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January 15

White House blames Democrats for ICE violence as Minneapolis erupts, Insurrection Act threat looms

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed Democrats for encouraging violence against ICE officers in Minneapolis, saying rhetoric calling agents "Nazis" leads to chaos.

January 15

RNC Chair Gruters optimistic Republicans ‘have a great opportunity to defy history’

Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters tells Fox News Digital that President Donald Trump will be the GOP’s ‘secret weapon’ in the midterm elections.

January 15

Leavitt torches White House reporter as 'left-wing hack' to his face

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tears into a reporter she accused of 'posing' as a journalist after he questioned I.C.E. agents' conduct.

January 15

Minnesota's major newspaper demands ICE end 'occupation' of state

The Star Tribune, the largest newspaper in Minnesota, called in an editorial on Thursday for the ICE "occupation" of the state to come to an end.

January 15

White House: Insurrection Act on the table for Trump as threats against federal officers escalate

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded questions about President Donald Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act as threats heighten against federal officers.

January 15

White House defends 'aptly named' Department of War as watchdog flags up to $125M cost

The Congressional Budget Office says changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost up to $125 million.

January 15

Denmark's foreign minister says Trump has a point on China and Russia's threat to Greenland

President Donald Trump warned China and Russia could seek influence in Greenland as Danish leaders push back on U.S. takeover, warning it would "end" NATO.

January 15

Leavitt promises action to Riley Gaines on women's sports protections: 'It's common sense'

‘OutKick’ host Riley Gaines questions White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on sex-based rights and women’s sports protections as Leavitt says the administration is already taking action.

January 15

Federal appeals court sides with Trump admin in judge's Mahmoud Khalil decision

Federal appeals court sides with Trump administration in Mahmoud Khalil case, ruling a lower court judge lacked the authority to order the anti-Israel activist's release.

January 15

Top House GOP leader demands Tim Walz resign as Minneapolis erupts over ICE shooting

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer demands Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz resign over Minneapolis protests that erupted following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good.