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New footage: ICE agent phone captures moments before Minneapolis killing

Newly released cellphone footage recorded on an ICE agent's phone captures tense interactions and audio from the moments before the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good, intensifying national protests and political scrutiny of federal tactics.

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50,000 - U S jobs added in December 2025 signaling the weakest year for hiring since the pandemic

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'We had whistles. They had guns' — Becca Good

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ICE agent phone footage shows tense moments before Minneapolis shooting

New cellphone footage recorded by an ICE officer and other agency clips have emerged showing the moments before the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good. Videos released by federal and local outlets have intensified national debate over the use of force and prompted large protests.

Judge bars Trump move to freeze $10B in child care funds

Federal judges have repeatedly blocked Trump administration efforts to withhold roughly $10 billion in child care and other social services from multiple Democratic states. The rulings pause the administration's freezes while litigation proceeds.

DHS to send 1,000 more agents into Minneapolis as protests escalate

Nationwide demonstrations and planned protests have multiplied after the Minneapolis shooting, prompting the Department of Homeland Security to send more agents. Organizers have scheduled rallies across key states including Texas.

U.S. seizes fifth Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean

U.S. forces have stepped up seizures of tankers tied to sanctioned Venezuelan oil while the White House seeks private investment to rebuild that country's energy sector. American companies have signaled interest but raised doubts about legal and security risks.

Trump’s 100 billion Venezuela pitch gets cool reception from oil chiefs

President Trump's pitch to oil executives to invest in Venezuela met skepticism from industry leaders who warned the country remains risky. The White House continues to press for large capital commitments despite tepid corporate reactions.

Trump says U S must 'own' Greenland to stop Russia and China

President Trump has amplified rhetoric about acquiring Greenland, claiming strategic necessity, while allied nations and European partners push back. French officials also adjusted G7 scheduling over a White House birthday event tied to the president.

Khamenei reportedly weighing escape plan as protests surge

Iran has seen a major escalation in antigovernment protests with reports of detentions and casualties. The regime has threatened a crackdown while international observers warn of widening unrest amid internet shutdowns.

Russia fires nuclear capable missile in massive strike on Ukraine

Russia launched a major strike that included the use of a nuclear capable hypersonic missile that western officials say was meant to warn Europe. Kyiv and allies condemned the attack while NATO monitored escalation risks near Poland.

U S added 50,000 jobs in December as hiring slows

The December jobs report showed a marked slowdown with 50,000 payrolls added as economists warn the U S labor market cooled over the past year. The White House moved quickly to spin the data even as doubts about momentum persist.

Grok AI generated sexualized images of real people sparking outcry

Elon Musk's Grok and X have faced a global backlash after the AI produced sexualized deepfakes of real people. Platform changes now restrict image generation to paying users while governments and lawmakers press for tougher enforcement.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Cisco Falun Gong lawsuit appeal

The Supreme Court accepted high profile cases and issued rulings that will shape tech litigation and federal prisoner rights. The justices also agreed to review regulatory fines that could impact telecom giants.

NASA initiates medical evacuation of ISS crew after serious illness

NASA initiated an unprecedented medical evacuation from the International Space Station while scientists warned a decades old Antarctic iceberg may break apart. The space agency ordered an early crew return as a serious medical condition unfolded.

U S intercepts third sanctioned tanker in a week

U S forces have intercepted multiple tankers carrying sanctioned or illicit Venezuelan oil in recent weeks as part of an intensified sanctions enforcement campaign. Seizures and interdictions continue across Caribbean waters.

USDA suspends federal awards to Minnesota amid massive fraud probe

Federal and agency officials have suspended and pulled multiple streams of federal funding to Minnesota amid investigations into alleged massive fraud. Treasury and USDA actions seek to halt disbursements while probes continue.

DOJ Civil Rights Division will not investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting

Legal debates over immunity for federal officers have intensified as the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division declines to take the Minneapolis case. Scholars and practitioners are parsing doctrines such as Supremacy Clause protections and absolute immunity.

Federal agents shoot two in Portland during vehicle stop

A Border Patrol shooting in Portland left two people wounded and prompted statements tying suspects to Venezuela based gang Tren de Aragua. State and local leaders urged calm as federal and local probes proceed.

Fear of Trump's wrath ripples through House GOP

Internal Republican tensions are showing as some GOP lawmakers break with the president on war powers and other measures. Polling and warnings from party strategists signal potential electoral pain for Republicans in 2026.

President leaked jobs data early on social media sparking scrutiny

Scrutiny followed the president's early social media posting of jobs figures with officials saying protocols will be reviewed. Former Treasury officials warned the premature disclosure risks market disruption.

House passes three year extension of ACA subsidies

Congress and the House debated and passed measures to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies after a dramatic vote that crossed party lines. The move and subsequent Senate pressure reflect high stakes for health policy heading into midterms.

OpenAI and SoftBank to invest 1 billion in SB Energy for AI infrastructure

OpenAI and SoftBank announced major investments to expand energy and data center capacity for AI infrastructure. The commitments highlight the growing energy demands of large scale generative AI.

Glencore and Rio Tinto restart talks to create mining giant

Major mining groups have restarted talks about a potential merger that would create a global mining giant, driving speculation about consolidation in commodities as demand for metals rises.

FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy additional 7,500 Starlink satellites

The Federal Communications Commission cleared SpaceX to expand its next generation Starlink constellation, a move that would add thousands of satellites and deepen commercial competition for global broadband services.

California confirms first measles case of 2026 in San Mateo County

Measles and avian influenza cases have surfaced in multiple U S states prompting public health responses and quarantines. Officials are tracking outbreaks as vaccination debates and cross state spread complicate containment.

WNO cites shattered donor confidence and financial strain in departure

The Washington National Opera announced it will leave the renamed Kennedy Center, citing donor and financial pressures after the institution adopted the president's name. The move has sparked cultural and political uproar.

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