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Analysis: Trump 2.0 sees terrorism all over the place
The Trump administration is living in a state of perpetual terror, both foreign and domestic.
China, U.K. vow to build long-term strategic partnership in bid to reset strained ties
U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to build "more sophisticated" ties with China as the two nations look to revive the bilateral relationships.
Xi-Starmer meeting: Chinese leader tells PM he hopes both countries can ‘rise above differences’
At Beijing talks, British prime minister Keir Starmer tells Xi he wants a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China
Are men being misled over testosterone?
In part one of a miniseries exploring the popularity of testosterone, Madeleine Finlay hears from Professor Channa Jayasena of Imperial College London, who is chair of the Society for Endocrinology, about how this craze is manifesting in NHS clinics, and from ‘Sam’ who tells Madeleine about his own journey with the hormone
Full-length Replay: Round One: Dominica vs Belize
From Estadio Miguel Chocorrón Buitrago in Managua, Nicaragua.
Google to foist Gemini pane on Chrome users in automated browsing push
: The world’s most popular browser has gained a dedicated sidebar for AI browsing
VA reorganization aims to shift health care workforce to hubs with growing veteran population
Congress directed the VA to make similar changes under the first Trump administration, but blocked it from implementing them under the Biden administration.
Internal review contradicts Trump administration on Alex Pretti shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast
An initial internal review into federal immigration officers’ fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend contradicts the description of the incident by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. We discuss President Trump’s shifting messages on immigration policy and how his administration’s efforts to restrict legal immigration pathways are changing the political environment. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and Lexie Schapitl, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Google brings its Nano Banana image generator to Chrome
Following its recent AI makeover of Gmail, Google is bringing more Gemini-powered tools to Chrome. Starting today, a host of new features are rolling for the browser, with more to come over the next few months.
Trump’s immigration approach is gumming up the courts, frustrating his DOJ and judges
The Justice Department and federal courts are struggling to keep up with the exponential increase in federal court cases of immigrants in custody who are challenging their detentions, another result of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies across the country.
Healthy Returns: Botox, Trulicity among 15 drugs added to Medicare price negotiations
The Trump administration kicked off another round of Medicare drug price negotiations, while Kaiser Permanente agrees to pay a historic settlement.
Learner Tien shuts down Trump question at Australian Open amid political grilling of American players
American tennis players at the Australian Open continue to face political questions about the Trump administration, with rising star Learner Tien becoming the latest to decline comment.
As the Trump administration targets NCAR, scientists rally to defend the ‘mothership’ of atmospheric research
A letter published by the National Science Foundation asks for ideas to dismantle the research hub. Scientists are responding en masse.
WATCH: Coons, Rubio disagree on whether Congress should’ve been consulted before Maduro ouster
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., said the Trump administration failed to properly consult with Congress in the months leading up to the dramatic U.S. military raid that ousted President Nicolás Maduro. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was "a trigger-based operation."
New Doc by Former Colleagues Explores Asian Americans' Growing Political Leadership
Two Asian American professors with ties to York College have collaborated on a timely and engaging new documentary examining the growing political influence of Asian Americans.
Here's what to know about the $50 billion states are getting for rural health
To satisfy Republicans opposed to last summer's cuts to health care, the Trump administration launched an ambitious 5-year initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Leak shows Google's new Aluminium OS in action for the first time
In screenshots and videos, we get a first peek at Google's new operating system that combines Android and ChromeOS.
The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex
Its called the Entertainment District Focus Group, a mostly citizen group asked to weigh in on a possible casino at the Berglund Center - just for starters. The Entertainment District Focus Group is centered around the Berglund Center Complex, as the city looks to generate more revenue. Is there sup
Gemini details AI Plus limits, rolls out NotebookLM integration on iOS
Google brought the AI Plus subscription to the US yesterday, and here’s how it upgrades usage limits in the Gemini app.
After D.C. clears homeless encampments, health workers warn of growing risks
While Trump administration officials say that sweeps of homeless encampments make public spaces safer, health workers say they are disrupting care for people with serious medical needs and increasing the risk of illness and death.
Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges
Chile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.
The White House’s shocking lies about Minneapolis
Never forget how this administration misled you.
Mental health cases in Israel surged 30% during Gaza war, Health Ministry reports
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David Lammy to face Andrew Griffith at deputy Prime Minister's Questions
The pair will fill in for PM Keir Starmer and Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch in the Commons from midday.
Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different
From the start, this has been a say-anything presidential administration.
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
People who naturally stay up late may have worse heart health than early risers
Adults who described themselves as night owls, especially women, can minimize risks with healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action
Here’s what Aluminium OS actually looks like.
Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?
When the Supreme Court agreed last September to hear a dispute over President Donald Trump’s billion-dollar tariffs on foreign goods, it heeded the administration’s plea that time was of the essence.
Starmer Attack on Reform Candidate Shows His Future on Ballot
Keir Starmer stepped up his attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party ahead of a special election that could decide the prime minister’s political future.
India reports two Nipah virus infections as Thai, Malaysia step up screening
India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asia nations step up scrutiny of air travellers.
India Says It Has Contained Nipah Virus Outbreak as Some Asian Countries Ramp up Health Screenings
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. India’s Health Ministry said Tuesday ...
Starmer vows to raise issues ‘that need to be raised’ with Xi amid push to free Jimmy Lai
The prime minister may also discuss the fate of the Uyghurs with the Chinese leader
Trump Administration declares pristine Alaskan seafloor “open for business,” mocks environmental safeguards - Greenpeace
At a time of accelerating ocean, climate, and biodiversity crisis, the priority should be on protecting these ecosystems, not opening new frontiers of extraction.
Trump Threatens to Pull U.S. Help From Iraq if Former Leader Returns
Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, has been nominated to the post by the main Shiite Muslim bloc in the Iraqi Parliament.
Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence
President Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power
WA hospital to close gender clinic, citing Trump administration threats
Hospital leaders write that "recent developments at the federal level" threaten to halt Medicaid and Medicare payments to the entire MultiCare Health System.
Top White House aide Stephen Miller acknowledges possible breach of protocol before Alex Pretti’s shooting
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Tuesday that officials were evaluating why Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis “may not have been following” proper protocol before the fatal shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti – a remarkable acknowledgment of possible wrongdoing from one of the Trump administration’s most influential and hardline operators on immigration enforcement.
Gun-rights groups decried the administration’s rhetoric on Alex Pretti’s gun. Then Trump went even further.
The Trump administration didn’t have a whole lot to work with after a federal officer shot and killed someone again this weekend in Minneapolis.
Keir Starmer flies to China for three-day visit
He is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.
A Shift for NOAA’s Surveys: From Science to Mining
A $20 million agency project will aid companies prospecting the sea for rare-earth elements.
Trump has a new problem in Minneapolis — a GOP-appointed judge
The Trump administration on Monday bowed to increasing pressure to change up its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, after a second person was killed by federal agents. The White House replaced Greg Bovino with Tom Homan on the ground and signaled a more cooperative tone with local Democrats.
WATCH: 'You can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns,' Trump says of Alex Pretti killing
The president's remarks reiterates a talking point from the administration that Pretti should not have brought a legally carried handgun to the scene — a position that has infuriated gun rights advocates.
Killing of Alex Pretti scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
The blowback against the administration from core Trump supporters comes as Republicans are trying to protect their threadbare majority in the U.S. House and face several competitive Senate races.
How One Business School In Minneapolis Is Navigating The ICE Surge
The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business campus in downtown Minneapolis, where administrators say students have reported feeling safer on campus than in surrounding neighborhoods amid heightened federal immigration enforcement across ... The post How One Business School In Minneapolis Is Navigating The ICE Surge appeared first on Poets&Quants.
VCU Health comments on viral videos with an alleged employee encouraging the poisoning of ICE agents
VCU Health has placed an employee on administrative leave after a video went viral on social media showing a woman encouraging people to poison federal immigration agents.
Google's more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.
Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.
Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S.
Google today announced that it is expanding its more affordable Google AI Plus subscription plan to 35 countries and territories, including the United States. In the U.S., Google AI Plus is priced at $7.99, giving Google Gemini users a more affordable option for accessing upgraded AI services. Prior to now, Google AI Pro was the most affordable AI subscription plan at $19.99 per month.
Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump and Republicans
Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration's characterization of Alex Pretti, the second person killed in January by ...
Police investigate VCU nurse who instructed 'sabotage' of ICE agents in viral TikTok videos
VCU nurse allegedly posted TikTok videos instructing viewers to use paralytics and poison ivy against ICE agents, prompting a police investigation and administrative leave.
AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode
AI Overviews may get it right more often with the move to Gemini 3.
Google AI Overviews follow up questions jump you directly to AI Mode
This will result in less traffic to your site and more traffic to Google's AI Mode. Plus, Gemini 3 is now powering all AI Overviews globally by default.
Google now lets users jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations
The tech giant also announced that it's making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally.
Clawdbot creator says Anthropic 'forced' name change
Clawdbot, the viral AI agent that caused techies to buy up Mac Minis, is now Moltbot after Anthropic reached out about name and mascot similarities.
Empowering NASA's Earth Science Fleet
A Plea to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, from Planet Earth
Trump held 2-hour meeting with Noem as his administration grapples with Minneapolis strategy
President Donald Trump met for nearly two hours with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser, Corey Lewandowski, in the Oval Office on Monday evening, two sources familiar with the meeting told CNN, after Noem had asked to speak with Trump in person.
Clawdbot sparks Mac mini memes as Anthropic forces name change
If you’re seeing a lot of photos of stacks of Mac mini machines filling the internet, that’s been sparked by...
The tricky science of forecasting extreme winter weather
It doesn't help that the Trump administration is decimating climate research.
Cuts to science and research in the U.S. over the past year
The administration cut science funding, withheld grants, and eliminated jobs in research areas that did not align. Nature, with visualization by Kim Albrecht, show the total impact so far. A treema…
Health Insurer Stocks Slide After Trump Administration Proposal Keeps Medicare Payments Flat
The Trump administration’s proposal would raise Medicare Advantage payment rates to insurers by 0.09% in 2027, well below Wall Street estimates of between 4-6%.
Exclusive: CIA moves to establish foothold in Venezuela following Maduro’s capture
The CIA is quietly working to establish a permanent US presence on the ground in Venezuela, spearheading the Trump administration’s plans to exert its new-found influence over the country’s future, according to multiple sources familiar with the planning.
The Trump administration is admitting it lied about Alex Pretti
A baby-step back from the brink.
US health insurers slump after 2027 Medicare Advantage payments proposal disappoints
Shares of health insurers tumbled in premarket trading on Tuesday after the Trump administration proposed a smaller-than-expected increase to next year's Medicare Advantage plans.
When might Asheville's post-Helene small business program begin?
Asheville's post-Helene Small Business Support Program could take its next step with the selection of organizations to administer local grants.
For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the first British leader to travel to China in eight years, on a trip dominated by questions over global trade and security concerns.
Bondi’s injection of voter roll demands into Minneapolis ICE tensions draws claims of ‘ransom’
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s demand that Minnesota hand over sensitive voter registration records to the federal government amid tensions over ICE and immigration enforcement underscores the importance of the administration’s nationwide data grab that is facing resistance in multiple states and has stumbled in the courts.
Clawdbot has AI fans buzzing, buying Mac Minis
Clawdbot is a local AI agent that promises to manage your digital life, from organizing your calendar to booking restaurant reservations.
Syria advances a nationally led public health response to substance use through inter-ministerial action
27 January 2026, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic: Syria is taking a significant step forward in addressing substance use as a public health priority, following a high-level inter-ministerial meeting hosted by the...
Goldman's CEO Says Washington Is "Open for Business"
Goldman Sachs' CEO, David Solomon, says the Trump administration is "open for business" and that the company has a “very, very good” relationship with Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hong Kong’s Constitutional Minister Resigns for Health Reasons
Hong Kong’s minister overseeing constitutional affairs Erick Tsang resigned, citing health reasons.
Denver mayor aims to reduce gun violence, homelessness in 2026
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday outlined his top 2026 priorities, with an eye toward the city’s most persistent challenges, notably homelessness, which has been growing under his administration, though there had been gains in some areas. The city’s top goals, Johnston said at a news conference at the La Alma Recreation Center, include further […]
Confusion and questions: Where investigations stand in the killing of Alex Pretti
Two days after Department of Homeland Security officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a confused investigation is unfurling. The Justice Department has not opened a civil rights investigation, a crisis coordination center was erected in Minneapolis to investigate protesters and senior administration officials won’t definitively say whether Pretti had been disarmed before the shooting.
Kentucky Republican suggests Trump consider moving ICE from Minnesota
The shooting and the response from the Trump administration has prompted other Kentucky Republicans to defend gun rights.
Minnesota targeted by federal government over trans girls in sports
The notice comes as the Trump administration faces a substantial backlash to its immigration enforcement in the state, which has led to the shooting deaths of two Minnesotans.
Alex Pretti Shooting Poses a Question for the Right: Who’s a Conservative?
Republicans wrestle with Trump administration positions that seem to contradict their beliefs on gun rights, states’ rights and limited use of federal power.
White House event with Trump, sports commissioners is delayed by snow: Sources
The event was expected to involve a presentation of the administration's plans to use sports to help mark America's 250th birthday.
Minneapolis and Washington respond to another DHS shooting: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration's media playbook for these incidents.
The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda
Trump officials raise pressure on Minnesota over transgender sports
The announcement on transgender sports comes as Minnesota officials fight the Trump administration over immigration enforcement.
Health insurers tumble after Trump administration proposes keeping Medicare Advantage rates flat next year
Shares of large Medicare plan providers Humana, CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group plunged in extended trading.
This is Android 17’s blur, new screen recorder, & more in leaked screenshots [Gallery]
The Android 17 leaks continue today with a preview at the upcoming blur effect for System UI, as well as functional changes and updates.
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump? : The NPR Politics Podcast
The fatal shooting by federal immigration officers of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an intensive care unit nurse at the VA, escalated tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis and prompted bipartisan calls for investigation. We discuss whether the incident could mark a turning point for the president.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Under Biden Administration, Justice Dept. Began Examining Ilhan Omar’s Finances
The inquiry, initiated by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, appears to have stalled for lack of evidence.
Controversial Border Patrol chief and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, sources say
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday and return to their respective sectors, according to three sources familiar the discussions, sidelining a key player in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Exclusive | Trump Administration Proposes Keeping Steady the Rates Medicare Pays Insurers
The proposal for a .09% average rate increase is less than what Wall Street expected and will probably hurt health-insurer stocks.
Google aims to take the sting out of scheduling meetings with a new Gemini feature
You'll need to have a paid Workspace plan and access to attendees' calendars to use it, though.
Trump admin deports Iranians for first time since brutal crackdown on protests
The Trump administration sent about a dozen Iranians back on a deportation flight Sunday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?
The Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about the Trump administration’s motives.
Trump strikes a positive tone on Tim Walz after phone call with the Minnesota governor
Trump's post marks a noticeable shift in the way he’s referred to Walz, whom he's repeatedly criticized for not cooperating with his administration.
ICE Shootings Are Freaking Out the GOP. They’re Afraid to Tell Trump.
Some lawmakers see the administration as squandering their strongest issues.
Business jet with 8 on board crashes at Maine airport
The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine's Bangor International Airport.
These 3 Policy Moves Are Likely To Change Health Care for Older People
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Trump Officially Cuts Ties With WHO, Ending Decades-Long Partnership
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The United States has officially pulled out of the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump announced plans to leave the global health group. The Trump administration said the decision was based on what it called WHO’s poor ...
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
Mike Nesbitt to remain as Stormont health minister
Incoming Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows has confirmed that Mike Nesbitt will remain as health minister.
Goldgroup Announces Business Combination with Gold Resource Corporation to Create a New, Mexican-Focused Precious Metals Producer
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2026) - Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSXV: GGA) (OTCQX: GGAZF) ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement and plan of merger (the "Arrangement Agreement") with Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) ("GRC"), whereby Goldgroup has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of GRC's common stock (the "Transaction").Transaction DetailsPursuant to the..
Gold Resource Corporation Announces Business Combination With Goldgroup Mining
DENVER, January 26, 2026--Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the "Company," "we," "our," or "GRC") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement and plan of merger (the "Arrangement Agreement") with Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSX-V: GGA; OTC: GGAZF) ("Goldgroup"), whereby Goldgroup has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock (the "Transaction").
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