Federal Border Agents Shoot Two People in Southeast Portland Parking Lot, Triggering Official Review

On Thursday afternoon, CBP agents shot two people in a parking lot outside a Southeast Portland medical institution. This worried state and local officials. Witnesses and police reported the incident near Adventist Health Medical Office 3 at 10201 S.E. Main Street. During the argument, officials say a married couple was hit. Audio from dispatch and…

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New Jersey Moves Toward Unified Transit Leadership as Kris Kolluri Takes on Expanded Role

The future New Jersey administration has nominated a single chief to administer public transit and toll roads, marking a major transportation management overhaul. Kris Kolluri will remain NJ Transit’s CEO and be nominated to lead the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, combining two of the state’s most critical transportation agencies under one executive once. The decision…

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Former MLB Player Backs ICE Following Fatal Enforcement Shooting in Minneapolis

Mark Teixeira, a Republican congressional candidate and former Yankees first baseman, endorsed ICE after an ICE agent was fatally shot in Minneapolis last week. He speaks as the nation investigates a local woman’s death and the federal government’s response. ICE authorities conducted a targeted raid in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, officials said. An ICE agent shot…

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Republican Senator Defends Constitutional Role While Standing by Trump After Sharp Criticism

Senator Josh Hawley publicly praised him and other Republican senators for voting against Venezuela foreign policy despite President Donald Trump’s harsh criticism. As tensions increase over presidential war powers, Republican Party officials must combine presidential allegiance with constitutional duties. A Senate resolution limited the president’s military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. The 52–47 vote…

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New Jersey Governor Condemns Fatal ICE Shooting in Minnesota, Calls for Accountability

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy termed the federal immigration enforcement officer’s fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman frightening and unacceptable. Democratic leaders worry about federal immigration enforcement and force after his comments. This week, ICE officials in Minnesota shot and killed mother-of-three Renee Good. Video of the incident has gone viral, prompting local politicians to…

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Trump Slams Five GOP Senators After Bipartisan Vote Limits Military Authority on Venezuela

President Trump publicly scolded five Republican senators for supporting a Senate resolution to limit his military activities in Venezuela. The move showed new Republican Party divisions and reignited Congress’s conflict with the president’s war and national security authorities. Thursday, the Senate barely passed a war powers resolution 52–47. Military action “within or against” Venezuela requires…

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New CBS Evening News Anchor Faces Tough Debut Amid Comparisons to Iconic Cronkite

Tony Dokoupil, the new CBS Evening News anchor, struggled in his first Monday night program. The premiere, meant to highlight his skills as CBS’ new evening show host, was marred by mistakes that caught viewers and media pundits’ attention. Dokoupil had a section transition problem switching from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to Arizona Senator Mark…

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Trump Administration Faces Criticism Over Controversial Jan. 6 Webpage

The Trump White House launched a webpage recognizing the five-year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, drawing condemnation from journalists and political observers. Former President Donald Trump defends “innocent Americans” while blaming Democrats, Capitol Police, and Mike Pence, according to the page. The website launched Tuesday afternoon with a huge banner depicting House Speaker…

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Trump’s Renewed Interest in Greenland: U.S. Officials Confirm Discussions

The US government has confirmed Trump’s interest in Greenland, restarting acquisition talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump wants to buy Greenland “from the very beginning.” The Danish colony of Greenland is not for sale, notwithstanding its vastness. Rubio remarked that American administrations had evaluated Greenland’s strategic value, showing interest. Trump dubbed the sale…

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