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Trump: We have an Armada going to Iran

Trump: We Have an Armada Going to Iran

NTSB Arrives To Investigate Maine Plane Crash That Killed 6

The National Transportation Safety Board is arriving to begin investigating at a Maine airport where a business jet crashed during takeoff, killing all six people on board. The Paris-bound Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over and burned on takeoff at Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m. Sunday night as the nation’s massive winter storm was beginning to reach the area. It remained unclear on Tuesday if the weather or cold played a role in the crash as investigators were just beginning their work. Experts say the weather and questions about whether ice accumulating on the wings kept the plane from getting airborne will likely be an initial focus by the NTSB.

Congress tries to avert shutdown after ICE shootings scramble politics

Congress is trying to avoid a partial government shutdown as lawmakers react to the fatal shootings in Minneapolis by ICE agents. The Senate needs to pass a package of six spending bills by Friday to avert a shutdown. But one of those bills funds Homeland Security, including ICE operations, and Democrats say they won’t support that bill unless changes are made to rein in the immigration enforcement agency. At the White House, President Trump has shifted his posture and held positive phone calls with Minnesota officials.

Trump shakes up Minneapolis immigration operation leadership

President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, was set to take over the president's sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis on Tuesday, as the White House tries to tamp down national outrage over the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen this month by federal agents. The move to install Homan in place of top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who sources said is leaving after having led most of Trump's crackdowns in Democratic-led cities, is part of a broader reset by the president amid some advisers' concerns that the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents could derail his immigration agenda. Trump spent the weekend huddling with senior advisers to reassess the administration's response to Pretti's death on Saturday, according to a White House official and a source familiar with the talks. The discussions included reducing the number of federal agents deployed to Minnesota, recalibrating the ICE mission in the state to focus more narrowly on deportations rather than broad enforcement operations and exploring greater coordination with state authorities. Trump also weighed whether immigration officers should be required to have body-worn cameras, as many police officers do, according to the White House official. The killing of Pretti, an ICU nurse shot multiple times by Border Patrol agents on Saturday during protests, has become a full-blown political crisis for Trump, with even some Republicans in Congress calling for investigations. Coupled with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good earlier this month by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Pretti's shooting prompted renewed anger over the aggressive tactics of some 3,000 federal agents who have been roving the streets of Minneapolis for weeks. Late on Monday, Minnesota's chief federal judge ordered the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, to appear for a contempt hearing on Friday after the judge said the agency failed to comply with court orders that some detainees receive bond hearings. "The court's patience is at an end," U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote. Bystander video of Pretti's killing was widely shared, contradicting some Trump officials' initial claims that Pretti, who was legally carrying a concealed gun but never touched it prior to being shot, posed a threat to law enforcement. Public support for Trump's immigration enforcement tactics appeared to be waning both before and after the Pretti shooting, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed. Some Republicans have voiced concern that absent a shift in tactics, Trump's mass deportation push could cost the party its congressional majorities in November's midterm elections. The president held a two-hour meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the Oval Office on Monday evening after Noem asked to meet, a source briefed on the matter confirmed. Noem's job is not in jeopardy, the source said. The New York Times first reported the meeting. The typically combative Trump has also struck a more conciliatory tone in public remarks. He characterized private conversations with both Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday as productive, while the two Democratic leaders offered similarly positive comments, a far cry from the vitriol the two sides had previously exchanged. Walz's office said Trump had agreed to direct DHS to ensure state authorities could conduct their own investigation into the Pretti shooting, while Frey said on X that his understanding was that some federal agents would begin leaving the city on Tuesday. Privately, Trump made clear to advisers he did not want to defend the agent's actions or attack Pretti, after Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller labeled Pretti an "assassin" and Bovino suggested he intended to "massacre" officers, among other attacks from administration officials. Video footage of the incident verified by Reuters contradicted those allegations. Senior aides were asked not to target Pretti publicly, and the president discussed distancing himself from public comments made by Miller and Noem, the White House official said. Bovino, who said the officers who killed Pretti were the true victims in Saturday's shooting, is expected to depart Minneapolis along with some Border Patrol agents deployed with him, a senior administration official told Reuters on Monday. Another person familiar with the matter said Bovino had been stripped of his specially created title of "commander at large" of the Border Patrol and would return to his former job as a chief patrol agent along California's El Centro sector of the U.S.-Mexico border, before retiring soon after. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin disputed those reports, posting on X on Monday: "Chief Gregory Bovino has NOT been relieved of his duties." DHS officials described the incident as an attack by Pretti, saying agents fired in self-defense after he approached them with a handgun, even though video showed Pretti holding a phone, not a gun, as agents wrestled him to the ground. It also showed officers removing a firearm from his waistband after he was subdued, moments before they fatally shot him. Pretti was a licensed gun owner. In another sign that support for Trump's immigration drive in Minnesota was weakening, a leading Republican candidate for governor in the state, Chris Madel, dropped his bid on Monday, saying the crackdown had gone too far. "I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so," he said in a video statement.

Person Injured After Border Patrol Shooting In Arizona

A person is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday in an incident involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona. The incident is under investigation by law enforcement agencies. Stay with SNC for updates on this developing story.

Minnesota Is Out of Control

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Southwest Ends Open Seating, Rolls Out Assigned Seats

Southwest Airlines is ending its longtime open-seating system, with assigned seats now in place for passengers. The airline is also changing policies for travelers who need extra room, requiring some to purchase an additional seat in advance. The updates follow last year’s end to Southwest’s “bags fly free” policy and mark one of the biggest shifts in the airline’s history as it moves closer to other major U.S. carriers.

Debate: Alex Pretti And The Second Amendment

Mike takes on the debate surrounding Alex Pretti and the Second Amendment.

Properly Handling The Violent Disruption Of Church Services

Properly Handling The Violent Disruption Of Church Services With ALBERT MOHLER - president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Latest On Trump & The Economy

The Latest On Trump & The Economy With Steve Moore, STEVE MOORE - Committee to Unleash Prosperity, former economist at the Trump White House, author of the daily “Hotline” newsletter from the Committee to Unleash Prosperity.

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US eyes permanent CIA presence in Venezuela after Maduro’s removal

The United States is reportedly considering establishing a permanent Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) presence in Venezuela following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro, according to multiple news reports. Officials familiar with the discussions say that while the U.S. State Department would ultimately lead long-term diplomatic relations, the Trump administration is expected to lean heavily on the CIA during the initial phase of re-entry into the country due to the ongoing political transition and uncertain security situation. The planning reportedly focuses on how the U.S. intelligence agency would maintain a lasting foothold on the ground, working alongside diplomatic efforts to influence the nation’s future course after years of authoritarian rule and instability. The discussions come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in Latin America and follow dramatic developments earlier this month, including Maduro’s capture during a U.S.-led operation.

Minnesota Judge Orders ICE Director To Appear In Court

A chief federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear in court this Friday to explain why the agency has repeatedly failed to comply with court orders requiring timely bond hearings for detained immigrants. Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz described the violations as “extraordinary” and warned that he could hold ICE Director Todd Lyons in contempt if the agency cannot show cause for its noncompliance. The judge’s order stems from a broader legal confrontation over ICE’s handling of immigration detentions in Minnesota, where the Trump administration deployed thousands of federal agents as part of an enforcement surge. Attorneys for detained migrants argued they were denied their constitutional right to bond hearings within a required timeframe. Schiltz said he would cancel Lyons’ required appearance if the immigrant at the center of the case is released before Friday. The court’s decision underscores growing tensions between the judiciary and federal immigration authorities over enforcement practices and detainee rights. The order arrives amid heightened scrutiny of ICE operations in Minnesota after two fatal encounters involving the agency earlier this month, which have intensified public protests and political debate.

Trump, Walz Come Together To Curb Left Wing Insanity

President Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are now working together to stop the insanity in Minneapolis.

Tensions Are Being Fueled by the Left

ICE agents to assist with security at Winter Games

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will play a security role during the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Games, according to sources at the U.S. Embassy in Rome. The agents are expected to support diplomatic security teams but will not carry out any immigration enforcement during the event. Officials say the presence of ICE personnel is aimed at ensuring the safety of U.S. athletes, officials, and visitors attending the games.

Snowplow, sledding accidents push winter storm death toll to 30

Many U.S. residents are facing another day of below-freezing temperatures and widespread power outages after a massive winter storm dumped heavy snow across the Northeast and coated parts of the South in ice. At least 30 deaths have now been reported in states hit hardest by the severe cold. The fatalities include two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, fatal sledding accidents involving teenagers in Arkansas and Texas, and a woman whose body was found covered in snow in Kansas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors over the frigid weekend.

Trump heads to Iowa to spotlight economy and energy

President Donald Trump is traveling to Iowa this week as the White House highlights its focus on affordability, tax relief, and energy policy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The president is scheduled to tour a local business and deliver remarks at the Horizon Events Center in Clive. The visit comes as the administration continues to emphasize economic issues it says are impacting families and small businesses across the country.

Bovino removed as Border Patrol Commander at Large

Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as the "commander at large" for the U.S. Border Patrol and will return to his former job in California, where he is expected to retire soon, the Atlantic reported on Monday, citing a Homeland Security official and two people with knowledge of the change. The U.S. DHS, Customs and Border Protection and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Earlier on Monday, President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz each struck a conciliatory tone after a private phone call about immigration enforcement, a sign the two sides were seeking a way to end their standoff over a deportation drive that has claimed the lives of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

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