Protests against a surge of federal immigration officers into the city are continuing, while the threat of President Trump invoking the Insurrection Act hangs in the air.
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Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can’t detain peaceful protesters : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTear gas surrounds federal law enforcement officers as they leave a scene after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. John Locher/AP hide caption toggle caption John Locher/AP …
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No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIranian senior cleric Ahmad Khatami delivers his sermon during Friday prayer ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 5, 2018. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP hide caption toggle caption Ebrahim Noroozi/AP DUBAI, United Arab …
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For those with addiction, going into and coming out of prison can be a minefield. : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDr. Sarah Spencer and Case Manager Annette Hubbard see a patient in the mobile clinic outside of a shelter in Kenai, Alaska on November 20, 2025. Ash Adams for NPR …
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Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to stop anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis to quell ongoing protests against ICE, but local leaders say it’s the White House that’s escalating the situation.
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Behind the front lines of the legal battle against Trump’s National Guard deployments : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia National Guard members stand in formation during the protest in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 2025. David Pashaee/AFP via Getty hide caption toggle caption David Pashaee/AFP via Getty …
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The USS Ford crew is struggling with sewage problems on board the Navy's new carrier
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProblems with the plumbing system on board America’s newest aircraft carrier are getting worse. Issues with the toilets on the USS Ford continue even as it continues its deployment to …
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Mental health grants slashed then restored sparks chaos : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen on March 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. Officials at the Department of Health and Human Services offered no explanation …
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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter as part of leak investigation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe FBI searched the home of a Washington Post reporter who covers the federal government, seizing her laptops, phone and smart watch. The move has alarmed free speech advocates and …
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ICE officers in Minneapolis shoot Venezuelan man in the leg : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemonstrators stand in front of federal immigration agents protecting the scene where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg on January 15, 2026 in …