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Elyse Apel

Elyse Apel is an apprentice reporter with The Center Square, covering Georgia and North Carolina. She is a 2024 graduate of Hillsdale College.

Government
U.S. House report: Minnesota officials failed to stop fraud

(The Center Square) – A new U.S. House oversight report alleges Minnesota officials were aware of “rampant” fraud risks in taxpayer-funded social programs for years but failed to act, allowing… Read More

June 9, 2026
World
Progress in Iran talks; Tehran says no deal yet

(The Center Square) – A top Iranian official says a deal to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran is not imminent, despite earlier suggestions from U.S. officials that… Read More

May 25, 2026
Public Education
DOJ probes three Michigan schools over gender instruction, bathroom policies

(The Center Square) – Federal civil rights investigators have opened inquiries into three Michigan public school districts over classroom content and student facility policies. The probes target Detroit Public Schools… Read More

February 20, 2026
Crime
‘Fraud tourists’ plead guilty in Minnesota fraud case

(The Center Square) – Fraud investigations continue in Minnesota as the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday two “fraud tourists” have pleaded guilty to stealing millions from taxpayers in the North… Read More

February 10, 2026
Christianity
First arrests made following St. Paul church attack, ‘more to come’

(The Center Square) – Federal officials have made three arrests in connection with a protest that disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul.U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi made two of… Read More

January 22, 2026