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Minnesota News
Vance Boelter was arrested after allegedly shooting two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, in what authorities called the largest manhunt in state history.
Boelter faces charges of second-degree murder and attempted murder after killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses.
Police intercepted the suspect at Hortman’s home after the first attack, potentially preventing further violence.
A hit list found with Boelter included prominent Democrats and abortion rights advocates, suggesting broader political motives amid nationwide anti-Trump protests.
United States/World News
President Trump called for an expansion of ICE operations in Democratic-led cities, directing agents to carry out what he described as the “largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”
The White House is pressuring ICE to meet a goal of 3,000 immigration-related arrests per day, despite internal struggles to reach that quota and growing backlash over its impact on industries like farming and hospitality.
Trump’s post accused Democrats of using undocumented immigrants to “cheat in Elections” and directed ICE to focus on cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
The crackdown has sparked widespread protests, including large-scale “No Kings” demonstrations, prompting the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines in some areas.
According to The Guardian, new VA hospital guidelines following a Trump executive order, medical staff—including doctors, psychologists, and nurses—can refuse to treat unmarried veterans and Democrats, as protections based on political affiliation and marital status were removed.
The rules allow VA workers to decline care based on personal characteristics not explicitly protected by federal law, and also permit employment discrimination based on marital status, political views, or union activity.
The G7 summit kicks off in Canada amid rising global tensions, with Trump’s trade tariffs, the Iran-Israel conflict, and wars in Ukraine and Gaza overshadowing the agenda.
Leaders from Japan, France, the UK, Italy, Germany, and Canada face a packed agenda that also includes climate change, immigration, AI, drug trafficking, and China’s dominance in global supply chains.
Russia announced that the U.S. has canceled the next round of bilateral talks aimed at easing diplomatic tensions, a setback in efforts launched by Trump and Putin to normalize relations.
The talks, separate from Ukraine peace negotiations, were expected to shift to Moscow, but the Kremlin acknowledged ongoing obstacles and low expectations for quick progress despite Trump’s repeated outreach to Putin.
Saudi journalist Turki Al-Jasser, arrested in 2018 on charges of terrorism and treason widely seen as fabricated, was executed after the death sentence was upheld by the kingdom’s top court.
Rights groups say Al-Jasser was targeted for running a social media account critical of Saudi royals, and his execution reflects ongoing repression of dissent under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, fueled by lack of accountability for the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
ICE raids at multiple Home Depot locations in Southern California have targeted undocumented day laborers, triggering panic, protests, and a heavy National Guard presence; even workers with legal status say they feel unsafe.
The raids disrupted a longstanding informal labor economy and devastated communities reliant on daily wages, with vendors and workers fleeing or staying home out of fear.
Lawyers and advocates say detainees have been held without access to legal counsel or basic necessities, with some swiftly deported; DHS denies barring attorney access despite reports to the contrary.
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” includes a provision (Section 899) enabling the U.S. to impose escalating “revenge” taxes—starting at 5% and rising to 20%—on foreign investors and businesses from countries with “unfair” taxes on U.S. entities, potentially deterring foreign investment.
Eric Schuster, a 23-year-old lab assistant at Scripps Institute of Oceanography, is leaving the U.S. for graduate studies in France, citing Trump-era funding cuts and anti-science policies that have destabilized research careers and prompted a broader exodus from American academia.
Eric Trump announced the launch of "Trump Mobile," claiming it will "revolutionize cell phones." Many are gilling it another grift for the Trump family.
Israel v. Iran
Explosions rocked residential areas of Tehran as Iran and Israel exchanged attacks; Iran launched its first daytime barrage on Israel, while Israel vowed relentless strikes, resulting in at least 14 Israeli deaths.
As violence escalates, Tehran residents are fleeing or sheltering underground, with reports of civilian casualties mounting; Israeli officials say the campaign aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and could last weeks with tacit U.S. backing.
See you this evening.
— Aaron
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