Critics slam Pam Bondi’s demand for Minnesota voter rolls amid ICE surge Outrage mounts after US attorney general’s request as state reels from the weekend killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis The Guardian - US · Jan 26
'Boring as hell': Trump reveals why he 'dozes off' during cabinet meeting; has nothing to do with health President Donald Trump, 79, said he dozing off during the cabinet meetings has nothing to do with his health; he closes his eyes because the meetings are "boring as hell". “It’s boring as hell; I’m going around a room, and I’ve got 28 guys — the last one was three… The Times of India · Jan 26
New interstate highway that feeds into Myrtle Beach could soon be named after Trump During Trump’s first term, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a federal permit approving the project The Independent UK · Jan 26
‘Hindu man looking down on Americans’: Casey Putsch says Vivek Ramaswamy is working with ‘anti-Christ’ in online rant A political fight inside Ohio’s Republican Party involved a religious dynamic after Vivek Ramaswamy’s rival, Casey Putsch, launched multiple attacks at the Indian-origin leader, saying Ramaswamy works with the “anti-Christ” and repeatedly calling out his Hindu faith. The Times of India · Jan 26
Republican ends bid for Minnesota governor, citing ‘unconstitutional’ ICE surge Chris Madel drops out of race and in video criticizes the ‘federal retribution on the citizens’ of Minnesota The Guardian - US · Jan 26
‘Not what people voted for:’ Bill Maher shows Republicans their future – they’ll be ‘kicked out’ if ICE isn’t stopped No one votes for a government that turns safety of its people into a game of power. We Got This Covered · Jan 26
Democrats Plan To Block DHS Funding After Minnesota Killing. Republicans Should Join Them. Senators should demand accountability for federal agents who hurt Americans—and demand the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino. Reason · Jan 26
Columbia University selects its new president following a tumultuous two years Jennifer Mnookin will be Columbia's fifth leader in the past four years The Independent UK · Jan 26
"Life Without Buckley v. Valeo," by John Samples "How the decision did and did not change the world." Reason · Jan 26
Trump Says He'll Skip NFL Final Over Music Line-Up, But Critics Say He's Afraid to Get Booed Again US President Donald Trump said he'll skip the NFL final. And he has his own reasons. However, netizens think he's only afraid to get booed. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
Minnesota crisis plays out in court Monday amid shooting unrest The hearings come after a weekend of nationwide mourning and fierce debate. Axios · Jan 26
Melania Trump Documentary: FLOTUS Curtly Rebuffs Husband Donald in 'No I Did Not' Snub Melania Trump's $40m documentary reveals a 'curt' snub to Donald and her 'chief brand officer' role. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
Cruz reportedly says Trump yelled and cursed over warning of midterm election ‘bloodbath’ US senator warned that Republicans would lose elections if prices continue to rise, prompting president to respond ‘fuck you, Ted’ The Guardian - US · Jan 26
Tim Walz Compares Minneapolis ICE Shootings to Holocaust and Anne Frank, Says Kids Are 'Hiding' at Home Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticises federal immigration enforcement after ICE fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti, saying children are now too afraid to go outside, similar to Anne Frank during the Holocaust. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
We Got This Covered · Jan 26 ‘We are in scary times’: Man breaks into party to attack a congressman, threatens Donald Trump was going to deport him The development America established across decades being dismantled just like that.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Larger tax refunds predicted for millions as new IRS rules come into effect Big changes this year include new deduction for seniors
We Got This Covered · Jan 26 ‘The weapon I built is coming to kill me’: Terrified Somali Minnesotan regrets voting Trump in 2024 Who could possibly have foreseen this happening?
The Guardian - US · Jan 26 Federal agents use teargas on protesters outside ICE agents’ alleged Minneapolis hotel Protesters reportedly had gathered at the hotel after the killing of Alex Pretti, with some vandalizing the building
We Got This Covered · Jan 26 2 Democrats just became Donald Trump’s newest cheerleaders by quietly voting to pump $10 billion into ICE Is it an attempt to be moderate, or an attempt to play both sides?
International Business Times UK · Jan 26 Donald Trump Jr. Allegedly Planning White House Wedding With Bettina Anderson in New $400M Ballroom Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are reportedly planning their wedding at the White House, with insiders claiming the new $400 million ballroom could host the celebration.
The Guardian - US · Jan 26 ‘They threw us out like baggage’: Russian family deported from US to Costa Rica still in limbo Alexander, his wife and son, who fled danger under Putin, fighting for security – and compensation – after torment of migration journey
International Business Times UK · Jan 26 Karoline Leavitt Told To F— Off' After Sharing Trump's Hardline ICE Orders in Minnesota White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt faces backlash after sharing Trump's controversial immigration post amid Minneapolis shootings and heated political debates.
International Business Times UK · Jan 26 ICE Accused of Sexually Torturing Migrants at Former WWII Camp Fort Bliss, Among 80+ Reported Violations Reports allege that ICE has committed over 80 human rights violations at Fort Bliss, Texas, including physical and sexual abuse, denial of basic needs, and restricted legal access, prompting calls from activists to close the facility.
The Guardian - US · Jan 26 US families face ‘impossible choices’ as White House pushes to freeze childcare funding Childcare workers push back on Trump administration’s ‘ridiculous’ narrative that programs are riddled with fraud
The Guardian - US · Jan 26 Fraud focus: why is Trump granting clemency to convicted fraudsters? Pardons come as president and Republicans seem intent on investigating fraud in Democratic-run states