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Michael Goodwin: House Dems broke ranks to hold the Clintons accountable on Epstein — it may be a sign of things to come

For those Americans longing for an end to the hyperpartisan gridlock in Washington, there’s finally some good news.

Homeland insecurity: Meltdown in Minnesota

It wasn’t surprising to learn that there was more to the story of the 5-year-old detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis last week than met the eye. The heartrending picture of the frightened boy in his winter hat being led into a dark vehicle by a masked officer sparked a visceral response. But as it […]

Border Patrol target had no criminal history: Minnesota Department of Corrections

The state's DOC says Jose Huerta-Chuma had never been in custody, based on the department's data records and court data.

Frost says he was ‘assaulted’ at Sundance Film Festival

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said he was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday.  “Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face,” Maxwell posted on the social platform X. “He...

Minnesota official says feds ‘blocked’ state bureau from investigating scene of latest shooting

A top Minnesota public safety official said “we’re in uncharted territory” after his state agency was reportedly shut out of an investigation into the man killed by federal agents on Saturday.  Minneapolis resident and intensive care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents amid the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) massive immigration...

Texas sheriff, staffer charged with COVID-era fraud scheme

A Texas sheriff and his assistant chief have been indicted for a scheme to defraud the sheriff's office during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase over alleged political debanking after Jan. 6 attack

President Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for at least $5 billion, accusing the financial institution of closing his and related entities' accounts for political reasons.

Republicans ask Supreme Court to block California’s new congressional map

Republicans rushed to the Supreme Court this week asking the justices to block California's new Democrat-friendly congressional map.

Maine’s governor demands data on immigration arrests as fear spreads amid enforcement surge

Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time arrest numbers and basic information about who is being detained in a sweeping enforcement operation in Maine, saying the state has been left largely in the dark as fear spreads through immigrant communities.

Missouri lawmaker reprimanded for sexually vulgar text sent during redistricting protest

Missouri lawmakers on Thursday formally reprimanded a House member who sent a sexually vulgar text message to a colleague while protesting a congressional redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump.

DHS refutes public school official’s claim that ICE agents used immigrant’s 5-year-old son as ‘bait’

A Minnesota public school says a 5-year-old boy was "taken" by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, a contention that the Department of Homeland Security refutes, saying he was abandoned by his father.

Republicans narrowly reject efforts to handcuff Trump’s war powers in Venezuela

House Republicans grapple with a bipartisan war powers resolution restricting Trump's military authority in Venezuela, despite the Democratic push for limits.

Patel reveals bizarre ‘self-awarded’ trophy former FBI officials made to celebrate Trump probe

FBI Director Kash Patel revealed a self-awarded trophy from disbanded corruption unit CR-15, calling it proof of FBI's "diseased temple" culture under Biden.

7 House Democrats break with Jeffries to pass DHS funding despite ICE backlash

Democrats join Republicans to pass $1.2 trillion spending package, advancing key step to prevent potential government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline.

US formally exits World Health Organization, locking in Trump’s break with global health body

The United States completes World Health Organization withdrawal one year after Trump's executive order, citing WHO's delayed COVID-19 response.

Trump announces bid for major world event, appoints Rubio as chair

Trump announces U.S. bid for World Expo 2035 in Miami, appointing Marco Rubio to chair coordination efforts for the major international event.

GOP lawmaker accuses Jack Smith of ‘spying’ on Congress at tense House hearing over Trump probe

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Thursday about his investigation into Trump — and at times, the tone turned hostile

Arizona Dem AG blasted for ‘dangerous’ claim residents can shoot ICE agents under state laws

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says ICE agents could be shot under stand-your-ground law if they can't be identified as law enforcement officers.

Inside Trump’s Iran warning — and the unexpected pause that followed

Trump promised Iranian protesters "help is on its way" but paused military action, sparking debate over U.S. credibility and intervention strategy in Iran.

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