British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to call for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” aimed at deepening ties amid global uncertainty. Their 80-minute meeting focused on cooperation on issues like climate change and global stability, without directly mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump, though his challenge to the post-Cold War order loomed in the background. The visit comes after years … Continue reading Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

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