January 8 Noem reports Mamdani-DHS talks have 'not been productive,' says NYC mayor 'chose to stand with illegals' Talks between NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Homeland Security are reportedly not going well as federal immigration enforcement operations face local resistance.
January 8 Noem sounds OFF: 'Minnesota is a TRAIN WRECK!' DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sounds off on Minnesota during a press conference, blaming Democrats for the state being a 'train wreck.'
January 8 Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension drops out of ICE-involved shooting investigation Minnesota BCA withdraws from ICE shooting investigation, claiming it was told by the FBI that it would "no longer have access to the case materials."
January 8 Trump calls for $1.5T defense budget to build ‘dream military’ Trump proposes massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 50% increase he claims tariff revenues will fund for his ambitious "Dream Military."
January 8 Trump blasts GOP war powers defectors, says they 'should never be elected to office again' The war powers resolution will need another vote in the Senate before it becomes official. Still, the five defectors' rebellion served as a sharp rebuke.
January 8 Federal judge disqualifies US attorney, tosses subpoenas targeting NY AG Letitia James Federal judge disqualifies NY prosecutor, tosses subpoenas targeting AG Letitia James over Trump fraud investigations. Court rules appointment unlawful.
January 8 Crane removes Hampton Inn by Hilton sign from Minnesota hotel that allegedly denied service to DHS, ICE agents Photos captured a crane removing a Hampton Inn sign from a hotel in the Minneapolis area that allegedly refused to accommodate ICE and DHS agents.
January 8 Trump's tariff boom hits record highs as Supreme Court showdown looms Supreme Court ruling expected Friday could reshape Trump's trade agenda as justices weigh presidential tariff authority under emergency powers law.
January 8 Senate Republicans eye reconciliation to address Minnesota fraud scandal Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., signaled readiness for reconciliation as Republicans explore legislative response to Minnesota fraud investigation findings.
January 8 Jeffries calls Noem 'stone-cold liar' over Minneapolis shooting response, demands investigations Democratic leaders condemned the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good on Thursday, demanding investigations into the incident.