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KEY POINTS MINNEAPOLIS — The family of Alex Pretti, a 37 year old intensive care nurse, sharply criticized the Trump administration after he was fatally shot by a federal Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday. Pretti’s parents said officials misrepresented his actions during the confrontation, calling their portrayal “reprehensible and disgusting.” Pretti, who worked … Read more
KEY POINTS A man shot by federal law enforcement officers during a confrontation Saturday in south Minneapolis has died, according to hospital records and multiple officials. Escalating scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics after a recent fatal shooting in the city involving immigration authorities. The death, confirmed by a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press … Read more
KEY POINTS Ankara — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that Israel appears to be looking for an opportunity to attack Iran, warning that such a move could increase instability across the Middle East. “I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel has drawn concern from within the bureau over his approach to leadership, including a reported disinterest in reading written briefings, according to current FBI officials. The comments come one year into Patel’s tenure and highlight ongoing internal questions about agency priorities and operational oversight. The revelations were … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his newly announced Trump Board of Peace, escalating a dispute between leaders of standing allies. The withdrawal, announced late Thursday on Trump’s Truth Social platform, followed sharp exchanges over Canada’s sovereignty and the postwar international order. … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ordered federal agencies to review funding sent to several Democratic controlled states, signaling an effort to use federal dollars to pressure jurisdictions that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement authorities. The directive, issued this week by the Office of Management and Budget, instructs Cabinet agencies to catalog federal … Read more
KEY POINTS DAVOS, Switzerland — Former US President Donald Trump unveiled an international Board of Peace on Thursday, bringing together 59 world leaders to pursue a structured agreement aimed at stabilizing Gaza. The announcement came during a formal ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Trump described the initiative as a global effort … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — Usha Vance pregnant with her fourth child, the White House announced Tuesday, Jan. 20, marking the first time a sitting second lady of the United States has publicly confirmed a pregnancy. The announcement said the vice president’s wife and the baby “are doing well” and that the family looks forward to … Read more
Key Points US President Donald Trump has publicly lashed out at the United Kingdom over its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling the move “an act of great stupidity” and raising fresh questions about the future of the so called “special relationship” between the two longtime allies. The remarks, posted … Read more
KEY POINTS Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the US Board of Peace for Gaza, the Kremlin said Monday, a step that could alter diplomacy on the Israel Hamas ceasefire. The outreach underscores Washington’s effort to expand participation in the Board of Peace for Gaza, announced last year by President Donald … Read more
