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26 Jan 2026, 21:57

White House distances Trump from ‘assassin’ remarks after Minneapolis protester’s killing as investigations widen

The White House says President Donald Trump did not call a killed Minneapolis protester an “assassin,” after senior officials used incendiary language that deepened outrage over a federal shooting tied to an immigration crackdown. Multiple agencies are investigating as lawmakers from both parties push for hearings and a judge weighs whether to halt the operation.

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26 Jan 2026, 21:42

Markets steady ahead of Fed decision as gold breaks $5,000 and winter storm snarls travel

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Monday as investors looked ahead to a packed week of big-tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. Safe-haven demand pushed gold futures above $5,000 an ounce for the first time, while a major winter storm triggered tens of thousands of flight disruptions across the East Coast. Trade jitters also returned after President Donald Trump threatened steep new tariffs on Canada, and a U.S. rare-earth producer jumped on news of fresh federal backing.

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26 Jan 2026, 21:24

White House distances Trump from officials’ language after fatal Minneapolis protest shooting

The White House sought to separate President Donald Trump from inflammatory rhetoric used by some administration officials after a Border Patrol officer fatally shot Minneapolis protester and ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during demonstrations tied to the federal immigration crackdown. The incident intensified calls for transparency and investigations, while also widening political fault lines over immigration enforcement, civil rights, and federal authority.

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26 Jan 2026, 21:16

Massive winter storm snarls U.S. travel as flight cancellations surge and dangerous conditions spread

A sprawling winter storm sweeping from the Rockies to New England is disrupting travel and daily life across the United States, driving tens of thousands of delays and a wave of flight cancellations. Forecasters warned that snow, sleet and freezing rain would create hazardous road conditions and complicate cleanup, while airports struggled with de-icing backlogs and cascading schedule problems.

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25 Jan 2026, 16:39

Winter storm paralyzes U.S. travel as airlines cancel more than 10,000 flights in a day

A sprawling winter storm sweeping from the southern Rockies to New England is snarling travel and daily life across the United States. Airlines canceled more than 10,000 flights on Sunday alone, with major hubs from Dallas-Fort Worth to the New York area hit hard. Forecasters warned of heavy snow totals in the Northeast and hazardous ice in other regions, while travelers were urged to rebook online and remember they can claim refunds for canceled flights if they choose not to travel.