Author: Andrew Rogers

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar was targeted by an attack at a Minneapolis town hall on Tuesday, when a man sprayed her with an unknown substance. Omar refused to leave the event immediately and continued speaking to attendees. The alleged assailant, 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, was quickly detained by security and booked into Hennepin County Jail on third-degree assault charges, according to Minneapolis police. Officials confirmed that Omar was not physically injured in the incident. Omar was discussing her calls to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when the man rushed the…

President Donald Trump took his midterm campaign messaging to Clive, Iowa, Monday, promoting trade deals and tariffs under the slogan “Lower prices, bigger paychecks.” The Iowa visit came amid national outrage over the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Speaking to supporters, Trump emphasized his administration’s economic policies and pledged to continue his trade and tariff strategies regardless of pending Supreme Court rulings. “One way or the other, we’re going to do it. If we have to do it a different way, we’ll do it,” Trump said, signaling his commitment to import taxes. During the…

Illinois’ Democratic primary for retiring Senator Dick Durbin’s seat intensified Monday as candidates focused on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Trump’s immigration policies. The first live debate, hosted by the Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ, and the University of Chicago, came amid heightened national attention after two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. These incidents echoed last fall’s ICE enforcement efforts in the Chicago area, sparking widespread concern. The three leading candidates—Rep. Robin Kelly of Lynwood, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton—each expressed support for dismantling ICE, though they differed on how far to…

Georgia lawmakers are entering the new legislative session with education funding high on the agenda. State leaders and school advocates say public schools across Georgia are facing growing pressure as costs rise and student needs increase. During his State of the State address, Governor Brian Kemp announced a one-time stipend of $2,000 for teachers and state employees. Education groups welcomed the payment as a short-term relief measure. However, many leaders say it does not solve deeper funding problems affecting classrooms statewide. The Georgia Department of Education is now asking lawmakers to approve a larger and longer-term investment. The department is…

The United States government is taking its first formal step toward possible seafloor mining off the coast of Alaska. A federal agency under the Interior Department announced it will soon seek public and industry input on mineral exploration in offshore waters. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said it plans to release a call for information related to future mineral lease sales in federal waters near Alaska. This move will open a 30-day public comment period. During that time, companies and other groups can share their interest and views on offshore mineral development. Federal officials say the effort is meant…

US President Donald Trump has praised recent developments in Syria following a military offensive by Syrian government forces against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. The comments mark a clear shift in tone from Washington after years of US support for the SDF. Trump spoke after holding a phone call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The call took place shortly before al-Sharaa left Damascus for Moscow, where he is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, the situation in Syria is moving in a positive direction. Speaking to reporters, the US president said he was pleased with how…

For over a decade, California State Auditor reports have warned lawmakers about government waste, fraud, and broken oversight systems. These audits, commissioned and funded by the state, repeatedly identified problems and recommended changes to state law. Yet, many recommendations were ignored. CBS News California Investigates analyzed audit recommendations dating back to 2015 and found lawmakers failed to act on three out of every four recommendations requiring legislative action. The unresolved warnings touch on some of California’s most urgent and costly issues, including unemployment fraud, homelessness program oversight, public safety funding, wildfire management, and drinking water safety. Some of the most…

Minneapolis has become the focal point of President Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy, following a surge in federal agents and two fatal shootings in under three weeks. The deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, both Minneapolis residents, have intensified local tensions and drawn national scrutiny. The federal crackdown, dubbed “Operation Metro Surge,” began in early December 2025, targeting individuals with deportation orders and alleged fraud in state welfare programs. ICE initially focused on the Somali-American community, which represents the largest such population in the United States, after President Trump criticized state officials over fraud cases linked to Somali immigrants.…

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has publicly pushed back against US influence, saying she has “enough” of Washington’s orders. Rodríguez made the remarks on Sunday while addressing oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, emphasizing that Venezuela must resolve its political issues internally. Rodríguez assumed leadership after the US-backed capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in early January. In her new role, she has been balancing pressure from the United States while trying to maintain support from Maduro loyalists and other factions within the country. “Enough already of Washington’s orders over politicians in Venezuela,” Rodríguez said. She called for Venezuelan politics…

A United States official confirmed that Hamas’ disarmament in Gaza will likely include “some sort of amnesty” for members of the group. The announcement comes after Israel recovered the body of the last captive held in Gaza, moving the ceasefire agreement signed in October closer to its next phase. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity on Monday, said Hamas has signaled willingness to disarm. “If they don’t disarm, then they’ve breached the deal,” the official noted, adding that the US has a structured program to oversee the disarmament process. The possibility of amnesty for fighters who lay down their…