Protesters in Minneapolis smash into FBI vehicles allegedly containing federal documents

The FBI is offering a reward after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents. The incident happened after an ICE agent shot a man in the leg in north Minneapolis on Wednesday night. WCCO Photojournalist Tom Aviles was a few blocks away from the scene two hours after

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion during White House meeting

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion during White House meeting – CBS News Watch CBS News Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented President Trump with her real Nobel Peace Prize medallion during her visit to the White House on Thursday. Weijia Jiang has more. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before {

Sidelining of DOJ’s Civil Rights Division in ICE shooting is unusual, experts say

In the week since the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent, a dozen Justice Department prosecutors and career officials have left their positions — some of whom have expressed frustration over the department’s handling of the case. Senior U.S. Justice Department leaders have ordered federal prosecutors who specialize in probing civil

Senate passes 3-bill partial funding package, sending it to Trump

Washington — The Senate passed a three-bill package Thursday that funds parts of the government, clearing the legislation before leaving Washington for a weeklong recess ahead of the end-of-month deadline to avert a partial shutdown.  The Senate approved the package in a 82 to 15 vote, sending it to President Trump’s desk.  It includes funding

What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?

Washington — President Trump said Thursday he might invoke a centuries-old law known as the Insurrection Act to send troops into Minnesota, threatening a major escalation between the federal government and state officials. “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of