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Iowa Senator Introduces Bill Targeting Federal Program Fraud
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst introduced legislation aimed at combating fraud in federal programs, according to Fox News. The proposal, named "Putting an N to Learning about Fraud Act," seeks to establish early-warning systems to detect potential scams and compel agencies to recover misused taxpayer funds.
Ernst told Fox News Digital that the rampant fraud in Minnesota, potentially costing taxpayers over $9 billion, was "absolutely unacceptable." She stated that her bill would ensure such incidents do not recur.
In other news, Apple's App Store, often touted as a secure platform, faced scrutiny following research revealing security flaws in thousands of iOS apps. These flaws, embedded within the app code, could expose user data, cloud storage, and payment systems, according to Fox News. The issue stemmed from poor security practices rather than malware.
Meanwhile, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) confirmed a second death related to last weekend's winter storm. An 83-year-old woman in Lexington County died of hypothermia on January 25, the department confirmed Wednesday, according to Fox News. This followed the death of a 96-year-old woman in Greenwood County, who also died of hypothermia on Monday. The county coroner confirmed both deaths. The identities of the women were not released.
In Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, asserted he could "beat the s---" out of Vice President JD Vance in a debate rematch, Fox News reported. Speaking on "The Bulwark" podcast, Walz addressed a previous debate with Vance, stating he was a "good team player" during that event.
Controversy also arose regarding the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Fox News reported. The CTU faced backlash for a video showing members protesting at a local Target store. The union members held anti-ICE signs, harassed employees, and questioned Target's stance on protecting employees from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The union's post stated, "As a private business, Target has a choice." The video and protest sparked criticism online and from experts.
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