Federal authorities have taken the lead in investigating an incident in which a man rushed the stage and appeared to spray an unknown liquid at Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis on Tuesday, law enforcement officials said. The man was subdued after a brief struggle with security personnel and later identified … Read more
Rep. Ilhan Omar accused President Donald Trump of using rhetoric that fueled death threats against her prior to being sprayed with a substance on Tuesday Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Wednesday blamed President Donald Trump for an attack in which she was sprayed with a substance by a man during a news conference, saying the … Read more
Tax season is underway and the Trump administration is urging families to sign up for so-called “Trump Accounts” when they file their 2025 returns. President Donald Trump will join Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, CEOs and investors at an all-day summit on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., calling on parents to open their accounts. Under Trump’s signature … Read more
President Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with an attack “far worse” than the strikes he ordered against the country’s nuclear sites in June if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal to curb its nuclear program. “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a … Read more
Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln, the latest in a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership. Glass’ Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” was to have been led by Grammy-winning conductor Karen Kamensek for performances on June 12 and June 13. … Read more
In a rare political statement, first lady Melania Trump on Jan. 27 spoke out about violence in Minnesota, calling for America to “unify” amid weeks of unrest in the midwestern state’s Twin Cities. ‘I know my husband, the president, had a great call yesterday with the governor and the mayor, and they’re working together to … Read more
Former President Barack Obama holds an 11-point lead over President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2028 matchup, according to a new poll. Neither man is constitutionally eligible to run for president. Why It Matters Talk of Trump seeking a third term has circulated since the start of his second term last January, stoked by the president and some in … Read more
Stephen Colbert revealed that the curtain will fall on “The Late Show” on Thursday, May 21, bringing an end to a CBS franchise that has defined late-night television for more than three decades. The host made the announcement during a Monday taping of NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers” set to air Tuesday, Jan. 27, putting a firm … Read more
President Donald Trump has said that the upcoming film, Melania, which follows the First Lady Melania Trump in the lead-up to President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, is “selling out fast.” This is what ticket sales in some states are showing ahead of the film’s release. Why It Matters The 104-minute film is landing in the United States and some global theatres … Read more
Donald Trump’s Arctic strategy has been 500 years in the making. When Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic in 1492, he intended to find a direct path from Europe to Asia. He didn’t, of course — but the first transatlantic explorer to sail under an English flag, John Cabot, tried again a few years later … Read more
President Donald J. Trump has officially announced that he will not attend this year’s Super Bowl, marking a notable departure from his high‑profile presence at the game last season. In a wide‑ranging interview with the New York Post, the 79‑year‑old leader explained his decision — and used the platform to offer sharp criticism of the event’s entertainment lineup. The 60th … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, two sources told ABC News, as the administration faces fallout over federal agent operations in Minnesota and the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. Noem’s top adviser, Corey Lewandowski, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, White House press secretary Karoline … Read more
Jennifer Melle called ‘N word’ and threatened by patient before she was disciplined for ‘misgendering’ A U.K. nurse who was disciplined for “misgendering” a patient and later suspended for speaking publicly about the case has been reinstated after an investigation. At a hearing Tuesday, nurse Jennifer Melle learned her employer, Epsom and St Helier University … Read more
Gregory Bovino’s departure comes after nurse Alex Pretti, who was armed, was fatally shot by federal agent while filming officers on Minneapolis street Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, the face of the Trump administration’s campaign to arrest and deport criminal illegal immigrants, will be leaving Minnesota, along with some border agents, amid violent, and sometimes deadly, … Read more
Speaking to global leaders in Davos, Switzerland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a blunt warning to Europe about its self-defense. “Europe needs to know how to defend itself,” he said, arguing that the continent still isn’t ready to stand on its own without U.S. backing. Zelensky’s remarks reflected a growing anxiety across Europe — that … Read more
President deploys border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota following fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officer President Donald Trump said he had a “very good call” with Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Monday as tensions in Minneapolis flared following the shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal immigration officer Saturday. “Governor Tim Walz … Read more