Politics
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
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Estonian president says Russia poses no immediate attack threat
President Alar Karis said Russia is currently in a weak position but warned that Estonia must prepare for possible changes over the next 5, 10 and 15 years.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown liquid at Minneapolis town hall; suspect arrested
A man used a syringe to spray a strong-smelling, unidentified liquid at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall. He was tackled by security and later arrested, while Omar continued speaking and said she would not be intimidated.
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Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown liquid at Minneapolis town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked during a Minneapolis town hall after calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment. Omar was not injured and insisted the event continue; authorities arrested a suspect at the scene.
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White House backs bipartisan appropriations push, warns against funding lapse amid storm impacts
In Washington, the administration is urging Congress to pass a bipartisan appropriations package, saying immigration negotiations should not be allowed to trigger a government funding lapse — particularly with FEMA needs tied to recent storm damage.
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Trump pushes affordability message in Iowa as Minneapolis shooting fallout continues
President Donald Trump traveled to Iowa to highlight cost-of-living issues and energy policy, but questions about the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents continued to dominate the political backdrop.
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Trump visits Iowa to stress affordability as Minneapolis shooting fallout keeps pressure on White House
President Trump traveled to Iowa to emphasize affordability and energy messaging ahead of the midterm cycle, while controversy continues over the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse and protester Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers.
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Calls mount for Homeland Security shakeup after Minneapolis shooting; Border Patrol commander stripped of role
US political pressure intensified after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration enforcement, with lawmakers escalating demands aimed at DHS leadership and reporting that the local Border Patrol commander is being removed from a high-profile role.
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Biden condemns Minneapolis shooting as pressure rises on DHS leadership after Alex Pretti’s death
Former President Joe Biden denounced the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis and demanded transparent investigations. The shooting intensified a political crisis around the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement in Minnesota, with calls for accountability widening across the political spectrum.
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Pressure rises on DHS leadership after Minneapolis shooting as Border Patrol commander exits post
U.S. political tensions flared Tuesday amid calls for accountability after the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Reporting said a Border Patrol leader tied to the administration’s enforcement push was removed from a senior role, while lawmakers stepped up demands directed at Homeland Security leadership and broader immigration policy.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton says she will retire, opening a wide-open race for D.C.’s House seat
Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, D.C.’s long-serving nonvoting delegate in the U.S. House, announced she will retire at the end of her term, setting up the first truly competitive contest for the seat in decades.
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Congress advances a funding package to avert a shutdown, as DHS and ICE money become a flashpoint
Lawmakers are moving toward a bipartisan agreement to keep the federal government funded ahead of a late-January deadline. Immigration enforcement funding—particularly money tied to ICE—remains among the most contentious pieces, with many Democrats signaling opposition even as leaders push for passage.
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Bondi faces backlash after pressing Minnesota for voter-roll access amid immigration enforcement clash
Attorney General Pam Bondi drew sharp criticism after requesting Minnesota’s voter rolls and other sensitive data while federal immigration enforcement escalated in the state. State officials and legal experts questioned the legality and motives of the demand.