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Volume 2 • Issue No. 8 • Updated Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 08:07 AM UTC

ICE officer fatally shoots woman during immigration operation in Minneapolis

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman, Renee Nicole Good, during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Federal officials claim she attempted to run over officers, while local leaders dispute this account, leading to protests and calls for ICE to leave the city.

Sources: AP News, NPR


US withdraws from 66 international organizations in retreat from global cooperation

The Trump administration announced it will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including the UN's population agency and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, marking a significant retreat from global cooperation and multilateral agreements.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Trump administration targets Venezuela's oil with tanker seizures and global sales

Sources: AP News


Two killed in shooting at Mormon church parking lot in Salt Lake City

Sources: AP News


Trump proposes massive defense spending increase to $1.5 trillion

Sources: AP News


House moves to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

Sources: AP News


Trump's interest in Greenland poses challenge to NATO and trans-Atlantic relations

President Trump has renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing strategic importance for Arctic security and rare earth minerals. European leaders have defended Greenland's sovereignty, raising concerns about NATO tensions and potential military intervention.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Longest-serving House Democrat Steny Hoyer announces retirement

Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the longest-serving Democrat in Congress and former House majority leader, announced he will retire at the end of his term, marking the departure of another senior leader from the political stage.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening military strike

President Trump invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House days after threatening military action against Colombia, marking a sudden diplomatic shift following tensions over drug trafficking and Venezuela policy.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Harvey Weinstein claims jurors were bullied into conviction as judge prepares to rule

Sources: AP News