Senator Amy Klobuchar announced she will run for governor of Minnesota after incumbent Tim Walz decided not to seek a third term. In her announcement, she criticized federal immigration enforcement, including recent ICE actions that resulted in the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and pledged to remove “abusive” ICE tactics from the state. Klobuchar outlined three guiding principles for her campaign, including standing … Continue reading Klobuchar declares Minnesota governor run

The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a funding package to keep most government agencies open, with a partial shutdown looming this weekend if approval isn’t reached. Democrats are demanding reforms to immigration enforcement following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents, and they say they will block the package unless the Department of Homeland Security funding is removed. A possible … Continue reading Senate to vote on advancing funding package as Democrats push for ICE reforms

Tom Homan, Trump’s “border czar,” signaled a possible shift toward more cooperation with local officials in Minnesota while reaffirming the administration’s aggressive crackdown on undocumented migrants. Speaking amid protests over recent federal enforcement operations, Homan blamed escalations on former President Biden’s policies and local officials, but suggested that collaboration could reduce tensions and allow a “draw down” of federal agents. He emphasized targeted enforcement of … Continue reading Trump border security chief Homan doubles down on Minnesota operations

Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign Tuesday, making them the first Republicans in Congress to do so. Their comments came after federal officers killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minnesota, incidents that have drawn widespread criticism of Noem’s handling of immigration enforcement. Trump, however, defended Noem, calling her border work “a tremendous success,” … Continue reading Two Republican senators call for Kristi Noem to resign as DHS secretary

President Trump signed an executive order transferring permitting authority for wildfire rebuilding in California from state and local governments to federal agencies, including FEMA and the SBA. The order allows federal officials to approve building permits, overriding local and state procedures, citing slow progress in reconstructing homes and businesses after last year’s Palisades and Eaton fires. Trump criticized Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen … Continue reading Trump issues executive order assuming control of Los Angeles wildfire rebuild

President Donald Trump said his administration plans to “de-escalate” the crisis in Minnesota following the deaths of two U.S. citizens, including ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot by federal Border Patrol officers over the weekend. The killings occurred amid a sweeping federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis that has sparked protests and tensions between state and federal authorities. Pretti, who was legally carrying a gun, … Continue reading Trump promises to ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota crisis after Alex Pretti shooting

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to Beijing, emphasizing Beijing’s willingness to enhance trust, strengthen communication, and deepen economic cooperation with Finland. Xi invited Finnish businesses to “swim freely” in China’s market and highlighted collaboration on energy transition, agriculture, and forestry. The leaders also discussed upholding the international system under the UN and promoting a multipolar world. During the visit, Finnish … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping signals deeper ties with Finland during PM’s visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected claims that he walked back controversial remarks he made at the World Economic Forum in Davos, saying he told U.S. President Donald Trump he stood by what he said. Carney said during a Monday call with Trump that he “meant what I said in Davos,” where he had criticized economic coercion by major powers and defended Canada’s efforts … Continue reading Canada’s Carney Tells Trump ‘I Meant What I Said’ in Davos

California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused TikTok of suppressing content critical of former President Donald Trump and launched a review to determine if the platform violated state law. The claims follow reports of users experiencing post delays and content being “under review,” though TikTok’s U.S. joint venture blamed the issues on a data center outage and technical failures. Newsom’s announcement coincides with TikTok’s recent deal … Continue reading California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has called on President Donald Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid bipartisan outrage over federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. In a social media post, Fetterman said Noem was betraying DHS’s mission and harming Trump’s border security legacy, citing deaths linked to the enforcement actions. His comments came a day after he urged federal agents to withdraw from Minneapolis. … Continue reading Sen. John Fetterman asks Trump to fire DHS chief Kristi Noem

A partial U.S. government shutdown is looming as Senate Democrats oppose a funding package that includes the Department of Homeland Security following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents. With government funding set to expire Friday, six of the 12 appropriations bills have already passed, but the remaining six—one of which funds DHS—are stalled in the Senate. Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, … Continue reading Shutdown threat looms as Senate Democrats pledge to block funding

India and the European Union have reached a long-awaited free trade agreement, ending nearly 20 years of negotiations and significantly deepening economic and strategic ties. The deal, described by EU leaders as the “mother of all deals,” could impact up to 2 billion people and will take several months to come into force. It aims to eliminate tariffs on most goods, from textiles and medicines … Continue reading India and the EU announce a free trade deal affecting up to 2 billion people

A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to appear in court Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt for repeatedly violating court orders. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz accused ICE and the Department of Homeland Security of ignoring dozens of rulings, including an order requiring a bond hearing for a detained immigrant who remains … Continue reading ICE chief ordered to appear in Minnesota federal court

President Trump said it is “too late” to stop construction of a new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, calling it a privately funded $300 million “gift” to the country, despite a lawsuit filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The ballroom, replacing the current East Wing, will seat about 650 guests and follow classical White House design. Trump criticized the lawsuit as untimely and defended … Continue reading Trump says it ‘is too late’ to stop the White House ballroom construction amid lawsuit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has no plans to pursue a free trade deal with China, countering President Trump’s threat of a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if such a deal proceeded. Carney clarified that recent tariff adjustments with China only addressed a few sectors previously affected, not a full trade agreement. Trump criticized the move, claiming China was “taking over” Canada and … Continue reading Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called on Trump supporters to “take off their political blinders” regarding the fatal Minnesota shooting involving federal immigration agent Alex Pretti. While supporting law enforcement and border security, Greene defended the right to legally carry firearms, arguing that carrying a gun is not the same as brandishing one. She criticized excessive force claims against federal agents but urged followers … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene: You’re all being ‘incited into civil war’ 

President Trump’s Greenland ambitions became a viral meme after the White House posted an AI-generated image of him walking with a penguin. The meme references the “Nihilist Penguin,” but critics, including former Canadian Defense Minister Jason Kenney, highlighted factual errors and Trump’s recent confusion between Greenland and Iceland. The White House defended the post, saying “The penguin does not concern himself with the opinions of … Continue reading White House posts ‘Embrace the Penguin’ amid Greenland fight

Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and democracy activist, died at age 73 during an official visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, after suffering a heart attack. Lee, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2006 and was a seven-term parliamentarian, began his political career as a student activist jailed in the 1970s for pro-democracy efforts. Known as a … Continue reading South Korea Mourns Death of Former Prime Minister

President Trump rescinded Canada’s invitation to join his newly created “Board of Peace” amid rising tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The decision followed Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned that the U.S.-led global order was fracturing and urged middle powers to unite. Trump responded by accusing Canada of being ungrateful and overly dependent on the United States, … Continue reading Trump rescinds Canada’s invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney

Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decision to charge Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election during a public House judiciary committee hearing. Smith said no one is above the law and argued the evidence required Trump to be held accountable, rejecting claims that the prosecutions were politically motivated. He explained that the cases were dropped only because Trump was elected to … Continue reading Jack Smith defends move to seek criminal charges for Trump

Tensions between the United States and Canada escalated after Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a “rupture” in the global order during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His remarks, including support for Greenland and opposition to U.S. tariffs, prompted a sharp response from President Trump, who accused Canada of being ungrateful and overly dependent on the U.S. The public exchange marked a … Continue reading Canada-Trump tensions grow after Carney ‘rupture’ speech

European veterans and politicians sharply criticized President Trump after he claimed allies had stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the remarks “insulting and frankly, appalling,” while veterans highlighted that hundreds of their comrades died alongside U.S. forces. Senior military figures and former intelligence officials condemned the comments as inaccurate and unjustified, urging an apology. Trump’s remarks … Continue reading Trump’s NATO-Afghanistan comments ‘appalling’, says U.K.’s Keir Starmer

Vice President JD Vance praised ICE agents in Minneapolis on Thursday, saying they do an “incredible job” despite media misrepresentation and harassment. He acknowledged that some incidents may be problematic but emphasized that agents often operate under extreme duress and chaos, facing doxxing and occasional assaults. Vance encouraged peaceful protest against immigration policies but warned that any assault on law enforcement would be fully prosecuted. … Continue reading Vance in Minneapolis: Much of Media ‘Lying’ About Work of ICE Agents

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting large Wall Street investors from buying and owning single-family homes, aiming to make housing more affordable for American families. The order cites competition from corporate investors as limiting access to homeownership, particularly for first-time buyers, and calls for Treasury, Justice, and other agencies to define “large institutional investors” and enforce antitrust rules against coordinated pricing or vacancy … Continue reading Trump signs executive order barring Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes

Congress faces uncertainty over a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill expected to be voted on this week, threatening efforts to prevent a government shutdown by Jan. 30. Progressive Democrats argue the bill lacks meaningful reforms to curb ICE confrontations with the public, while some Republicans say it doesn’t fully support President Trump’s immigration priorities. The bill includes body cameras for ICE officers, new … Continue reading ICE funding bill draws fire from left and right as shutdown deadline nears