Minneapolis. Three Minnesota Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center at the Whipple Federal Building on Saturday after officials rescinded a visit invitation, lawmakers said. The tour followed protests after the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent...
Columbus, Ohio — Police arrested a Chicago man this week and charged him with killing a married couple found shot inside their Weinland Park home on Dec. 30. Court records identify 39-year-old Michael David McKee as the ex-husband of Monique Tepe; investigators say surveillance footage and vehicle tracking linked McKee...
Washington, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday declaring a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts from judicial attachment or seizure. The order blocks attachment, judgment, lien, execution, garnishment and other judicial processes against funds described as Foreign Government Deposit Funds, and prohibits...
MINNEAPOLIS: Tens of thousands marched through Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a federal operation this week. Local authorities opened investigations while federal officials defended the agent and cited self-defense claims. Demonstrators chanted for abolition of...
WASHINGTON, Members of Congress this week debated consequences after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minnesota woman, prompting protests and calls for accountability. Lawmakers demanded a full investigation, changes to raid policies, potential defunding of ICE operations, and consideration of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi...
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump met oil executives at the White House on Friday and urged US energy firms to invest up to $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry after US forces captured Nicolás Maduro earlier week. He said the United States would choose which companies may operate in Venezuela,...
Chowchilla, California, A Los Angeles nonprofit deployed virtual reality headsets at Valley State Prison last month, enabling incarcerated men to experience international locations and practical scenarios. During a weeklong program, participants, including Jacob Smith who has served two decades, donned headsets to view high-definition scenes such as Bangkok and simulated...
Detroit. Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Southwest Detroit this week to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Demonstrations and vigils also occurred in Denver, New York, New Orleans and Charleston as organizers demanded accountability, justice and...
Birmingham, Indianapolis, Washington and multiple regional centers reported rain, gusty winds, and transitions to snow this week as fronts moved across the United States. Forecasters issued flood watches in central Alabama with 2–5 inch localized totals and warned of gusts up to 40 mph; many areas will see cooler air...
WASHINGTON, President Donald Trump announced on Jan. 9 that he will cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent for one year, to take effect Jan. 20, 2026. He posted the proposal on Truth Social and the White House amplified the message on social media. Trump accused credit card firms...
