Top Minnesota corrections official questions when immigration agencies will draw down forces

In the week-and-a-half since federal immigration agents fatally shot a man in Minnesota, the state’s top corrections official told CBS News there have been “conversations” with the federal government, including with people who report to White House border czar Tom Homan. But Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said details on a possible deescalation in

Abbott Says Violent Student Anti-ICE Protesters, Schools Backing Them Shouldn’t Be Above the Law

High school students protest against ICE outside the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 14, 2026. Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for violent student protesters demonstrating against immigration agents, and schools supporting them, to face legal consequences as the state investigates an Austin school district. ​“It’s about time

Judge restricts use of tear gas, projectile munitions at Portland protests

A judge in Oregon on Tuesday temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, just days after agents launched gas at a crowd of demonstrators, including young children, that local officials described as peaceful. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon ordered federal officers to not

Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits UK Politics Following Epstein Email Scandal

Britain’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, speaks during a welcome reception for British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, at the ambassador’s residence in Washington, on Feb. 26, 2025. Carl Court/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Former United States Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned as a UK lawmaker amid a growing political scandal over allegations he

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with “flu-like symptoms”

Washington — Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into a hospital on Monday night “after experiencing flu-like symptoms,” a spokesman for the Kentucky Republican said Tuesday.  The spokesman, David Popp, said it was done out of an “abundance of caution” and McConnell’s “prognosis is positive.”  “He is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving,” Popp

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to closed-door deposition in House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to closed-door deposition in House Epstein probe – CBS News Watch CBS News Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Scott MacFarlane has details. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px);