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A man is under arrest for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

January 25, 2026

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer

A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Trump would deport him. The altercation occurred Friday night at a private party hosted by the talent agency CAA. Frost is thanking venue security and police for their help. The suspect, identified as Christian Young, reportedly crashed the party. The Sundance Film Festival is condemning the assault and emphasizing attendee safety. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expressing horror at the attack.

Some Republicans call for investigation after fatal shooting in Minneapolis

January 25, 2026

By STEVEN SLOAN - Associated Press

Some Republicans are calling for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis. And those calls are an early sign that the accounting of events by President Donald Trump’s administration may face bipartisan scrutiny. The Republican congressman who heads the House Homeland Security Committee is seeking testimony from leaders at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Two Republican senators are pressing for more information about the shooting. Meanwhile, administration officials remain firm in their defense of the hard-line immigration enforcement tactics in the Minnesota city,

Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown

January 25, 2026

By KEVIN FREKING and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota. And that opposition increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by week’s end. Six of the 12 annual spending bills for the current budget year have been signed into law. Six more await Senate action. If senators fail to act by midnight Friday, funding for agencies covered under those remaining six bills will lapse. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says what’s happening in Minnesota is “appalling” and he’s pledging that Democrats will block a funding package that includes homeland security money.

Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs

January 25, 2026

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing. Carney says he merely cut some tariffs on a few sectors that were recently hit with tariffs. He says under the free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico there are commitments not to pursue free trade agreements with nonmarket economies without prior notification.

Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages

January 25, 2026

By KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER - Associated Press

A massive winter storm continues to hit large parts of the country, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain. Frigid temperatures, power outages, and treacherous road conditions were widespread. The National Weather Service says the storm is expected to continue through Monday. Heavy snow is forecast from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast, while ice threatens the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Southeast. The number of customers without power was approaching 800,000, according to poweroutage.us, and the number was rising. More than 10,000 flights have been canceled. President Donald Trump approved emergency declarations for at least a dozen states by Saturday.

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

January 25, 2026

By KATIE TAM - Associated Press

American rock climber Alex Honnold has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 1,667-foot tower about 90 minutes after he started on Sunday. Wearing a red short-sleeve shirt, he waved his arms back and forth over his head. Honnold’s free solo climb of the iconic building in Taiwan’s capital was being broadcast live on Netflix. The ascent was delayed for 24 hours due to rain.

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

January 25, 2026

By R.J. RICO and EMILIE MEGNIEN - Associated Press

Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they’re sleeping. Sleep trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly but instead infer states of slumber from signals like heart rate and movement. Experts say it’s therefore important to understand what the devices can and cannot measure. A University of Michigan math professor who researches the science behind sleep wearables says the algorithms used by major brands are highly accurate in determining when someone is asleep and somewhat helpful for estimating sleep stages. But a neurologist at the Morehouse School of Medicine says some wearers become fixated on their sleep scores. There’s even a medical term for an unhealthy obsession with ideal sleep: orthosomnia.

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

January 25, 2026

By MATT O'BRIEN and LINLEY SANDERS - Associated Press

A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years. Some 12% of employed adults say they use AI daily in their job, while nearly half say they’ve used it at least a few times a year. That compares with 21% who were using AI at least occasionally a few years ago. The findings point to the impact of the widespread commercial boom that ChatGPT sparked for generative AI tools that can write emails and computer code, summarize long documents or help answer questions. The Gallup Workforce survey of more than 22,000 U.S. workers was conducted last fall.

Getting to ‘no’: Europe’s leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

January 25, 2026

By LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they’re increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands. Trump’s insistence on U.S. control over Greenland has sparked strong opposition from European leaders. During a showdown in Davos, Switzerland, last week, the prime ministers of Britain and Norway issued sharp warnings against Trump’s threats. That European unity marks a shift from appeasing Trump to defying him, and Denmark’s prime minister emphasized the importance of standing together. Trump’s transactional approach to diplomacy has created a disconnect with European leaders.

People brace themselves for the winter storm moving across the US, in photos

January 25, 2026

The Associated Press

A monster storm is expected to wreak havoc across much of the United States. The storm threatens to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Roughly 140 million people were under a winter storm warning from New Mexico to New England. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Aryna Sabalenka beats 19-year-old Mboko, faces 18-year-old Jovic in Australian Open quarterfinals

January 25, 2026

By JOHN PYE - AP Sports Writer

Aryna Sabalenka held off 19-year-old Vicky Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (1) to advance to an Australian Open quarterfinal against another teenager, 18-year-old Iva Jovic. The 29-seeded Jovic overwhelmed Yulia Putintseva 6-0, 6-1 in 53 minutes as she moved into the last eight in a Grand Slam for the first time. She’s been getting some good advice from 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic during the tournament. Coco Gauff, 21, is into the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third straight year. And so is men’s No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who had a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 win over No. 19-seeded Tommy Paul. He’s also been looking to Djokovic for inspiration on his serve.

Federal immigration enforcement focusing on Iron Range Mexican restaurant again

January 25, 2026

Matt McConico,

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant Logo VIRGINIA, Minn. – Federal court records show Homeland Security were “conducting surveillance near the Cazadores Mexican restaurant” in Virginia. In October 2025, agents from Border Patrol and Enforcement Removal Operations raided El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill and La Tequila Taco Shop. Both of those restaurants are in Hibbing. The new revelation comes from federal court…

The man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

January 25, 2026

Matt McConico,

Alex Jeffrey Pretti MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed getting in adventures with Joule, his…

Charles Bediako makes immediate impact for No. 17 Alabama in his return to college basketball

January 24, 2026

By KENNINGTON LLOYD SMITH III - Associated Press

Alabama’s Charles Bediako had four dunks, two steals and two blocks in his first college action in nearly three years against Tennessee. Playing two days after a Tuscaloosa judge temporarily reinstated his college eligibility and blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return, the 7-footer finished with 13 points and three rebounds in 25 minutes in a 79-73 loss to the Volunteers. Bediako checked into the game amid a rousing ovation with 16:11 to play in the first half and helped the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide score 26 points in the paint while building a 39-36 lead at the break. The 23-year-old center added an inside presence that Alabama had been missing all season.

Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions

January 24, 2026

By HANNAH FINGERHUT - Associated Press

A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis again led tensions to boil over as local, state and national leaders weighed in with conflicting accounts of how the situation unfolded. On the frigid Saturday morning, a Border Patrol agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti after a scuffle. The shooting occurred amid daily protests in the Twin Cities. Numerous videos posted online offered different perspectives, and political leaders reached different conclusions from the footage. Democratic leaders say it showed the deadly encounter was the result of untrained federal officers overreacting, and the Trump administration saying the man provoked the violence.

From frigid quiet to outraged sorrow, a few hours on Minneapolis street where agents killed man

January 24, 2026

By JACK BROOK and MARK VANCLEAVE - Associated Press

The morning started frigid and quiet on Minneapolis’ “Eat Street,” a stretch of road south of downtown famous for its small coffee shops and restaurants ranging from New American to Vietnamese. But around 9 a.m. Saturday, a federal immigration officer shot and killed a man there, about 1.5 miles from the scene of another fatal shooting of a local woman observing immigration operations earlier this month that sparked outrage and daily protests. And in just over an hour, anger exploded again in the city already on edge, where even before the current immigration enforcement surge networks of thousands of residents had organized to monitor and denounce it.

NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis after fatal shooting by federal officer

January 24, 2026

AP

The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors has been postponed following another fatal shooting by a federal officer in Minneapolis. The league announced the decision was made Saturday to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community” after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed in a confrontation with officers on a street in a commercial district less than two miles from Target Center, the downtown arena where the Timberwolves play. The game was rescheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Timberwolves and Warriors are also scheduled to play on Monday night.

The man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

January 24, 2026

By MICHAEL BIESECKER, TIM SULLIVAN and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at the Veterans Administration who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. Thirty-seven-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an avid outdoorsman who loved getting in adventures with his dog. He had participated in protests following the killing of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Law Enforcement officer earlier this month. Court records showed he had no criminal record. His family said he had never had any interactions with law enforcement beyond a could traffic tickets.

READ IT: Gov. Walz statement following Border Patrol killing Minnesota man

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

Gov. Tim Walz news conference following January 24, 2026 deadly shooting by federal officials ST. PAUL, Min – Governor Tim Walz today issued the following statement in response to a third shooting involving federal law enforcement agents in Minnesota. “The federal occupation of Minnesota long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. It is a campaign of organized brutality…

Saturday developments in deadly fed shooting

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

A person holds a Minnesota state flag as federal immigration officers deploy tear gas Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP) – Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that…

READ IT: Initial statement from the Department of Homeland Security following deadly shooting

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

Picture released from Department of Homeland Security follow January 26, 2026 deadly shooting Below is the initial statement from the Department of Homeland Security following a deadly shooting on January 24, 2026: At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault, an individual approached US…

Governor: A person has been shot, killed by federal officers in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown

January 24, 2026

By The Associated Press

Federal officers shot and killed a 51-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press.Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the White House after the shooting. He called on President Donald Trump to end the crackdown in his state. The details surrounding the shooting weren’t immediately clear.

Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

Man shot by federal agents has died, say Minneapolis police chief (January 24, 2026) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the…

At 21, Laila Edwards is considered the future of the US women’s hockey team

January 24, 2026

By JOHN WAWROW - AP Hockey Writer

Laila Edwards is set to make history as the first Black female to represent the U.S. in Olympic hockey. Before heading to Milan, Italy, next month, the 21-year-old Edwards enjoyed a memorable homecoming in Cleveland. In November, the forward-turned-defender played in a Rivalry Series game against Canada, while having a chance to reconnect with her family. U.S. captain Hilary Knight refers to Edwards as the future of the sport. Her journey included leaving Cleveland at 11 to develop her skills in Pittsburgh and Rochester, New York. Now completing her senior college season at Wisconsin, Edwards has overcome numerous challenges, including being a Black player in a predominantly White sport.

Federal officers shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown, governor says

January 24, 2026

By JACK BROOK - Associated Press

Minnesota’s governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the White House after the shooting. He called on the President Donald Trump to end the crackdown in his state. The details surrounding the shooting weren’t immediately clear.On Friday, thousands of demonstrators protesting the crackdown on immigrants crowded the city’s streets in frigid weather, calling for federal law enforcement to leave.

US envoys meet with Netanyahu and urge Israel to move into the second phase of Gaza ceasefire

January 24, 2026

By SAMY MAGDY, WAFAA SHURAFA, and MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

American officials have met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging Israel to advance the ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu met with President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The U.S. is eager to keep the Trump-brokered deal moving, but Netanyahu faces pressure not to progress until Hamas returns the body of the last hostage. Meanwhile, Egypt’s foreign minister is pushing for the Rafah border crossing to open. On Saturday, an Israeli strike killed two Palestinian children in Gaza. The children were searching for firewood. The Israeli military said it targeted militants, not children.

Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker arrested on gun possession charge at LaGuardia Airport

January 24, 2026

AP

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker has been arrested after police say he presented a firearm for inspection without proper credentials at LaGuardia Airport. Port Authority police said Walker was arrested Friday morning after they responded to a request for a firearms check at LaGuardia’s Terminal C. Arthur Aidala is the lawyer representing Walker. Aidala said his client voluntarily disclosed an unloaded, secured firearm upon his arrival at the airport. Aidala said Walker was arrested because his license wasn’t valid in New York. Aidala said that “we are confident the matter will eventually be dismissed.”

Crockett and Talarico ready for Senate debate as Democrats hope for breakthrough in GOP-heavy Texas

January 24, 2026

By THOMAS BEAUMONT - Associated Press

There’s a debate set in Republican-heavy Texas where two Democratic politicians are competing to be their party’s Senate nominee. Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are facing off Saturday afternoon during the Texas AFL-CIO’s political convention. Crockett is a 44-year-old Dallas civil rights lawyer and former public defender who’s in her second term in Congress. Talarico is a state representative and former teacher. The primary is March 3. They’re running for the seat held by John Cornyn. The four-term Republican senator is facing two challengers in the GOP primary. Democrats are trying to regain a Senate majority, but Texas hasn’t elected a Democrat to statewide office in 30-plus year.

Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens

January 24, 2026

AP

Toyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety. The recall affects the company’s model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid line of trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.

Minneapolis residents shelter immigrant children separated from parents and sought by federal agents

January 24, 2026

By JACK BROOK - Associated Press/Report for America

As more than 2,000 federal agents surge in Minneapolis in an immigration crackdown and clash with protesters on the streets, countless residents are also quietly resisting the operation through grassroots networks sheltering and supporting immigrants. Former Trump supporter Feliza Martinez is rallying volunteers to support immigrant children with food, financial support and shelter. Earlier this month, Martinez relocated a family of 10 to a safe house in south Minneapolis after their Ecuadorian mother was detained for illegally entering the country in 2022. Federal agents have pursued her children, and the older siblings fear they will be separated from their 5-month-old U.S. citizen brother.

Trump housing finance chief OKs more mortgage spending and adds risk for government-backed lenders

January 24, 2026

By BRIAN SLODYSKO - Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s federal housing finance director, Bill Pulte, quietly granted government-backed lenders the authority to nearly double a $200 billion bond purchase that Trump ordered to try to lower mortgage rates. That’s according to an email obtained by The Associated Press. The move could introduce a new level of risk for the companies. The purchasing rule changes would reverse nearly two decades of bipartisan consensus that limits should be imposed after the government bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008-09. That crisis led to to them being placed into a government conservatorship.

How the old and new U.S. defense strategies differ on traditional priorities

January 24, 2026

By The Associated Press

The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump’s administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden. Here’s a look at how the two Pentagon strategies address some of the traditional concerns of U.S. security policy: the Western Hemisphere, Russia and European security, China and the Indo-Pacific, North Korea and the Middle East.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander warns the US, says his force has its ‘finger on the trigger’

January 24, 2026

By ELENA BECATOROS - Associated Press

The commander of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, a force which was key in putting down recent nationwide protests in a crackdown that left thousands dead, says the force is “more ready than ever, finger on the trigger.” The warning on Saturday comes as U.S. warships head toward the Middle East. Nournews, a news outlet close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reported on its Telegram channel that the Revolutionary Guard’s commander warned the United States and Israel “to avoid any miscalculation.” Tension remains high between Iran and the United States in the wake of a bloody crackdown on the protests.

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show

January 24, 2026

By JOSEPH FALZETTA - Associated Press

After agreeing to accept deportees from the United States last year, South Sudan sent a list of requests to Washington that included American support for the prosecution of an opposition leader and sanctions relief for a senior official accused of diverting over a billion dollars in public funds. The requests are contained in a pair of diplomatic communications made public by the State Department last month. In the documents, the U.S. expresses “appreciation” to South Sudan for accepting the deportees and details the names, nationalities and crimes for which each individual was convicted. In July, South Sudan became the first African country to receive migrants deported from the U.S. Rwanda, Eswatini, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea have since received deportees.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 1 and wound 18 ahead of second day of peace talks

January 24, 2026

AP

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed one person and wounded 18 overnight, as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were set to met in Abu Dhabi for a second day of talks aimed at ending Moscow’s nearly four-year invasion. One person died and four were wounded in Kyiv, while 14 were wounded in Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said Saturday. The UAE-hosted talks mark the first known instance of Trump administration officials meeting with both countries. The White House called the first day productive. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a peace deal was “nearly ready,” though territorial disputes remain unresolved.

Scale of Iran’s nationwide protests and bloody crackdown come into focus even as internet is out

January 24, 2026

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

The scale of nationwide protests in Iran and the bloody crackdown that has followed is slowly coming into focus, even though authorities have cut off the country from the internet. Activists warn it shows Iran is engaging in the same tactics it has used for decades, just at an unprecedented scale. That includes firing down from rooftops on demonstrators, shooting birdshot into crowds and sending motorcycle-riding volunteer members of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in to beat and detain those who can’t escape. Meanwhile, a crackdown targeting protesters continues, with state media reporting dozens to hundreds of people detained daily.

Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde and Charli xcx premiere movies at Sundance Film Festival

January 24, 2026

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer

The Sundance Film Festival is buzzing with excitement as Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde, and Charli xcx movies premiere back-to-back at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah. Friday afternoon brought the premiere of “Josephine,” a drama by Beth De Araújo about an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a crime. Tatum and Gemma Chan play her parents. Next was Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex,” starring Cooper Hoffman and Olivia Wilde. It’s a colorful, sexy story about a young man’s life turned upside down by his provocative boss. Charli xcx also stars and has a double feature with her mockumentary “The Moment.”

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss extended time after injuring his calf again

January 24, 2026

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury already caused him to miss eight games earlier this season. Antetokounmpo had his right calf wrapped in the first half of a 102-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Antetokounmpo didn’t appear comfortable the rest of the night and left for good with 34 seconds remaining. The two-time MVP said he expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday. Denver’s Aaron Gordon scored 13 points in the first half before sitting out the second half with a right hamstring strain.

Freezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system

January 23, 2026

By DEREK GATOPOULOS, VASILISA STEPANENKO, and VOLODYMYR YURCHUK - Associated Press

Kyiv is facing prolonged winter power outages as Russian missile and drone attacks continue to damage Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. With temperatures well below freezing, electricity cuts lasting up to 17 hours a day have left many residential buildings without heating, running water or functioning elevators. Rolling blackouts are used to prevent a total grid collapse while prioritizing hospitals and critical services. Much of the capital’s housing consists of Soviet-era high rises with poor insulation, creating challenges for elderly residents and people with disabilities. Authorities are investing in decentralized energy solutions as repairs continue under intensified strikes.

Music fills Duluth City Hall as Lyric Opera of the North begins artist residency

January 23, 2026

Lauren Martinson,

DULUTH, Minn. — The rotunda at Duluth City Hall filled with music and voices from Lyric Opera of the North as Mayor Roger Reinert welcomed the 2026 Artists in Residence to the City Hall on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 21. This year marks the opera company’s 20th year of performances and education in the community. At the event, guests…

Trump administration’s defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

January 23, 2026

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and COURTNEY BONNELL - Associated Press

The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China. The document released late Friday is highly political for a military blueprint, criticizing partners from Europe to Asia for relying on previous U.S. administrations to subsidize their defense. It calls for “a sharp shift — in approach, focus, and tone.” That translates to a blunt assessment that allies must take on more of the burden countering nations from Russia to North Korea. It caps off a week of animosity between President Donald Trump’s administration and traditional allies like Europe.

Trump stirs talk of ‘new world order’ as leaders signal shifting global alliances

January 23, 2026

By STEVEN SLOAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has revoked an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his Board of Peace. This decision follows Carney’s critical remarks about U.S. foreign policy. Trump also threatened tariffs on Switzerland and pressed Denmark to support U.S. control of Greenland. Critics say Trump’s actions are undermining the rules-based order that has governed U.S. foreign policy since World War II. Carney and other leaders are pushing back, advocating for a united front against Trump’s tactics. Concerns are growing that Trump’s approach could damage U.S. standing globally and strengthen ties between other countries and China.

Mayor Reinert comments on Duluth City Hall protest

January 23, 2026

Lauren Martinson,

DULUTH, Minn. — As many Minnesotans participated in anti-ICE protests, and some businesses shut down for the day as part of statewide demonstrations. Nearly 100 community members gathered at the Duluth City Hall rotunda for a civil protest organized by Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert spoke on the protests and addressed the city’s role. “We…

The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience

January 23, 2026

By The Associated Press

Leaders at the World Economic Forum urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality. The global economy is showing unexpected resilience despite the noise. But while growth is holding up, troubles like worrisome levels of government debt and inequality loom. That resilience is holding up despite disruptions from U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump and his threats to impose tariffs on countries supporting Greenland against a U.S. takeover bid, then withdrew the tariff proposal.

US carries out first known strike on alleged drug boat since Maduro’s capture

January 23, 2026

AP

The U.S. military says it’s carried out a deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the first since the raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month. U.S. Southern Command said Friday on social media that the boat was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations” and that the strike killed two people and left one survivor. It said it notified the Coast Guard to launch search and rescue operations. The U.S. military has focused lately on seizing sanctioned oil tankers with connections to Venezuela since the Trump administration launched an audacious raid to capture Maduro. The last boat strikes occurred in late December.

Duluth man charged with 9 counts of ‘porch piracy’

January 23, 2026

Matt McConico,

Gerald August Mattson DULUTH, Min. – A Duluth man has been charged with nine counts of felony mail theft. Duluth Police say Gerald August Mattson stole nine packages over the time span from December 31, 2025 to January 21, 2026. The packages were intended for various apartments in the Grandview Manor on East 2nd Street in Duluth. That is where…

Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version

January 23, 2026

By JACK BROOK and SARAH RAZA - Associated Press

A Minnesota activist who was charged for her role in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a church has released her own video of her arrest, after the White House posted a manipulated image online. The video, shot by civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong’s husband and released by her organization, shows her being approached by federal agents. At no point does she appear to cry, contradicting the White House’s portrayal. In the video, she asks agents not to record and they say the video will not end up on Twitter, now called X.

No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee

January 23, 2026

By KENNINGTON SMITH III - Associated Press

Alabama coach Nate Oats says 7-foot center Charles Bediako, who gave up his college eligibility in 2023 to enter the NBA draft, will play against Tennessee on Saturday. Although Oats called the NCAA system that is allowing professional players to return to college “broken,” he is taking advantage of the loophole. The 23-year-old Bediako practiced with the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide a day after a judge in Tuscaloosa temporarily reinstated the player’s college eligibility and blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return. Bediako has signed several NBA developmental contracts since 2023, including playing for the Motor City Cruise in the NBA’s G League as recently as last week. He spent two seasons at Alabama before turning pro.

Large group of community members attend ICE out of Duluth Sit-in at City Hall

January 23, 2026

Emily Halling, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

DULUTH, Minn.–Bright and early on a freezing Friday morning, a large group of community members, gathered in solidarity to protest against ICE escalations. “I was very impressed with the turnout. Our car didn’t start, so I didn’t know if it was going to be a little bit lower of a turnout, but everyone did definitely turn out,” said Kaylee Spencer,…

Duluth Human Rights Comission Press Conference

Duluth Human Rights Commission holds ‘ICE OUT’ press conference

January 23, 2026

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Human Rights Commission held a press conference at the city hall during an ‘ICE OUT’ sit-in that took place Friday. Members of the commission spoke before people gathered for the sit-in, calling attention towards the ongoing presence of ICE agents in Minnesota. The press conference focused on letting protesters know they are supported in their…

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