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A tense Minnesota town hall confronts unrest and sanctuary policy debates. Lawmakers press for the release of a detained resident. Last-minute Washington talks try to avert a government shutdown. Leaders weigh military options as U.S.-Iran negotiations stall. Tesla shifts focus away from flagship cars toward humanoid robots and robotaxis.

A rundown of the Fed pausing interest rate moves and the debate around central bank independence. Updates on a fatal shooting probe and an assault at a Minnesota town hall. Coverage of an FBI search tied to 2020 election records and a Senate hearing on U.S. engagement in Latin America and Iran. A new presidential initiative to seed investment accounts for children is also discussed.

A tense political attack in Minneapolis and shifting presidential rhetoric make headlines. Rising US-Iran tensions and large-scale Middle East military exercises are explained. New figures reveal heavy Russian casualties and limited gains in Ukraine. A major tech company announces thousands of layoffs as it pivots toward AI.

Coverage of efforts to calm tensions in Minnesota after a heated town hall. Report on changes in the White House stance about a controversial shooting. Description of a substance attack on a congresswoman and the arrest that followed. Overview of a sharp drop in consumer confidence and a surprising tax-refund bright spot. Findings from the NTSB on a preventable midair collision and safety recommendations.

Politics heats up with a high-profile defense amid an immigration controversy. Security plans for the Winter Olympics get an unexpected law enforcement angle. A major winter storm and possible nor'easter threaten outages and travel. A large measles outbreak in South Carolina raises public health alarms. Tech giants head to a landmark trial over social media and youth mental health.

A rare political statement and calls for unity from the First Lady amid changing immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Rising risk of a government funding fight as DHS funding becomes a flashpoint. Ongoing dangers and disruptions after a massive winter storm across the U.S. The NTSB finalizes findings on a deadly midair collision. A major upset at the Australian Open shocks fans.

A top Border Patrol official’s exit and leadership change at Minneapolis make headlines. Users report TikTok upload glitches tied to ICE-related content. Severe winter storms cause deadly impacts and massive ice damage in the South. New US tariffs on South Korean goods stir trade debate. India and the EU finalize a major landmark trade agreement.

A tense White House call with Minnesota leaders over federal agents and immigration enforcement. Lawmakers threaten to block a major funding bill after a deadly shooting in Minneapolis. Bitter cold and a winter storm threaten record lows and outages. Tragic update on a private jet crash in Maine. Venezuela’s acting president pushes back at U.S. pressure.

Tom Homan is dispatched to oversee immigration operations in Minneapolis following a high-profile killing. Brutal cold alerts blanket much of the US, causing outages and travel chaos. A US carrier strike group moves nearer to Iran amid potential military options. A Philippine ferry sinks with mass rescues underway. The EU launches a probe into a chatbot after troubling image-generation reports.

Reactions swirl after a federal agent shot a registered gun owner in Minneapolis, with conflicting video claims fueling debate. A monster winter storm caused deaths, power outages and travel chaos across the US. Responders work at the scene of a private jet crash in Maine. Conflicting accounts emerge about the deaths of two Palestinian children in Gaza. The Super Bowl LX matchup is now set.