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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress

The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda

The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
Crime|Political|World

Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people

The U.S. military says the death toll from strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead after being lost at sea

Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people
Economy|Environment|Interview|World

The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'

The first refugee to lead the U_N_ refugee agency tells The Associated Press that the world faces a “very difficult moment in history.”

The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown

Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse, is the sixth person to die during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the U.S. Federal authorities immediately said Pretti was a threat to federal officers

A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. military support

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
Education|Travel|World

He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return

The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting

He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return
Crime|Political|US|World

Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting

A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis

Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

What Trump officials claimed about Alex Pretti — and what the evidence actually shows

What Trump officials claimed about Alex Pretti — and what the evidence actually shows

What Trump officials claimed about Alex Pretti — and what the evidence actually shows
Crime|World

Moderate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem's impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shooting

Moderate Democratic Sen_ Jacky Rosen is calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, saying that her “attempt to mislead the American public” about the fatal shooting of a 37 year-old protester in Minneapolis is “deeply shameful.”

Moderate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem's impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shooting
Education|Sports

Long Island school district must reinstate Native American mascot or face funding cuts, Trump administration says

Long Island school district must reinstate Native American mascot or face funding cuts, Trump administration says

Long Island school district must reinstate Native American mascot or face funding cuts, Trump administration says
Crime|Political|US|World

How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown

How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown

How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown
Crime|Political|US|World

Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated

A federal immigration officer has shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigidly cold streets in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier

Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated
Crime|Political|World

A man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minnesota worked as an ICU nurse, his parents say

A federal officer fatally shot a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by The Associated Press

A man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minnesota worked as an ICU nurse, his parents say
Crime|World

Immigrant families protest at Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota

Dozens of immigrant families protested behind the fences of a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old boy Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota

Immigrant families protest at Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota
Health|Political|World

Confusion remains after Trump administration abruptly halts public health funding to cities and states, then reverses course

Confusion remains after Trump administration abruptly halts public health funding to cities and states, then reverses course

Confusion remains after Trump administration abruptly halts public health funding to cities and states, then reverses course
Crime|Education|MidEast|World

Unsealed court documents suggest Trump admin detained Tufts student for writing op-ed critical of Israel

Unsealed court documents suggest Trump admin detained Tufts student for writing op-ed critical of Israel

Unsealed court documents suggest Trump admin detained Tufts student for writing op-ed critical of Israel
Crime|Political|World

What Trump officials and immigration lawyers say about ICE detaining a 5-year-old

Federal immigration agents in Minnesota are accused of using a 5-year-old boy as "bait" to arrest his father

What Trump officials and immigration lawyers say about ICE detaining a 5-year-old
Crime|Political|US|World

Several people were arrested for protesting at a St. Paul church. Here’s what we know

Several people were arrested for protesting at a St. Paul church. Here’s what we know

Several people were arrested for protesting at a St. Paul church. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state's coast

California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles and gold's price rises to another record

The U.S. stock market finished its zigzag week full of tariff threats and cancellations with a quiet and tentative close

Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles and gold's price rises to another record
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown

US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown

US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown
Health|Political|World

Trump administration is expanding ‘Mexico City’ abortion policy to also ban funding for NGOs that it says promote DEI

Trump administration is expanding ‘Mexico City’ abortion policy to also ban funding for NGOs that it says promote DEI

Trump administration is expanding ‘Mexico City’ abortion policy to also ban funding for NGOs that it says promote DEI
Business|Economy|Finance|World

ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north

Militarized immigration enforcement used to be confined to near the US-Mexico border, far away from most Americans’ front lawns.

ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Vance touts the Trump administration's record against abortion at a Washington rally

Vice President JD Vance is encouraging anti-abortion activists to celebrate progress in limiting abortion

Vance touts the Trump administration's record against abortion at a Washington rally
Health|Science|World

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now

A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states

Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now
Business|Economy|World

US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdown

The United States has imposed sanctions on a fleet of nine ships accused of transporting hundreds of millions of dollars in forbidden Iranian oil to foreign markets

US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdown
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption

Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international cooperation is still badly needed

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

US, Ukraine and Russia in first trilateral talks of the war

US, Ukraine and Russia in first trilateral talks of the war

US, Ukraine and Russia in first trilateral talks of the war
Business|Crime|Political|World

Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers

It has become common knowledge in immigrant communities across the U.S. to not open the door for federal immigration agents unless they show a warrant signed by a judge

Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
Business|Economy|World

As Trump zeroes in on Venezuela’s oil, Rodríguez moves to meet his demands

As Trump zeroes in on Venezuela’s oil, Rodríguez moves to meet his demands

As Trump zeroes in on Venezuela’s oil, Rodríguez moves to meet his demands
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case

A federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U.S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for taking part in the case

Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
Crime|Political|World

New ICE policy allows officers to enter homes without a judge’s warrant. Here’s what experts say

New ICE policy allows officers to enter homes without a judge’s warrant. Here’s what experts say

New ICE policy allows officers to enter homes without a judge’s warrant. Here’s what experts say
Health|Political|World

Trump administration completes US’ split from the World Health Organization

Trump administration completes US’ split from the World Health Organization

Trump administration completes US’ split from the World Health Organization
Crime|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: White House shares altered image showing arrest of civil rights attorney in Minnesota

The Trump administration is misrepresenting the arrest of civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong for her role in an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church

FACT FOCUS: White House shares altered image showing arrest of civil rights attorney in Minnesota
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US

Trump administration targets 14 blue states with sweeping federal funding review

Trump administration targets 14 blue states with sweeping federal funding review

Trump administration targets 14 blue states with sweeping federal funding review
Crime|Political|US|World

Could a president deploy wartime law against the Beatles? Trump administration says “Yes”

The Trump administration is arguing the government could detain and deport British people under an 18th century wartime act if a president found there was a “British invasion” corrupting young Americans

Could a president deploy wartime law against the Beatles? Trump administration says “Yes”
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

The Trump administration is ending the use of abortion-derived fetal tissue in research funded by the National Institutes of Health

Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research
Health|Science|World

Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review

Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country pending an ethical review

Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Political|World

House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding

The House has passed this year's final batch of spending bills

House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding
Business|Europe|Political|World

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos
Crime|US|World

Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says

The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown

Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political|World

ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

Maine is seeing an increase in immigration enforcement activity this week

ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities
Business|Economy|Political|World

Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge

Business in Minnesota has taken a hit as President Donald Trump's administration carries out an immigration sweep that has spurred protests

Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
Arts

Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader

Snapchat messages a Chicago man accused of soliciting the murder of a Border Patrol commander unknowingly sent to a government informant took center stage at the opening day of the man’s trial

Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

Minneapolis turmoil has Democrats scrambling to figure out political strategy on immigration

Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Minneapolis turmoil has Democrats scrambling to figure out political strategy on immigration
Business|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges

The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges

Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
Political|World

A US shift marked Kurdish-led forces' fall from power in Syria

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have fallen from power in Syria as the U.S. shifts its backing to the country's new leaders in Damascus

A US shift marked Kurdish-led forces' fall from power in Syria
Business|Crime|Technology|US

DOGE shared Social Security data to unauthorized server, according to court filing

DOGE shared Social Security data to unauthorized server, according to court filing

DOGE shared Social Security data to unauthorized server, according to court filing
Crime|Political|World

Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president's foes is leaving post

Lindsey Halligan, who as a top Justice Department prosecutor pursued indictments against a pair of President Donald Trump’s adversaries, is leaving her position

Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president's foes is leaving post
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Israel's settler movement takes victory lap as a sparse outpost becomes a settlement within a month

Israeli settlers are celebrating the inauguration of a new settlement in the West Bank on land where Israel and the U.S. once hoped to build a hospital for Palestinian children

Israel's settler movement takes victory lap as a sparse outpost becomes a settlement within a month
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

A look at false and misleading claims made as President Donald Trump marks his first year back in office by highlighting accomplishments at Davos and at a White House briefing

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

U.S. forces have boarded and taken control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela

US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation

Federal prosecutors have served six grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area

Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation
Americas|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

President Donald Trump closed out 2025 with his plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in fine fettle

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown

Doctors say immigrant patients are missing key medical appointments, afraid to come to medical clinics amid the Trump administration’s sweeping Minnesota immigration crackdown

Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown
Crime|World

Trump threats and Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into corner

Latin American progressive leaders are increasingly being backed into a corner on organized crime by pressure from the Trump administration and their own voters, who point to the results from El Salvador's war on gangs

Trump threats and Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into corner
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy

Three U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy

US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy
Economy|World

President Trump says he can pull funding for sanctuary cities. Judges have repeatedly said otherwise

President Trump says he can pull funding for sanctuary cities. Judges have repeatedly said otherwise

President Trump says he can pull funding for sanctuary cities. Judges have repeatedly said otherwise
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold public office

Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold public office

Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold public office
Business|Crime|Economy

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Business owners in a Minneapolis Somali mall are feeling the impact of an immigration crackdown

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown
Arts|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Mom now wearing ankle monitor, fighting to prove U.S. citizenship after ICE deportation threat

Mom now wearing ankle monitor, fighting to prove U.S. citizenship after ICE deportation threat

Mom now wearing ankle monitor, fighting to prove U.S. citizenship after ICE deportation threat
Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

Far-right activist chased away by counterdemonstrators while leading small rally in Minneapolis

Far-right activist chased away by counterdemonstrators while leading small rally in Minneapolis

Far-right activist chased away by counterdemonstrators while leading small rally in Minneapolis
Crime|World

New Hampshire bishop warns clergy to prepare for 'new era of martyrdom'

A New Hampshire Episcopal bishop is drawing national attention for urging clergy to prepare for a “new era of martyrdom.”

New Hampshire bishop warns clergy to prepare for 'new era of martyrdom'
Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests
MidEast|Political|World

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

Israel’s government is objecting to a White House announcement about leaders overseeing the next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire enters its challenging second phase

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political|US

Tear gas floods a Minneapolis family's SUV after they get caught between protesters and officers

A Minneapolis couple says federal officers rolled a tear gas canister under their SUV, flooding it with toxic fumes and leaving them and several of their six children, including an infant, in need of hospital treatment

Tear gas floods a Minneapolis family's SUV after they get caught between protesters and officers
Crime|Political|World

Your biggest legal questions about ICE and the Minneapolis shooting, answered

Your biggest legal questions about ICE and the Minneapolis shooting, answered

Your biggest legal questions about ICE and the Minneapolis shooting, answered
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan

The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan

The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan
Health|Science

New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims

A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities

New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims