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How Trump Realized He Had a Big Problem in Minneapolis

President Trump often blusters his way through a crisis, refusing to back down. Minneapolis tested the limits of that strategy.

Jan 28, 2026 1:23 PM ET
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How Trump Realized He Had a Big Problem in Minneapolis

Mr. Lewandowski with Ben Carson and Mr. Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 2016.Credit...Todd Heisler/The New York Times

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Jan 28, 2026 8:59 AM ET
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Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

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Rep. Ilhan Omar Sprayed With Unknown Substance At Town Hall In Minneapolis

Democratic congresswoman continued with her event after suspect was taken into custody

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Rep. Ilhan Omar Sprayed With Unknown Substance at Town Hall in Minneapolis

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Paramount Skydance CEO is betting the regulatory tide will turn against the Netflix deal

Jan 28, 2026 10:37 AM ET

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Jan 27, 2026 3:24 PM ET

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Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows

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David And Victoria Beckham Allegedly Give Brooklyn Ultimatum Over Wife Nicola

Jan 28, 2026 12:18 PM ET

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The Mayor Of An Occupied City

Jacob Frey, of Minneapolis, is governing a city under siege by its own federal government.

Jan 28, 2026 1:46 PM ET

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The Mayor of an Occupied City

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How Trump Realized He Had a Big Problem in Minneapolis

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How Trump Realized He Had a Big Problem in Minneapolis

President Trump often blusters his way through a crisis, refusing to back down. Minneapolis tested the limits of that strategy.

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