AARR Weekly Digest Newsletter from Saturday January 17, 2026

News  -  Jan 16, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Access to California Voter Rolls for Integrity

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter dismissed the Trump DOJ's bid for California voter rolls, calling it 'unprecedented and illegal.' This ruling blocks federal efforts to ensure election integrity through access to state data. Read more...

News  -  Jan 15, 2026

State Department Halts Visa Processing in 75 Nations Over Welfare Concerns

The State Department has paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries over welfare concerns. This Trump administration policy aims to ensure financial self-sufficiency among immigrants. Read more...

News  -  Jan 15, 2026

UnitedHealth's Aggressive Tactics for Medicare Funding Under Senate Scrutiny

A Senate report reveals UnitedHealth Group's aggressive tactics to boost Medicare funding via discretionary diagnoses. This strategy raises costs for beneficiaries and prompts calls for oversight. Read more...

News  -  Jan 14, 2026

Oregon's Massive Voter Roll Cleanup: 800,000 Records Targeted

Oregon is purging up to 800,000 inactive voter records under Secretary Tobias Read, following lawsuits by Judicial Watch and the Trump administration. This historic cleanup aims to boost election integrity. Read more...

News  -  Jan 14, 2026

Trump Administration Terminates TPS for Somali Nationals in US

The Trump administration ended TPS for 2,471 Somali nationals, requiring them to leave by March 17. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated conditions in Somalia no longer justify TPS, aligning with strict immigration enforcement. Read more...

News  -  Jan 13, 2026

Scott Adams, Iconic Dilbert Creator, Passes Away at 68

Scott Adams, creator of 'Dilbert,' passed away at 68 on January 13 after battling prostate cancer. His iconic comic strip, once in over 2,000 newspapers, leaves a lasting legacy despite later controversies. Read more...

News  -  Jan 13, 2026

DHS Targets Refugee Fraud in Minnesota with Operation PARRIS

DHS and USCIS launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota to combat refugee fraud, focusing on 5,600 cases without lawful status. The initiative includes new background checks and has referred fraud cases to ICE. Read more...