Society
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.
January 28, 2026
After Alex Pretti's death in Minneapolis, Trump's strategy of tension comes under scrutiny
The American president has tried to persuade public opinion that Democrats and protesters were to blame for the violence caused by his immigration policy. The largest city in Minnesota, where federal agents killed a second person on Saturday, has become his testing ground.
January 26, 2026
Former Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts to plead guilty to federal charges, filing shows
A plea agreement was filed on Wednesday in federal court.
January 21, 2026
Mamdani will face tradeoffs in ‘union-built’ affordable housing plan
New York City’s mayor wants to dramatically expand construction, but also do so at a relatively high cost.
January 21, 2026
Court ruling hands Trump administration major win in deportation case of Khalil
Panel rules 2-1 that lower court judge lacked authority to order release of anti-Israel activist from detention
January 15, 2026
US apologizes for mistake in deporting Massachusetts college student, but defends her removal
January 15, 2026
Appeals court reverses decision that freed Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
January 15, 2026
DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest
The city employee entered the United States on a B2 tourist visa in 2017, which required him to depart the same year, according to DHS
January 15, 2026
Cell phone footage raises new questions about ICE agent’s tactics before fatal shooting
January 10, 2026
Wild reason border cops could shoot couple
A couple were shot by US Border officers but the incident occurred 400km from the US border, highlighting a a little known rule.
January 9, 2026
‘Dirty’ and ‘infested with drugs’: the New York jail holding Maduro and Mangione
High-profile names have been housed in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan detention center, which is said to be unsafe and inhumane
January 7, 2026
Federal Agent Fatally Shoots Woman Amid Minneapolis Crackdown
The person was killed, federal authorities said. Gov. Tim Walz asked for calm as protesters gathered.
January 7, 2026



















