Trump officials trade blame as political pressure mounts over Minneapolis
The attempts to shift liability show the White House views the shooting as a major political vulnerability.
07:29 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Judge rips into ICE but backs off demand for agency head to appear in court
“ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence,” Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote.
06:24 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Donald Trump promised to make the US the worlds crypto capital. His businesses are seizing on it.
The president's business empire — once known for its hotels and golf courses — has aggressively expanded into the world of cryptocurrencies during his first year back in the White House.
05:00 AM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories A meeting with RFK Jr. set off recriminations inside doctors lobbying arm
Leaders of the American Medical Association want a seat at the health secretary’s table. Some AMA members would prefer to ostracize him.
06:00 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine looks close, except on everything that matters
Three issues still blocking an agreement to end the war.
04:35 AM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Poll: Trump voters support military intervention in more countries
65 percent of Trump voters say the U.S. should take military action in at least one country, according to a new POLITICO poll.
02:00 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Infantino takes World Cup charm offensive to US mayors
FIFA's president has worked to cultivate support among American politicians from the White House to city halls.
09:21 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Our cities are no longer safe: GOP mayors condemn Trump immigration enforcement
At a gathering of mayors in Washington on Wednesday, Republicans criticized the White House’s recent immigration crackdown as chaotic and damaging.
07:46 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Newsom bets big on Trumps goodwill to shrink Californias budget hole
The governor is banking on being able to continue to collect a special tax that is set to expire in June.
04:25 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Mamdani ratchets up tax-the-rich rhetoric as Hochul launches reelection run
The democratic socialist mayor put the governor on the spot — but questions about his pro-tax push remain.
05:55 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Inside the White House frustrations with Sean Duffy
The DOT secretary’s son-in-law’s campaign push became an internal irritation point during a shutdown when all eyes were on aviation.
05:24 PM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories The 2028 Race Has Begun. Heres Whos Winning.
White House hopefuls in both parties are maneuvering for the post-Trump era. Here’s where they stand at the end of 2025.
10:00 AM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Escape from Washington? Senators look to start new chapters as governors
U.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states
07:46 AM on 01/29/2026 ABC Politics Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midterms
Republicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections
10:09 PM on 01/29/2026 ABC Politics FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday
04:09 AM on 01/29/2026 ABC Politics Democrats Castro, Crockett set out to visit detention center housing family detained in Minnesota
Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett will try Wednesday to access an ICE facility where the federal government has detained a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father who were in the U.S. awaiting asylum proceedings
03:45 PM on 01/28/2026 ABC Politics Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'
Bruce Springsteen has released a new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement
02:33 PM on 01/28/2026 ABC Politics Rubio tells senators there's 'good and decent progress' in Venezuela since US ousted Maduro
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there's been "good and decent progress” in Venezuela since the United States ousted Nicolas Maduro as leader of the South American country
11:45 AM on 01/28/2026 ABC Politics The DHS crisis is squeezing Susan Collins
The Maine Republican is under immense pressure as a huge funding package hangs by a thread and federal agents swarm her state.
09:24 PM on 01/28/2026 Politico Top Stories Minnesotas chief judge, a veteran in conservative legal circles, takes on ICE
The low-key George W. Bush appointee confronting Trump’s immigration tactics ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to his courtroom.
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