Department of Homeland Security in Turmoil After Fatal Shooting by Federal Agent — The Department of Homeland Security is facing internal upheaval after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal officer, prompting internal reviews and calls for accountability. The incident has…

Police Identify Orange Substance Sprayed at Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall — Minneapolis police say they have identified the orange substance that was sprayed at Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall attack. Authorities are investigating the incident, reviewing motive…

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Noem's Move to End Protections for Venezuelans in U.S. — A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the Trump administration’s action to end legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the United States was illegal. The…

Driver Arrested After Vehicle Rams Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn; Hate-Crime Probe Open — A driver was taken into custody after repeatedly crashing a car into the rear entrance of the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn Wednesday night; no one was injured. New York…

ICE Agents in Minnesota Ordered to Avoid Interacting With 'Agitators' Amid Protests — Federal guidance in Minnesota directs ICE officers not to engage with people labeled as 'agitators' during recent demonstrations, changing on-the-ground enforcement protocols. The order follows…

White House and Senate Leaders Intensify Talks to Avert Government Shutdown — White House and Senate leaders are engaged in last-ditch negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown, focusing on key spending disagreements and border funding. Lawmakers are racing to resolve final…

Federal Judge Temporarily Bars Trump Administration from Detaining Lawful Refugees in Minnesota — A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary order blocking the Trump administration from detaining refugees in Minnesota who have not yet received green cards. The ruling pauses ICE…

Gold Nears $5,600 an Ounce as Investors Seek Safe-Haven Assets — Gold prices surged toward $5,600 per ounce while silver climbed as investors moved into precious metals amid market uncertainty. The rise reflects a weaker dollar and growing risk aversion that is influencing global…

Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta Will Roll Out Agentic Commerce Tools and Major AI Models in 2026 — Mark Zuckerberg told users that Meta will begin releasing new AI models and products within months and is planning a major push of agentic commerce capabilities in 2026. He said the company…

Xi Jinping Restructures China’s Military Command, Initiates Overhaul — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is stripping down and rebuilding the People’s Liberation Army’s command structure in a sweeping overhaul aimed at centralizing control and boosting combat readiness. The shift replaces…

FBI Searches Fulton County, Georgia, Election Office in 2020 Investigation — Federal agents executed a search of an elections center in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking documents related to the 2020 presidential contest. The operation intensifies scrutiny of disputed ballots and records…

FBI Executes Search of Fulton County Elections Office in Voter-Fraud Probe — FBI agents conducted a search of the Fulton County elections office as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged voter fraud tied to the 2020 presidential contest. The action represents a major federal step…

Russian Strike Kills Couple Near Kyiv, Hits Multiple Ukrainian Cities — A Russian strike near Kyiv killed a couple as missile and drone attacks struck cities across Ukraine, officials report. The assaults form part of a sustained campaign that has targeted civilian areas and…

DHS Places Federal Agents Involved in Minneapolis Shooting on Administrative Leave — The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents tied to a deadly Minneapolis shooting have been placed on administrative leave as investigators review the incident. The action comes amid…

FBI Executes Search Warrant at Fulton County, Georgia, Elections Office — Federal agents executed a court-authorized search warrant Wednesday at a Fulton County elections office in Union City, part of an inquiry linked to the 2020 presidential administration. The FBI confirmed the…

NASA’s Webb Telescope Pushes Observable Universe Closer to the Big Bang — NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered new observations that extend the reach of the observable universe closer to the Big Bang than previous instruments. The findings reveal earlier galaxies and light,…

Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Speak After Fed Holds Short-Term Rates Steady — The Federal Reserve opted to keep short-term interest rates unchanged and Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks outlining the Fed’s outlook and rationale. Investors and policymakers will be watching for…

Federal Reserve Holds FOMC Decision Today as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise Ahead of Interest-Rate Announcement — U.S. stock indexes climbed as investors positioned for the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest-rate decision, with traders parsing economic data and Fed commentary for clues on…

Fact Check Investigates 25 Claims About Minnesota Immigration Crackdown — A wave of misinformation has spread around the federal immigration operation in Minneapolis, prompting a fact‑checking review of 25 specific claims. The investigation examines assertions tied to the deaths of Renee…

NTSB Finds D.C. Midair Collision '100% Preventable,' Cites Systemic Failures — The National Transportation Safety Board concluded the near-collision between a Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Washington, D.C., was "100% preventable" and attributed the incident to…

South Sudan Army Launches Major Offensive Against Opposition Forces — South Sudan’s army announced a major military operation after recent territorial losses, escalating fears of renewed civil conflict and extensive civilian harm. The offensive could worsen the humanitarian crisis and…

Ukraine Carries Out Long‑Range Drone Strikes Hitting 15 Russian Aircraft — Ukraine launched a covert long‑range drone campaign that reportedly struck 15 Russian aircraft deep behind the front lines, demonstrating expanded strike reach. The attacks signal Kyiv’s growing ability to target…

U.S. mobilizes naval strike group, launches military exercises near Iran amid heightened tensions — The United States has moved a major naval force into the Middle East and begun large-scale war-game exercises as President Trump positions an attack force near Iran. The deployment has…

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Latest Layoff Round — Amazon said Wednesday it will cut another 16,000 jobs, just three months after slashing 14,000 roles in a broad efficiency drive. The renewed layoffs underscore ongoing cost pressures and restructuring across big tech as companies…

Spain to Grant Legal Status to Up to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants — The Spanish government announced a plan to regularize the status of as many as 500,000 undocumented migrants currently living and working in the country. The measure is intended to formalize labor contributions and ease…

Rep. Ilhan Omar Sprayed with Unknown Liquid at Minneapolis Town Hall; Suspect Arrested — A man charged at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall and sprayed an unknown liquid at the congresswoman; police later arrested the suspect. Omar continued her remarks after the incident…

South Korea's Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for Bribery — A court found former first lady Kim Keon Hee guilty of accepting luxury bribes and sentenced her to 20 months in prison. The high-profile conviction intensifies scrutiny of corruption among…

Google Forces Kantar and Barb to Halt U.K. TV Measurement Service, Sources Say — Sources report Google issued a cease-and-desist letter that has compelled measurement firms Kantar and Barb to suspend their U.K. TV audience measurement service. The move raises competition and data-access…

Melania Trump Screens ‘Melania’ Documentary at White House Amid Protests After ICE Shooting in Minneapolis — First Lady Melania Trump held a screening of her new Amazon MGM Studios documentary “Melania” at the White House as protests and civil unrest continued following the fatal…

China Approves First Batch of Nvidia H200 AI Chips for Import — Chinese authorities have approved the initial shipment of Nvidia H200 AI accelerator chips for import, marking the first official clearance of the high-end processors. The move could affect global AI supply chains and…

Man Charges and Sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with Unknown Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall — A man ran up to Rep. Ilhan Omar while she was speaking at a Minneapolis town hall, appeared to spray an unidentified liquid at her and was tackled and detained by security. Omar was not seriously…

Ex-Giants Coach Brian Daboll Set to Become Tennessee Titans’ Offensive Coordinator — Brian Daboll is poised to join the Tennessee Titans as their new offensive coordinator after parting ways with the New York Giants. The hire would mark a notable coaching shift in the NFL and could…

DHS Tells Congress Two Federal Officers Fired Shots in Minneapolis Encounter That Killed ICU Nurse Alex Pretti — DHS informed Congress that two federal officers fired their weapons during the Minneapolis encounter that resulted in the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. The revelation has…

TikTok Ownership Change Sparks App Deletions, Censorship Claims and Glitches — TikTok users reported surges in app deletions, censorship allegations and technical problems in the days after an ownership change, prompting scrutiny and media attention. The company faces growing concern…

Minneapolis Mayor Frey Announces City Will Not Enforce Federal Immigration Laws After Meeting with Border Czar — Minneapolis Mayor Frey said the city will not enforce federal immigration laws and will focus on local public safety following a meeting with federal border official Tom…

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Shoots Person Near Arizona Border, Victim in Critical Condition — Officials say one person is in critical condition after a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol near the U.S.-Mexico border in Arivaca, Arizona. Local authorities report the wounded individual was…

ICE and Border Patrol Chiefs to Testify Before House Homeland Security Committee on Feb. 10 — Top officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will appear before the House Homeland Security Committee on Feb. 10 as lawmakers increase…

Amazon Announces Closure of Majority of Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Physical Stores — Amazon said Tuesday it will close the majority of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar locations and convert remaining sites to other formats. The move signals a pullback from its cashierless…

White House Retracts Initial Account of Alex Pretti Shooting After Backlash — White House officials publicly backtracked on their initial descriptions of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis after intense political and public backlash. The reversal…

Federal Judge Orders ICE Chief to Appear in Minnesota Court to Explain Denial of Due Process — A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process. The move comes amid findings…

Trump Holds Two‑Hour Meeting With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Amid Backlash Over Minneapolis Shooting — President Donald Trump met for nearly two hours with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as his administration faces intense criticism over federal immigration operations after the…

Norway Parliament Approves $2 Billion Artillery Procurement — Norway's parliament has approved a $2 billion plan to acquire new artillery systems to modernize the nation's defenses. The authorization represents a major boost to Oslo's military capabilities amid heightened European…

White House Rebukes Trump Aides After Minneapolis Pretti Fatal Shooting — Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, White House officials publicly distanced themselves from members of President Trump’s team after controversial media appearances by allies including…

ICE Raids in Minnesota Trigger State-Federal Standoff — Federal immigration raids in Minnesota continued, prompting a standoff between state officials and the federal government. The sustained ICE operation has heightened tensions and raised concerns about clashes over jurisdiction and…

President Trump Elevates Greg Bovino as ICE Leadership Shifts in Minneapolis — President Trump announced that Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol commander tied to aggressive immigration operations in Minneapolis, will be elevated as federal immigration leadership changes. The personnel shift…

EU Orders Google to Remove Technical Barriers to Rival AI Search Assistants Within Six Months — The European Commission has given Google a six-month deadline to dismantle technical measures that block competing AI search assistants from accessing data and services. Regulators say the…

Kiev Residents Endure Subzero Conditions Without Heat or Power Amid Russian Strikes — Russian strikes have left large parts of Kiev without heat and electricity as residents face subzero temperatures, disrupting daily life and essential services. The outages have intensified humanitarian…

EU Electric Vehicle Sales Surpass Petrol Cars in December, Marking First-Time Milestone — Fully electric vehicle sales in the European Union exceeded petrol car sales for the first time in December, signaling a major shift in consumer adoption and automakers’ production priorities. The…

Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Actively Exploited Office Zero‑Day — Microsoft released out‑of‑band emergency security updates to patch a high‑severity Microsoft Office zero‑day vulnerability that has been actively exploited in attacks. The company urged immediate installation as…

Activists Say Iran Crackdown Has Killed at Least 6,126 Protesters — Activists report that Iran’s security forces have killed at least 6,126 people in a nationwide crackdown on protests, a toll that, if verified, would represent a massive escalation in state violence. The alleged death…