Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to deploy military against Minnesota protesters, a power last used unilaterally in 1965 to protect civil rights marchers.
Immigration agents choked citizens, immigrants and protesters with banned tactics at least 40 times in the past year.
Federal agents use tear gas, pepper balls, and flash bangs against Minneapolis protesters as DHS deploys 2,800 officers in what administration calls “largest operation in DHS history.”
SBA announces relocation of Minneapolis office as retaliation for community “hostility” toward ICE, days after federal agent killed Renee Good.
Washington National Opera announces departure from Kennedy Center after 54 years, citing declining attendance and donations following Trump’s takeover and renaming.
DHS officer filmed kicking over candle at Renee Good vigil tells protester “I don’t give a fuck” when confronted about the memorial.
Avelo Airlines ends ICE deportation flight contract after boycotts and protests, closing Mesa base where flights departed and laying off staff.
Colorado AG accuses Trump of “revenge campaign” against state, updating Space Command lawsuit to include terminated transportation funds, SNAP threats, and denied disaster relief.
Grammy-nominated artist Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center children’s concerts, joining growing list of performers refusing to appear at Trump-chaired venue.
Federal agents block Minnesota investigators from joint probe of ICE killing as video contradicts Noem’s claim that Renee Good “weaponized her vehicle” before agent shot her.
19-time Grammy winner Béla Fleck withdraws from three Kennedy Center concerts with National Symphony Orchestra, joining growing artist boycott over Trump name addition.
Walz ends third-term bid as fraud investigations that have produced 78 indictments expand beyond $250 million child nutrition scandal to housing and autism services.
Pentagon moves to downgrade Senator Mark Kelly’s Navy captain rank and retirement pay after he told troops they can refuse illegal orders.
Stephen Schwartz, who performed at the Kennedy Center’s 1971 opening, says he will not appear at planned May opera gala after board voted to add Trump’s name to the venue.
Jazz supergroup The Cookers cancels Kennedy Center New Year’s Eve shows, with saxophonist citing “overt racism” as subscription rates fall 50% below projections.
Jazz musician cancels 19-year Christmas Eve concert tradition at Kennedy Center days after Trump’s handpicked board added president’s name to JFK memorial.
Fifteen Heritage Foundation employees flee to Mike Pence’s nonprofit after Project 2025 architect’s leader defended Tucker Carlson’s interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Pentagon escalates probe of Senator Mark Kelly to “official command investigation” over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
Former Instacart director sues company, alleging she was fired for running as Democrat after executives sought to curry favor with Trump administration.
Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters, and police unions ten months after thousands rallied against the law Governor Cox signed in February.
Federal judge blocks DHS rule criminalizing “unusual noise” near federal buildings after activists arrested or threatened for using megaphones on public sidewalks.
ICE agents target family of deported Babson College student in Austin after she spoke to media, forcing open backyard gate without warrant before leaving two hours later.
Trump announces National Guard deployment to New Orleans “in a couple of weeks” after Republican Gov. Landry requests up to 1,000 troops for Democratic-run city.
Trump posts 150 times on Truth Social in five hours Monday night, including 100 posts in the final hour before midnight, then resumes posting before 6 a.m.
Consumer boycott campaign targets Amazon, Target, and Home Depot from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday over DEI rollbacks, ICE collaboration, and Trump donations.
Hegseth sets Dec. 10 deadline for review of Sen. Kelly’s comments urging troops to refuse illegal orders, threatening to recall retired Navy captain for prosecution.
Iowa public defender fired for posting Bible verses about Charlie Kirk’s death sues state for First Amendment violation after appeals board ordered her reinstatement.
FBI counterterrorism division opens inquiry into six Democratic lawmakers over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, days after Trump accused them of sedition “punishable by death.”
Sen. Gallego releases video telling Pentagon “fuck you and your investigation” after Kelly probe, says Trump can’t intimidate lawmakers from defending Constitution.
Pentagon investigates Sen. Kelly for telling troops they can refuse illegal orders, threatens court-martial after Trump called for his execution.
Trump posts late Saturday night all-caps demand that 6 Democratic lawmakers with military and CIA service “SHOULD BE IN JAIL” for video telling service members they can refuse illegal orders, repeating sedition claim he said is “punishable by DEATH.”
Former Trump ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces January resignation days after Trump withdrew endorsement, called her a “disgrace” over Epstein files criticism.
Federal judge dismisses last Midway Blitz case after grand juries refuse indictments in at least three prosecutions, calling charges “unusual and possibly unprecedented.
Louisiana allows government officials to sue citizens who don’t remove officials’ personal information from internet within 72 hours, facing 90 days in jail.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott designates Muslim civil rights group CAIR as terrorist organization and orders criminal investigations, prompting federal lawsuit over First Amendment violations.
Trump calls for death penalty for six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds after they told service members that they can refuse illegal orders.
Six Democratic lawmakers with military and intelligence backgrounds urge servicemembers to refuse illegal orders after Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes kill at least 83 people.
Department of Homeland Security deploying 250 agents to New Orleans for two-month operation targeting 5,000 arrests, led by commander previously rebuked by federal judge for misleading court.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino arrests 81 in Charlotte Saturday, posts their photos with mocking captions on X during operation named after ‘Charlotte’s Web.’
Federalized California and Texas National Guard troops withdraw from Portland and Chicago after courts blocked their deployment since October.
Attorney General launches federal terrorism task force investigation into UC Berkeley protest outside Turning Point USA event, calling demonstrators “existential threat to our nation.”
Cook County deputies arrest 14 suburban mothers who jumped barricades for sit-in at Broadview ICE facility protesting Operation Midway Blitz raids.
Thousands rally in Washington day after Democratic victories to protest growing threat to democracy and rise of fascism one year after Trump’s reelection.
Trump demands Republican senators eliminate filibuster to end record 36-day shutdown at White House breakfast the morning after acknowledging his party shoulders more blame following Democratic election victories.
Federal prosecutors try DC man for throwing sandwich at Customs and Border Protection agent after grand jury refused felony indictment, with agent testifying “I could smell the onions and mustard.”
Stephen Miller has Virginia State Police seize 65-year-old activist Barbara Wien’s phone in August over pamphlets distributed to neighbors criticizing Trump administration policies.
Twenty-one states and Washington DC sue Education Department over rule barring student debt forgiveness for public servants who “abet illegal immigration” or support gender transition for minors.
Trial begins for Sean Dunn, fired Justice Department paralegal arrested by SWAT team after throwing sandwich at federal agent despite grand jury declining felony charge.
Federal agents push Chicago Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez and deploy pepper bullets during Halloween immigration arrests after DHS Secretary Noem refused governor’s pause request.
Pentagon orders 50 states to create quick reaction forces totaling 23,500 National Guard troops trained in riot control, operational by January 2026.
