US halts $129m Minnesota aid over fraud allegations
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
State officials in Minnesota raise serious concerns over the FBI's exclusive investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, fearing a lack of objectivity and transparency.
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis escalates tensions in a sanctuary city, following the deployment of 2,000 federal agents. Key facts and fallout explained.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers players held a pre-game moment of silence for Renee Good, fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked protests and calls for accountability.
US Democrats demand accountability and threaten to withhold Homeland Security funding after an ICE officer shot dead a 37-year-old American woman in Minneapolis. Calls for agency reform grow.
The FBI has taken full control of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE officer, as protests erupt and federal agents are deployed.
The fatal shooting of poet Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has ignited protests and a political firestorm. Discover the context behind the ICE deployment and the escalating tensions.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemns the 'totally avoidable' fatal shooting of a woman by ICE agents. Read his full statement and the political fallout.
Democratic leaders across Minnesota call for ICE to leave Minneapolis immediately after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman during a raid, rejecting the official DHS account.
The Trump administration escalates its immigration operation in Minnesota, deploying thousands of ICE agents. Governor Tim Walz condemns the federal 'assault' on the state. Read the latest.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term, citing a need to focus on state work amid Republican-led scrutiny of social services fraud cases. Read the latest US political developments.
Top Democrats erupt in fury over Trump's unauthorised military strike in Venezuela, calling it a breach of the US constitution and a dangerous precedent. Read the latest.
Elon Musk responds ominously to a TikToker's claim he is 'about to die', fuelling tensions around Somali immigrants and US politics. Discover the full story and its wider implications.
Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism over a US-UK drug pricing deal that could cost the NHS £3bn annually. Lib Dems demand the funds be spent on social care instead. Read the full story.
A Minnesota daycare owner denies fraud after a viral video prompts Trump to suspend $185m in federal childcare payments for 19,000 children. Read the full story.
New polling reveals abortion rights are fading as a key issue for Democratic voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, shifting focus to the economy and democracy. Read the full analysis.
The Trump administration has halted all federal childcare payments to states, demanding proof of 'legitimate' spending. This follows a freeze on Minnesota's funds based on unverified fraud claims.
Donald Trump suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, alleging widespread fraud. He targets Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar in a racist tirade. Full story on the political fallout.
The Trump administration suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud. Governor Tim Walz calls it a political move, noting years of prior prosecutions.
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecasts a Democratic victory in the 2026 midterms, aiming to reclaim congressional power from Trump. Read her full analysis.
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
After 2024 election losses, Democrats are urgently building a rival online ecosystem with podcasts, influencers, and progressive media to counter the right's dominance. Can they catch up?
Democratic lawmakers launch a $1.5bn lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging he sabotaged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read the full legal breakdown.
Sir Ed Davey writes to the UK's human rights watchdog over plans to postpone local elections for nearly 10 million people. The government cites council reorganisation as the reason.
The Liberal Democrats urge the UK government to include Donald Trump's US in a foreign interference inquiry, citing a national security strategy that advocates 'cultivating resistance' in Europe. Read the full story.
Videos show residents in Minneapolis and Illinois throwing snowballs at ICE agents during immigration arrests. The confrontations have sparked legal action and debate over federal tactics.
House oversight Democrats release undated Epstein photos, including images of Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky, as the DOJ's transparency deadline approaches. Explore the details.
Two US senators are halting civilian nominations, accusing the Trump administration of failing to brief Congress on the release of crucial Jeffrey Epstein documents. Read the full story.
US Representative Ilhan Omar speaks out on the surge in death threats linked to Donald Trump's 'vile' rhetoric. The Minnesota Democrat details the personal cost and the broader danger to American democracy.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reveals ICE agents stopped her son in Minneapolis, accusing Trump's 'Operation Metro Surge' of racial profiling. Read the full story.