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NYTIMES (Julia Angwin) - The War in Minnesota Is for Our Phones

We need to protect our right to carry cameras to document ICE’s violence.

AI:Julia Angwin argues that documenting law enforcement and ICE actions with mobile devices is a critical way to hold agencies accountable, framing the ability to film as a necessary protection against state violence.Open

NYTIMES (Jeffrey Gettleman) - NATO Chief Says Europe Is ‘Dreaming’ if It Thinks It Can Defend Itself Without U.S.

Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, told members of the European Parliament that President Trump was “doing a lot of good stuff.”

AI:NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte informed the European Parliament that Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. support, suggesting it is "dreaming" if it thinks otherwise. He also noted that President Trump has been "doing a lot of good stuff."Open

NYTIMES (Carl Hulse) - Democrats Embrace a Shutdown Fight They Wanted to Avoid

After a second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, Democrats say public opinion is on their side and they are willing to risk a backlash to counter what they see as police-state tactics.

AI:Democrats are prepared to face a potential government shutdown to oppose what they characterize as "police-state tactics" following two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by law enforcement in Minneapolis.Open

NPR (Brian Mann) - US sled racer Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied sixth Olympic bid

Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender says a point-manipulation scheme blocked her bid to compete in Milan Cortina. U.S. sports officials are backing her bid for a special berth at the Winter Games.

AI:Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender claims a point-manipulation scheme unfairly prevented her from qualifying for a sixth Olympic appearance at the Milan Cortina Games. U.S. sports officials are currently supporting her request for a special berth to compete in the Winter Olympics.Open

DAILYCALLER (Leena Nasir) - Iconic Musician Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar Dies At 73

'Sly’s music, spirit, and legacy touched people around the world'

AI:Iconic reggae and R&B drummer Lowell “Sly” Dunbar has died at age 73.Open

YOUTUBE (Nellie Miranda) - Tim Walz Doubles Down as Minneapolis Spirals

Minneapolis has become ground zero in the national fight over immigration enforcement after two fatal shootings involving federal agents. As protests escalate and political leaders double down, the city is now testing whether immigration law can be enforced in a major American city amid chaos, activism, and media pressure. Do you think local officials should be held responsible when their rhetoric contributes to people physically confronting federal agents? Let me know in the comments. 

AI:Minneapolis has become a focal point in the national debate over immigration enforcement following two fatal shootings involving federal agents. As protests intensify, the city faces questions regarding the tension between local political rhetoric and federal law enforcement activities.Open

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Greg Bovino, some Border Patrol agents to leave Minnesota: Fox News

The reasons for Bovino's departure remain unclear. Border Czar Tom Homan is set to arrive in the state, however.

AI:Greg Bovino and several Border Patrol agents are reportedly leaving Minnesota, though the specific reasons for their departure have not been disclosed. Meanwhile, "Border Czar" Tom Homan is scheduled to visit the state.Open

NYTIMES (Glenn Thrush and Annie Karni) - Under Biden Administration, Justice Dept. Began Examining Ilhan Omar’s Finances

The inquiry, initiated by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, appears to have stalled for lack of evidence.

AI:The U.S. Department of Justice began an investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar's finances during the Biden administration, though the inquiry has reportedly stalled due to a lack of evidence.Open

NYTIMES (Luke Broadwater and David E. Sanger) - White House Distances Trump From Initial Response to Minnesota Killing

Officials clearly understood that the fatal shooting of a demonstrator posed one of the gravest political threats to President Trump since his inauguration.

AI:The White House has distanced President Trump from the initial response regarding the fatal shooting of a demonstrator in Minnesota, an event officials viewed as a significant political threat to the administration.Open

NPR (Elena Moore) - GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster'

Chris Madel — a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota — has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis.

AI:Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Chris Madel has withdrawn from the gubernatorial race, citing his opposition to the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.Open