Jan 07 Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5 trillion to build 'Dream Military' By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The 2026 military budget is set at $901 billion. Continue reading
Jan 07 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official after backlash over 'white supremacy' posts By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Weaver expressed regret over some of her past messages, saying they are "not something I would say today."… Continue reading
Jan 07 White House finalizes plan to curb National Environmental Policy Act By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The White House Council on Environmental Quality says the directive will "restore common sense to the environmental review and permitting process."… Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Gov. Walz holds briefing after ICE agent shoots and kills woman in Minneapolis By Associated Press The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 07 Trump's offshore wind project freeze hit with lawsuits from states and developers By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press The Norwegian company Equinor and the Danish energy company Orsted are the latest to challenge the suspension order. Continue reading
Jan 07 Trump officials give Iowa flexibility on federal education money. More states could follow By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Washington is signing off on a proposal that's expected to be the first of many as conservative states apply for new spending freedom from the federal government. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Minnesota officials hold briefing after ICE agent kills woman motorist By Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. Continue reading
Jan 07 Nick Reiner's arraignment in parents' killing delayed after his attorney asks to be replaced By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press A judge on Wednesday delayed Nick Reiner's arraignment in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after his high-profile defense attorney asked to be replaced by a public defender. Continue reading
Jan 07 Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid again, tells shareholders to support Netflix offer By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned Paramount’s overtures — and urged shareholders just weeks ago to back its the sale of its streaming and studio business to Netflix for $72 billion. Paramount, meanwhile, has made efforts to sweeten its $77.9… Continue reading
Jan 06 2,000 federal agents sent to Minneapolis area to carry out 'largest immigration operation ever,' ICE says By Rebecca Santana, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The surge dramatically expands the federal law enforcement footprint in Minnesota amid heightened political and community tensions. Continue reading