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Live updates: Fatal shooting in Minneapolis renews protests; video raises questions about DHS account

The victim in the shooting was identified as Alexander “Alex” Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis.
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Live updates: Fatal shooting in Minneapolis renews protests; video raises questions about DHS account

The victim in the shooting was identified as Alexander “Alex” Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis.

Trump hosts ‘Melania’ screening as Minnesota shooting fallout roils nation

The White House event, celebrating a documentary about first lady Melania Trump, was scheduled before a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot an ICU nurse.
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Trump hosts ‘Melania’ screening as Minnesota shooting fallout roils nation

The White House event, celebrating a documentary about first lady Melania Trump, was scheduled before a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot an ICU nurse.

Live updates: Man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis was ICU nurse, believed U.S. citizen

The victim in the shooting was identified as Alexander “Alex” Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis.
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Live updates: Man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis was ICU nurse, believed U.S. citizen

The victim in the shooting was identified as Alexander “Alex” Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis.

Live updates: Man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis believed to be U.S. citizen

Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the incident, and Gov. Tim Walz provided few details.
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Live updates: Man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis believed to be U.S. citizen

Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the incident, and Gov. Tim Walz provided few details.

Federal judge bars Virginia from keeping thousands of felons from voting

U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. ruled that a felon disenfranchisement provision in the state’s constitution violates the federal Virginia Readmission Act of 1870.
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Federal judge bars Virginia from keeping thousands of felons from voting

U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. ruled that a felon disenfranchisement provision in the state’s constitution violates the federal Virginia Readmission Act of 1870.

From Davos to Minneapolis to D.C., Trump is facing sharper pushback

Foreign leaders, Catholic archbishops and the Federal Reserve chairman are among those challenging Trump after a first year in which the president’s critics often tried to placate him.
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From Davos to Minneapolis to D.C., Trump is facing sharper pushback

Foreign leaders, Catholic archbishops and the Federal Reserve chairman are among those challenging Trump after a first year in which the president’s critics often tried to placate him.

ICE surge creates new headache for Maine’s Susan Collins

Susan Collins, the most vulnerable Republican in the Senate, would not say whether she supported the Trump administration’s ICE operation in Maine.
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ICE surge creates new headache for Maine’s Susan Collins

Susan Collins, the most vulnerable Republican in the Senate, would not say whether she supported the Trump administration’s ICE operation in Maine.

Contractor in classified-documents leak case indicted on six counts

A grand jury indicted a federal contractor accused of leaking classified information to a Washington Post reporter, charging him with six counts.
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Contractor in classified-documents leak case indicted on six counts

A grand jury indicted a federal contractor accused of leaking classified information to a Washington Post reporter, charging him with six counts.

Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace

President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.
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Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace

President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.

Contractor in classified documents leak case indicted on six counts

A grand jury indicted a federal contractor accused of leaking classified information to a Washington Post reporter, charging him with six counts.
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Contractor in classified documents leak case indicted on six counts

A grand jury indicted a federal contractor accused of leaking classified information to a Washington Post reporter, charging him with six counts.

Inside USA House: The converted church that left a MAGA mark on Davos

As Europeans worked furiously to divert a crisis over the president’s threatened takeover of Greenland, his allies took over this Swiss alpine village.
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Inside USA House: The converted church that left a MAGA mark on Davos

As Europeans worked furiously to divert a crisis over the president’s threatened takeover of Greenland, his allies took over this Swiss alpine village.

Olympic snowboarder turned ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested

The FBI offered a $15 million reward for information leading to Ryan Wedding’s arrest and accused him of ordering the slaying of a witness set to testify against him.
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Olympic snowboarder turned ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested

The FBI offered a $15 million reward for information leading to Ryan Wedding’s arrest and accused him of ordering the slaying of a witness set to testify against him.

Hoyer endorses former campaign manager in race to succeed him in Congress

The longtime congressman and No. 2 House Democrat is backing Adrian Boafo, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Prince George’s County.
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Hoyer endorses former campaign manager in race to succeed him in Congress

The longtime congressman and No. 2 House Democrat is backing Adrian Boafo, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Prince George’s County.

Trump administration seeks to curb antiabortion leaders’ ‘disappointment’

Conservative activists who have long been loyal to Trump over his first-term work to curb abortion rights now say they sense less urgency from the president.
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Trump administration seeks to curb antiabortion leaders’ ‘disappointment’

Conservative activists who have long been loyal to Trump over his first-term work to curb abortion rights now say they sense less urgency from the president.

Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace after Davos spat

President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.
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Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace after Davos spat

President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.

Three arrested in St. Paul church protest as judge rejects charges against Don Lemon

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney; Chauntyll Louisa Allen, a member of St. Paul’s school board; and William Kelly.
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Three arrested in St. Paul church protest as judge rejects charges against Don Lemon

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney; Chauntyll Louisa Allen, a member of St. Paul’s school board; and William Kelly.

Sen. Klobuchar files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor

Klobuchar is likely to jump into the race that was upended after Gov. Tim Walz (D) made a surprise announcement earlier this month that he would drop his reelection bid.
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Sen. Klobuchar files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor

Klobuchar is likely to jump into the race that was upended after Gov. Tim Walz (D) made a surprise announcement earlier this month that he would drop his reelection bid.

Federal judge questions Trump’s authority to build White House ballroom

Judge Richard Leon focused on whether the Trump administration’s use of private donations to fund the $400 million project was an “end run” around Congress.
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Federal judge questions Trump’s authority to build White House ballroom

Judge Richard Leon focused on whether the Trump administration’s use of private donations to fund the $400 million project was an “end run” around Congress.

Vance in Minneapolis: We have to ‘meet these guys halfway’ 

Despite Trump’s previous threats to bring the military into the city by invoking the Insurrection Act, Vance said Thursday that “right now, we don’t think we need that.”
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Vance in Minneapolis: We have to ‘meet these guys halfway’ 

Despite Trump’s previous threats to bring the military into the city by invoking the Insurrection Act, Vance said Thursday that “right now, we don’t think we need that.”

Trump sues JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon over cutting off banking access

President Donald Trump filed suit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, saying the bank abruptly closed his accounts.
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Trump sues JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon over cutting off banking access

President Donald Trump filed suit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, saying the bank abruptly closed his accounts.

Is Trump the first president to regularly wear an overcoat in public? Ask us your politics questions.

Join our chief political correspondent for her next live chat on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
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Is Trump the first president to regularly wear an overcoat in public? Ask us your politics questions.

Join our chief political correspondent for her next live chat on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 12 p.m. Eastern time.

Trump’s new arts commission signals support for White House ballroom

The president’s handpicked members of the Commission of Fine Arts are set to review the planned project. The White House hopes to win their approval by March.
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Trump’s new arts commission signals support for White House ballroom

The president’s handpicked members of the Commission of Fine Arts are set to review the planned project. The White House hopes to win their approval by March.

After ‘good’ Trump meeting, Zelensky pushes Europe hard to do more

Trump and White House envoy Witkoff have said a deal to resolve nearly four years of war between Russia and Ukraine is close.
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After ‘good’ Trump meeting, Zelensky pushes Europe hard to do more

Trump and White House envoy Witkoff have said a deal to resolve nearly four years of war between Russia and Ukraine is close.

Jack Smith defends cases against Trump in high-stakes House hearing

Former special counsel Jack Smith returns to Capitol Hill to offer his first public testimony defending his efforts to prosecute Donald Trump.
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Jack Smith defends cases against Trump in high-stakes House hearing

Former special counsel Jack Smith returns to Capitol Hill to offer his first public testimony defending his efforts to prosecute Donald Trump.

Justice Department announces arrests of St. Paul church protesters

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney, and Chauntyll Louisa Allen, a member of St. Paul’s school board.
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Justice Department announces arrests of St. Paul church protesters

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney, and Chauntyll Louisa Allen, a member of St. Paul’s school board.

Internet defrosts jokes as Cruz is seen departing Texas ahead of winter storm

The senator once dubbed “Flyin’ Ted” for a Cancún trip during a Texas storm was spotted en route to California as more harsh weather approaches. His office said it was a planned work trip.
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Internet defrosts jokes as Cruz is seen departing Texas ahead of winter storm

The senator once dubbed “Flyin’ Ted” for a Cancún trip during a Texas storm was spotted en route to California as more harsh weather approaches. His office said it was a planned work trip.

European populists broke with Trump on Greenland as national goals diverged

The split between ideological allies showed the limits of the U.S. president’s with-me-or-against-me politics, and a key obstacle to cooperation among nationalist parties.
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European populists broke with Trump on Greenland as national goals diverged

The split between ideological allies showed the limits of the U.S. president’s with-me-or-against-me politics, and a key obstacle to cooperation among nationalist parties.