Jan 20 'Be The People' campaign wants to unite Americans to solve problems By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The 10-year initiative aims to change the perception that the U.S. is hopelessly divided and that individuals have little power to solve problems. Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press One budget expert says the GOP’s big bill is “supercharging ICE” in ways Americans may not fully realize. There are few restraints on the spending, which lasts through 2029, when Trump's term ends. Continue reading
Jan 20 The stories we tell ourselves about America By Geoff Bennett Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news. Continue reading
Jan 20 Police search for suspect in the shooting that injured an Indiana judge and his wife By Associated Press Police have not released a motive or suspect description. Continue reading
Jan 20 Indiana completes improbable undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final By Eddie Pells, Associated Press Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza's touchdown gave the Hoosiers a 10-point lead — barely enough breathing room to hold off a frenzied charge by the hard-hitting Hurricanes. Continue reading
Jan 20 A U.S. citizen says ICE forced open the door to his Minnesota home and removed him in his underwear after a warrantless search By Jack Brook, Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security says the operation targeted two sex offenders, but Thao disputes this, saying he lives with his family, none of whom are listed as offenders. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 3:41 Minnesota protests enter 3rd week as immigration raids continue By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Jackson Hudgins In Minnesota, clashes between protesters and federal immigration officers continue into a third week. It comes as the Department of Justice announced its plan to pursue charges against protesters in Minneapolis, while confirming it does not plan to investigate the… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 4:58 Minnijean Brown-Trickey's Brief But Spectacular take on walking like you belong By Brief But Spectacular Minnijean Brown-Trickey is one of the original members of the Little Rock Nine, the teenagers who integrated Central High School after the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on walking like you… Continue watching
Jan 19 European leaders warn of 'downward spiral' as Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland By Stefanie Dazio, Jill Lawless, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Trump's Saturday announcement sets up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe. He appeared to indicate that he was using the tariffs as leverage to force talks over the status of Greenland. Continue reading
Jan 19 Tense political climate spurs efforts for activists to reclaim the MLK holiday By Terry Tang, Associated Press In the year since Donald Trump’s second inauguration fell on the MLK holiday, the Republican president has gone after diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and targeted mostly Black-led cities for federal law enforcement takeovers. Continue reading