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MN Supreme Court rules against state House GOP amid Dem boycott
The future for the tightly split Minnesota state legislature is in limbo, as a judge sided with Democrats in ruling that the state House needs a majority of all seats to do business. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that 68 of 134 House members are a quorum, meaning that the House’s 67 Republicans aren’t enough… -
Target to roll back DEI policies following Trump’s executive order
Target announced Friday, Jan. 24, that it will cancel several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The news follows an executive order that President Donald Trump signed earlier this week asserting that DEI programs “violate the civil-rights laws of this nation.” The Minneapolis-based retailer joins a growing list of corporations—including Walmart, Meta, McDonald’s, John Deere,… -
Alleged Sinaloa cartel leader extradited for federal drug charges in San Diego
A 44-year-old man, alleged to be a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was extradited from Mexico to San Diego to face federal drug trafficking charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Octavio Leal-Hernandez, from Tijuana, is accused of trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana from Mexico into the United States. Leal-Hernandez landed on U.S.… -
Chicago school claims to block ICE entry, was really Secret Service
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) claimed to have faced an unprecedented situation Friday morning, Jan. 24, when agents attempted to enter one of the district’s elementary schools. However, while the visiting agents were initially reported to be from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it was later clarified that they were with the U.S. Secret Service.… -
Vance forced to break tie confirming Hegseth for defense secretary
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth for the role of secretary of defense Friday evening, Jan. 24. Hegseth’s confirmation comes after numerous controversies emerged following his nomination. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote after a 50-50 split, with three Republican senators –– Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and… -
California Gov. Newsom slows his Trump criticism as president visits fire sites
President Donald Trump visited California Friday, Jan. 24, to assess the damage from the ongoing fires in the Los Angeles area. And there to greet him when he arrived was a longtime foe, Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Republican president and Democratic governor have been at odds for years, with Newsom criticizing Trump’s policies and behavior.… -
Mastercard, Visa ignored charges for child sexual content: Whistleblower
Two of the biggest credit card companies in the U.S. are being accused of facilitating payments to access child pornography and sex trafficking on the popular site OnlyFans. The allegations come from a whistleblower complaint filed in 2023. In the complaint filed with the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Unit, a whistleblower claims that Mastercard and… -
Suspects in deadly Vermont Border Patrol shooting had tactical gear: Officials
Federal law enforcement officials are releasing more details about the two suspects in the shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent Monday, Jan. 24, in Vermont. The incident occurred near the northern border with Canada. Court documents unsealed Friday, Jan. 24, reveal that the two suspects, a German citizen killed in a shootout with law… -
Trump signs order to declassify JFK, RFK and MLK assassination files
President Donald Trump fulfilled a campaign promise by signing an executive order to declassify all remaining documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights icon Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Everything will be revealed,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while signing the executive… -
Newark mayor accuses ICE of detaining citizens, military veteran in operation
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation on Thursday, Jan. 23, at a business in Newark, New Jersey, sparked criticism from the city’s leaders. It comes as the Trump administration looks to launch some of its first major operations to find and deport undocumented immigrants in the country illegally. Newark’s Democratic Mayor Ras Baraka, also… -
New fires spread in Southern California as dry winds continue to blow
Southern California residents are bracing for more fires as continued winds and dry conditions allow more fires to spread and new blazes to start. Residents as far north as Ventura County and as far south as San Diego and the Mexican border face the threat of evacuation orders. The Hughes Fire started Wednesday, weeks after… -
Officer suspended after US Capitol Police allow armed man to take tour
An officer has been suspended after U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) allowed a man armed with a gun to enter the building for a tour. The incident marks a significant security failure, prompting mandatory training for USCP officers. According to a news release, police received a lookout for a man with mental health issues and suicidal… -
Republican congressman introduces amendment allowing 3rd Trump term
A Republican congressman from Tennessee introduced a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution, which would allow President Donald Trump to potentially serve a third term. Rep. Andy Ogles’ resolution targets the 22nd Amendment, which restricts presidents from serving more than two terms. Would this mean ‘Trump vs. Obama’ in 2028? As Ogles’ amendment is written,…
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