A federal immigration raid went viral over the weekend when agents detained a US citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint, then led him onto the street in his underwear in subfreezing conditions. ChongLy Thao, 56, was returned some time later that day without explanation or an apology. The Department of Homeland Security said officers […]
Explore MoreBernd Debusmann JrWhite House reporter Watch: The BBC’s Faisal Islam on how Trump’s Davos speech was received President Donald Trump says the US is exploring a potential deal on Greenland after talks with Nato as he backed off threats to tariff European allies that had opposed his plans for America to acquire the island. On […]
Explore MoreKatya Adler Europe Editor BBC Something in Europe has snapped. Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday night in his insistence that the US “has to have” Greenland for national security reasons. He predicted that Europe’s leaders aren’t “gonna push back too much”. But that’s not the plan they have in mind when their paths […]
Explore MoreGhislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has agreed to testify under oath before the congressional committee investigating the federal government’s handling of the Epstein cases. Committee chairman James Comer, who is leading the investigation, says Maxwell will depose virtually on 9 February. Maxwell’s legal team has previously said she would […]
Explore MoreWatch: BBC asks if breakup of Nato is price Trump willing to pay for Greenland US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to take control of Greenland, saying there is “no going back”. Asked at a news conference how far he was willing to go to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, he […]
Explore MoreWatch: US police chief says off duty officers caught up in ICE stops The US justice department has issued subpoenas to Democratic Minnesota officials, alleging they conspired to impede federal immigration officers in the state. The offices of Governor Tim Walz, state Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey were among those served […]
Explore MoreChris MasonPolitical editor Ian Vogler/Getty Images Just yesterday, the prime minister made the case for “calm discussion” with the United States. He wakes up this morning to President Trump personifying a political Catherine wheel: spinning, unpredictable, colourful and firing off reactions at every angle. Every angle, including in the direction of the UK, and in […]
Explore MoreBernd Debusmann Jrat the White House Getty Images When one-time Democrat Sam Negron headed to the polls to cast a ballot for Donald Trump in 2024, he did so with one thing on his mind above all – the economy. “I didn’t like paying $7 for eggs,” said Negron, a Pennsylvania state constable in the […]
Explore MoreAs Trump pushes for Greenland, Davos may not provide the friendly stage he’s accustomed to.source
Explore MoreUsha Vance, the wife of Vice-President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. In a post on X, the second lady said she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July. “Usha and the baby are doing well,” a statement posted on Tuesday to the second lady’s social media […]
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