Jan 09 Luigi Mangione fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence in court By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Mangione’s lawyers contend that authorities prejudiced his case by turning his December 2024 arrest into a “Marvel movie” spectacle and by publicly declaring their desire to see him executed even before he was formally indicted. Continue reading
Jan 09 Hennepin County prosecutor asks the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Mary Moriarty said that although her office has collaborated effectively with the FBI in past cases, she is concerned by the Trump administration's decision to bar state and local agencies from playing any role in the investigation into Wednesday's killing… Continue reading
Jan 09 Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill punishing Russia for war in Ukraine, Sen. Graham says By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The bill, co-written by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, allows tariffs and secondary sanctions on countries buying Russia's oil, gas, and other exports. Continue reading
Jan 09 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press Attorneys general in five states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs. Continue reading
Jan 09 Josh Shapiro running for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of 2028 White House bid By Marc Levy, Associated Press Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser. Continue reading
Jan 09 Democratic Fulton County commissioner announces run for Georgia secretary of state By Kate Brumback, Jeff Amy, Associated Press Barrett, a Democrat, on Thursday joined a primary field that includes former Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Adrian Consonery Jr. and Cam T. Ashling. Continue reading
Jan 09 Shootings in Minneapolis and Portland spur protests over federal enforcement operations By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement… Continue reading
Jan 08 Federal immigration agents shoot 2 people in Portland, Oregon, police say By Associated Press Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, a day after an officer shot and killed a driver in Minnesota, authorities said. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 6:20 Minnesota leaders and protesters push for accountability after ICE shooting By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Mary Fecteau, Frank Carlson There are protests in Minnesota against ICE and the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. Local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, are hammering ICE and its aggressive presence in the community. State officials also said that federal investigators were… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 6:03 What federal guidelines say about agents using deadly force By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris At the White House on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance strongly defended the ICE shooting in Minnesota, saying the officer was defending himself and called Renee Nicole Good's death "a tragedy of her own making." For a closer look at… Continue watching