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MINNEAPOLIS, A federal judge on Saturday denied a preliminary injunction that sought to stop an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit proceeds. The suit, filed this month by state At…
Los Angeles — Thousands converged Friday in downtown Los Angeles during a nationwide 'ICE Out' strike opposing federal immigration operations after two fatal shootings involving agents in Minnesota. Organizers called for…
Washington: The U.S. State Department approved arms sales Friday totaling $6.67 billion to Israel and $9 billion to Saudi Arabia, and notified Congress of the decisions. The Israel package includes Apache attack helicopt…
Washington — Senator Lindsey Graham blocked a Senate vote Friday on a bipartisan spending package as he demanded restoration of a provision allowing senators to sue the Justice Department and notification before investig…
Washington — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Interior and Transportation departments to coordinate with D.C. mayor to stage an IndyCar street race during the nation's 250th anniversa…
Boise, Idaho — Idaho lawmakers filed House Joint Memorial No. 12 opposing a Utah draft bill that would cut Utah's at-the-pump gas tax by up to 50 percent and replace revenue with a refinery export tax. Idaho leaders, cit…
United States — Lawmakers across multiple states debated a series of tax proposals this week, advancing measures and raising concerns. In Indiana, the legislature moved to conform to temporary federal overtime and tip ta…
Atlanta — State lawmakers and officials across the United States nationwide this week proposed measures to eliminate or sharply reduce homeowner property taxes, citing rising bills and affordability concerns. Georgia Hou…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that beginning Feb. 6 all knowledge and skills examinations for every driver license classification will be administered exclusively…
Washington. The Justice Department opened a federal civil rights investigation Friday into the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said. The FBI will lead the probe wi…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday said he will nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell in May. The White House met with Warsh this week and reports by Bloomberg and Reuter…
Washington — President Donald Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department Thursday in federal court, seeking $10 billion for alleged failures to prevent a contractor's disclosure of his tax records be…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday declaring a national emergency and authorizing tariffs on goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba. The order, issued under the Internat…
Washington, DC. US officials warned Iran this week that American forces stand ready to act as the administration increases warships, aircraft, and carrier groups in the Middle East. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Pres…
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — City and state officials are preparing as Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants expires at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 3, potentially prompting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. Le…
WASHINGTON, President Donald Trump ordered Iran accept negotiations or face U.S. military action overseas as American naval and air assets moved toward the Middle East this week. The Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group,…
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency Thursday as North Carolina prepared for a winter storm expected to arrive Saturday. State officials activated the State Emergency Response Team, coordinat…
Washington — Senate Democrats blocked a procedural vote this week to press for limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement after two people were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Leaders from both parties and th…
MINNEAPOLIS — Tom Homan, White House border czar, told reporters Thursday that federal immigration agencies are developing a plan to reduce the number of officers deployed in Minnesota once state and local officials prov…
MINNEAPOLIS — Border czar Tom Homan said Thursday that federal immigration agents will be reduced only after state and local cooperation, following a fatal shooting of a protester Saturday. Homan briefed reporters after …
ST. PAUL — Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, posting a campaign video on X that cited recent state tragedies and federal actions. Klobuchar said Minnesotans have “been t…
Portland, Maine. Senator Susan Collins announced Thursday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended enhanced enforcement operations in the state after discussions with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Co…
Manila, Philippines — The Supreme Court en banc denied the House of Representatives' motion for reconsideration on Thursday, upholding its July 25, 2025 ruling that declared the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice …
Atlanta, Georgia — The FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant on Jan. 28 at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center as part of an investigation into possible interference in the 2020 presidential ele…
Ypsilanti — Federal immigration agents detained four adults near school bus stops on Jan. 27, 2026, after initiating vehicle stops during an intelligence-based, targeted operation. ICE said officers observed vehicles lea…