Minneapolis protesters think someone’s watching. They may be right
MINNEAPOLIS — As Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino defended the tactics of immigration officers during a press conference at the local CBS affiliate on Tuesday, protesters gathered outside. One of them wanted to know how Bovino knew her name. The 20-something woman, who identified herself only by her first name, Hannah, said it was her […]
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’; ICE memo expands home entry powers
President Donald Trump formally launches his new “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, despite several major U.S. allies declining to join. Plus, a newly surfaced ICE memo instructs agents to enter homes using administrative warrants rather than warrants signed by a judge, a shift from past practice that’s now drawing scrutiny. […]
ICE officers can enter homes without a judge’s warrant: Memo
Federal immigration officers do not need a judge’s approval to forcibly enter peoples’ homes, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo obtained by the Associated Press. The memo reverses the agency’s longstanding guidance requiring a judicial warrant to do so. Whistleblowers raise concerns The nonprofit group Whistleblower Aid says it represents two anonymous […]
Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?
Data centers are flocking to America’s largest regional electric grid, which covers an area from Virginia to Illinois. But accommodating new large electric loads is a challenge for power grid operator PJM. Now, the White House, along with politicians on both sides of the aisle, is looking for a fix that will keep consumer prices […]
FBI arrests two connected to protest that disrupted Minneapolis church service
The FBI arrested two people on Thursday who it said were involved in a protest that disrupted a Minneapolis church service, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. She said at least one played “a key role” in the demonstration. Bondi posted on X, stating the FBI arrested Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen in […]
Canada quietly models Taliban-style response to hypothetical US invasion
For the first time in over a century, Canada is preparing for the unthinkable — a military invasion by the United States. Military planners in Ottawa have developed a concept for how they would respond if U.S. forces crossed the border, a move sparked by President Donald Trump’s public musings about Canada as a potential […]
What peanut butter and your paycheck may have in common in 2026
Many employers are embracing what’s known as the peanut butter approach to giving employee raises in 2026. According to a new report from Payscale, a compensation data and software company, 44% of organizations report they plan to consider or implement so-called “peanut butter increases.” What is a ‘peanut butter increase’? In a merit-based system, raises […]
House Oversight Committee approves contempt of Congress vote for Clintons
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday approved a contempt of Congress resolution for former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The motion, which now moves to a full House vote, could lead to criminal charges and potential jail time. Nine Democrats voted with all Republicans on the panel to […]
Judge blocks FBI’s access to Washington Post reporter’s seized devices
A federal judge has paused the government’s access to devices seized from a Washington Post reporter’s devices following an FBI raid on the journalist’s home. The decision came hours after the paper filed a court response on Wednesday morning. In the filing, The Post demanded the FBI return items taken from reporter Hannah Natanson’s Virginia […]
