from female-only spaces.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Hundreds of Girlguiding volunteers have threatened to resign following a decision to restrict membership to genuine girls.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Girlguiding UK, its volunteers, and leadership figures including chairwoman Denise Wilson, chief executive Felicity Oswald, and chief guide Tracy Foster.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The policy change was announced last week, affecting Girlguiding’s 300,000 members across the United Kingdom.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We cannot, in good conscience, uphold a policy that contradicts established safeguarding research, the lived experience of our members, and the inclusive ethos we were trained to deliver.” – Volunteer Amanda Jane Heather
🎯IMPACT: The decision follows a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom upholding protections for women and girls based on biological sex, rather than so-called “gender identity.”
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Girlguiding UK, formerly the Girl Guides, has introduced a new rule limiting membership to biological girls, prompting backlash from transgender ideologues, including some volunteers. Girlguiding, which includes around 300,000 members across the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and Rangers groups, said the decision followed “detailed considerations, expert legal advice, and input from senior members and trustees” following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
The Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that “man,” “woman,” and “sex” in Britain’s Equality Act, which provide certain protections to women and girls, must be defined strictly by biological sex, not “gender identity.” That decision has already reshaped policy across several institutions. The British Football Association has banned transgender women from participating in women’s soccer, and other organizations, including major women’s charities, have announced similar shifts to comply with the ruling.
Notably, Girlguiding leaders have emphasized that current members will not be removed, with only new applicants subjected to the updated guidance, meaning they could still be running afoul of the law.
Nevertheless, the policy has caused some internal dissent. Volunteer Amanda Jane Heather has coordinated a petition, complaining, “We cannot, in good conscience, uphold a policy that contradicts established safeguarding research, the lived experience of our members, and the inclusive ethos we were trained to deliver.”
The debate mirrors tensions in other countries. In the United States, Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, faces political pressure following the adoption of gender-inclusive policies. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signalled intentions to withdraw federal support, accusing the organization of abandoning traditional structures in favour of “genderless” programming.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a “Worst of the Worst” webpage to display information on criminal illegal immigrants arrested under the Trump administration.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: DHS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced Monday; site available online.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Today, we launched a ‘worst of the worst’ website so every American can see for themselves the criminal illegal aliens that we are arresting, what crimes they committed, and which communities we removed them from.” – Tricia McLaughlin
🎯IMPACT: The webpage provides transparency on arrests, counters media narratives, and highlights criminal activity by illegal immigrants.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a new “Worst of the Worst” webpage on Monday that publicly lists criminal illegal immigrants arrested during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations. The site lets the public search hundreds of thousands of cases nationwide, spotlighting migrants with serious convictions, including for murder, sexual assault, child molestation, drug trafficking, and gang activity.
“While Americans across the country were enjoying their weekends and holiday shopping, ICE law enforcement was hard at work arresting pedophiles, gang members, and drug traffickers,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. “This holiday season, make sure to thank law enforcement officers for all they do to make America safe again.”
The page launches with details on 10,000 arrests and will be updated regularly. DHS says the initiative, led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, delivers on President Donald J. Trump’s pledge to prioritize the removal of the most dangerous offenders.
Trump officials accuse corporate media outlets of downplaying the criminal records of those arrested: “As the media whitewashes the facts, day in and day out, our brave men and women of ICE risk their lives for the American people,” McLaughlin stated. “Americans don’t have to rely on the press for this information—with this transparent tool, they can see for themselves what public safety threats were lurking in their neighborhoods and communities.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: ABC announced a contract extension for Jimmy Kimmel, keeping Jimmy Kimmel Live! on the air through the 2026-2027 TV season.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and President Donald J. Trump.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made in December 2025, with Kimmel’s contract now extended beyond its original May 2026 expiration date.
💬KEY QUOTE: “THANKS FOR WATCHING LIVE!!!” – Jimmy Kimmel.
🎯IMPACT: The extension solidifies Kimmel’s presence in late-night television, despite criticism from Trump and controversy after the host appeared to blame the MAGA movement for the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.
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ABC has renewed Jimmy Kimmel’s contract, securing Jimmy Kimmel Live! through the 2026–2027 television season. The new deal extends beyond Kimmel’s previous agreement, which was due to end in May 2026.
The renewal arrives amid ongoing public friction between Kimmel and President Donald J. Trump, including Kimmel’s brief suspension earlier this year for appearing to blame the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement for the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel had said. The alleged gunman in the case is, in fact, a leftist who was in a relationship with a transgender.
Trump has previously called for Kimmel to be fired, recently labelling him a “talentless bum.” After ABC broke and returned Kimmel to the airwaves despite the Kirk scandal, the America First leader branded the network a “true bunch of losers,” asking: “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) officially filed paperwork to enter the Democrat primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Jasmine Crockett and other Texas politicians.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Crockett filed her paperwork on Monday in Texas.
💬KEY QUOTE: “In the past few days, I’ve come to believe that a bruising Senate Democratic primary and runoff would prevent the Democratic Party from going into this critical election unified against the danger posed to our communities and our Constitution by Donald Trump and one of his Republican bootlickers [Ken] Paxton, [John] Cornyn, or Hunt.” – Colin Allred
🎯IMPACT: The Texas Senate race is expected to be one of the most expensive and competitive of the midterms.
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Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) formally joined the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Texas on Monday by submitting her paperwork, stepping in just hours after Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate bid. Allred announced earlier the same day that he would instead run for the House in the newly created 33rd congressional district.
In the Democratic primary, Crockett will now face state Rep. James Talarico of Austin. On the Republican side, the Republican field includes Republican-in-name-only three-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn, America First state Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt. The contest is expected to be one of the most expensive and closely followed Senate races of the 2026 midterms.
Allred explained his withdrawal by saying, “In the past few days, I’ve come to believe that a bruising Senate Democratic primary and runoff would prevent the Democratic Party from going into this critical election unified against the danger posed to our communities and our Constitution by Donald Trump and one of his Republican bootlickers [Ken] Paxton, [John] Cornyn, or [Wesley] Hunt.” He continued, “That’s why I’ve made the difficult decision to end my campaign for the U.S. Senate. But I’m nowhere near done serving my community and our state.”
Crockett, a prominent progressive voice and strident critic of President Donald J. Trump known for her outlandish statements and allegations, had previously said she would only enter the Senate race if polls showed a realistic path to victory in November. Recent surveys reportedly place her ahead in the Democratic primary field.
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