Newly filed court records describe undercover DHS surveillance of Minneapolis activists opposed to ICE, including agents in Signal chats, community meetings and protest events. The documents show agents repeatedly searched for evidence of violent intent but often reported none.
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Justice Department lawyers warned in a court filing that the Kennedy Center could be torn down if renovation plans tied to adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building are blocked. A hearing on the planned closure and name change is scheduled for Thursday in Washington.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend behind “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” has died at 80 in Nashville. Tributes came from President Donald Trump, Tennessee officials and fellow country stars as Trump said flags would be lowered for a week in her honor.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, songwriter, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist, has died at 80. Her family announced her death Tuesday in a social media video, and representatives said she died peacefully in Nashville.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for unannounced talks, according to U.S. media reports, with neither Washington nor Moscow confirming the purpose of the visit. The trip followed sightings of U.S. military aircraft and a diplomatic motorcade in Moscow.
Canada said it will impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion in U.S. imports starting Sept. 8. The measures target sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.
China said it would take “all necessary measures” to protect its interests after Washington expanded sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that no bank or business was beyond the reach of U.S. sanctions.
Canada will impose new duties of 15% to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. exports after the Trump administration enacted 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The dispute has intensified with sharp exchanges between U.S. and Canadian leaders, including Trump’s suggestion that Lake Ontario be renamed Lake America.