Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE
A partial government shutdown is looming at weekβs end.
Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets
President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents.
Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
A man who authorities say was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.
Man arrested in the attack on Ilhan Omar has a criminal history and made pro-Trump posts
The man who sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and has made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump.
Investigator describes intense air traffic at time of deadly midair collision near DC
The air traffic controller who was managing numerous aircraft around Reagan National Airport felt a βlittle overwhelmedβ just a few minutes before an American Airlines jet collided midair with an Army helicopter near Washington D.C., killing 67 people last year, an investigator said Tuesday.
Trump sends border czar to Minnesota and says he and governor are now on a 'similar wavelength'
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered hisΒ border czarΒ to oversee the immigration crackdown in Minnesota and declared that he was now on a βsimilar wavelengthβ as the governor following theΒ second fatal shootingΒ by federal immigration officers this month.
Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if Americaβs northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China.
House committee takes first step to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe
A House committee advanced resolutions Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Wall Street rebounds after Trump announces the framework for a deal on Greenland, calls off tariffs
Wall Street bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Trump said he reached the framework of a deal about Greenland and wonβt impose tariffs on several European countries.
From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race: Michele Tafoya's new play
Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Minnesota seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
Wall Street rises after Trump says he won't use force to take Greenland
The U.S. stock market is bouncing back from its worst day since October, though some signs of fear remain on Wall Street Wednesday about President Donald Trumpβs desire to take Greenland.
Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland
Stocks slumped on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.
Mexico sends 37 cartel members to US in latest offer to Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar GarcΓa Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were βhigh impact criminalsβ that βrepresented a real threat to the countryβs security.β
Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction probe
Federal prosecutors served six grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area, a person familiar with the matter said.
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
The eight European countries targeted by President Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats βundermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.β
AP: 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, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation.
Thousands participate in βHands off Greenland' rallies
President Trump is threatening to impose new tariffs on Denmark and several other European countries unless thereβs a deal to purchase Greenland.Β
Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump
Sen. Thom Tillis isn't holding back in his final year in Washington.
Charlotte Black Voter Project hosts candidate forums
The Charlotte Black Voter Project hosted candidate forums on Thursday. The event comes as 2026 primary voting gets underway. Organizers say they want to ensure all voters get the information they need from candidates to cast their ballots.
Judge dismisses petition to remove Meck. Co. Sheriff Garry McFadden from office
A superior court judge has dismissed a petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden from office.
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