ABCNEWS - WATCH: What air travelers need to know amid the storm
Travel expert and Going.com spokesperson Katy Nastro discusses what to do if your flight is canceled due to winter weather.
NYTIMES (Benjamin Mullin) - Public Media Holds Its Apocalypse at Bay, for Now
Though Congress cut $500 million from NPR and PBS stations, vanishingly few have closed their doors. Angst about their long-term future remains.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Democrats' support for impeaching Kristi Noem surges after Minnesota shooting
House Democrats' support for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is accelerating quickly in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, with more than a dozen joining the effort Monday morning. Why it matters: Members of Congress are reeling from the shooting , with Democrats demanding accountability and consequences, as even some Republicans call for a thorough and independent investigation. - Democrats have discussed traveling to Minneapolis and shutting down the government in response to the shooting, while Republicans are trying to schedule congressional hearings on the matter. - Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) can, in theory, force a vote on her articles of impeachment against Noem as early as next week — and…
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Exclusive: Trump says Hamas helped find last hostage, now must disarm
President Trump told Axios in an interview on Monday that Hamas had helped locate the remains of the last Israeli hostage. He called on the group to now follow through on its commitment to disarm. Why it matters: With the recovery of Ran Gvili's body, every Israeli hostage — living and dead — has now been returned. The return of his body is a critical moment for Trump's peace deal. - Meanwhile, Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a "limited" capacity later this week. - The opening of the crossing and the return of Gvili's body were the last major hurdles left over from phase one of Trump's deal . - Attention can now fully turn to the second phase. It involves demilitarizing Gaza and bringing in a…
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AXIOS (Justin Green) - Trump signals de-escalation of ICE ops in Minneapolis
President Trump suggested in a Monday phone call with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that he's open to reducing the number of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis , the governor said after the call. Why it matters: Democrats have been demanding ICE's exit from Minneapolis for weeks. But the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday has sparked broader calls for de-escalation, including from big business interests and Republicans in Congress . Driving the news: In a readout of the call, Walz said Trump "agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota and working with the state in a more coordinated fashion on immigration enforcement regarding violent criminals." - There are some 3,000 federal immigration agents in…
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WASHINGTONPOST (Washington Post staff) - See photos and video of the massive winter storm’s impacts across the South and East Coast
A widespread winter storm hit the Plains, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and East Coast bringing snow, sleet and ice to millions of Americans over the weekend.
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NYTIMES (Erika Solomon, Eric Schmitt and Hwaida Saad) - As U.S. Warships Get Closer, Iran Ramps Up Threats to Retaliate
Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region.
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NYTIMES (Sam Sifton) - A Showdown in Minnesota
We look at the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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NYTIMES (Miriam Jordan and Hamed Aleaziz) - They ‘Had Done Everything Right.’ ICE Detained Them Anyway.
Dozens of refugees with valid status have been sent from Minnesota to Texas to be revetted, prompting a lawsuit. Those released have had to pay their way back.
WASHINGTONPOST (Jennifer Hassan, Joanna Slater) - Seven killed in private jet crash at Maine airport during winter storm
Those killed in the crash at Bangor International Airport were passengers, while the sole member of the flight crew was seriously injured, the FAA said.