Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress
Read full article: Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in CongressThe brothers of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen killed by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, are urging Congress to take action.
Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post
Read full article: Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House postFederal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions at both institutions.
Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects
Read full article: Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejectsA complaint made about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard months ago relates to an allegation that she withheld access to classified information for political reasons.
Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America
Read full article: Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin AmericaHistorians and observers have accused the Trump administration trying to rewrite American history to justify its own foreign policy decisions toward Latin America by posting a “historically inaccurate” version of the Mexican-American War.
Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world
Read full article: Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the worldManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned a soccer news conference into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world.
Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly
Read full article: Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark KellyA federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration.
Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says
Read full article: Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge saysA judge in Oregon has temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland.
Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances
Read full article: Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chancesTwo Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat.
'Monster's Paradise,' lampooning US President Donald Trump, has world premiere at Hamburg Opera
Read full article: 'Monster's Paradise,' lampooning US President Donald Trump, has world premiere at Hamburg OperaTobias Kratzer unveils his world premiere production of “Monster's Paradise,” a satirical opera lampooning U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
Read full article: Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammedThe Department of Homeland Security’s approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive.
New York attorney general to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents
Read full article: New York attorney general to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agentsNew York’s attorney general has announced plans to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration enforcement actions in the state.
Olympic officials from Africa quiz 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games leaders on visa concerns
Read full article: Olympic officials from Africa quiz 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games leaders on visa concernsOlympic officials from Africa have taken their concerns about a visa program for entering the United States to leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote
Read full article: Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have finalized an agreement with House Republicans to testify this month in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says
Read full article: US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military saysThe White House says talks between special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials are still planned after a Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
Read full article: Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepenPresident Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal.
More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources say
Read full article: More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources sayMore prosecutors are leaving the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota during a time of continued turmoil over the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement in the state and recent shootings of civilians by federal agents.
States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections
Read full article: States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm electionsRepublicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.
Politics & Power: Legal scholars divided on Trump’s use of executive power. Overreach or long-standing tradition?
Read full article: Politics & Power: Legal scholars divided on Trump’s use of executive power. Overreach or long-standing tradition?President Donald Trump’s use of executive power has sparked a fierce debate among legal scholars, and we'll tackle the topic on this week's episode of Politics & Power with Jacksonville University political analyst Matt Corrigan.
3 elections in 4 months and new US House map lead to confusion and voter fatigue in Texas district
Read full article: 3 elections in 4 months and new US House map lead to confusion and voter fatigue in Texas districtVoters in Texas' 18th District have had little break in a series of elections as the result of the Republican-controlled state Legislature's redrawing of congressional districts last year.
The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown hours after the House passed the bill in a bipartisan vote.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules
Read full article: MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rulesMAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation.
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
Read full article: Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fightPresident Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' just weeks after insulting him as a 'sick man'
Read full article: Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' just weeks after insulting him as a 'sick man'President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours.
Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias
Read full article: Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims biasGraphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus have gone viral, drawing millions of views.
In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding
Read full article: In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health fundingThe CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities.
Trump's $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities
Read full article: Trump's $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communitiesState and local officials are pushing back against federal plans to expand immigrant detention facilities.
Intelligence director says Trump requested her presence at FBI search of Georgia election center
Read full article: Intelligence director says Trump requested her presence at FBI search of Georgia election centerDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has told lawmakers that she attended an FBI search of the election center in Fulton County, Georgia, last week because President Donald Trump asked her to be there.
An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war
Read full article: An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American warAn internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power.
Where is Evo Morales? Bolivia's ex-leader vanishes from public view for nearly a month
Read full article: Where is Evo Morales? Bolivia's ex-leader vanishes from public view for nearly a monthThe nearly monthlong disappearance from public view of Bolivia’s towering socialist icon, ex-leader Evo Morales, just days after the Jan. 3 U.S. seizure of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his close ally, is alarming his supporters, roiling his enemies and galvanizing the internet.
Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
Read full article: Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concernsLegal experts say President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions.
Attorney says Gabbard is holding up a complaint about her actions, which her office denies
Read full article: Attorney says Gabbard is holding up a complaint about her actions, which her office deniesAn attorney says Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has delayed giving members of Congress a complaint about her conduct.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
Read full article: Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem saysThe secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras.
Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'
Read full article: Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'Ed Martin has been removed as head of the Justice Department group tasked with scrutinizing the federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
Bad Bunny won big at the 2026 Grammys. It’s a boost at a dark time for U.S. Latinos
Read full article: Bad Bunny won big at the 2026 Grammys. It’s a boost at a dark time for U.S. LatinosBad Bunny’s album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, becoming the first all-Spanish language album to do so.
Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume
Read full article: Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resumeA federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction.
HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives
Read full article: HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiativesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for HaitiansA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the United States.
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
Read full article: Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are agreeing to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to one
Read full article: Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to oneA senior Cuban diplomat tells The Associated Press that Cuba is open to dialogue with the United States if certain criteria are met.
Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy
Read full article: Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boyThe father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son.
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
Read full article: Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oilPresident Donald Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cuts
Read full article: Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cutsPlanned Parenthood has dropped its legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to cut off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protest
Read full article: US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protestU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced two more arrests in the protest at a church in Minnesota against the immigration enforcement crackdown.
What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners
Read full article: What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 minersA landslide last week collapsed tunnels at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead.
British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Read full article: British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein tiesFriendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britain’s ambassador to Washington.
Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress
Read full article: Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to CongressYoung Democrats across the United States are challenging veteran party figures, aiming to mount tougher opposition to President Donald Trump.
Host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing angry response from the president
Read full article: Host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing angry response from the presidentHosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, Trevor Noah went easy on politics at first but drew the presiden's ire with a joke later in the show.
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash
Read full article: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashPresident Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
Read full article: Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation caseA federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdownArtists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns.
Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm electionsThe Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission.
Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
Read full article: Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelationsA top Justice Department official is playing down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
Read full article: Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demandsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says it'll be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote in the House.
‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary
Read full article: ‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentaryPromoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Read full article: 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in TexasFive-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
Read full article: Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalitionDonald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign.
What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midterms
Read full article: What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midtermsPresident Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota is rattling voters in a highly competitive swing district in northern Colorado.
Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week
Read full article: Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next weekA Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least 12 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services.
Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video
Read full article: Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis videoA video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Read full article: Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resourcesDespite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.
Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points
Read full article: Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 pointsDemocrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files
Read full article: From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein filesProminent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
Read full article: Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do soPresident Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help.
New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
Read full article: New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 yearsU.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu has arrived in Caracas to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
Read full article: Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detentionA judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Read full article: Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by USAn explosion has ripped through an apartment building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl.
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Read full article: Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperateNewly released files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to cooperate with authorities.
A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission
Read full article: A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its missionA former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally.
Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
Read full article: Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fightPresident Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown.
As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu
Read full article: As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vuThe shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans.
The Latest: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerful
Read full article: The Latest: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerfulA huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019.
German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
Read full article: German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose TrumpThe German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
Read full article: The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growthNorth Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Read full article: Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majorityDemocrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority.
From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movie
Read full article: From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movieIn her new self-titled documentary, first lady Melania Trump offers a peek behind the scenes during the 20 days before she returned to the White House.
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
Read full article: Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive orderA federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms.
Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
Read full article: Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerfulA huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019.
US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
Read full article: US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billionThe Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.
Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
Read full article: Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites.
United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
Read full article: United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief saysThe United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time.
