Red-state capital city sparks conservative fire over Somali flag-raising at city hall: ‘Excuse me?’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The city of Columbus, Ohio, home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States, is facing backlash on social media over a post celebrating the raising of the Somali flag. “Happy Somali Independence Day!” The Columbus Rec & Parks department posted on X on … Read more

Watchdog report alleges red-state university trained executives tied to China’s defense sector

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A public university in the American heartland spent more than two decades educating executives tied to China’s military-industrial complex through a business program that allegedly received taxpayer support, a new watchdog report claims.  The report, titled Heartland for Hire, compiled by the geopolitical research firm Strategy Risks, alleges … Read more

The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A corporate exodus is reshaping America’s business landscape — and deep-blue states are paying the price. The stakes go far beyond bragging rights. Corporate headquarters bring high-paying jobs, investment and tax revenue; they also boost local economies and political influence. According to a report by CBRE, one … Read more

Red-state auditor reports ‘explosion’ of fraud tips as he targets state employees ‘racking up’ taxpayer waste

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nebraska’s top auditor says fraud complaints are surging as waste, fraud, and abuse dominate the national conversation, telling Fox News Digital that his own crackdown has uncovered alleged misuse of taxpayer resources inside state government. “It’s just extraordinary the explosion of phone calls and allegations and emails … Read more