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Live update: Iran warns against potential US involvement as protest death toll tops 500

January 12, 2026

 Live  update: Iran warns against potential US involvement as protest death toll tops 500

Live update: Iran warns against potential US involvement as protest death toll tops 500


Iran has warned it will respond to a US strike after two weeks of widespread anti-government protests and the killing of protesters. The Iranian authorities have reacted sharply. A human rights group says it has confirmed nearly 500 deaths.

The protests, sparked by rising inflation, have spread to more than 100 cities and towns in every province of Iran. The country’s President, Massoud Peshmerga, has claimed.

The unrest is being blamed on his country’s enemies, and the government has called for a nationwide march in support of the regime tomorrow. LeeDuset’s report includes some images.

That viewers may find disturbing. Mashhad, Iran’s holiest city. Now it’s burning with a different fervor. The hometown of Iran’s supreme leader,

The place where protesters want their clerical rule to die Anger all over Iran. Tehran in the north, bows in the south, the roar of the crowd, the sound of guns.

But courage in Iran costs a lot. A huge price. This court is full. Ground zero. The coffins carrying police and civilians were carried by the crowd.

A correspondent on state TV listed 10 provinces where they were killed, she says, in terrorist acts carried out by the US and Israel.

Down with America, MPs chanted in parliament today. The speaker had warned President Trump, who is threatening to attack Iran again.

Lest you misjudge, know that in the event of an attack on Iran, Israel, and US military bases in the region, it is our legitimate goal to decide our own future.

Your words of solidarity with the Iranian people and your administration have had a tremendous positive impact. Let’s hope we can permanently stamp this legacy by liberating Iran.

So that we and you and we can make Iran great again. Some call for the return of Reza Palbi, who helped fuel these protests, but his calls for foreign aid have been rejected by Iranians who say

That change must come from within. The public unrest is a concern; we will listen to them. It is our duty to listen to them and solve their problems.

However, our greatest duty is to prevent the rabble from disrupting society. But there is a threat on the streets. Security forces open fire on motorcyclists.

It is not clear who they are. The message from the protests to the president is that there is no quick fix now. They are asking for much more. Lee, what are we going to do about these threats from Iran and the United States?

Well, President Trump is now warning Iran almost daily that it could strike again. And that warning has been given added weight by a report in the US media.

That he will hold his first formal meeting with his closest advisers on Tuesday to consider various options. And it could be military strikes, it could be cyberattacks,

It could be more sanctions, or it could be ways to help the protesters, including allowing more Starlink satellite terminals into Iran.



And of course, President Trump likes to boast that he always makes up his mind at the last minute. As you have been warned of retaliation from Iran.

And this is not an idle threat. The last time President Trump sent his warplanes into Iran last year to attack nuclear facilities, Iran retaliated by attacking a US military base in Qatar.

So now the danger is and only arises that what is happening in Iran cannot stay in Iran.

Iran Chaos: Death Toll Mounts In Iran, Authorities Call For Counter-Protests


live update:Protests held nationwide after ICE agent’s killing of Minneapolis woman

January 11, 2026

Live update: Protests held nationwide after the killing of an ICE agent in Minneapolis woman



Live Update: Protests have been taking place across the country since the killing of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent, but where you see these cars coming now,

That wasn't the case in the last hour. Many of these protesters were actually blocking the streets or at least facing the cars that were either coming out or going into this federal facility.

And you see the law enforcement officers strategizing like they're going back. It looks like they're going back right now. Not sure about the exact strategy,

But you see them now pulling back. Big law enforcement presence. But again, as quickly as they swelled, it looks.

Like they're shrinking back. But a show of force, there's no doubt that these protesters don't seem intimidated by any reason. They're still yelling.

They've gotten even louder. And so it just represents, I think, a little bit of the anger that we've seen in different parts of Minneapolis over the past few days since the day of the shooting.

And of course, we're not hearing any dialogue from federal law enforcement there or any representation, but as you've described, seeing them push back,

I wonder if that's just representative of an attempt to defuse what is a very high-profile, delicate moment here. It really is. Oh, you know, I think.

It's hard to know their exact strategy, but it depends on the jurisdiction. For example, I would compare what we saw there with

What we saw last night on the streets of downtown Minneapolis with local law enforcement, where there was no police presence at all,

It seemed like for some parts of the protest. And then all of a sudden, we couldn't really look anywhere without seeing law enforcement at the state and local levels as well as at the state and local levels.

So, that was a bit of a strategy here. And now you see what has become, I think, the standard security here at this point. The Federal Protective Service police guard this entrance.

But before that, when these vehicles were coming in and out of this federal facility, there was no visible security presence, at least that we're seeing right now.

Now, it seems like the anger has calmed down a little bit, but as they're gone, you see people now coming back out on the street, and some of the same posture.

That we saw before the federal law enforcement show of force. So, this is again what we've seen here in various parts of the entrance.



Of this federal building during the day, coming in and out. One was that a few days ago, agents had to run.

Through the crowd to make arrests. We didn't see it here, but that's the extent of what we saw. Points, crowd control used on pepper balls

Uh, and the most we've seen protesters do is throw snowballs as well. So that's kind of what we're seeing here.

Sometimes, cars are honking in support. Yeah, interesting moment, yet a very tense moment. Omar Jimenez, we'll check back with you outside this federal building in the Minneapolis area.

Thanks Hundreds of protests are underway or planned across the country today in response to the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

Protests are already taking place at a federal building near Minneapolis where some ICE detainees are being held. And overnight, hundreds of protesters gathered outside a hotel.

That was believed to be housing federal agents. Police arrested more than two dozen people on what they called an unlawful assembly. And today, the mayor of Minneapolis urged protesters.

To keep their protests peaceful and warned that those who don't will be held accountable. The vast majority of people protested peacefully. For the few who damaged property or harmed others.

To be very clear, we will not allow this to happen. If you damage property or endanger others, you will be arrested.

We are a safe city. We are not going to fight Donald Trump's chaos here with our own brand of chaos. CNN's Omar Jimenez is joining us now from outside this federal building near Minneapolis.

Omar, tell us what's going on there. Yeah, so we're here at what's really a small protest, but this is really where there's been a lot of protests over the last few days since the shooting of Renee Goode. What you're seeing right now is a group of people walking up to the entrance of this federal facility.

And they're talking to some federal agents. And what's happening is that every time you see the agents walk out here, the protesters get particularly angry, they're driving over cars as they're leaving.

This particular area. You see how close they actually are when these vehicles are coming out. And that's been something that we've seen at least today.

And is very similar to what we've seen over the last few days. Now, I would say that just in terms of numbers, what we're seeing right now.

Is a little bit lighter than what we've seen before. But earlier today, we had three members of Congress, including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar,

Who represents the Minneapolis area? Come here to this federal facility and try to do an inspection. And they said they were allowed in,

But only briefly because they were notified shortly after they had to leave, but they said they saw 20 prisoners there as they described.

And so, uh, that adds a little bit to the back and forth that we've seen here. Again, you have members of Congress coming here.

Who is trying to do some surveillance? They say they weren't allowed to do it in the way they thought was appropriate.

Fred, and then what about last night? What are the authorities saying about the protests continuing? Yeah, I mean, we're seeing demonstrations all over Minneapolis.

So, you have this one outside this federal building because you see them still getting in and out of cars, yelling. But last night, we were in downtown Minneapolis.

And that's where we saw hundreds of protesters marching down the streets, centered on hotels where they thought federal agents would be staying at points.

And there was one time when we were out there, we didn't see any law enforcement because they were drumming, singing, blowing whistles,

And then they showed up at about the same time. And so the police chief in Minneapolis was asked about this movement today. Listen carefully to what he said.

What you saw last night was a disciplined and restrained response. Uh, I think it was very professional. Oh, and I'm grateful to those members of the community.

Who understands our need, the need to keep things peaceful? And I'm grateful to those officers and others who are continuing to call for peaceful protest and assembly.

And while there was some property damage, as we understand it, by the police, it wasn't really until law enforcement showed up at the same time,

not just the Minneapolis police, but the state police, even what they described as the Department of Resources, and 9 arrests, but not before making multiple warnings that we heard ourselves over the loudspeaker,

and calling them an unlawful assembly. And so the mayor is encouraging more peaceful protests, but as we understand it, there will be a lot of demonstrations in the Minneapolis area today,

The anger that we've seen since the day of the shooting and even before that, wanting to get federal immigration enforcement agents out of Minneapolis. Fred, yes,

And in that area, as well as across the country, um, there are people who are gathering for what many are calling a weekend of action.

And Omar Jimenez. We'll check back with you there in the Minneapolis area. Well, over a thousand protests are expected across the country this weekend.

As people are rallying against ICE in their communities. A coalition of advocacy groups coordinated ICE for Good events in response to both the deadly shooting of Renee Good and the unchecked violence in underserved communities.

CNN's Camila Duchales joins me outside the White House right now.

It rains a lot in Washington, D.C., but it doesn't seem to be much of a deterrent for many of the people who have gathered. What's going on? That's right. We're out in D.C.

We're walking with the protesters. I just spent a few hours talking to some of the protesters who came out today. And many of them said

That, despite the weather, it was very important for them to come out, to show their support for this protest, and most importantly, to send a message that what happened in Minneapolis with the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent

Is unacceptable. Now, I spoke to some of the protesters, one of whom was actually from Minnesota, and he just said that he was shocked when he heard the news.

Now, I asked other protesters who came out today what their thoughts were and what they wanted lawmakers to do in light of what happened.

And he said something remarkable. He said that what he has seen in the last few months since President Trump took office.

He said that he really believes that lawmakers need to do more and implement more reforms when it comes to the federal agencies that handle law enforcement.
And he thinks that what has really happened has really shown a light that it is more important now than ever.

They need to listen to the courts for some control and some principle and rule of law, because you can see that more people are joining this protest now.

And many of them are holding signs saying that August should go, that President Trump himself should go. And many of them feel.

Participating in this protest today is sending a clear message not only to Washington but to the entire country where these protests are taking place that what happened is unacceptable

And they are no longer going to stand by and watch what is happening; they really want to feel like they are joining a movement that is really creating change.

Well, there's a very excited and strong crowd in Washington, D.C. while it's raining.

Oh, but it certainly doesn't stop the protest and their emotions there. Camille Desalles, thank you very much.

Trump Threatens to Take Greenland ‘the Hard Way’

January 10, 2026

Trump Threatens to Take Greenland ‘the Hard Way’

Trump Threatens to Take Greenland ‘the Hard Way’


Trump threatens to take Greenland 'the hard way' and poses a policy question: how much money are you thinking of giving the Greenlanders to potentially get on board with the US?

I'm not talking about money for Greenland yet. I can discuss that, but right now we're going to take action regarding Greenland, whether they like it or not.

Oh, because if we don't do that, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not going to have Russia or China as neighbors. Okay? I'd like to make a deal,

You know, the easy way. But if we don't do it the easy way, we'll do it anyway.

The hard way. And I'm a guy. And by the way, I'm a Denmark fan too. I have to tell you, and I am and you know, they've been very good to me.

Oh, I'm a big fan. But you know, the fact that they had a boat land 500 years ago doesn't mean they own the land.

Of course, we had a lot of boats there too. But we need it because if you look outside Greenland now, there are Russian destroyers.

Chinese destroyers and big ones; Russian submarines everywhere. We are not going to have Russia or China take over Greenland. And if we don't, that's what they are going to do.

So, we are going to do something with Greenland, either the latter way or the more difficult way. Please go ahead. Madam, on Greenland, Mr. President,

Why is it important for you to own it when you have a military presence there that you can affect security, because when we own it,

We defend it. You don't defend a lease the same way. You have to own it. Oh and you know, with a nation, look what happened with Obama with that terrible deal.

That they did with Iran. It was a short-term deal. It was like a nine-year deal. The countries should own it. And uh, your defense. You don't defend a lease.

And we're going to have to defend Greenland. If we don't, China or Russia will. That's not going to happen. We're not happy, and I like China.

I like Russia. I love the Chinese people. I love the Russian people. I get along very well
with President Putin, but I'm very disappointed with him.

I get along very well with President Xi. I'm going to China in April, but I don't want them as neighbors in Greenland. Not going to happen.

And by the way, NATO had to realize that I'm for NATO. I saved NATO. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have NATO now.

But we will not allow Russia or China to take over Greenland. And if we don't, this is what's going to happen.

Poland warns US threat to seize Greenland risks dividing NATO | REUTERS

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday that he was worried about NATO pressure over a US threat to annex Greenland. Yes, I am very concerned about the Greenland issue.

And I am also very concerned about events in the US and everything that is causing ideological and political tensions within NATO and within the US itself.

The White House has said that the US is considering several options for acquiring Greenland, including the use of military force.

Poland sees the US and NATO as crucial to its security in the face of an increasingly aggressive Russia. And policymakers in Warsaw fear that divisions in the alliance could embolden Moscow.

A US military takeover of Greenland from Denmark, along with this one, would send shockwaves through the NATO alliance and deepen divisions between US President Donald Trump and European leaders.

But Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that she did not think that would happen. I don’t believe in the assumption that the United States would launch a military operation to gain control of Greenland,

I would not support this option explicitly. I have already written about it, but I am sure that it would not benefit anyone. I think it would not benefit the United States either.

To be clear, Maloney said that a strong NATO presence in the Arctic would help to alleviate American concerns about rival powers gaining influence in the region.

and reduce pressure for Washington to take unilateral action. The US State Department said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Friday with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutten and discussed the importance of Arctic security for all NATO allies.

Trump invading Greenland would be a 'crisis' for NATO

Venezuela is one thing. What you're saying is, I mean, we've heard this before, but in the last 24 hours, statements from some people connected to the Trump administration regarding Greenland.

Well, I think the voices you're hearing from the administration are really confirming that Donald Trump is a president who believes in spheres of influence rather than the rule of law. And that was pretty public in his national security strategy that was published recently.

A big part of it, the first part of it, was talking about.

Your idea of ​​the Western Hemisphere and the definition of the Western Hemisphere is South America, Central America, the Caribbean,

Greenland and Canada. It's not right where you know you can think, and you know the national security strategy is really filled with this sense that we have spheres of influence.




And you may have heard people now relaunching the Monroe Doctrine, which was the 19th-century doctrine of the United States that said to Europe

That you would stay out of our backyard at that time, and now your people would stay out of it. I think that's the Don Rowe doctrine. So I think

That's what we have in this president of the United States. Not a man who believes in a rules-based system, but a man who believes in spheres of influence

Where the powerful control that sphere. Uh, that's why he probably thinks so much about President Putin. That's encouraging for President Xi Jinping, and he left us in Europe,

The United Kingdom is in the middle. Oh, and you know the countries that have benefited from the rules-based system and are probably scratching their heads right now about what to do next, and we'll talk about Ukraine in a second

And let's talk about the implications of that on Greenland itself, I mean, I don't want to play this too much, but I mean, what do you think if Greenland were actually given a response? Obviously, it's effectively Danish territory and in essence then.

A kind of part of NATO, I mean to suggest something that then NATO would be dissolved. Well, that would be a very serious crisis for NATO because in NATO, we basically respect each other.

We respect each other's sovereignty. It's a treaty of nation-states, and within that, an ally is invading or taking away or annexing the sovereign state of another country in anything that we don't believe in.

Remember that what Putin is threatening are the values ​​of NATO. Don't mind our military capabilities. That's basically what we stand for as an alliance.

And this alliance was formed in 1948 after the war. And what we shouldn't forget is that the West, as we know it, in 1945, rejected the idea of ​​spheres of influence in military power.

Which we rejected from Hitler. and the Cold War became a kind of battle of influence between the Soviet efforts with communism and ideology

And we base our ideology on that, as long as we are free and sovereign and democratic with the rule of law, that's what it is for all of us.

And that has benefited the United States. It's not just that it's negative for the United States, you know, it's enriched itself globally through trade.

So, we have So on Ukraine, you know, there's an argument, I think you and others are convinced, that it would, you know, kind of encourage.

Putin's actions in Ukraine. But does it really change the game in the sense that I mean, Vladimir Putin has clearly been convinced for quite some time.

That this kind of Ukraine is his god, and what President Trump does in Latin America is not really.

Change that basic ideology, well, I think we're in the most powerful country on Earth that effectively aligns itself with this kind of ideology.

That legality doesn't matter. Sovereignty doesn't matter that you're the biggest, you know, you're the biggest playground.

It doesn't matter. But haven't the Russians thought that for years? I mean, they'll point it out, and they've done it for the last decade anyway.

So, for example, for the US action in Iraq, they would say that the US never followed international law. That was an argument.
They would consider.

Well, I think what we have seen so far is Russia holding up the NATO border. They have never really entered NATO.

We have recently seen drone strikes in Poland and provocations and sub-threat activity, like we have seen in the UK, being used to target Karma properties.

And set warehouses on fire. So we have certainly seen a bit of that, but basically, the Russians have been wary of NATO militarily.

They did not want to take us on directly. But if the biggest supporter of NATO, the one that currently provides 70 percent of NATO's capabilities, decides

That he is no longer for it, or is not actually going to be motivated by this kind of breach of the alliance. That is too much.

Important because that leavesPutin open, and Greenland is reallyimportant because Greenland isabsolutely at the sort of fulcrum between the Western Hemisphere.

Yeah, and also Europe. And whatdoes Putin want more than anything? Whatdoes he want, going way back to his KGBtimes? He wants a schism between one side of the Atlantic and the other. 


michael rapaport: Actor Michael Rapaport says he’s running for NYC mayor in 2029

January 09, 2026

 Michael Rapaport: Actor Michael Rapaport says he’s running for NYC mayor in 2029

michael rapaport: Actor Michael Rapaport says he’s running for NYC mayor in 2029


Actor Michael Rapaport says he's running for mayor of New York City in 2029. Michael Rapaport has announced his intention to run for mayor of New York City in 2029,

launching a long-term campaign aimed at challenging the leadership of incumbent Mayor Zoran Mandani. Mandani's record and style of governance suggest that he believes the city is headed in the wrong direction under the young Democratic Socialist leadership.

Rapaport, known for his outspoken personality and frequent social commentary, has repeatedly been the target of Mandani in interviews and on social media. He has used strong language to describe the mayor's policies and decisions,

paving the way for his future bid to protect the city from Mandani's dangerous agenda, particularly on issues of public safety, fiscal responsibility, and governance.

In the podcast announcement, Rapaport repeatedly introduced himself as mayor and announced that he would not run for mayor when he was no longer in office. He criticized what he saw as ineffective management and policy choices, vowing to run a campaign focused on safety,

affordability and accountability if he decides to formally launch a bid for mayor in 2029. Rapaport’s remarks reflect a pattern abroad of political engagement by celebrities who are frustrated with local or national leaders. His statements echo previous criticisms he has made on social media and in interviews, in which he has accused Mandani of being unfit for office

And attacked him on a variety of political positions, particularly on foreign policy issues and public order. Zoran Mandani, who took office as the 112th mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026,

won the 2025 election with a landslide, becoming the first Muslim and the youngest mayor in the city's history. His platform includes progressive policies.

Such as expanding public services and measures aimed at addressing affordability and inequality. Critics of Mam Doni's administration, including Rapaport, have focused on what they see as controversial positions or symbolic actions. The mayor's supporters say his agenda reflects genuine efforts to improve the well-being of New York's working class and fix long-standing structural issues.

Problems in the city. Rapaport's announcement does not yet signal the start of a formal campaign with fundraising or ballot filing,

But it sets a clear tone and indicates that he intends to build momentum in the years leading up to the 2029 mayoral election.

His comments underscore the polarized political climate in New York City, where there is debate about leadership, style, and the future.

Actor Michael Rapaport Announces NYC Mayor Run, Attacks Current Mayor

Actor Michael Rapaport Announces NYC Mayoral Run, Attacks Current Mayor. What if the next mayor of New York City is not a career politician, but a loudmouth Hollywood comedian?

That’s exactly the question being raised after Michael Rapaport announced that he plans to run for mayor of New York City. Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport,

known for films like Copland and his podcast Iam Rapaport, says he’s entering the race, claiming that the chaos of recent years has driven him to act.

During the January 5 podcast episode, Rapaport jokingly referred to himself as Mayor Rapaport, but quickly made it clear that he was serious, saying that the direction of the city and the country left him no choice but to run.



Rapaport used the moment to take a direct shot at the current NYC Mayor Zoran Mandani, who was sworn in on January 1.

The comedian has been a vocal critic of Mandani since the 2025 Democratic primary, often criticizing the mayor’s policies and political views, particularly his stance on Israel.

On the podcast, Rapaort claimed that Mandani would exceed the public’s worst expectations once in office. There’s no doubt that

It was just a joke, and it was deleted a few days later when Rapaort officially announced his intentions in a video on Instagram.

In the post, he described himself as a New York City native, with integrity, accountability, and a promise to make the city safer, more affordable, and stronger.

He also stressed that he would own up to his mistakes and speak plainly without political spin. Whether this turns into a serious campaign

Orwere remains a celebrity-driven protest race remains to be seen, but one thing is clear. If Michael Rapaport follows suit, the New York City mayoral race could become a completely unexpected and loud one.

What do young people think? Can Michael Rapaport really make an impact in NYC politics, or is this pure political spectacle? Let us know in the comments.

JUST IN: Tren de Aragua member tried to run over Border Patrol agents before shots fired, DHS says 

NOW: Member of the Aragua train tries to run over Border Patrol agents before shots are fired, DHS Sean says: Welcome to Hannity.

Tonight, we are in Washington, D.C., for an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump, the first sit-down since the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro.

Tonight, we start on the other side of the country in Portland, Oregon, where the investigation is still ongoing. Customs and Border Protection agents fire weapons at the border.

The agents are thankfully okay. Two other people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Member of OFTREN DE ARAGUA. OUR VERY OWN KEVIN COREKE has an update on all of this,

A full report, Kevin. As you indicated, a Border Patrol agent shot two people in Portland, Oregon, after the driver attempted to flee federal officers illegally later in the afternoon.

Identify yourself as the agent. This was done in a manner that targeted an alleged member of the often-dreaded D'Aragua, Venezuela gang. Part of that gang ring armed itself with a vehicle and attempted to elude law enforcement.

After shooting and killing the driver, they found him about 10 minutes later, HIT. As you are reporting, he was being taken to a local hospital.

He continued to speed away despite being told to get out of the vehicle by officers. Of course, she died of her injuries, Sean. That is correct. We are expecting another full news conference that we are due to have.

Woman fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis identified, hundreds of mourners show up at vigil

January 08, 2026

 Woman fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis identified, hundreds of mourners show up at vigil

Woman fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis identified, hundreds of mourners show up at vigil


Woman shot dead by ICE officer in Minneapolis identified, hundreds of mourners gather for breaking news vigil. This is an agent using reckless force that resulted in someone's death. What they're doing is creating chaos and distrust, which is Mayor Frye's message to the snow.

When a woman was shot by one of their agents. Thanks for joining us. We start the four today with this breaking news.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the woman was committing a domestic terrorism offense. LCALOFFICILS isn't so sure.

This bystander video shows the angle of what happened. However, please be aware that it may be disturbing to some.

Oh my God, did you hear those shots? Three shots were fired in an accident, and then witnesses ran to help the woman who was shot.

Federal authorities say the driver was trying to pull over an ICE agent. We're reproducing your live team coverage of this breaking news.

We're going to start with the white man in Minneapolis, who has been on the scene since the shooting this morning. Connor Good. The scene was heartbreaking.

Some eight hours later, Ice shot and killed a 37-year-old woman, whom  we heard the Observer describe as a

A person who was not necessarily the person Ice was targeting.

We'll go back to the video obtained by Bystander that shows the moments leading up to the shooting.

A neighbor heard a commotion around 9:45 this morning. So he came outside and started filming. Focus here on the Honda. It starts to back up and then move forward.

At that same time, you hear several gunshots. Carthage ran into others across the street. Now DHS is claiming it was all in self-defense.

Perspectives from I.S.I.S. led Mayor Jacob Frey to call the forced narrative, quote, 'trash.' The scene remained very active for hours, with angry protesters responding in kind.

At one point, federal agents used tear gas and other chemical agents as they tried to clear the scene. The man who shot the video,

We showed you above here, says he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. It doesn’t look like any kind of unjustified force was being used.

There’s nothing outside my house. I’ve lived here for two years. I’ve never seen anything like this. The person was moving. No one died after the police left,



Some protesters followed the police down the street toward downtown. A vigil has begun with people offering words of grief, tears, comfort, and peace.

Some people are singing this evening as well. Now, the witness who showed us that video also described the race to help the woman and get medical attention.

Who was shot and killed here with a snowball? We will bring the youth.

Protests are underway in Minnesota after a fatal ICE-involved shooting

Protests continue in Minnesota after a fatal ICE-involved Austin shooting. West Ball. We're going to watch it live above. Crowds of protesters.

In the Twin Cities. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver earlier today. This is the story we've been following all day.

It's a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense, but was called reckless and unnecessary by the Minneapolis mayor, the AP says.

The 37-year-old woman was shot during a traffic stop in a snowy residential neighborhood in front of a family member, identified as a

A senior citizen of the city south of Minneapolis. She described herself as a mother, a wife, and a poet. According to the New York Post. Videos taken from various vantage points,

An approaching SUV shows an officer stopping in the middle of the road and demanding the driver open the door and grab the handle. The Honda Pilot begins to pull forward.

And the various ICE officers standing in front of the vehicle draw their weapons and immediately fire at least 2 shots into the vehicle at close range. The vehicle sped toward him, jumping back.

Again, oh, this is a story we will continue to follow all night, especially as we hear. There are protests. Planned in major cities across the country.

In light of what happened today. Standing with Jeffrey Halstead in Minneapolis. He is the former police chief of Fort Worth, Texas. That's where the Fort Worth Police Department is.

Jeffrey, in his experience. What should federal and local use-of-force policies do? It's usually said to be shooting at or near a moving vehicle.

And what specific facts would there be to justify an officer legally shooting a driver who is blocking the road?

And then starting to drive. Yes, the complication is shooting at a moving vehicle. Do you know, we've really changed our training in 2 decades.

To accommodate the use of deadly force, because, unlike in the movies, a bullet will not stop the threat of a moving vehicle, in incidents like this.

You saw 1 agent approaching the vehicle. It's highly discouraged and also high-level police training and tactical training because of approaching a moving vehicle.

The more likely you are to be dragged down the road, and you are actually putting yourself in harm's way, and who reacts to the increase in force.

So a large number of mistakes in the beginning. But then, when you look at the totality of these situations, it's milliseconds. This is happening. And, you know, drivers probably want to get out of a very delicate situation.

 woman,.And an angry mob, and then the officers, they want to stop talking any further. And then when someone is targeted, and then deployed forces are used,

You have to continue that investigation, and it has to be completed before you can make those decisions because it is a consistent policy of the city, county, state, and county law enforcement regarding the use of deadly force in a moving vehicle.

It will not stop your risk.  Woman, you need to assess your own situation and make adjustments.

So that you can de-escalate and calm these escalating issues. Very, very quickly. A few moments ago, we heard from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Christy Gnome.

Um, DHS says the driver was trying to run over officers. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, on the other hand, says the video doesn't support Jeffrey in his defense.

When these kinds of narratives are told. What pieces of evidence are most conclusive? Is it something like a body camera, radio, and traffic? Witness statements,

And how do investigators weigh each of these types of evidence for credibility? Uh, all the individuals' perspectives are going to outweigh your most compelling evidence.

What's going on here? It's not good for this situation, and it's not good for the community. It's just taking a hard. This urgent conversation that's happening with very powerful elected officials.

This investigation needs to move forward and come to a conclusion before these rash decisions are made, with, uh, when you look at these conversations,

So the body cam video is undoubtedly from the perspective of these officers, which is extremely compelling. Witness statements, bullet fragments, and the way the bullet went through,

You know, when it was deployed from a handgun, that helps. But all of that takes a lot of time, and to assess within an hour,

whether it's legitimate or not, or whether it's almost reckless. You have to let the professionals go and remember to keep these investigative weapons completely away from both of those elements.

You have a state and an FBI. Let those investigations proceed, but in the context of these body cameras and other video, there will be a little bit of light for the split-second decisions.

Those were made.  Woman, and also with respect to the passing driver, that's going to be good too.

Ukraine war briefing: US backs European ceasefire security guarantees for first time

January 07, 2026

 Ukraine war briefing: US backs European ceasefire security guarantees for the first time 

Ukraine war briefing: US backs European ceasefire security guarantees for first time


Ukraine War Briefing: US backs European ceasefire security guarantees for the first time. Ukraine's allies, Britain and France, have agreed to establish a powerful security guarantee

Designed to secure a lasting peace if a ceasefire is reached. The

A coalition of willing representatives from 35 countries pledged a US-led monitoring mission and a multilateral European force

To be deployed after a ceasefire with Russia. After finalizing the pledges, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Cameron, and Ukrainian

President Vlad Myslensky signed a declaration of intent. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France was ready to send thousands of troops as a guarantee.

Britain and France plan to set up a military base in Ukraine. Operational convergence has been achieved among the 35 member states of the

Alliance, including Ukraine and the United States, in building strong security guarantees

Confirming the Trump administration’s support for the security framework for Ukraine, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said the president is committed to Ukraine.

The peace and security protocols aimed at preventing further attacks on Ukraine.

Any attack in Ukraine is an attack, and if there is an attack, they will defend themselves. They are as strong as anyone has ever seen.

The president does not back down from his promises. He is strong for the country of Ukraine and for the peace agreement, and we will be there to help the Ukrainians achieve that final peace.

And we are confident that we will get there. After the meeting, German Chancellor Friedrich Meir suggested that German forces could participate by monitoring troops from neighboring NATO territory.

The troops stationed in Ukraine are primarily Ukrainian troops that need to be strengthened and supported, but

Also, to get neighboring states to deploy additional troops to Ukraine, which could be deployed in the event of Russian aggression. For Zelensky, the most difficult task lies ahead.

While the security cage has been built, the map of Ukraine is the last, most explosive sticking point. While

Expressing satisfaction with the results, Zelensky said that the most important issue that still needs to be resolved was the territorial question, referring to Russian demands.

Ukraine should give up its eastern Donbass region. Currently, 20% is held by Russia. With these documents, we are further strengthening the legal work in the countries with the parliaments.

So that when diplomacy succeeds in ending the war, we will be fully prepared to deploy the forces of the coalition of our choice. The biggest remaining issue


What still needs to be worked on is how I can help an area. Teams are unable to solve some problems, which can be escalated to the level of leaders.

Trump: Venezuela turning over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US

You're watching live. I'm Austin Westfall now. We're hearing some breaking news from President Trump. He said on social media that the interim authorities in Venezuela will sell.

30 million to 50 million barrels of high-quality oil to the United States at its market price. The President said, a few moments ago on social media, I was pleased to announce

The interim authorities in Venezuela are trading between 30 and 50 million. Barrels of high-quality approved oil to the United States. This oil will be sold at its market price.

And this amount will be controlled by the President of the United States. To ensure that it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.

I have instructed the Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, to implement this plan immediately. It will take. Storage ships are brought directly to the unloading docks in the United States.

Thank you for your attention. This matter, oh, I haven't seen any response from the Venezuelan authorities themselves. Venezuela has confirmed that it will happen.

In fact, it is happening. But this is the first little bit of clarification that we're getting from the White House. But, uh, what, uh, the important part of it? Oh, the approved oil.

What's going to happen with this approved oil? Trump says it's going to be 30. Between 30 and 50 million barrels, high-quality. Approved oil, a direct look at the White House.

It's just past 700. In the nation's capital, we're also getting clarity. The casualty figures after Saturday's attack in Caracas. The Pentagon is now confirming, according to the Associated Press.

That 7 U.S. service members. Of the wounded, 2 are still recovering, while 5 have returned to duty. A U.S. official said the injuries were from gunshots and stab wounds.

Oh, we heard from officials over the weekend about what happened to U.S. service members. Ah, the recovery from the fire, oh, ground in Venezuela while they were carrying out their mission.

Oh, any video of that night of the explosions in Caracas? Um, in addition to those 7 injuries on the U.S. side. We're also hearing from the Associated Press.

At least 24 Venezuelan security personnel were killed in the U.S. military operation. That brings the total number of deaths to, at least, 56. That 56 number includes 32 Cuban soldiers and police officers

Who were working in Venezuela. The Cuban government is confirming that 32 of their soldiers. And police officers were working in Venezuela at the time. 2 days of mourning have been declared, oh will continue to post more on the Caribbean island.
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Venezuela's Maduro tells US court 'I am still president' as he pleads not guilty to drugs charges

January 06, 2026

 Venezuela's Maduro tells US court 'I am still president' as he pleads not guilty to drugs charges

Venezuela's Maduro tells US court 'I am still president' as he pleads not guilty to drugs charges


Venezuela's Maduro tells US court 'I'm still president' as he pleads not guilty to drug charges. Did the US military just kidnap Nicolas Maduro? US President Donald Trump says

The. The US military has arrested President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Maduro said they were kidnapped from their home because the word is illegal in Caracas.

Maybe a more neutral way to describe Maduro's arrest is an abduction, but the US government calls it an arrest. This is largely a law enforcement action. This was the arrest of two criminals in the US justice system.

And to be clear, this is not a trivial question about semantics. This is a question about the law and whether the US has the legal right to remove world leaders from their homes, and whether other countries have the same right. Let me explain.

The worst of crimes

If you feel something about a country that unilaterally claims the right to waltz into another and then includes its leader,

Then perhaps it is because your perspective is grounded in international law. Article 2, subsection 4 of the UN Charter is quite clear.

All members shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. Okay, so the UN, whose membership includes the United States, Venezuela, and almost every other country on Earth,

forbids its members from violating each other’s sovereignty. World War III was supposed to be a total ban on the use of armed force to resolve disputes between states.

At the Nuremberg trials after World War II, it was actually an American prosecutor who argued that the crime of aggression, by one state against another,

was the highest international crime. That launching a war of aggression had the moral qualities of the worst crimes. This is not to say that the United States is starting a war here.

Or that even if it were, there are no exceptions that would allow it. Only two cases would be the exercise of the right of self-defense. The other is

The Security Council has decided on a threat to international peace and security or an actual or imagined threat to the peace.

But the point here is that the United States certainly did not have Venezuela’s consent to kidnap its leader. It did not even have the authorization of the UN Security Council.

Self-defense, that’s more difficult. To use it, you have to be the target of an armed attack, and your use of force must be necessary and proportionate.

But the United States has made various efforts over the past 20 years to broaden the scope of its defense. Venezuela is not a transit point for drugs coming into the United States.

Venezuela accounts for about 5% of the cocaine trafficking trade, but most of it goes to Europe. Therefore, the justification for the war on drugs as a kind of self-defense is nonexistent.

Or painfully thin. The US has argued that Nicolas Maduro is the head of a sub-terrorism operation and that the illegal drugs being spread through Venezuela amount to a weapon.

Weapon of mass destruction. Weapon of mass destruction. We are first classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

This could be the beginning of a self-defense argument that the violation of Venezuela’s borders, the alleged killing of at least 40 people, and the capture of the Venezuelan president are merely a preemptive strike on American lives.

And what may be fueling this defense is that Venezuelan troops allegedly fired back, which seems to touch on perhaps the most important legal argument, at least for the United States,

that the domestic legal justification for self-defense and pursuing Maduro, even beyond international borders, trumps all else.

The full wrath of American justice.

Part of what makes the legality of Maduro’s arrest so confusing is that we’re really talking about two kinds of law. There’s international law.

And then there’s U.S. domestic law. It was very gratifying to hear Secretary of State Marco Rubio say this in an interview with ABC News. Let me ask it again.

What legal authority does the United States have to run Venezuela? Well, I’ve told you what our objectives are and how we’re going to leverage them to do that.

And as far as our legal authority on quarantine goes, I’m very simple. We have court orders. These are approved boats, and we get orders from the courts to seize.

And seize these contraband. The other thing is that I don’t know whether a court order is a legal authority. Simply put, U.S. law is what

Gives U.S. law the right to do what it does, which is to arrest people. And a year-long legal case has been built against Nicolas Maduro.

As we can see in this brand new unsealed indictment, he faces four counts.

Along with charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism and import cocaine into the United States

Along with two counts of possessing machine guns and destructive devices. The indictment accuses Majuro of collaborating with some of the world’s most violent and large-scale drug traffickers and

Narcotics terrorists. That he allowed corruption to flourish in cocaine for his own benefit. That he and his inner circle provided cover and logistical support to law enforcement agencies to transport cocaine through Venezuela.

And that his wife ordered the kidnappings, beatings, and murders of people who provided him with drug money or otherwise undermined his drug trafficking operations.

The U.S. government considers Maduro a fugitive from U.S. justice. His capture was $25 million under the Biden administration and then doubled to $50 million under Trump.

And there is precedent for the U.S. military helping to carry out such arrests abroad. Thousands of U.S. troops are in key positions in Panama after an early morning raid to oust dictator General Noriega.

The dictator then running the country, General Manuel Noriega, was indicted in the United States on drug-related charges. Eventually, he was brought to the United States and tried.

And convicted, spending decades behind bars. And until the U.S. invasion, which set this whole chain of events in motion, the legal opinion within the U.S. Department of Justice

Was whether international law prohibited the U.S. president from authorizing abduction by force. In conclusion, we do not believe that it does and that the text of Article 2, Subsection 4 of the U.N. Charter does not prohibit extraterritorial law enforcement activities. So this is not a war, the United States said then and may very well say now.

It is just an arrest. At the end of the day, the argument the Trump administration makes is that it is following its own set of rules and that international law does not apply here.

But even if that were the case, consider the case of General Noriega of Panama. After the US invasion, the UN General Assembly condemned him by a vote of 75 to 20

And violated international law. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. The majority of the UN Security Council also condemns it.

But where did that resolution go? It was vetoed by the United States, which has that authority as a permanent member. So, thinking beyond this one operation in Venezuela, we will run the country until we can have a safe, orderly, and just transition. 

The question really is, how legal is the repression? And for those other world leaders who are watching and following Trump's example, what's stopping them from asking?
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