NYTIMES (Kurt Streeter) - How Alex Pretti’s Death Became a National Tipping Point
Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government’s aggressive efforts in Minnesota.
NYTIMES (Miriam Jordan and Devlin Barrett) - Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.
DAILYCALLER (Anthony Iafrate) - ‘They Got Away!’: Shots Fired As Driver Flees Border Patrol During Hot Pursuit
'That pursuit resulted in shots fired'
NPR (The Associated Press) - Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Emmanuel Felton) - Can you pass this quiz on Black history?
As Americans celebrate Black History Month, museums and other institutions continue to face pushback from the Trump administration over DEI.
NEWSNATIONNOW - Iran's supreme leader warns US of 'regional war'
“Americans should know that if they start a war this time, it would be a regional war,” Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said.
DAILYCALLER (Anthony Iafrate) - ‘Those People Will Suffer’: Trump Sets Stage For Federal Law Enforcement Engagement With Rioters
'There will be no spitting in the faces of our Officers'
NPR (Meg Anderson) - Minnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later
The number of immigration agents in Minnesota may be reduced, but they'll leave leave behind a changed community, including many U.S. citizens questioned and detained in recent weeks.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Karen Tumulty) - Why a Minnesota child’s family doesn’t want ICE to deport her murderer
Demands that state and local authorities turn over “the worst of the worst” could set a killer free, a family worries.
AXIOS (Zachary Basu) - Prediction markets have a fake news problem
Prediction markets have emerged as an unlikely engine of viral misinformation, pumping out false, misleading and context-free claims to millions of people on social media. Why it matters: Once a niche corner of crypto and gambling cultures, these platforms have rapidly become a central force in how politics, media and global crises are understood in real time. - Kalshi and Polymarket, the two dominant prediction markets, have pushed deep into the mainstream , striking a vast web of media , sports and influencer partnerships as their valuations have soared. - The problem: Their social media accounts face few of the rules or norms that govern journalism, even as their posts can spread faster — and reach farther — than verified…