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DOJ issuing subpoenas to Minnesota officials  

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice has begun issuing subpoenas to top officials in Minnesota, officials there said Tuesday.  Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s office received a subpoena, a spokesman wrote in an email

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Federal agents arrest suspects in anti-ICE church protest  

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  Trump administration officials announced on Thursday that federal agents had arrested several suspects who allegedly organized a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Cities Church in St. Paul,

People join a march to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Washington on Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Protesters demonstrate against ICE in Washington, across US  

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — One year into the second Trump administration, demonstrations against a presidency marked by intensified enforcement against illegal immigration took place across the United States, including the

President Donald Trump delivers an address during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2026. Screenshot from White House video via X.

Trump cancels tariffs over Greenland after talks with NATO 

By Emel Akan, Nathan Worcester and Andrew Moran Contributing Writers  DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump has pulled back on planned 10% tariffs on European countries over Greenland, and announced the “framework” of a future

The U.S. Capitol building at sunrise in Washington on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the text of a $1.2 trillion three-bill spending package that would fund several federal departments and agencies until Sept. 30.  The package of

A protester against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations is arrested by police officers in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

ACLU sues DHS over Minnesota ICE operations 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  The American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a class action for Minnesotans who allege that federal agents are violating their constitutional rights during ongoing immigration enforcement operations

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IRS announces key updates for 2025 tax year filing 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Internal Revenue Service advised taxpayers to get ready to file their tax year 2025 returns, detailing key updates for the upcoming 2026 filing season in a Jan. 6