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January 25, 2026

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Live updates: Alex Pretti shot by Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, protests continue

Top Senate Democrats will oppose a funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security after the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by a Border Patrol agent, raising the specter of a partial government shutdown. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote in a social media post in the wake of the shooting that Senate Democrats would not provide the votes to proceed on the appropriations bill “if the DHS funding bill is included.” “Democrats sought common sense reforms in the Department of Homeland Security spending bill, but because of Republicans’ refusal to stand up to President Trump, the DHS bill is

January 25, 2026

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US border agent shoots and wounds two people in Portland, police say

A US Border Patrol agent has shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, prompting local police to call for calm after the fatal Minneapolis shooting earlier this week. Portland police said the man and woman were taken to hospital. Their condition was unknown. Border Patrol agents were conducting a vehicle stop on Thursday local time in Portland, Oregon, when the driver “weaponised” the vehicle before an officer “fired a defensive shot,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on X. At a news conference, Portland Police Chief Bob Day said the FBI was leading the investigation. ‘Targeted vehicle stop’,

January 24, 2026

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Experts say new ICE policy on home entries violates Fourth Amendment

Updated Jan. 23, 2026, 10:11 p.m. ET Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing scrutiny over its assertion that federal officers can forcibly enter a home without a judicial warrant – a move constitutional scholars, immigration experts and a federal judge say is a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment. An internal ICE memo from May 2025 directs agents to use force to enter a residence with only an administrative warrant, which are signed by ICE officials and do not require a judge’s approval, according to a whistleblower complaint reviewed by USA TODAY and first reported by The Associated Press. The

January 24, 2026

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Packers’ 17-Game Starter Arrested On Gun Charges (Report)

The Green Bay Packers are just a few weeks removed from their devastating season ending loss to the Chicago Bears.  While the off-season waits for no team, it would seem Green Bay’s is starting off with a shocking arrest. Packers’ Rasheed Walker Arrested On Gun Charges At The Airport (Breaking) A Green Bay Police Department vehicle parked outside Lambeau Field during the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions game on Nov. 3, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. © Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images According to Kyle Schnitzer, Larry Celona, David DeTurris and Anna Young of The

January 24, 2026

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Massive winter storm spanning 40 states threatens US with snow, extreme cold — The Indian Panorama

235 million brace for weekend winter weather; Travel disruptions inevitable More than 8000 flights canceled; Air India cancels New York, Newark flights DALLAS/ NEW YORK (TIP): Freezing rain fell in parts of Texas on Friday , January 23, as a huge, days long winter storm began a trek that threatened to bring snow, sleet, ice, bone-chilling temperatures and extensive power outages to about half the US population. Forecasters warned that catastrophic damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival that of a hurricane. Schools in Chicago and other Midwestern cities called off classes, airlines cancelled thousands of weekend flights,

January 24, 2026

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‘Melania’, a film documenting US First Lady’s life, set for global release on Jan 30 — The Indian Panorama

First Lady to host a private White House screening on Saturday NEW YORK (TIP): First lady Melania Trump will host a private White House screening on Saturday, January 24, of a new film documenting her life in the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, an adviser said. The movie, “Melania”, is set for a global release on January 30. Saturday’s showing will be the first time the president, her family and close friends see the film in full, said Marc Beckman, the first lady’s outside adviser and agent. The film offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the

January 24, 2026

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US braces for record-breaking winter storm

Americans nationwide brace for a winter storm set to affect 40 states through the weekend, with heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet, the US National Weather Service warned on Friday. According to the data shared by the NWS, people in the North-East coast and the center of the country are expected to see heavy rains and snow in the coming days, with a warning of “considerable disruptions to daily life” issued by the authorities. “Take this storm seriously, folks,” said the NWS in a statement, and added, “Hazardous to impossible driving conditions are expected. Avoid travel if at all possible.

January 24, 2026

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France’s Macron warns US under Trump is ‘turning away’ from allies – as it happened | World news

France’s Macron warns US under Trump is ‘turning away’ from allies French president Emmanuel Macron warned the US under Donald Trump was “breaking free from international rules” and “gradually turning away” from some of its allies. French president Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech to French ambassadors at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Photograph: Michel Euler/AP Echoing the criticism from his German counterpart (11:30), he warned about the increasingly assertive US policy. “Multilateral institutions are functioning less and less effectively,” Macron said in his annual speech to French ambassadors, as reported by AFP. We are living in a world of great

January 24, 2026

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After fatal ICE shooting, DHS and Minnesota officials share contrasting accounts

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman Wednesday during an immigration-related operation in Minneapolis in which she did not appear to be the target, local and federal officials said. The shooting victim has been named as Renee Nicole Good, 37, a mother and U.S. citizen. Dueling narratives emerged over what led to the shooting. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin claimed the woman “weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them.” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pushed back on DHS’ narrative at a news conference Wednesday afternoon,

January 24, 2026

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‘Sinners’ record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations

Updated Jan. 23, 2026, 9:36 a.m. ET On the Friday January 23, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: Vampires, Shakespeare and ping pong dominated the big screen in 2026, fueling a historic Oscar race led by “Sinners” with a record 16 nominations. USA TODAY Entertainment Reporter Ralphie Aversa joins USA TODAY’s The Excerpt to discuss the nominees. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be some differences between the audio and the text. Podcasts: True crime,