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Senate Republicans seek reset on immigration after Minneapolis backlash.
MLN -31 JAN 2026:Senate Republicans are trying to regain their footing on immigration and border enforcement after the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis triggered political backlash that has put some of the party’s most vulnerable members under pressure…
Salmonella outbreak sickens 65 people across 28 states.
MLN -31 JAN 2026: Federal health officials are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to two superfood supplements that has sickened at least 65 people across 28 states, including California, authorities said on Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration and…
Photos released in Epstein files appear to show Andrew on all fours over female.
MLN -31 JAN 2026:Newly released files from the US Department of Justice include photographs that appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling on all fours over a woman lying on the ground. In two of the images, he appears to be…
Ukraine reports quieter night after Trump says Putin agreed to pause attacks during cold snap.
MLN -30 JAN 2026: Ukraine reported a relatively quiet night of air attacks after President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed not to strike Kyiv and other cities during an extreme cold spell, though the Kremlin offered…
Trump names Warsh as Fed chair pick as Senate stalls on funding deal.
MLN -30 JAN 2026: President Donald Trump on Friday announced his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, naming former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, as the U.S. government moved closer to a partial shutdown amid a…
Trump says no pullback of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
MLN -30 JAN 2026: President Donald Trump said Thursday that his administration will not scale back federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, directly contradicting comments earlier in the day by White House border czar Tom Homan suggesting a possible reduction…
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve.
MLN -28 JAN 2026: President Donald Trump on Friday nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to serve as the central bank’s next chair, setting up a confirmation fight that could test the Fed’s independence and the administration’s relationship with…
United Center to sell THC beverages at concerts, becoming first major U.S. arena to do so.
MLN -27 JAN 2026 Chicago’s United Center will begin selling hemp-derived THC beverages at concerts and special events next month, becoming the first major U.S. sports and entertainment arena to offer the products, the venue announced Tuesday. Under a multiyear…
Fed set to hold rates steady despite pressure from Trump administration.
MLN -28 JAN 2026: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday, pressing ahead with a pause in its easing cycle despite mounting political pressure from President Donald Trump and a Justice Department criminal probe involving Fed…
Chris Madel says Minnesota immigration crackdown ‘not the United States … we want to be’
MLN -27 JAN 2026:Chris Madel, an attorney who ended his Republican campaign for Minnesota governor on Monday following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol official, sharply criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations in the state,…
Trump says administration ‘reviewing everything’ after fatal Minneapolis shooting.
President Donald Trump said his administration is reviewing the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by a federal Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis and will determine whether the agent acted appropriately. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published…
Private jet with 8 aboard crashes during takeoff at Maine airport.
MLN -26 JAN 2026:A private jet carrying eight people crashed Sunday evening while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine, federal officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed at about 7:45 p.m. Eastern time…
9,000-plus flights canceled as major winter storm threatens U.S. travel.
MLN -24 JAN 2026: Airlines canceled more than 9,000 U.S. flights over the weekend as a powerful winter storm threatened large parts of the country with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. As of Saturday,…
U.S. braces for dangerous winter storm threatening much of the country.
MLN -24 JAN 2026:More than 200 million people across the United States were bracing Friday for a powerful winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures as it moves east, according to the National Weather Service.…
U.S. allies grapple with strained ties after Trump remarks on NATO sacrifices.
MLN -24 JAN 2026:U.S. allies are reassessing relations with Washington after President Donald Trump’s comments questioning the sacrifices made by NATO partners prompted sharp criticism from European leaders, In an interview Thursday with Fox Business, Trump downplayed allied contributions to…
Ukraine condemns Russian strikes as peace talks with U.S. resume.
MLN -24 JAN 2026:Ukraine condemned a wave of overnight Russian strikes that killed one person and injured at least 23 others, as U.S. led talks aimed at ending the war resumed for a second day, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian…
Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Close as Protests Target ICE Enforcement
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses closed Friday and thousands of people demonstrated in subzero temperatures to protest the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement operations in the state. The coordinated closures and rallies followed calls by organizers for residents to skip work…
FBI agent resigns after attempting to investigate ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting.
An FBI agent in Minneapolis has resigned after attempting to investigate the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer during an enforcement operation earlier this month, according to multiple reports. Tracee Mergen left her position at the…
Contractor indicted on classified leak charges tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home
MLN -23 JAN 2026U.S: A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted a government contractor accused of leaking classified information in a case connected to the FBI’s search of a Washington Post reporter’s home, according to the Department of Justice. Aurelio…
Child Care Groups Warn Funding Freeze Risks Worsening Access and Stability
MLN -23 JAN 2026:Concerns are growing among child care advocates over recent federal actions affecting child care funding, as court filings and public statements show uncertainty for providers and families in several states. Amy K. Matsui, vice president for child…
Minnesota Businesses Plan Closures to Protest Federal Immigration Enforcement
A growing number of businesses across Minnesota plan to close on Friday as part of an organized economic protest against increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the state, according to organizers and business owners. Labor unions, community activists and faith…
Could Trump’s Board of Peace Sideline the United Nations?
MLN -23 JAN 2026:President Donald Trump’s launch of a new international body known as the Board of Peace has raised questions among diplomats and governments about whether the initiative could marginalize the United Nations, which has struggled in recent years…
Trump Withdraws Canada’s Invitation to Board of Peace
MLN -23 JAN 2026U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada’s invitation to join his newly established Board of Peace, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa amid growing disagreements over the board’s structure and purpose. Trump announced the decision in a…
Who Has Joined Trump’s Board of Peace, And Who Has Declined
MLN -22 JAN 2026: Several countries have agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, while a number of European nations have declined participation and others remain undecided, according to information compiled by The Associated Press. Chaired…
Army Orders Military Police to Prepare for Possible Minneapolis Deployment
MLN -22 JAN 2026:The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis amid protests tied to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions, a defense official said Wednesday. The official, who spoke…
Gunman at Large in Australia After shooting Leaves Three dead
MLN -22 JAN 2026: A gunman remained at large Thursday after a shooting in the small town of Lake Cargelligo in Australia’s New South Wales state left three people dead and another seriously injured, police said. Emergency services were called…
Rising Coal Demand in Southeast Asia Challenges Clean-Energy Goals
MLN -22 JAN 2026: Southeast Asia’s need for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, threatening efforts to cut carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy, according to the International Energy Agency and regional officials. Regional coal…
Trump says US exploring Greenland deal after NATO talks, backs off tariff threats
MLN -22 JAN 2026:President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is exploring a potential deal involving Greenland after talks with NATO, signaling a step back from earlier threats to impose tariffs on European allies that opposed his push for…
Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Launches Congressional Bid in South Carolina
MLN -22 JAN 2026: Nancy Lacore, a former three-star U.S. Navy admiral who previously served as chief of the Navy Reserve, announced Tuesday that she is running for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, months after she was removed…
Trump Endorsement in Louisiana Senate Race Complicates GOP Agenda
President Donald Trump’s decision to endorse Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) for the U.S. Senate has created new uncertainty for Senate Republicans, complicating their legislative agenda and reshaping a key race in a reliably Republican state. Trump announced his support for…