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鈥業t鈥檚 difficult to live like this.鈥� Twin City residents on edge amid mounting turmoil.A second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis has sparked protests and calls for investigation. Ongoing immigration enforcement efforts are also upending everyday lives for many Twin City residents.
First LookAfter Minneapolis killing, GOP calls grow for investigation into ICE tacticsThe killing of Alex Pretti has raised uncomfortable questions about the GOP鈥檚 core positions on issues ranging from gun ownership to states鈥� rights and trust in the federal government.
First LookImmigration officers鈥� latest deadly shooting in Minneapolis tests frayed nervesMinneapolis Police Chief Brian O鈥橦ara is urging people to remain peaceful after federal immigration officers shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis.
Monitor BreakfastRahm Emanuel for president? A Monitor event with Chicago鈥檚 former mayor.Rahm Emanuel, former White House chief of staff and former member of Congress (among other high-profile roles), appears to be gearing up for a presidential run. At a Monitor event, he shared his strategies for rebuilding the Democratic Party鈥檚 image.
Move by Trump officials is testing the independence of military paper Stars and StripesThe Trump administration is exerting influence over the U.S. military鈥檚 independent newspaper, which has spoken for American troops for a century.
Immigration boosted Trump in the election. Now, it may drag the GOP down.Voters still broadly favor securing the southern border, and they give President Trump credit for that. But 6 in 10 now disapprove of the president鈥檚 handling of immigration.
In hearing marked by partisanship, Jack Smith defends Jan. 6 charges against TrumpJack Smith said publicly for the first time he had enough evidence to show President Trump broke the law in trying to overturn 2020 election results.- In hearing marked by partisanship, Jack Smith defends Jan. 6 charges against TrumpJack Smith said publicly for the first time he had enough evidence to show President Trump broke the law in trying to overturn 2020 election results.
- In hearing marked by partisanship, Jack Smith defends Jan. 6 charges against TrumpJack Smith said publicly for the first time he had enough evidence to show President Trump broke the law in trying to overturn 2020 election results.
Rahm Emanuel to fellow Democrats: Admit mistakes, win on economic issuesWith an eye on a possible presidential run, Rahm Emanuel says Democratic hopes in the midterms hinge on showing voters the party can address economic issues like affordable health care, education, and housing.- Rahm Emanuel to fellow Democrats: Admit mistakes, win on economic issuesWith an eye on a possible presidential run, Rahm Emanuel says Democratic hopes in the midterms hinge on showing voters the party can address economic issues like affordable health care, education, and housing.
- Rahm Emanuel to fellow Democrats: Admit mistakes, win on economic issuesWith an eye on a possible presidential run, Rahm Emanuel says Democratic hopes in the midterms hinge on showing voters the party can address economic issues like affordable health care, education, and housing.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump鈥檚 firing of Fed board memberA majority of Supreme Court justices appeared wary of President Donald Trump鈥檚 attempt to remove a member of the Federal Reserve Board, given the central bank鈥檚 importance to the U.S. economy.
In second term, Trump takes boundary-pushing to the world stageThe president is showing a new willingness to invade or attack other countries, while running roughshod over long-standing agreements. Lately, his focus on Greenland has shaken the NATO alliance and put the entire world on notice.
These awards honor the best US civil servants. What 鈥榖est鈥� means may be changing.Organizations that bestow awards for good governance are adjusting to the Trump administration鈥檚 staff cuts and criticism of traditional civil servant values.
How Trump has battled universities over antisemitism and DEIUniversities聽experienced a federal funding freeze over alleged antisemitism and their policies on diversity. Some cut deals; Harvard sued.- How Trump has battled universities over antisemitism and DEIUniversities聽experienced a federal funding freeze over alleged antisemitism and their policies on diversity. Some cut deals; Harvard sued.
For Trump, a year of shattering foreign policy normsThe 鈥淎merica First鈥� vision emphasizes spheres of influence, not the alliances and international institutions that rose from the ashes of World War II.- For Trump, a year of shattering foreign policy normsThe 鈥淎merica First鈥� vision emphasizes spheres of influence, not the alliances and international institutions that rose from the ashes of World War II.
The Trump economy: No recession, but no boom eitherSo far, predictions that President Trump鈥檚 tariffs would drive up inflation have not been borne out. But expect to hear more political debate about affordability this year.
