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In the aftermath of heightened tensions in the Twin Cities following a fatal incident involving federal immigration enforcement officers, several Minneapolis-area hotels have drawn scrutiny for cancelling reservations booked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel and other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The cancellations have added another flashpoint to a politically charged […]

Minneapolis’ long-term housing strategy is under federal scrutiny after the Department of Housing and Urban Development opened a fair housing investigation into the city’s Minneapolis 2040 plan, the federal government announced Thursday. HUD said it is examining whether elements of the plan violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair

The political landscape in Kentucky just shifted again, delivering another headache for Democrats in a state that has steadily moved deeper into the Republican column over the past decade. State Sen. Robin Webb, a longtime Democrat representing a rural district in eastern Kentucky, announced this week that she is leaving the Democratic Party and registering

The new mayor of New York City is facing a wave of criticism after fares for city buses increased this week, though he promised free buses for all residents during his campaign. New York City transit riders began paying higher fares this week after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority implemented a long-planned increase, raising the base

William Barr, a former U.S. Attorney General during President Donald Trump’s first term, reportedly teamed up with Fani Willis, the Democratic Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney who filed 2020 election-related RICO charges against Trump several others, in an attempt to convict his one-time boss. According to whistleblower Patrícia Lélis, Barr conspired with Willis to prevent

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order aimed at limiting the authority of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops, saying it was a response to President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy them to Illinois. “We find ourselves in a position where we must take immediate, drastic action to protect our people

A former Democratic candidate for statewide office in Georgia is now facing serious legal trouble after being arrested and charged with felony theft in connection with an incident at the Georgia State Capitol. The case has quickly drawn attention not only because of the criminal allegations themselves, but because of the broader political and regulatory

In a rare display of unity in an increasingly divided political climate, the United States Senate has unanimously passed a significant piece of legislation aimed at correcting a long-standing injustice faced by the families of fallen law enforcement officers. The bill, widely viewed as a meaningful step forward for pro-police policy, ensures that families of

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a statement to address speculation about whether American athletes would be allowed to compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. The Games, set to begin in early February, will bring together hundreds of athletes from around the world, including a large U.S. delegation. Recent online