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City of Minneapolis says it is aware of reports of a shooting in north Minneapolis that allegedly involved federal officials; the incident was reported around 7:30 p.m. in the 600 block of 24th Avenue North, with at least one person shot. Authorities note Minneapolis Police Department and other agencies were not involved, and investigators have a large police presence on scene while details are verified.
A US District Judge in Chicago questioned federal officials about their response to ongoing protests, emphasizing the need for body cameras on officers, reviewing use of force, and clarifying agency responsibilities amid Operation Midway Blitz, which involved extensive ICE arrests and protests.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of up to 400 Texas National Guard members to other states, including Illinois and Oregon, to assist federal officials amid protests and unrest, with the move supported by President Trump but facing legal and logistical uncertainties.
President Trump is attempting to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over allegations of occupancy fraud, using mortgage fraud investigations as a political tool, which could set a precedent for politicizing the firing of federal officials based on such allegations.
Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, has been conducting pressure campaigns that have contributed to the removal of at least 15 officials from the Trump administration by publicly targeting and urging their firing, leveraging her social media influence and alleged direct contacts with the White House, positioning herself as an unofficial political enforcer within the administration.
The Sheetz convenience store chain, with over 700 stores in six states, is facing a discrimination lawsuit from federal officials alleging that the company discriminated against minority job applicants by automatically rejecting those who failed a criminal background check. The lawsuit, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claims that Sheetz's hiring practices disproportionately impact minority applicants. The company has denied the allegations, stating that it does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. The EEOC is seeking to force Sheetz to offer jobs to unlawfully denied applicants and provide back pay and other benefits.
The Sheetz convenience store chain, with over 700 stores in six states, is facing a discrimination lawsuit from federal officials alleging that the company discriminated against minority job applicants by automatically rejecting those who failed a criminal background check. The lawsuit, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claims that Sheetz's hiring practices disproportionately impact Black, Native American, and multiracial applicants. The company denies the allegations but is being sued under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC seeks to force Sheetz to offer jobs to unlawfully denied applicants and provide back pay and other benefits.
The Sheetz convenience store chain, with over 700 stores in six states, is facing a discrimination lawsuit from federal officials alleging that the company discriminated against minority job applicants by automatically rejecting those who failed a criminal background check. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed the lawsuit, claiming that Sheetz's hiring practices disproportionately impact minority applicants. The company has denied the allegations, stating that it does not tolerate discrimination and has attempted to work with the EEOC to resolve the dispute. The lawsuit seeks to force Sheetz to offer jobs to unlawfully denied applicants and provide back pay and other benefits.
Special counsel Jack Smith was targeted with a swatting call at his Maryland home on Christmas Day, but authorities quickly determined there was no threat. Smith, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate election interference and mishandling of classified documents, is not the only federal official to have been targeted by swatting incidents recently. The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case, Tanya Chutkan, was also a victim of swatting at her Washington, D.C., home.
Two people were on board a small twin-engine freight plane when it crashed in Litchfield, Maine. Witnesses reported seeing the plane crash before hearing a loud explosion. The identities and medical conditions of the individuals have not been released. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating the crash.