Jan 08 WATCH: Walz says Minnesota must play a role in investigation into ICE's killing of Renee Good By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands. Continue reading
Jan 08 You can begin filing your taxes on Jan. 26 this year By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the official start of the 2026 tax filing season. Continue reading
Jan 08 Mamdani and Hochul unveil free child care plan in New York City By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Mamdani said he expects the program to cover around 2,000 children this fall and then continue to expand until it becomes a universal program. Continue reading
Jan 08 Woman killed by ICE agent was mother of 3, poet and new to Minneapolis By Michael Biesecker, Jim Mustian, Associated Press In social media accounts, 37-year-old Renee Good described herself as a poet, writer, wife and mom. Continue reading
Jan 08 Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into Letitia James By Michael Hill, Associated Press A judge has disqualified a federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James. Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: Vance blames victim of fatal ICE shooting at White House briefing By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance widely cast blame as he responded Thursday to reporters' questioning about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three. Continue reading
Jan 08 Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge By Moriah Balingit, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press Citing unspecified allegations of fraud, administration officials are requiring states to provide extra documentation before receiving the money. Continue reading
Jan 08 Minnesota officials say they can't access evidence after fatal ICE shooting and FBI won't work jointly on investigation By Associated Press Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is “exploring all options to ensure a state level investigation can continue” and that they’re “speaking to our local partners on paths forward.”… Continue reading
Jan 08 Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman By Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press State and local officials demanded ICE leave Minnesota after the unidentified ICE officer shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good in the head Wednesday morning. But Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said agents won't be going anywhere. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 3:53 State, city leaders clash with feds after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis By Liz Landers, Winston Wilde State and local officials in Minneapolis are outraged after an immigration and customs enforcement agent fatally shot a woman there. Federal officials accused that woman of trying to run over officers with a vehicle, claiming the shooting was in self-defense. Continue watching