Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reversed his position Wednesday on a war powers resolution designed to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Venezuela. The shift came as the Senate moved to block the measure after initially advancing it for debate earlier in the week. [read more] The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim … Read more
[read more] When the Trump administration deployed roughly 2,000 federal immigration agents to the Twin Cities, activists responded by monitoring their movements and staging demonstrations outside hotels where agents were staying, according to public records and media reports. The actions included tracking federal vehicles and organizing protests near lodging sites used by Immigration and Customs … Read more
A federal judge has temporarily restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agents in Minnesota from targeting individuals who are peacefully protesting or observing enforcement actions tied to Operation Metro Surge. [read more] Under the ruling, agents are prohibited from arresting, detaining, or retaliating against people solely for engaging in lawful protest, … Read more
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are signaling they may support a Republican effort to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a scheduled deposition Tuesday. While some Democrats are uneasy about what they describe as a highly partisan push by Republicans, others say they do not … Read more
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is accused in a lawsuit of engaging in a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail that allegedly led to the collapse of his marriage. The suit, filed by Heather Ammel, seeks at least $75,000 in damages and claims Sinema knowingly pursued a married man. [read more] According to … Read more
The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal agents have arrested a criminal illegal immigrant and alleged Latin Kings gang member accused of placing a bounty on U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino. Authorities say the arrest disrupted a serious threat against a senior federal law enforcement official. [read more] According to DHS, the … Read more
[read more] A newly released Minneapolis Fire Department report is providing new details about the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in south Minneapolis earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on Portland Avenue on January 7, has sparked protests, political backlash, and multiple investigations, with … Read more
Canada has officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defense program, marking one of the most consequential shifts in the country’s defense and economic strategy in decades. Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed the agreement on Parliament Hill, underscoring a major expansion of Canada’s role in European security cooperation. [read more] The deal … Read more
President Donald Trump warned this week that he may invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. military forces into Minnesota as violent protests intensify around federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. The warning marks a sharp escalation as clashes between demonstrators and federal agents continue to spread across the city. [read more] The Insurrection Act … Read more
[read more] A 52-year-old Pasco, Washington woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she committed voter fraud during the 2024 general election. Esperanza Contreras, an apartment building manager, is accused of intercepting mail-in ballots meant for former tenants and submitting them without authorization. Investigators allege that Contreras collected ballots addressed to individuals who … Read more
