Politics

The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."

Comedian and podcaster Michael Rapaport announced he is planning on running for New York City's mayoral office in the next election.

A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.

A proposed bill would require that New York public schools teach the history of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and its aftermath if passed.

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.

A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will freeze taxpayer funding for several child care and social services for some Democrat-led states, including New York.

Americans are divided over President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela and largely oppose deeper U.S. involvement there.

Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced three new judicial appointments Monday, emphasizing his stated commitment to accountability and fairness in New York’s justice system in a press release.

A New York State Senate bill would require disclaimers specifying the top financial contributors for political advertisements.

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.