From USA TODAY. Videos recorded by bystanders contradict federal claims about what happened when Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/25/gofundme-alex-pretti-fundraiser-minneapolis-shooting/88349451007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz holds a briefing following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.

From USA TODAY. ICE and Border Patrol leadership hold a press conference on immigration enforcement operations underway in Minneapolis a day after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents.

From USA TODAY. Alex Pretti was shot and killed by Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minnesota in January 2025. Video captured at the scene by three different cameras offer accounts of how DHS agents confronted Pretti and a Border Patrol officer shot and…

From USA TODAY. A new video shows protesters slowing federal agents after Alex Pretti death in Minneapolis. A witness said chemical canisters were fired into her building. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-video-analysis-alex-pretti/88338183007/

From USA TODAY. A day after hundreds of thousands of people lost power and endured hazardous conditions, the winter storm called "historic" by President Donald Trump is continuing to sweep through parts of the United States on Sunday, Jan. 25. Wintry conditions across more than a dozen states led to Trump approving federal emergency disaster…

From USA TODAY. A day after hundreds of thousands of people lost power and endured hazardous conditions, the winter storm called "historic" by President Donald Trump is continuing to sweep through parts of the United States on Sunday, Jan. 25. Wintry conditions across more than a dozen states led to Trump approving federal emergency disaster…

From USA TODAY. Two vastly different accounts emerged from officials regarding Alex Pretti, the man a Border Patrol agent fatally shot in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. Colleagues and family described the 37-year-old Minneapolis resident as a compassionate, skilled nurse who was "troubled" by the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown on the Twin Cities. Shortly after…

From USA TODAY. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told reporters on Saturday that she agreed with the White House that Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man shot and killed by a border Patrol officer, "committed an act of domestic terrorism." Pretti had a permit to carry a gun and video footage captured at the scene of…

From USA TODAY. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Sen. Amy Klobuchar held a press conference with other local officials to provide updates on the Border Patrol’s Jan. 24 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minnesota man Alex Pretti. Follow updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…

From USA TODAY. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke at a press conference with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Jan. 24 after the Border Patrol fatal shooting of Minnesota man Alex Pretti. Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/…

From USA TODAY. Just hours after Alex Pretti was shot by a Border Patrol officer and weeks after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent, Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey called on the DHS to end the operations in his city. "How many more Americans need to die?" Frey said at a press…

From USA TODAY. Press conferences held by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Department of Homeland Security official Gregory Bovino on Saturday, Jan. 24, offered differing stories behind the Border Patrol officer who shot and killed a man in Minneapolis Saturday. Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from…

From USA TODAY. Alex Pretti was shot and killed in Minneapolis by a Border Patrol officer according to multiple news outlets on Saturday, Jan. 24. Pretti was reportedly a 37-year-old ICU nurse. State and federal agencies have provided differing accounts on the nature of the shooting in Minnesota, with US Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino…

From USA TODAY. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference after a man was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24. City officials said the shooting took place in the area of 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. "Just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting…

From USA TODAY. Federal law enforcement officers fatally shot a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, sparking further protests as local leaders demanded an end to heightened immigration enforcement actions in the city. Live Minneapolis shooting updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…

From USA TODAY. Livestream footage captures federal agents clashing with protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after reports of Department of Homeland Security agents fatally shooting a man. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, Jan. 24, that another person has been shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. "Just spoke with the White House after another…

From USA TODAY. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference with local officials after federal law enforcement shot and killed a man in the city. The man was fatally shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday, Jan. 24, city officials confirmed to USA TODAY. City officials said the shooting involved United…

From USA TODAY. Livestream footage captures federal agents clashing with protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after reports of Department of Homeland Security agents fatally shooting a man. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, Jan. 24, that another person has been shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. "Just spoke with the White House after another…

From USA TODAY. Timelapse captures beautiful scene in North Texas created by the winter storm impacting large portions of the country. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/01/24/winter-storm-brings-ice-sleet-snow-freezing-temps-to-nation/88323424007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Another person has been shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, Jan. 24. "Just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning," Walz posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President…

From USA TODAY. Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was seen surrounded by ICE protesters in Minneapolis while he was at a gas station on Wednesday, January 21. The response came a day after ICE agents detained a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies…

From USA TODAY. Much of the nation east of the Rocky Mountains is bracing for what could be the worst winter storm of the season − followed by some of the coldest temperatures seen in years. For many on Jan. 22, especially in the southern half of the country, that meant trips to the grocery…

From USA TODAY. The National Park Service removed an exhibit commemorating enslaved people from Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park. The takedown follows an executive order signed by President Trump last year. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/23/display-slaves-president-washington-house-philadelphia/88309385007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. ICE officials say they did not target a 5-year-old while trying to detain his father, as the family disputes ICE’s claim that they entered the U.S. illegally. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/22/immigration-enforcement-minneapolis-maine-jd-vance/88297862007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Anti-abortion demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life. Vice President JD Vance spoke to the crowd about his personal stance on abortion and expected his fourth child with Second Lady Usha Vance. 🎥: US NETWORK POOL

From USA TODAY. Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder wanted by the FBI on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States, has been arrested, federal officials confirmed on Jan. 23. Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico on Jan. 22, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in post…

From USA TODAY. Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder wanted by the FBI on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States, has been arrested, federal officials confirmed on Jan. 23. Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico on Jan. 22, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in post…

From USA TODAY. Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder wanted by the FBI on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States, has been arrested, federal officials confirmed on Jan. 23. Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico on Jan. 22, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in post…

From USA TODAY. The southeastern United States are preparing for a potentially historic winter storm heading into the region this weekend. Mayor Zohran Mamdani laid out the city’s plans for the upcoming snowstorm during a press conference Friday morning.

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From USA TODAY. Anti-abortion demonstrators are expected to gather in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life.

From USA TODAY. ICE and Border Patrol leadership will hold a press conference on immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.

From USA TODAY. AccuWeather meteorologist Jonathan Porter details how a powerful winter storm will bring snow, ice and frigid temps across the US, fueled by Arctic air and impacting travel and power grids.

From USA TODAY. Authorities are investigating a homicide after former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead in Los Angeles. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/01/22/kevin-johnson-eagles-raiders-found-dead-los-angeles/88308783007/

From USA TODAY. 2026 brought vampires, Shakespeare and ping pong to the big screen – all stories and performances riveting enough to put them in contention for Hollywood’s highest honor – the Oscar. With “Sinners” record-breaking 16 nominations, this year’s awards are already historic. But who will walk away with Oscar gold? USA TODAY Entertainment…

From USA TODAY. ICE agents detained a 5-year-old boy and his father in a suburb outside of Minneapolis. The boy’s school said the child was used as "bait." Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/22/immigration-enforcement-minneapolis-maine-jd-vance/88297862007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Columbia Heights Public Schools and a lawyer for held a press conference on Jan. 22 to provide updates on the 5-year-old boy detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota. The child was later identified as Liam Ramos. The district said at least four students under the age of 18 have been…

From USA TODAY. The southeastern United States are preparing for a potentially historic winter storm heading into the region this weekend. Rain and freezing temperatures could combine to blanket the South in ice, including Atlanta and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. "Atlanta is facing an increasing risk of a major ice storm. In a worst-case…

From USA TODAY. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with reporters at a press conference on Jan. 22 to issue a disaster declaration and encourage preparation for the forecast winter storm that’s expected to affect half the United States. Winter storm latest updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/01/22/snow-storm-forecast-this-weekend-live-updates/88291072007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports…

From USA TODAY. School officials said Liam Conejo Ramos, a preschooler, and his father were detained in their driveway after school. When an adult known to the family offered to take Liam, ICE agents refused and instead led the boy to his front door and ordered him to knock "to see if anyone else was…

From USA TODAY. Bill O’Reilly steps back from news due to undisclosed illness, pausing podcast and media projects for treatment. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/01/22/bill-oreilly-news-illness-malady/88300690007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump touted "total access to Greenland" through a framework deal with NATO, which would require more Arctic security. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/01/22/trump-us-military-access-greenland/88298857007/

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance will visit Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday as tensions remain high amid ongoing immigration raids and deepening fissures between state and federal officials. Vance’s visit comes as outrage mounts over the highly visible immigration operations. The latest incident prompting scrutiny involves Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining a 5-year-old…

From USA TODAY. Phil Collins, the 74-year-old Genesis drummer, says his ongoing health battles mean he now requires 24-hour care.

From USA TODAY. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against then-former President Donald Trump, asked to testify publicly as he defends the prosecutions against Republican accusations of politicization. On Jan. 22, he will get his chance.

From USA TODAY. Bundle up! Dangerous cold and icy roads are sweeping across the U.S. Power outages and travel delays are possible—stay safe and prepared. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/21/snowstorm-maps-weather-cold/88286862007/

From USA TODAY. The official Academy Award nominations will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 22.

From USA TODAY. Prue Leith has announced she is leaving ‘The Great British Baking Show’ after nine years as a judge. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/01/21/prue-leith-leaving-the-great-british-baking-show/88283750007/?tbref=hp

From USA TODAY. CCTV video captured a storm surge flooding an Italian restaurant’s dining room. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ 📹: REUTERS

From USA TODAY. Supreme Court justices heard arguments about President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/21/supreme-court-trump-lisa-cook-federal-reserve/88271086007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said in remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that he was seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Denmark’s Greenland territory and that he does not intend to use military force to gain control of the Arctic island. "We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use…

From USA TODAY. A year into President Trump’s second term, Amnesty International warns that human rights protections in the U.S. have rapidly eroded. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/21/amnesty-international-human-rights-us-trump/88270995007/

From USA TODAY. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits down with USA TODAY in an exclusive interview. Read our takeaways: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/20/rfk-exclusive-takeaways-health-policies/88265216007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #RFKJr #Vaccine #ExtremelyNormal

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump opened his speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum event in the mountain resort of Davos, Switzerland, by boasting about his record on the economy and telling Europe it was not going "in the right direction." Trump arrived in Switzerland with European officials and business leaders on…

From USA TODAY. The Supreme Court on Jan. 21 takes up President Donald Trump’s ability to control the Federal Reserve, a case with potentially major consequences for the nation’s economy. Trump wants to remove Lisa Cook, a Biden appointee and the first Black woman to serve on the Fed’s seven-member board. The court is debating…

From USA TODAY. Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after departing for Switzerland due to a "minor electrical failure." Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/20/air-force-one-electrical-issue-trump/88277207007/

From USA TODAY. What started as organic food and holistic parenting has evolved into something far more political. USA TODAY’s extremism reporter Will Carless investigates how “crunchy moms” became a powerful force inside the MAHA — Make America Healthy Again — movement, why anti-vaccine beliefs spread so effectively online and how Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have announced they are expecting their fourth child.

From USA TODAY. The Department of Justice asked a federal judge in Minnesota to allow the Trump administration’s immigration operations to continue as tensions simmer over the tactics used by federal officers throughout the state. The Jan. 19 filing was in response to a lawsuit filed last week by Minnesota and the Twin Cities, which…