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January 9

Minnesota teachers union demands ICE stays away from schools

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin joins 'America's Newsroom' reacting to school closures in Minneapolis in the aftermath of an ICE-involved shooting that killed a woman amid protests.

January 9

US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat

Rep. Gregory Meeks warns China sees opportunity to justify Taiwan aggression by pointing to U.S. military action in Venezuela. House Foreign Affairs Committee members debate differences.

January 9

Trump’s Venezuela push runs into hard realities for US energy giants

Following Maduro's capture, Venezuela's oil industry could reshape global energy. Trump wants US companies to invest in world's largest reserves.

January 9

Republican senators hit border, touting tougher security and tax cuts, in 2026 kickoff

Senate Republicans visit southern border Friday to showcase border security wins and economic policies ahead of November midterm elections campaign.

January 9

Rachel Maddow compares alleged Trump immigration policy to WWII Japanese internment camps

On Thursday, MS NOW host Rachel Maddow appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" where she likened the Trump administration's reported plans to build "relocation camps" to WWII internment camps.

January 9

Renee Nicole Good part of 'ICE Watch' group, DHS sources say

Minneapolis immigration activist and 'ICE Watch' member allegedly shot by federal agent after swerving car toward officer during enforcement operation.

January 9

'Tip of the iceberg': Senate Republicans press Gov Walz over Minnesota fraud scandal

Senate Republicans give Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz until Jan. 22 to provide a paper trail on Minnesota's handling of alleged fraud and reiterated that Congress controls the flow of taxpayer funds.

January 9

Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representatives

Democratic socialist New York state Assemblymember Claire Valdez, an ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has mounted a bid for U.S. House.

January 9

Influencer Trisha Paytas says she's considering 2026 congressional bid to stop ‘horrible stuff’ in California

Influencer Trisha Paytas reveals political slogan "California could be good" as she weighs House of Representatives run with Feb. 9 deadline approaching.

January 9

GOP senator blocks Trump DHS nominees until Noem testifies before Senate

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.