In a revelation that has ignited national scrutiny, federal officials have disclosed that nearly $700 million in declared U.S. currency was flagged by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in passenger luggage departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) over the past two years. Fed launch a major investigation.

The recent U.S.-led ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026 has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and international trade dynamics. Captured during a dramatic operation, Maduro's removal marks a pivotal shift in the Western Hemisphere, redirecting Venezuela's vast oil reserves and other resources toward U.S. interests. Economist E. J. Antoni identifies the winners and losers.

On January 7, 2026, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old U.S. citizen in south Minneapolis during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation. The shooting occurred near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area where federal agents were clashing with protesters opposing the arrests of undocumented immigrants.

In a pivotal ruling that underscores the inviolability of the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court has declared California's broad prohibition on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional.