Politics
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
- 0025
Trump’s pre-Davos briefing spotlights Greenland pressure campaign and escalating tariff threats
Ahead of Davos, President Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press appearance highlighting his foreign-policy agenda, including a push for U.S. control of Greenland and tariff threats that drew backlash from allies. The moment underscored ongoing friction between the White House and European partners, as legal and political fights continue at home.
- 0026
White House faces backlash over focus on film event amid Minneapolis shooting fallout
President Trump hosted a private screening tied to a new documentary about First Lady Melania Trump as Democrats criticized the timing amid anger over a fatal federal-agent shooting and broader unrest.
- 0027
Trump faces backlash for hosting “Melania” screening amid Minneapolis shooting fallout
President Trump and the First Lady hosted a White House screening of an Amazon MGM documentary as a Minneapolis shooting involving a Border Patrol agent triggered protests and fierce Democratic criticism.
- 0028
White House faces backlash over film screening as Minneapolis shooting drives calls for DHS changes
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of an Amazon MGM documentary as political criticism intensified over a federal agent shooting in Minneapolis and renewed demands for DHS reforms.
- 0029
Trump retreats from Greenland demands after ally backlash and market jitters, report says
A sharp reversal on Greenland followed resistance from allies, wavering Republican support, and financial turbulence—an episode that renewed questions about U.S. credibility and NATO stability.
- 0030
White House faces criticism as Trump hosts ‘Melania’ screening amid Minneapolis shooting fallout
President Trump hosted a private screening of an Amazon MGM documentary focused on the first lady as political pressure mounted over a fatal federal-agent shooting in Minneapolis and broader unrest tied to immigration enforcement.
- 0031
NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game after Minneapolis shooting, protests and security response
The NBA postponed a game in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a protester by a Border Patrol officer, amid large demonstrations and mounting scrutiny of federal operations in the Twin Cities.
- 0032
Minneapolis shooting drives protests, National Guard deployment, and renewed Washington funding showdown
After a Border Patrol agent killed Alex Pretti during an immigration crackdown, Democrats demanded federal agents leave Minnesota and warned they could block DHS funding, while the state activated the National Guard amid escalating tensions.
- 0033
Schumer signals Democrats could block funding package over DHS as anger grows after Minneapolis killing
Senate Democrats indicated they may use budget leverage to force changes at the Department of Homeland Security after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. The move highlights an escalating political fight over immigration enforcement, accountability, and federal use of force.
- 0034
Senate Democrats threaten to block funding package unless Homeland Security money is removed, raising shutdown risk
Senate Democrats say they will block a sweeping government funding package unless the Homeland Security portion is separated or revised, escalating a standoff over immigration enforcement and increasing the risk of a partial shutdown at the end of January.
- 0035
Protests spread after Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti; Democrats threaten DHS funding blockade
Video contradicting federal claims has intensified outrage over the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal agents, driving protests nationwide and sharpening a budget fight over Homeland Security.
- 0036
Trump’s 2026 National Defense Strategy shifts focus to homeland defense and deterring China
A newly reported U.S. defense strategy emphasizes protecting the homeland and prioritizing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, while pressing allies to shoulder more of their own defense burdens.