Jan 19 WATCH: Bessent says it would be 'very unwise' for Europe to retaliate over Trump threats on Greenland By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The EU is considering countermeasures, including new tariffs and using its Anti-Coercion Instrument. Continue reading
Jan 19 DOJ says it will investigate, press charges after activists disrupt church where Minnesota ICE official is a pastor By Jack Brook, Associated Press A livestreamed video posted on the Facebook page of Black Lives Matter Minnesota shows a group of people interrupting services at the Cities Church in St. Paul by chanting "ICE out."… Continue reading
Jan 19 CBS airs '60 Minutes' report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago By David Bauder, Associated Press The network announced less than two hours before its broadcast that correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi's report about migrants sent to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison would air, giving no immediate details on how it was changed. Continue reading
Jan 19 Norwegian leader says he received Trump message that reportedly ties Greenland to not receiving Nobel Peace Prize By Geir Moulson, Jill Lawless, Associated Press In a post on social media, PBS News' Nick Schifrin reported Trump reportedly said he no longer felt obligated to think purely of peace since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Continue reading
Jan 18 Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, two defense officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly By Steff Staples Spanberger’s agenda focuses on lowering costs for Virginians, protecting health care access, improving education and public safety. Continue reading
Jan 17 AP analysis shows 10% of U.S. House members have announced they're not running for reelection By Maya Sweedler, Hyojin Yoo, Simran Parwani, Pablo Barria Urenda, Eunice Esomonu, Associated Press Dozens of U.S. House members have announced they are not running for reelection. Some are seeking other offices, while others are retiring after decades of service. Continue reading
Jan 16 Justice Department investigates Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Jack Brook, Associated Press The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: Trump commends Iran for reportedly canceling hundreds of executions By Associated Press “Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while leaving the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He added “and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.”… Continue reading
Jan 16 Wages won't be garnished for student loan borrowers in default, Trump administration says in policy reversal By Hannah Grabenstein It’s not clear whether the department collected any wages since Jan. 7, the day the administration originally said it would begin garnishing… Continue reading