Trump admin’s claims of “reverse discrimination” upend DOJ Civil Rights Division

At first glance, some of the language looks familiar.   A letter sent to state officials in Rhode Island by the Justice Department in June included a reminder that federal civil rights law “prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” But that letter

Trump links Greenland standoff with allies to perceived Nobel snub

America’s European allies stood united Monday against President Trump’s escalating campaign to take control of Greenland, accusing him of blackmail with a new threat of tariffs if they continue rejecting his bid for the U.S. to acquire the vast island. Mr. Trump, meanwhile, appeared to hint that he was still willing to use the U.S. military

DOJ probing protesters group that disrupted services at church with ICE pastor

Minneapolis — The Department of Justice said Sunday it is investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apparently serves as a pastor. A livestreamed video posted on the Facebook page of Black Lives Matter Minnesota, one of the protest’s

Europeans reeling from Trump threat to impose tariffs on 8 countries

Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump’s announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland. The responses to Mr. Trump’s decision ranged from saying it risked “a dangerous downward spiral” to predicting that “China and Russia must be having a field day.” Mr. Trump’s threat sets up a

DOJ and FBI Investigate Minneapolis Incidents: Church Disruption by Don Lemon and Assault on Journalist Nick Sortor

The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has directed the Civil Rights Division to investigate one of two incidents that occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area amid escalating anti-ICE protests. Harmeet Dhillion posted that she was activated on one issue. A separate event occurred involving independent journalist Nick

Bovino Calls a “Witch Hunt”: Targeted Harassment, Stand-Down Orders, and Escalating Street Tensions

What unfolded in Minneapolis this weekend went far beyond loud protests. Multiple independent videos, eyewitness reports, and law enforcement accounts describe a city environment where people were openly hunted, harassed, and attacked over perceived political positions, while police units were allegedly ordered to stand down. From reporters being followed and assaulted, to churchgoers being screamed

Housing Emerges as Top Issue in Purple Nevada’s Gubernatorial Election

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo speaks to more than 80 campaign staffers, volunteers, and donors crammed into his campaign headquarters in Lakeside Village Plaza in Las Vegas on Jan. 16, 2025. John Haughey/The Epoch Times LAS VEGAS—The governor worked his way through the hall, backslapped his way across the foyer, and shook hands while descending the