Minneapolis, Portland protests erupt

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January 9, 2026

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Shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, Portland fuel protests

Shootings: Protests are expected to continue after two separate shootings by federal immigration agents. A day after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis, Customs and Border Protection agents injured two people in Portland. The latest >

Investigations: The Trump administration has doubled down on its defense of immigration officers in both cases, which they have framed as acts of self-defense. Minnesota and Oregon leaders have called for ICE to halt operations as the shooting investigations proceed. Read more >

Minneapolis: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized his state's National Guard to be "staged and ready" amid the protests. A Department of Homeland Security source told NewsNation the ICE officer who shot Macklin Good was dragged by a car last year. Details >

What to expect today: Demonstrators are expected to gather in metros across the nation, including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, Austin and San Jose. What to know >

Can ICE officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting be prosecuted? >

Who is Renee Good, fatally shot by ICE in Minneapolis? >

'Portland is not a training ground': Oregon leaders respond >

Trump cancels second wave of Venezuela strikes, cites cooperation

Venezuela: A second round of strikes on Venezuela that President Donald Trump said had been "previously expected" has been called off, citing what he described as cooperation with the U.S. On social media, Trump said the release of political prisoners signaled goodwill. The latest >

Oil: Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House today to discuss new investments in Venezuela. Attention is also focused on whether the government will set new rules on who can produce, sell and buy Venezuelan oil. How soon could Venezuela's crude oil arrive in US? >

Warning against Venezuelan oil: Texas drillers argue an influx of Venezuelan oil could undercut American producers, hurt their bottom lines, and, in the long run, create unwanted competition. Read more >

Trump says 'own morality' is only limit on his power >

Trump says US will start hitting drug cartels on land >

What happens to crew members aboard oil tankers with Venezuela ties? >

Luigi Mangione heads to court as he fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence

In court: Luigi Mangione is due in federal court today as part of his battle to bar the government from seeking the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What to know >

Hearing: Mangione has entered not guilty pleas to federal and state murder charges. Today's hearing is also expected to cover Mangione's bid to exclude key evidence and the setting of a trial date. Details >

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies

Extension: The House passed a measure to provide a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, originally passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tax credits expired at the end of 2025. Here are the 17 Republicans who voted for the bill >

What's next? The legislation heads to the Senate, which may not take it up after Republicans defeated the same proposal last month. What to expect >

Maine city council member resigns; report shows his nonprofit got victim funds

Stepping down: A Maine city council member resigned less than 24 hours after a NewsNation investigation revealed his nonprofit was among dozens that received money raised for Lewiston shooting victims, despite donors being told funds would go to survivors and families. The latest >

Resignation: Iman Osman stepped down days after winning the council position. His organization received $65,000 from a fund established after the October 2023 shooting, which killed 18 people. What to know >

Funds: NewsNation reported $1.9 million raised for victims was distributed to 29 nonprofits instead, including nine immigrant-focused organizations and at least seven with Somali ties. Victims and family members said they were promised all donations would go to them. Details >

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The suspect in the vandalism of Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home is set to appear in court.
Iran's supreme leader says protesters are "ruining their own streets" to please Trump.
The Labor Department releases a monthly jobs report.

A neighbor of an Ohio couple found dead inside their home late last month called 911 days before the killings to report someone banging on her door and "trying to get in," according to reports. A former FBI agent's take on the case >

A mother and stepfather have been arrested after Alabama deputies say they left a 14-year-old girl alone in a mobile home with dogs for months. The investigation >

A missing Chicago teacher's car has been found, her family said. What to know >

A New York travel agent accused of scamming customers out of thousands of dollars is facing criminal charges. The investigation >

A teen underwent surgery in Florida to remove her 174-pound leg with a large, rare tumor. Read more >