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Minnesota shootings spark special elections and ICE backlash as Democrats push reforms, Commanders tap Daronte Jones, Blatter backs U.S. World Cup boycott, Navy sub program slips, Europe loses measles-free status, and fatal incidents hit California and Puerto Rico
What to Watch as Minnesota Holds Special Elections After Recent Shootings
Key things to watch as Minnesota holds special elections after recent shootings include how voter turnout and public safety concerns shape races in parts of St. Paul and the city’s eastern suburbs. The Tuesday contests come after two separate shootings linked to fallout from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown unsettled the state in recent weeks.
Washington Commanders expected to hire Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator
The Washington Commanders are finalizing an agreement to hire Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator, according to a league source.
Sepp Blatter Supports Calls to Boycott a World Cup Hosted in the United States
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has backed calls to boycott a World Cup hosted in the United States, as international concerns grow over U.S. policies and conduct. Those concerns include Donald Trump’s expansionist remarks about Greenland, travel bans, and aggressive responses to protests over immigration enforcement.
Democrats Propose Targeted Changes to ICE in Homeland Security Funding Talks
Senate Democrats have settled on an initial proposal for the Homeland Security funding bill that focuses on adding restraints and reforms for ICE rather than pursuing sweeping changes, aiming to curb the administration’s mass deportation efforts.
The U.S. Navy’s $132 Billion Columbia-Class Submarine Program Faces Major Delays
The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, a cornerstone of the nation’s nuclear deterrent, is under mounting schedule and construction pressure. The first submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), is reported to be more than 60% complete but is now expected to be delivered in 2029—about 17 months later than planned—as the class is built to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet.
California mother charged after toddler falls from moving SUV
Police in Fullerton, California, arrested Jacqueline Hernandez, 35, on felony child abuse charges after a viral video showed her 19-month-old child falling out of a moving black SUV when a passenger-side door opened during a turn at a busy intersection. The vehicle stopped and a trailing car narrowly avoided hitting the child; the woman seen in the video picked up the toddler, put the child back in the SUV, and drove away. A witness later contacted police, who traced the SUV to a home in La Habra; the toddler was treated at a hospital for injuries consistent with the fall and is expected to recover. Investigators believe the incident happened Jan. 20, and the case remains under investigation.
South Philadelphia Woman Says Her Fiancé Was Killed in an Ambush Shooting During a Trip to Puerto Rico
A South Philadelphia woman, Kelly Crispin, says her fiancé, Omar Padilla, was killed after their car was ambushed in Puerto Rico on Jan. 3 when they took a wrong turn after visiting friends. She says more than a dozen armed men opened fire as Padilla tried to drive away; he suffered a gunshot wound to the head and later died from a stroke caused by a bullet fragment. Crispin was wounded in the hand and shoulder and suffered a graze wound to the back of her head, and she is calling for justice while voicing concerns about the pace and visibility of the investigation, which detectives in Puerto Rico say remains ongoing.
Six European countries lose measles-free status after a rise in cases across the continent
Six countries—Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan—have lost their measles-free recognition after a spike in measles cases in 2024, highlighting a broader surge across Europe.
Calls grow to end ICE operations in Minnesota after Minneapolis deaths
After two Americans died in Minneapolis during a Trump-era immigration enforcement crackdown, critics are demanding accountability and urging Minnesota officials to end ICE’s presence in the state.
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