Texas state troopers deploy pepper spray on protesters outside detention center holding 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father.
Bruce Springsteen releases “Streets of Minneapolis” four days after Pretti killing, calling out “King Trump’s private army” and naming Miller and Noem in lyrics.
Rubio says technical talks with Denmark and Greenland have begun after Trump backed off tariff threats and military force rhetoric over takeover calls.
FBI seizes 2020 election ballots from Fulton County warehouse after judge previously denied White House lawsuit seeking same records.
Leaked ICE guidance orders Minnesota agents to avoid “agitators” and arrest only immigrants with criminal history, reversing broad sweeps that led to two killings.
Federal judge blocks detention of Minnesota refugees under Operation PARRIS, orders those moved out of state returned within five days.
Border Patrol places two agents who shot Alex Pretti on leave as White House says DHS “may not have been following protocol.”
Video shows Alex Pretti kicking federal vehicle nine days before killing, family attorney says earlier confrontation cannot justify shooting.
Families of two Trinidadian men killed in U.S. boat strike sue Trump administration for wrongful death, calling the Caribbean attacks “extrajudicial killings”.
Trump’s acting cyber chief uploaded sensitive government files into public ChatGPT, triggering internal security warnings and a DHS damage assessment.
Greenland minister calls Trump’s push to acquire sovereign U.S. territory for military bases a “red line,” saying her government has not been presented with any deal details.
U.S. formally exits Paris climate agreement for second time, joining Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries not party to the landmark pact.
Democrats win two Minnesota special elections to restore 67-67 state House tie, first contests since ICE shootings sparked backlash against Trump administration.
Texas AG Paxton sues Delaware nurse practitioner for prescribing abortion medication to Texans, second lawsuit testing state shield laws protecting out-of-state providers.
Canada’s Carney denies Treasury Secretary Bessent’s claim he walked back his Davos speech criticizing U.S. hegemony, telling Trump “I meant what I said.”
Federal judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court after agency failed to comply with “dozens of court orders,” but administration releases detainee to avoid contempt.
House Homeland Security Democrats threaten to impeach Noem if she is not fired or resigns, saying she “lied about Alex Pretti” and destroyed public confidence in DHS.
NTSB finds FAA repeatedly ignored air traffic controller warnings about dangerous flight paths before the mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people a year ago.
Ecuador bars ICE agent from entering Minneapolis consulate, calling the visit an “attempted incursion” and filing formal diplomatic protest with Washington.
Philip Glass withdraws premiere of his Lincoln symphony from the Kennedy Center, citing “direct conflict” between the work’s values and the venue under Trump’s leadership.
Man pursued by Border Patrol for alleged human smuggling fires at CBP helicopter near Tucson, shot by agents and charged with assault on federal officer.
Federal judge bars ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his Ecuadorian father from Texas, citing their pending immigration cases.
Abbott orders Texas state agencies and public universities to stop sponsoring new H-1B visas until after the 2027 legislative session, citing program exploitation concerns.
Federal judge allows nearly complete Massachusetts offshore wind project to resume construction, fourth of five to win court challenge against Trump administration’s December national security freeze.
Virginia judge strikes down Democratic redistricting amendment headed for April ballot, ruling legislature violated its own rules and constitutional requirements during 2024 special session.
Trump launches 2026 midterm campaign in Iowa claiming “greatest first year” on the economy while Democrats note the state now ranks last in economic growth with manufacturing layoffs looming.
Police arrest roughly 60 protesters who occupied Manhattan Hilton lobby demanding hotel chain stop housing ICE agents, with Mayor Mamdani commending demonstrators for exercising their rights.
Man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with syringe at Minneapolis town hall where she demanded Noem’s resignation, charged with assault.
Study finds CDC stopped updating 38 of 82 public health databases since Kennedy became health secretary, with nearly 90% of the paused systems tracking vaccinations.
Trump blames Kennedy Center’s “massive deficits” on prior leadership nearly a year after his takeover drove ticket sales to three-year low and ended the Washington National Opera’s 50-year residency.
Transportation Department plans to use Google Gemini to rewrite safety regulations for airplanes, pipelines and freight trains, with agency’s top lawyer saying “we don’t need the perfect rule.”
Federal appeals court declines to reimpose limits on immigration agents at Minnesota protests after ACLU emergency request following Pretti killing, with ruling making no mention of the shooting.
Federal appeals court declines to reconsider ruling that Trump’s personal attorney was unlawfully appointed as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, clearing path for Supreme Court fight.
Trump holds two-hour Oval Office meeting with Noem after she requested it, sends Homan to Minneapolis while removing Bovino, but no jobs appear at risk.
Treasury cancels all Booz Allen Hamilton contracts five years after employee leaked Trump tax returns, despite firm’s cooperation with investigation that led to prosecution.
Third federal judge rejects Justice Department voter data lawsuit, dismissing Oregon case after finding request lacked legal basis under Civil Rights Act.
Commerce Department takes up to 16% equity stake in rare earth mining company with $1.3 billion loan and $277 million federal funding to counter Chinese supply chain dominance.
Trump raises tariffs on South Korea from 15% to 25% after claiming Seoul’s legislature has not approved trade deal with Washington.
Attorney advising ICE agent who killed Renee Good drops out of Minnesota governor race, calls Operation Metro Surge an “unmitigated disaster” and civil warrant raids “unconstitutional.”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte tells European Parliament that continent “cannot defend itself” without U.S. and credits Trump with forcing allies to meet spending targets.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorses call for fans to boycott World Cup matches in United States, citing killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and three Tomahawk-equipped warships enter Middle East waters days after Trump announced “armada” heading to Persian Gulf.
Border Patrol commander a judge found “not credible” and “outright lying” hands Minnesota operation to Border Czar Tom Homan Tuesday, two days after Pretti killing.
House Democrats held emergency caucus call to discuss impeaching DHS Secretary Noem after Pretti killing; 115 members now co-sponsor impeachment articles, including centrists who voted for DHS funding last week.
AG Bondi tells Minn. Gov. Walz ICE will leave only if the state shares Medicaid and SNAP records, repeals sanctuary policies, and gives DOJ access to voter rolls; Minnesota Secretary of State calls it “ransom.”
China accuses ousted military vice chairman Zhang Youxia, a childhood friend of Xi Jinping, of sharing nuclear weapons secrets with the United States and accepting bribes.
Trump calls lawsuit challenging $400 million White House ballroom “ridiculous,” claims construction has gone too far to stop and reveals project has “Top Secret” military and Secret Service involvement.
Canada’s Carney says Ottawa has “no intention” of pursuing China free trade deal after Trump threatened 100% tariffs, calling recent tariff reductions “entirely consistent” with existing trade agreement.
Federal judge bars Trump administration from destroying evidence in Alex Pretti shooting after Minnesota investigators were blocked from crime scene despite having a warrant.
Man arrested after punching Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance, shouting Trump would deport him; congressman says he is okay.
