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Minnesota official denies DHS claim that the state is releasing dangerous criminals -- Paul Schnell, Minnesota's corrections commissioner, rejects DHS' claims that state authorities have been releasing hundreds of dangerous criminals, rather than turning them over to ICE.
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St. Paul mayor says city's Hmong community "afraid to leave their homes" due to ICE -- St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, a Hmong American who represents the city with the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., says fear of immigration enforcement has driven naturalized U.S. citizens to hide in their homes.1 hour ago
Ex-Uvalde officer acquitted of all charges over his response to Robb Elementary shooting -- A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.2 hours ago
Ex-DOJ official urges sports leagues to create illegal gambling watchdog -- Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance - the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.3 hours ago
Man pleads guilty in shooting that killed 5 when he was 15 years old -- Austin David Thompson, now 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2022.1 hour ago
Former Iowa school superintendent to plead guilty to lying about citizenship -- Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts is set to appear before a federal judge Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.4 hours ago
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases -- ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.4 hours ago
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend -- Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.6 hours ago
Appeals court pauses restrictions on tactics federal agents can use in Minnesota -- A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.6 hours ago
Exclusive - Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating - The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles. 4H ago37 minutes ago
Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in 3 decades -- Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.2 hours ago
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine -- Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.7 hours ago
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors -- The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.7 hours ago
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech -- President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.8 hours ago
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland -- President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.8 hours ago