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Federal immigration authorities intensified a weekslong operation in the Twin Cities over the weekend following the Wednesday killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Residents pushed back, led by a growing network of rapid responders hounding U.S. ICE and Border Patrol vehicles and agents across the metro …

President Donald Trump this week exercised his veto power for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting two bipartisan bills that had sailed through Congress with little opposition — a move that stunned lawmakers in both parties and underscored the president’s willingness to override congressional consensus to …

The Justice Department’s effort to refile criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James collapsed again Thursday, when a federal grand jury declined to return an indictment less than two weeks after the original case was thrown out, according to a person familiar with the matter. The failure poses …

The Trump administration signaled Tuesday that it will begin cutting off federal food-assistance funds to most Democratic-led states next week after they refused to hand over personal information on millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, a move governors and attorneys general called an unlawful act of political retaliation. Agriculture …

During a meeting with leaders of several African nations at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump sparked criticism after complimenting Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English-speaking skills — despite English being Liberia’s national language. “Well, thank you,” Trump said after Boakai delivered remarks. “And such good English, …

U.S. officials have been informed that Israel is fully prepared to launch a military operation against Iran, several sources told CBS News, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and prompting a swift evacuation order for Americans in Iraq. The State Department on Wednesday directed all non-emergency U.S. government personnel …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments in a high-stakes case involving former President Donald Trump’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship, while also weighing the broader question of whether federal judges have the power to issue nationwide injunctions. The justices did not rule on the core constitutional issue of …

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday he would “probably” vaccinate his children against measles if they were young today — but cautioned Americans not to view him as a source of medical guidance. Kennedy made the remarks during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, responding to …

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is standing his ground amid backlash from some progressive Democrats after he voted in favor of a Republican-backed funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Schumer defended his decision, calling a shutdown “15 or 20 times …

A White House meeting meant to finalize a U.S.-Ukraine rare-earth minerals deal unraveled into a heated exchange Friday as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sparred over the war with Russia and the path to peace. The meeting, which took place in the Oval …

Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures aimed at undermining same-sex couples’ right to marry, with some explicitly calling for the Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. One of the latest efforts comes from Michigan, where State Rep. Josh Schriver (R) introduced …

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, implementing President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement and border security. The deployment, which marks one of Trump’s first major policy actions, includes Army and Marine personnel tasked with assisting Border …

On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina overrode Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a sweeping law that diminishes the powers of key statewide Democratic officials set to assume office in January. The override passed in a 72-46 vote in the GOP-controlled House, following a similar vote in the …

A federal judge in North Dakota has blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision affects 19 Republican-led states that filed a lawsuit against the rule. U.S. District …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has announced Karoline Leavitt as his choice for White House press secretary, making the 27-year-old the youngest person to serve in the role. Leavitt, a longtime aide to Trump and seasoned communications strategist, has been a prominent figure in his inner circle, serving as national …