Car slams into entrance of New York City synagogue, no injuries reported

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the driver of the vehicle was arrested and a bomb squad found no explosive devices in the car.
29 January 2026, 11:20 AM

Trump, Schumer move towards deal to avert US government shutdown, NYT says

The report comes after Senate Democrats called for new restrictions on immigration agents
29 January 2026, 11:10 AM

ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

ICE officers in Minnesota on Wednesday were directed to avoid engaging with "agitators"
29 January 2026, 08:38 AM

Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight

The “Doomsday Clock” representing how near humanity is to catastrophe on Tuesday moved closer than ever to midnight as concerns mount on nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.
29 January 2026, 02:46 AM

Two officers fired guns in Minneapolis killing, govt report says

The report does not say whether bullets from both officers hit Pretti, and does not specify how many shots were fired
28 January 2026, 15:52 PM

Minnesota congresswoman unbowed after attacked with liquid

The attacker, identified by police as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, managed to spray Omar before he was tackled and removed from the Tuesday meeting in Minneapolis.
28 January 2026, 12:26 PM

A year into Trump presidency, 'pivot to China' gathers pace

China's exports to non-U.S. markets rise significantly in 2025
28 January 2026, 12:12 PM

In six violent encounters, evidence contradicts Trump immigration officials' narratives

DHS narratives often contradicted by videos, other evidence
28 January 2026, 09:36 AM

Trump aide Miller says Minneapolis agents may have breached 'protocol'

The admission comes as Trump says he wants to de-escalate the situation in Minneapolis
28 January 2026, 08:58 AM

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Republicans lose midterms

US president kicked off a travel blitz under the shadow of unrest in Minneapolis and voter worries about the economy.
28 January 2026, 08:30 AM

Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm

Winter storm left at least 23 people dead as it knocked out power and paralyzed transportation
27 January 2026, 10:15 AM

White House: Trump does not want to see people killed on US streets

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters after the killing of 37-year-old nurse, Alex Pretti, on Saturday by federal officers drew outrage from Americans
27 January 2026, 10:07 AM

Trump in trouble on immigration, as signature issue turns deadly

Outrage over the death of nurse Alex Pretti -- the second US citizen killed by federal agents this month while protesting militarized immigration raids in the city -- has forced Trump on the defensive.
27 January 2026, 09:29 AM

Trump says hiking tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods including autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals
27 January 2026, 08:50 AM

US aircraft carrier enters Middle East region, officials say

A US aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two US officials told Reuters on Monday
27 January 2026, 08:28 AM

‘Speak up’ and take action

Two Democratic former presidents on Sunday condemned the scenes in Minnesota after Alex Pretti was killed this weekend, framing the tragedy as a pivotal moment that calls Americans to “speak up” and take action.
27 January 2026, 04:40 AM

Can ICE agents be prosecuted for Minneapolis shootings?

Local officials disputed administration officials' claims that the shootings were acts of self-defense
26 January 2026, 10:06 AM

Pretti did not brandish gun

Two witnesses to the killing of Alex Pretti have said in sworn testimony that the 37-year-old intensive care nurse was not brandishing a weapon when he approached federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, contradicting a claim made by Trump administration officials as they sought to cast the shooting of a prone man as an act of self-defense.
26 January 2026, 01:50 AM

Minneapolis shooting: Reactions to the second killing by US federal agents

The killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Saturday triggered a wave of criticism, from family members and local leaders to Hollywood stars.
26 January 2026, 01:18 AM

Second killing in Minneapolis by US federal agents sparks uproar

Federal agents shot dead Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, while scuffling with him on an icy roadway
25 January 2026, 08:58 AM