The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. Democrats have awakened to what they see as a moral moment for the country. At the same time, Republicans who have championed President Donald Trump’s tough approach to immigration are signaling second thoughts. It all comes as Congress faces a Friday deadline to approve funding for Homeland Security and other agencies or risk a partial shutdown. Democrats say they won't provide the security funds without restraints and changes to the immigration and deportation operation.

The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation. The Trump administration has launched three federal probes, but details remain unclear. Tensions are high in Minneapolis, with conflicting narratives about the incident. The FBI is assisting in processing evidence, but there’s no indication their Civil Rights Division intends to investigate Pretti’s case. The incident highlights mistrust between state officials and the Trump administration over the investigation. Minnesota's governor, in a call with President Donald Trump, said he called for impartial investigations.

President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year. Trump said on social media Monday that import taxes would be raised on autos, lumber and pharmaceutical drugs from South Korea with the rate on other goods going from 15% to 25%. The U.S. president previously imposed the tariffs by declaring an economic emergency and bypassing Congress, while South Korea needed legislative approval for the framework announced in July and affirmed during Trump’s October visit to the country. The threat was a reminder that the tariff drama unleashed last year by Trump is likely to be repeated again and again this year.

The Trump administration has portrayed 37-year-old Alex Pretti as an armed threat who intended to harm federal agents during a Minneapolis protest. But video footage reviewed by The Associated Press seems to contradict some of these statements. Pretti is seen holding a phone in the video and was licensed to carry a concealed weapon, but was reportedly not brandishing one when he was shot by federal agents on Saturday. Border Patrol officials say Pretti resisted being disarmed, which led to his shooting. President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for chaos he links to immigration issues. Local officials urge calm and have questioned the administration's narrative.

President Donald Trump has announced that his border czar, Tom Homan, will visit Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse. Homan’s visit coincides with bipartisan calls for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics. Homan, a former ICE director, is known for his alignment with Trump’s immigration policies. Despite promises to target public safety threats, recent arrests have raised concerns. Aside from his allegiance to Trump's policies, Homan has also faced bribery accusations, which the Trump administration dismissed as an effort to entrap him by the Biden administration.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential return date remains uncertain as the Milwaukee Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain that he had predicted might keep him out for four to six weeks. The two-time MVP said after the Bucks’ 102-100 loss to Denver on Friday that an MRI would determine he had a calf or soleus strain in his right leg. Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return. Antetokounmpo previously missed eight games from Dec. 5-26 with a right calf strain.

Team Penske's Porsche Penske Motorsports program shined in 2025, despite a tough year for their IndyCar and NASCAR teams. The IndyCar team only managed two wins and faced a major inspection infraction at the Indianapolis 500. NASCAR's three-year championship streak ended as drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney failed to reach the finale. However, Penske's No. 7 Porsche won the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Sunday, marking its third consecutive victory in this prestigious race. This success highlights the strength of Penske's sports car program, which also won the IMSA championship in 2024 and 2025.

Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse, is the sixth person to die during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the U.S. Federal authorities immediately said Pretti was a threat to federal officers. But videos showed his hands were only holding a phone. Pretti's death was the second in Minneapolis. Renee Good was shot while slowly driving her vehicle in early January. In September, a Mexican man was shot in suburban Chicago during a traffic stop. Two men died in California and Virginia after being struck by vehicles while fleeing authorities. A California farmworker fell from a greenhouse roof during a raid in July.

Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Chris Madel has ended his campaign in a surprise video announcement. Madel is a Minneapolis attorney and the lawyer for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed Renee Good earlier this month. The move on Monday comes amid growing calls from Republicans to investigate federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. Madel says that while he supports the goal of deporting “the worst of the worst,” he thinks President Donald Trump's administration’s immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities has gone too far and is an “unmitigated disaster.”

Arizona remains the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll. Nebraska climbed to a program-best fifth place. Duke held steady at No. 4, while Gonzaga moved up two spots to sixth. Michigan, Iowa State, Illinois and Houston round out the top 10. Purdue dropped to No. 12 after back-to-back losses last week. North Carolina made the biggest climb, moving up six spots to No. 15. The Big 12 and Big Ten continue to dominate the rankings with the former having six Top 25 teams and the Big Ten with five.

The Southeastern Conference has set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll. Georgia enters at No. 23 after defeating then-No. 11 Kentucky. This gives the SEC the most teams ever in a single week in the poll's 50-year history. UConn remains the unanimous No. 1 choice and is the only undefeated team in women's college basketball. UCLA moves up to No. 2 after South Carolina's overtime loss to Oklahoma. After the SEC, the Big Ten has seven ranked teams. The Big 12 has four teams in the Top 25.

The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting. Arrivals of new international students to the U.S. plunged last fall. New would-be students had to look elsewhere, but the hurdles have made life particularly complicated for ones like Patrick Thaw who were well into their U.S. college careers. Thaw, a Myanmar native, had planned to return to the University of Michigan for his junior year after completing a research internship in Singapore last summer. Instead, he was stranded half a world away by a shift in U.S. immigration policy.

A former French senator is on trial in Paris, accused of drugging a lawmaker to sexually assault her. Joel Guerriau is accused of putting ecstasy in a glass of champagne served to parliament member Sandrine Josso. She felt unwell and left his apartment. Guerriau denies intending to drug her. Blood tests revealed Josso ingested a significant amount of MDMA, known as ecstasy. Guerriau faces charges of drug use, possession, and administering a substance to commit assault. This case follows the landmark Pelicot trial, which highlighted drug-facilitated sexual abuse in France.