United States

Judge bars federal agents from arresting or using pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 16 – Minnesota federal judge put limits Friday on how federal law enforcement officers may respond to ongoing protests in Minneapolis, following weeks of heightened tension linked to an expanded immigration enforcement presence in the city. The ruling highlights the judiciary’s role in maintaining a balance between public safety responsibilities and constitutional protections, … Read more

Another ICE shooting in Minneapolis as protests continue

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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 14 – Minneapolis witnessed another flashpoint of violence Wednesday night when a federal officer shot a man during an enforcement operation, deepening public anger and fear already simmering after last week’s fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent. The latest incident unfolded amid heightened protests, political warnings, and mounting … Read more

Trump administration ending deportation protections for 2,500 Somalis

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WASHINGTON, Jan 13 – The Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections for thousands of Somali nationals living in the United States, a decision that places many long term residents at risk of removal and reignites a broader debate over immigration policy, humanitarian protections, and national interest. The action affects individuals who have been … Read more

Healthcare tensions rise as thousands of nurses strike at New York City hospitals

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NEW YORK CITY, Jan 12 – Thousands of nurses across several of New York City’s largest hospital systems launched a strike on Monday, escalating a labor dispute that has been building for weeks and drawing attention from city and state leaders. The walkout follows failed negotiations over the weekend between hospital management and the nurses’ … Read more

Federal use of ‘domestic terrorism’ questioned after ICE agent kills Minneapolis mother

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Federal use of ‘domestic terrorism’ questioned after ICE agent kills Minneapolis mother

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 11 – The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident and US citizen, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has ignited a national debate over the expanding use of the term “domestic terrorism” by federal officials. At the center of the controversy is US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s public … Read more

Trump presses US oil giants to revive Venezuela’s ailing energy industry

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WASHINGTON, Jan 9 – Senior U.S. officials and top executives from major American oil companies gathered at the White House this week as President Donald Trump laid out an ambitious vision for Venezuela’s energy future. Framing oil as the central pillar of Washington’s strategy toward the South American nation, Trump urged U.S. energy firms to … Read more

Minneapolis woman killed by ICE agent Was a mother of three

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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 8 – The fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman during a federal immigration enforcement operation has sent shockwaves through Minneapolis and reignited national debate over the use of force, immigration policy, and accountability of federal officers. The incident, which occurred during a large scale Department of Homeland Security operation, has drawn intense scrutiny … Read more

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack rekindles deep divisions at the Capitol

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WASHINGTON, Jan 6 – Five years after the violent breach of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the country remains sharply divided over how to remember and interpret one of the most consequential days in modern American political history. What unfolded that winter afternoon, when Congress met to certify the results of the … Read more

“I Am Innocent,” Maduro tells U.S. court as he pleads not guilty to drug charges

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NEW YORK, Jan 5 – Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared before a federal court in New York this Monday, rejecting sweeping U.S. drug trafficking charges and insisting he remains the legitimate leader of Venezuela. His court appearance, following a U.S. military operation that removed him from power, has triggered intense debate over international law, … Read more

Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly’s military pension over illegal order video

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WASHINGTON, Jan 5 – The US Department of Defense and a sitting member of the Senate, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced disciplinary action against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. The move has drawn intense scrutiny from lawmakers, legal experts, and veterans, as it raises serious questions about civil military relations, free speech protections, and … Read more