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Pam Bondi’s Letter to Minnesota Could Unravel Entire ICE Crackdown
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s blackmail letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after the killing of protester Alex Pretti may force the Trump administration to end its violent immigration crackdown in the state. On Saturday, hours after Border Patrol agents shot and killed Pretti
Schumer: Democrats will speed up non-DHS funding bills ahead of shutdown deadline
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced Monday that Senate Democrats are prepared to speed up passage of five government funding bills — but not funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — to avoid a large swath of the government shutting down at the
Tariffs reward inefficiency. Here’s a better way.
The U.S. should adopt a temporary, rules-based program of price subsidies for small and medium-sized businesses to help modernize the industrial base, rather than relying on tariffs which reward inefficiency and lock it in place.
Majorities see education, housing as unaffordable: Survey
A new poll shows that more Americans view education and housing as unaffordable relative to other necessities. The survey from The New York Times and the Siena Research Institute, released Monday, found that 58 percent of respondents view education as unaffordable, with 26
DHS says there’s body cam footage of Pretti shooting
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said multiple Customs and Border Protection officers were wearing body cameras during the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti on Saturday in Minneapolis. Camera footage from various angles is being reviewed by investigators, a DHS
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East, expanding Trump military options against Iran
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its three accompanying warships have sailed into the Middle East region, providing President Trump additional military firepower if he decides to strike Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln, which is equipped with Mk 57 Mod3 Sea Sparrow
Democrats can and should use a shutdown threat to abolish ICE
Democrats should use the Jan. 30 funding deadline to demand a total freeze on ICE funding as a bridge to its eventual dissolution, offering Republicans an off-ramp from a policy of blind support that is dragging down their approval ratings.
Democratic Lawmaker Apologizes for Vote to Keep Funding ICE
Democrats that voted in favor of the Department of Homeland Security’s latest funding package were hit by a maelstrom of public fury over the weekend, forcing some lawmakers to do a complete 180 on their decisions—albeit too late. Not even 48 hours after seven Democrats banded
Payments from $95M Siri settlements going out: How big are they?
You may be getting a little extra money in your account this week.
7 killed in Maine jet crash during snowstorm
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said seven people were killed in a crash of a private jet in Maine, leaving one survivor. Officials said the Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, while 10 inches of snow were on the ground, according to The
January, not April, may be the cruelest month
January is the convergence of three highly disruptive and destructive forces.
Major airline officially ends longstanding seat policy: 'Everything majorly changes'
The carrier has claimed that its customers prefer the new policy, despite some pushback.
Trump Finally Admits He Was Asleep in All Those Cabinet Meetings
After months of denials, President Trump has finally admitted that he has been falling asleep during Cabinet meetings. In an interview with New York magazine published Monday, Trump said that he closed his eyes during those meetings because they were “boring as hell.” “I’m
Gun groups, GOP question Minneapolis shooting
12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here or using the box below: It’s Monday. Washington is essentially shut down today because of Sunday’s snow and ice storm. Did you get hit by the storm? If so, how much snow did you get? Let me know! In today's issue: 🪧
California sues Trump administration over approval of oil pipelines near coast
California sued the Trump administration over its approvals for oil pipelines near the state’s coast amid the White House's broader push for more drilling there. California is arguing that the Trump administration’s moves to restart the pipelines contravene the state’s
Bovino tangles with Republicans, Democrats on X after latest Minnesota shooting
Gregory Bovino, commander-at-large of the U.S. Border Patrol, tangled with Democrats and Republicans alike online in the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis by federal immigration authorities. In a Saturday post on the social platform X, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
Opposing Trump’s quest for power is not about politics, but a defense of democracy
The criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding costly renovations of the Fed's headquarters has caused a widespread backlash that transcends political differences, as it threatens the central bank's independence and is part of a much larger power
Walz bashes Noem, Trump for 'besmirching' man shot by CBP
What happened to Alex Pretti forces us to confront a very uncomfortable truth: when the official story collapses under the weight of video evidence, accountability becomes the real test of democracy.
CBP Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti Are Already Terrorizing a New City
As Donald Trump’s administration proceeds to cover up the latest killing in Minneapolis, Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino confirmed that the agents who killed Alex Pretti are already back on the streets. During a press conference Sunday, Bovino was asked for information
Schools debate snow days vs. remote learning as nation digs out of winter storm
Families around the country are digging out Monday after a major winter storm pelted the U.S. over the weekend, but these days, remote learning means not every student got a snow day. School districts always have a complicated decision to make when calling off classes for
Minnesota Republican drops out of governor's race over federal 'retribution' in state
GOP Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel said Monday he’s ending his campaign to win his party's nomination following a series of violent federal immigration incidents in the state. Madel criticized his own party's handling of the situation in Minnesota in a statement
Kash Patel, Kristi Noem, slammed by gun owners after Alex Pretti killing
You can bring a gun to a protest. Of course you can. You can vigorously exercise your Second Amendment Rights and your First Amendment rights at the same time.
Trump describes 'very good call' with Walz, signaling 'similar wavelength' on Minnesota
President Trump described what he said was a “very good call” with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) in which they "seemed to be on a similar wavelength," amid growing tensions between federal law enforcement and protesters in the state. “Governor Tim Walz called me with the request
You Won’t Believe the Craziest Thing JD Vance Saw in Minnesota
Vice President JD Vance is calling for more accountability in Minnesota—but not from federal agents. In a missive Sunday, Donald Trump’s number two claimed that the “crazy stories” he had heard while visiting Minneapolis last week did not involve any of the violent overreaches
Ellison: Trump officials' narrative of Pretti shooting 'flat-out insane'
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) said Sunday that federal officials placing the blame for Saturday’s shooting of Alex Pretti on the victim is “flat-out insane.” “This is their employee who they trained — apparently, allegedly,” Ellison told The Washington Post. “So
Judge strikes down Trump freeze on EV charger funds
A federal judge ruled Friday against the Trump administration’s freeze on a $5 billion program that seeks to fund the build-out of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Judge Tana Lin, a former President Biden appointee, barred the Department of Transportation from revoking
Steve Bannon and Co. Declare War on Minnesota After Pretti Shooting
Far-right political operative Steve Bannon is calling on the Trump administration to crack down even harder in its “Operation Metro Surge,” claiming on his War Room podcast Monday that Minneapolis protests are part of a larger, advanced Marxist-antifa network. “This is just not
Journal editorial board: Trump administration 'spin' on Alex Pretti 'simply isn’t believable'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is pushing back on the federal government's account of the shooting death of Alex Pretti during a confrontation with immigration authorities in Minneapolis over the weekend. The Journal, in an editorial published Sunday, called the
Trump says US used 'Discombobulator' secret weapon during Maduro capture
President Trump said U.S. forces used a secret weapon called the “Discombobulator” that helped impair Venezuelan equipment during the early January raid in Caracas that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. “The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about
Trump on closing his eyes during Cabinet meetings: 'Boring as hell'
President Trump said he’s closed his eyes during Cabinet meetings because they are “boring as hell” but noted this isn’t a reflection of his health. “It’s boring as hell; I’m going around a room, and I’ve got 28 guys — the last one was three and a half hours. I have to sit
Venezuela acting president says she's had ‘enough’ of orders from Washington
Venezuela acting President Delcy Rodríguez said she has had enough of orders from Washington, in a speech to a group of oil workers broadcast on Venezuela’s state-run television network Sunday. Rodríguez's remarks come a little more than three weeks since President Trump
Trump, 79, Completely Forgets the Word “Alzheimer’s”
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t care whether he has the same neurological disease his late father suffered from—whatever it was. Speaking to New York magazine’s Ben Terris , the president recounted stories about his father, Fred Trump, who died in 1999 at the age of 93.
More Democrats call for Noem impeachment
More Democrats are pushing for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following another fatal shooting by federal immigration authorities in Minneapolis. “Kristi Noem and her department’s latest attempt to mislead the American public regarding the brutal and
Blanche says nobody thinks Alex Pretti’s actions meet ‘legal definition of domestic terrorism’
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Monday that the actions of Alex Pretti before he was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday did not constitute domestic terrorism. “I don’t think anybody thinks that they were comparing what happened on
Trump wants to be king of the world with his 'Board of Peace' stealth attack
Not since Woodrow Wilson conceived of a League of Nations in the wake of World War I has a single figure imagined himself capable of reordering the world.
Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks: 'I lost touch with reality'
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is issuing an apology for his antisemitic remarks and past embrace of the Nazi swastika, saying mental health challenges caused him to lose "touch with reality." Taking out a full page ad in The Wall Street Journal on Monday, Ye
Minnesota GOP Candidate Drops Out, Blaming Republican “Retribution”
A Republican candidate has dropped out of the race for governor in Minnesota following a federal agent’s killing of nurse Alex Pretti over the weekend. Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel announced he was leaving the race on Monday in a video announcement , saying that he could
EU investigating X over sexualized Grok images
The European Union (EU) said Monday it is launching a new probe into Elon Musk’s X over the deployment of the AI chatbot Grok following a recent surge in sexualized images of women and children. The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, is investigating whether the
Final Israeli hostage remains recovered in Gaza, opening way for next phase of peace deal
The remains of the last hostage held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip were recovered and transferred to Israel on Monday, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement, clearing the way for the next phase of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan in the war-torn enclave. The return
Flight cancellations soar across US in aftermath of winter storm
A massive winter snowstorm has roiled scheduled flights in the Southeast, resulting in more than 12,000 flight delays and 4,000-plus cancellations. As of Monday morning, there have been a total of 12,006 delays and 4,602 cancellations, according to FlightAware. Passengers have
Almost 810K without power as winter storm pummels US
More than 800,000 Americans across the Southeast were experiencing power outages Monday morning due to the weekend winter storm. A total of 808,997 people were without power as of Monday morning, according to PowerOutage.com. Tennessee was hit the hardest by the storm, with
CBP Chief Insists They’re the Real Victims of Minnesota Shooting
Federal agents have terrorized, shot, and killed Minnesotans under the guise of advancing the Trump administration’s immigration goals—but the real victims, according to some officials, are ICE and Border Patrol. Reacting to video footage of ICE’s lethal attack on ICU nurse
History’s hall of shame awaits the Trump regime
Let’s make this the year we stop them in their tracks.
NBA figures weigh in on tensions in Minnesota after Alex Pretti's shooting
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agent in Minneapolis on Saturday forced the postponement of the Minnesota Timberwolves game that evening, and inspired a pair of NBA icons to weigh in on the latest clash between residents there and federal
Senate Dems Are Ready to Shut Down Government After Minnesota Shooting
Senate Democrats are threatening to withhold funding to the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of the latest civilian killing in Minneapolis. Federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, on Saturday morning, the second time this
