Nation 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
Nation Jan 18 Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment 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. By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Politics Jan 16 Justice Department investigates Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey 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. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Jack Brook, Associated Press
Nation Jan 15 Watch 4:15 Minnesota leaders call for calm as protests escalate and Trump intensifies threats Protesters clashed with ICE agents in Minnesota again after a man was shot and wounded when he allegedly assaulted federal officers. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry called for calmer reactions on the street as President Trump is threatening to deploy troops… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Eliot Barnhart
Politics Jan 15 WATCH: Leavitt doubts whether Gov. Walz's offer to speak with Trump is 'genuine' Leavitt noted that, as of 30 minutes before Thursday’s White House news briefing, Trump had not spoken with Walz. By Liz Landers, Dan Cooney
Jan 15 DHS says federal officer shot person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest By Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, officials said. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: White House briefing addresses Machado meeting, Insurrection Act threat By Associated Press Leavitt called Machado "a remarkable and brave voice" for Venezuelans. But she said Trump's skepticism about Machado's ability to lead the nation "has not changed."… Continue reading
Jan 15 Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to put down protests in Minneapolis By Steve Karnowski, Hallie Golden, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the rarely used federal law to deploy the U.S. military or federalize the National Guard for domestic law enforcement, over the objections of state governors. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 7:08 Twin Cities on edge as ICE raids ignite fear and protests By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster It's been just over a week since an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, touching off large protests in the Twin Cities and nationwide. Since then, the presence of immigration enforcement officials has only grown, leaving Minnesota… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 7:11 Minnesota AG says 'destructive' immigration raids are eroding trust in government By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz As the Trump administration's immigration operations continue in the Twin Cities, Amna Nawaz discussed the state response with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Continue watching