Midwest
Young swing state voters deliver advice for Kamala Harris: 'There needs to be more transparency'
Ahead of the ABC News Presidential Debate, Wisconsin college students are calling on Kamala Harris to be “more honest” with the American people about her plans and policies if elected president in November.
Fox News Digital spoke with voters at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, about how they feel about the vice president’s 2024 campaign and how they think she would lead the country compared to President Biden.
“I think there’s a lot of optimism around what she can bring to the country,” a student named Dylan said, but added the vice president needs to do more interviews, including about “specifically what her record is.”
Dylan also encouraged the vice president to do more outreach.
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“I think being more honest to the American people, going out and doing interviews, not just speaking on script at a rally, but actually going out and talking to the American people,” Dylan said.
Dylan said when comparing a possible Harris presidency to Biden’s, “I don’t know if there will be a huge difference necessarily. But I think there needs to be more transparency with the American people.”
Young voters at Marquette University offer advice to Kamala Harris on what she can do to secure their vote. (Fox News/Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Sheridan, another student, added, “I feel like she doesn’t really have a political stance on a lot of things. She’s just trying to seem like a friendly candidate to everyone to try and get people.”
Additionally, Antonio said he has not heard enough from Harris when it comes to various issues.
“I haven’t really heard much on education, on housing, and a lot of other crises that are happening in America,” he said. “So I guess I’m really just waiting to hear what else she has to comment on, because I haven’t really heard much else.”
Antionio added that he felt that Harris is laser-focused on getting the female vote, but added that she needs to “broaden her fan base.”
“America isn’t only comprised of women,” he said.
“What I’ve seen on different forms of media, all I’ve heard were abortion and women’s rights and things like that,” Antonio added. “I’m standing for that and all that stuff, like that’s cool too… But where do I come into play? I just want to know where I stand, honestly.”
However, Taylor, another student, said she can see positives when it comes to women’s health care rights if Harris is elected.
“I think definitely there would be a lot of changes with women’s health care rights, which is kind of an important topic to me just because I am a rising adult teen girl. I think that would really help a lot of people in America,” she said.
Student Giacomo explained what it would take for Harris to win his vote.
“Be a peace candidate, not a war candidate… and then crack down on immigration,” he said. “That would win my vote.”
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
According to a recent CNN poll, Harris holds a 50-44% lead over Trump in Wisconsin. Since 2008, the winner of the general election has won Wisconsin each time, making the state a recent bellwether.
According to a national poll ahead of the debate, Trump garnered the support of 48% of likely voters, compared to 47% who indicated support for Harris, according to the latest results of the New York Times/Siena poll released on Sunday.
The results are essentially identical to the last time the New York Times/Siena poll asked voters for their preference in the aftermath of President Biden dropping out of the race in late July, with that poll also showing Trump with a 48-47 lead.
Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom and Michael Lee contributed to this report.
Kira Mautone reported from Wisconsin.
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Midwest
Noem puts Newsom on notice, vows California probe after Minnesota fraud bust
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned California Gov. Gavin Newsom that federal investigators are headed west after uncovering what she described as massive fraud in Minnesota public programs.
“We’re going to come to you, Governor Newsom, and we’re going to arrest every single individual that has ties to this kind of stealing of taxpayer dollars, and we will hold them accountable,” Noem said on “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Tuesday.
“We’ll bring them to justice.”
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Secretary Kristi Noem said she intends to investigate fraud in California under Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. (Nelvin C. Cepeda/The San Diego Union-Tribune; Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)
Noem’s warning came one day after President Donald Trump called California “more corrupt than any place,” including Minnesota. Newsom responded Monday, saying he welcomes “partnering” with the president on the issue.
“If he has some unique insight and information, I look forward to partnering with him. Can’t stand fraud, can’t stand waste and abuse,” he told MS NOW.
Recent Homeland Security operations in Minnesota revealed widespread fraud tied to public assistance programs and saw “hundreds and hundreds” of arrests.
Noem said she thinks the scandal is “just the tip of the iceberg.”
“It is leading us to networks all over the country and overseas, and we’re gonna follow every single one of them.”
The fraud, which Noem called “unprecedented,” involved criminals allegedly siphoning money meant for Medicaid and developmental services to fund “luxury homes and vacations.”
She accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of ignoring warnings from state employees who raised concerns about fraudulent businesses and nonprofits collecting government funds, and said Democrats attempted to cover it up.
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Secretary Kristi Noem claims Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ignored state employees raising red flags about fraud. (Christopher Mark Juhn/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The largest case, known as the “Feeding Our Future” scandal, centers on a Somali-linked nonprofit accused of exploiting federal child nutrition programs. More than 70 defendants have been charged to date.
Additional cases involve alleged fraud in Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program, an early autism services program, and the Integrated Community Supports program, which provides assistance and training to people with disabilities living independently in the community.
The investigations are being led by the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, according to the Justice Department.
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Noem said the Minnesota operations also led to arrests for violent crimes, including murder and sexual assault.
“We arrested a murderer, someone who was extorting money in other countries and also sexual assault perpetrators, individuals who were attacking children,” Noem said.
Fox News Digital’s Charles Creitz contributed to this report.
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Detroit, MI
Former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher is Rockies’ first signing of winter
DETROIT — Former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen has signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Colorado Rockies.
It’s the first signing of the offseason for the Rockies under new president Paul DePodesta. The deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027.
It’s the fifth straight winter that Lorenzen has signed a one-year deal following a seven-season tenure with the Cincinnati Reds.
Lorenzen, who turned 34 this week, signed a free-agent deal with the Tigers before the 2023 season. He made 18 starts and was selected for his first appearance in the All-Star Game before being dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee.
After a strong start with his new team that included a no-hitter, Lorenzen was moved to the bullpen and pitched sparingly in the postseason.
He found a quiet reception on the free-agent market, agreeing to a discounted one-year deal with the Texas Rangers before the 2024 season. He was traded to the Royals at the deadline and pitched well down the stretch, going 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA in 28 2/3 innings with his new team.
He re-signed with the Royals in 2025 and put together another solid season, posting a 4.64 ERA in 141 innings with 127 strikeouts and 39 walks.
Colorado is known as an unforgiving home for pitchers, and the Rockies lost a league-worst 119 games in 2025.
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Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee stabbing near 40th and McKinley; 1 wounded, 1 arrested
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MILWAUKEE – One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Jan. 7.
What we know:
According to Milwaukee police, a 26-year-old was stabbed around 7 p.m. near 40th and McKinley.
Milwaukee police arrested a suspect on the scene.
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
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