January 9, 2026

Minnesota agency denied access to case materials about fatal ICE shooting

Federal officials have taken control of the investigation into the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, blocking a state law enforcement’s concurrent inquiry. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday that it no longer has access to case materials, scene evidence or investigative interviews it needs to […]

January 9, 2026

Supreme Court expected to release major tariff ruling Friday

The Supreme Court is expected to provide an expedited ruling Friday on the legality of many of the tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on imports from other countries. The decision could undermine much of Trump’s economic agenda for his second term. The court heard arguments on the case in November, and typically releases opinions […]

January 9, 2026

What’s an invasion? Gambling site’s definition costs gamblers millions

Gamblers are upset after the wagering website Polymarket refused to pay out bets on a U.S. invasion of Venezuela. The site claims America’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro did not actually qualify as an invasion. What is Polymarket? Polymarket is what’s known as a prediction market. It’s a gambling platform where people are allowed […]

January 9, 2026

Republicans defy Speaker Johnson with vote to extend Obamacare subsidies

More than a dozen Republicans joined Democrats to extend Obamacare subsidies, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. The speaker had urged Republicans to vote against it, saying the federal health care system was riddled with fraud. The vote, which passed with 230-196, extended the Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. Seventeen moderate Republicans voted […]

January 9, 2026

Police say federal agents shot two people in Portland

Two people are hospitalized after reportedly being shot by federal Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. The Portland Police Department said officers responded to a 911 call around 2:18 p.m, where they found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. The department said federal agents were involved. “We are still in the […]

January 8, 2026

Ex-reality star Spencer Pratt announces run for Los Angeles mayor

Former reality television star Spencer Pratt has announced he’s running for Los Angeles’ next mayor. It comes a year after his home was gutted by the Pacific Palisades fire. Pratt said the city’s painfully slow rebuilding process prompted him to act. He and his wife, fellow former reality star Heidi Montag, rose to fame on reality shows including “The Hills,” ” I’m a Celebrity…Get Me […]

January 8, 2026

Trump, Petro move from threats to planned White House meeting

After days of sharp rhetoric and military posturing, Washington and Bogotá appear to be stepping back from the brink. U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke by phone for the first time and agreed to pursue a future White House meeting, marking a sudden diplomatic thaw after a week of escalating tensions. […]