The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Scoop: Musk shocks with $10 million donation in Ky. Senate race

It's the biggest sign yet that Musk plans to spend big for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.

Axios · Jan 19

The Civil Rights era is losing its grip on young Americans

America's racial conversation is moving away from a shared historical narrative.

Axios · Jan 19

Trump 'Rewarding' ICE With a Bonus Looks Like Pay-Per-Cuffing—3,000 Arrests Per Day Quota Revealed

A shocking report reveals Trump's ICE agents receive bonuses for meeting daily arrest quotas, sparking outrage after a Minneapolis mother was killed during a federal raid.

International Business Times UK · Jan 19

Dems' potential 2028 contenders cautious on trans rights

Republicans already are promising to air ads blasting Democrats over the party's support for trans rights in the 2028 campaign.

Axios · Jan 18

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, officials say

US army issues prepare-to-deploy orders amid tension over ICE killing, though it is unclear if units will be sent

The Guardian - US · Jan 18

Trump rants about anarchists in Minnesota protesting ICE, pushes racist conspiracy theory about Rep. Ilhan Omar marrying her brother

He's not even trying to hide his racism anymore.

We Got This Covered · Jan 18

Minneapolis Mayor Says City Is 'Invaded By Our Own Federal Government' Amid ICE's Immigration Crackdown

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey slams the surge of thousands of ICE agents, calling it a federal invasion designed to intimidate the city's immigrant communities.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Jan 18

US reportedly considers granting asylum to Jewish people from UK

Trump lawyer Robert Garson told the Telegraph he discussed refuge for those leaving UK over antisemitism

The Guardian - US · Jan 18

1,500 troops on standby for Minneapolis as Trump mulls Insurrection Act: reports

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said deploying troops would be a "shocking step,"

Axios · Jan 18