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Shutdown risk rises after fatal Minneapolis shooting

The risk of a partial government shutdown at the end of January grew more likely Saturday after Senate Democrats vowed to block a funding package over a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal law enforcement authorities. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Saturday evening said that Democrats will block a major government funding package if...

Sunday shows preview: New Minneapolis shooting inflames tensions; Congress faces funding deadline

A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday morning sparked renewed calls from lawmakers on Capitol Hill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pull its federal agents out of Minnesota. The 37-year-old man was shot by federal agents during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown operation in the state. A few weeks earlier, an...

Maine governor requests meeting with Trump over ICE deployment, citing Minnesota shooting

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) is requesting a meeting with President Trump after federal agents fatally shot a second person on Saturday in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s massive interstate immigration crackdown. Her request follows the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) announcement that they have initiated “Operation Catch of the Day” in Maine. DHS has...

Man killed by ICE officer was ICU nurse, family says

Video of the incident doesn't show Alex Pretti, the man killed by ICE agents, having a visible weapon.

Trump administration, Congress braces for massive winter storm

The federal government is ramping up preparations ahead of a massive winter storm expected to sweep across multiple states from the Rockies to the Atlantic this weekend. The National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Severity Index on Saturday afternoon displayed expected “extreme impacts” in northern Mississippi and “major impacts” in Washington, D.C., and surrounding states.  D.C....

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.

Watch former DC police officer get escorted out of Jack Smith hearing after fiery clash

Michael Fanone, retired Metropolitan Police officer, had a heated exchange with Ivan Raiklin during House Judiciary Committee hearing on Jack Smith testimony.

School district in the hot seat amid fresh allegations of hiding students’ gender transition

A new civil rights complaint targets Fairfax County Public Schools' Regulation 2603, which a group says instructs teachers to hide students' gender transitions from their parents.

Klobuchar takes first steps towards Minnesota governor bid in race to replace embattled Walz

Sen. Amy Klobuchar takes first steps towards entering 2026 Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval.

ICE seeking detention of 3 alleged MS-13 members accused of murdering 14-year-old boy

ICE issued detainers for three alleged MS-13 members accused of murdering 14-year-old Jefferson Amaya-Ayala in a Maryland park slaying last year.

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