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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.

January 8

Blagojevich tells Walz if he didn't 'do it', go down fighting: ‘Makes me think his hands are unclean'

Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who faced corruption charges, slams Tim Walz for 'quitting' reelection, saying it suggests unclean hands.

January 8

Hoyer won't seek re-election, says House has strayed from founders' vision

Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress, joining former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in leaving office as the 86-year-old Democrat warns about House polarization.