President Trump surged immigration forces into Minnesota earlier this month promising "reckoning and retribution ." - Now he's sounding a rhetorical retreat. Why it matters: The Saturday killing of protester Alex Pretti — and the videos showing how Trump's administration misrepresented it — drove the president to uncharacteristically de-escalate on Monday. - "It's f**ked, and POTUS knew he needed to unf**k it," an administration adviser told Axios. Zoom in: Trump's most significant move came Monday morning, when he dispatched White House border czar Tom Homan to the Twin Cities — and essentially cut Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem out of the shambolic Minneapolis operation. - Soon after Homan's appointment, DHS…
AI:President Trump is de-escalating controversial immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota following a series of violent confrontations, including the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti. As part of this strategic pivot, the administration has dispatched White House border czar Tom Homan to the Twin Cities to stabilize operations and oversee a more targeted approach to enforcement.
Homan's appointment effectively sidelines Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the local operation and sees U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino—whose aggressive tactics have drawn widespread criticism and accusations of misconduct—being reassigned out of the state. While Trump has adopted a new tone of cooperation with Minnesota…Open
Investors around the world are losing faith in traditional safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasuries, fueling a fierce rally in gold. Why it matters: Gold prices have rallied over 17% so far this year as investors hedge exposure to Washington. What they're saying: "Investment dollars flowing into gold are largely a function of the risk associated with unpredictable policy in the American political authority," Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM U.S., tells Axios. - Gold is acting as insurance against "policy fragmentation," says Paul Karger, CEO of TwinFocus, a wealth advisory firm. Zoom in: Global investors are "calling bunk on currencies," Karger adds. - Central banks globally are still buying U.S. Treasuries, which…
AI:Gold prices have rallied over 17% this year as global investors turn to the metal as a hedge against unpredictable U.S. policy and geopolitical risks. This shift is part of a broader trend where central banks are diversifying away from traditional safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasuries, with gold holdings recently surpassing U.S. Treasury ownership among central banks for the first time in 30 years. Other factors driving demand include the booming data center industry and increasing global instability.Open
Christa McAuliffe’s flight as the “teacher in space” lasted 73 seconds. A reporter who witnessed the tragedy returned to the story and found an engineer still trying to spread its lessons.
AI:Forty years after the Challenger space shuttle disaster, a look at the enduring lessons from the tragedy is revisited through the perspective of an engineer dedicated to ensuring the event's impact remains part of historical awareness.Open
Over the last decade, more airlines have made goofy safety videos to keep passengers' attention. But do they really work?
AI:Airlines are increasingly using entertaining and humorous safety videos to capture passenger attention, leading to questions about whether these engaging formats effectively improve information retention compared to traditional methods.Open
Josh Hawley once was a key ally of President Trump's in the U.S. Senate. - But Trump and his allies have been increasingly angry with Hawley recently, miffed by some moves the Missouri Republican has made in laying the groundwork for a possible 2028 bid for president. Why it matters: Like few other Republicans, Hawley has begun to show a willingness to break with the White House on issues ranging from abortion to presidential war powers. - It's a stunning turnabout for the senator, who objected to certifying Trump's 2020 election defeat and was famously pictured raising his fist in solidarity with Jan. 6 rioters before they launched their assault on the U.S. Capitol. - "Hawley has turned out to be a major disappointment as of late,"…
AI:President Trump and his allies are increasingly frustrated with Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) as he frequently breaks with the administration on key issues, including military authority, Medicaid cuts, stock trading bans, and AI regulation. While some Trump supporters view these moves as a betrayal, White House officials believe Hawley is intentionally creating "daylight" between himself and the administration to build a national profile for a potential 2028 presidential bid.Open
Host Blake Burman discusses the possibility that border patrol agents could be leaving Minnesota as early as Tuesday morning. It comes amid more unrest after federal law enforcement shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse over the weekend, as the White House says Trump wants an investigation into the shooting death. Meanwhile, Trump is sending his Border Czar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota.
AI:Border Patrol agents may be leaving Minnesota following unrest surrounding the fatal federal law enforcement shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti. In response, President Trump is sending "Border Czar" Tom Homan to the state while calling for an investigation into the incident.Open
The deployment of federal officers to Minneapolis continues to be widely debated by state officials. Minnesota, along with the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, sued the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month to stop the deployment of immigration officials there. Former Trump attorney Bill Brennan and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani join “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” to discuss. #minneapolis #dhs #immigrationenforcement Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Minnesota, along with Saint Paul and Minneapolis, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security in an attempt to halt the deployment of federal immigration enforcement officers in the region.Open
Progressive political commentator Harry Sisson and conservative political commentator Brilyn Hollyhand join NewsNation to debate who is more responsible for the events that unfolded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in recent weeks. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
AI:Progressive commentator Harry Sisson and conservative commentator Brilyn Hollyhand debate the responsibility for recent events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on NewsNation's "Jesse Weber Live."Open
Former ICE Director John Sandweg, who served under President Barack Obama, joins NewsNation to discuss which U.S. president deported the most undocumented immigrants in American history. President Obama deported more than 3 million people, a record figure, and during his administration members of the media were allowed to accompany officials as removals were carried out. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
AI:Former ICE Director John Sandweg discussed immigration enforcement trends on NewsNation, noting that President Obama deported over 3 million people—a record figure—and allowed media members to accompany officials during removals. Sandweg suggested that current tactics are specifically designed to maximize the number of apprehensions.Open
Both the left and right have called on President Donald Trump to deescalate the unrest that has taken hold of Minneapolis in the aftermath of Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s deaths. Bill O’Reilly joins “On Balance” to discuss. #minneapolis #democrats #republicans "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
AI:Bill O’Reilly discusses calls from both political sides for President Trump to deescalate unrest in Minneapolis following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.Open
