65 m. ago Trump agrees to ‘look into’ pulling some ICE agents out of Minnesota as officials face mounting questions and anger – live

US president and Minnesota governor Tim Walz hold phone call as White House faces scrutiny of its immigration surge that has led to two deaths in the stateAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Donald Trump agrees to ‘look into’ pulling some ICE agents out of Minnesota, says Tim Walz’s office – US politics live

US president and Minnesota governor hold phone call as White House says CBP ‘won’t be needed’ if Walz and Grey comply with anti-immigration measuresAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Historic winter storm continues to batter East Coast with 4in snow as crippling ice is seen from SPACE: Live updates

Major travel hubs across the country are still reeling from the heavy snow and crippling ice that was unleashed over the weekend.

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6 h. ago Minnesota shooting live updates: Trump vows to work with Tim Walz on ICE deployment after killing of Alex Pretti

President Donald Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to oversee ICE operations in Minnesota

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9 h. ago Donald Trump says he is sending his ‘border czar’ Tom Homan to Minnesota – US politics live

President makes announcement on Truth Social and also makes unsubstantiated claims about protests in MinnesotaAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Trump says ‘we’re reviewing everything’ after Minneapolis killing as Republicans join calls for investigation – US politics live

President signals to Wall Street Journal that he would eventually withdraw ICE agents, though did not give a timeframeAngela Giuffrida is the Guardian’s Rome correspondentTwo journalists from the Italian state broadcaster, Rai, were threatened by ICE agents in Minneapolis while filming for a report on the rising tensions in the US under Donald Trump’s administration, sparking a political backlash in Italy. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Trump says his administration is ‘reviewing everything’ after Minneapolis killing as Republicans join calls for investigation – US politics live

President signals to Wall Street Journal that he would eventually withdraw ICE agents, though did not give a timeframeMinnesota governor Tim Walz appealed to Donald Trump to withdraw federal agents from Minnesota on Sunday, a day after US border patrol officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who was monitoring the immigration crackdown.“What’s the plan, Donald Trump?” Walz asked at a news conference. “What do we need to do to get these federal agents out of our state?” Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Winter Storm Fern as it happened: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortages. This blog is now closed.Snow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesSnow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: nearly 135,000 homes and businesses without power and more than 11,000 flights cancelled

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesSnow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: nearly 85,000 homes and businesses without power and more than 11,000 flights cancelled

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: Massive winter storm moves through US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations and nearly 10,000 flight cancellations throughout swath of countrySo far, nearly 10,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been canceled.Delta Air Lines urged passengers traveling this weekend to reschedule their flights as the storm threatened to disrupt operations and force widespread cancellations. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Federal prosecutors reportedly blocked from investigating Renee Good’s killing – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have begun in Abu Dhabi, according to the United Arab Emirates’ ministry of foreign affairs.The UAE is hosting a rare set of trilateral talks, bringing together negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the US. The talks have started today, and are scheduled to continue over the next two days. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 100 clergy members arrested at Minneapolis airport amid protests over ICE immigration surge – live

Labor unions and progressive organizations have called on workers across the state to stay home in an ‘economic blackout’Full report: Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: ‘No work, no school, no shoppingTalks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have begun in Abu Dhabi, according to the United Arab Emirates’ ministry of foreign affairs.The UAE is hosting a rare set of trilateral talks, bringing together negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the US. The talks have started today, and are scheduled to continue over the next two days. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ICE live updates: Officers clash with Minnesota protesters as businesses participate in ‘economic blackout’

Vice President JD Vance blamed the level of chaos on local and state officials not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement

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3 d. ago Winter storm live updates: 30 states issue warnings as snow and ice threaten travel and force school closures

Several states face at least 12 inches of snow as the storm barrels across the country

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3 d. ago ICE live updates: Minnesota protestors plan ‘economic blackout’ as Trump admin blames detained 5

Vance also defended immigration enforcement’s decision to detain a 5-year-old

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3 d. ago ICE live updates: Minnesota ‘economic blackout’ planned in protest against agency as Vance defends immigration raids

Vance also defended immigration enforcement’s decision to detain a 5-year-old

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3 d. ago ICE latest: School official calls on agents to release body cam from 5

Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father were taken by ICE agents near Minneapolis this week, local school officials have said

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4 d. ago ICE live updates: School official calls on agents to release body cam from 5

Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father were taken by ICE agents near Minneapolis this week, local school officials have said

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