Federal Agent Shooting in Minneapolis Raises Legal and Political Questions in U.S. Immigration Enforcement
By LTT Media Newsdesk — January 25, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota — A 37-year-old U.S. citizen was shot and killed by federal immigration agents on the morning of January 24, 2026, in south Minneapolis, drawing widespread protests and prompting questions about accountability and legal jurisdiction over federal law enforcement actions.

The fatal shooting occurred amid an ongoing surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, part of a broader policy effort by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to crack down on undocumented immigration in urban centers. It is the second fatal shooting by federal agents in the city within three weeks, following the January 7 death of 37-year-old Renee Good during a separate federal operation.

President Donald Trump’s second term has seen a sharp escalation in U.S. foreign policy, with Washington pursuing an increasingly confrontational stance on the global stage. From a dramatic military operation in Venezuela to renewed claims over Greenland, the administration’s actions have alarmed allies and reignited fears of geopolitical instability. European leaders and NATO partners are now openly warning that such rhetoric and manoeuvres risk undermining long-standing alliances and threatening the foundations of international order.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; January 20, 2026

U.S. forces have boarded and seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic following a weeks-long pursuit linked to alleged sanctions violations involving Venezuelan oil shipments. The operation, carried out under a U.S. federal court warrant, marks a significant escalation in Washington’s enforcement actions against so-called “shadow fleet” vessels accused of evading international sanctions amid rising geopolitical tensions with Russia and Venezuela.

European leaders have issued a rare joint statement firmly rejecting any external claims over Greenland, declaring that only Greenland and Denmark have the right to decide the island’s future. The intervention follows renewed comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting American control of the strategically important Arctic territory, remarks that have triggered diplomatic pushback across Europe and raised concerns about respect for sovereignty, international law, and NATO unity.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces carried out a major overnight military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Explosions were reported in Caracas, with key military installations allegedly targeted. The Venezuelan government has condemned the action as “imperialist aggression” and declared a national emergency, as international reaction continues to mount.

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have escalated after multiple American citizens were confirmed detained by Venezuelan authorities, even as President Nicolás Maduro’s government announced the release of dozens of political prisoners held following the disputed 2024 presidential election. The detentions have raised serious diplomatic and human-rights concerns, with U.S. officials assessing whether some cases qualify as wrongful detention amid an intensifying pressure campaign against Caracas. The situation underscores growing instability in U.S.–Venezuela relations and renewed scrutiny of Maduro’s handling of political dissent and foreign nationals.

The US Department of Justice has confirmed that 5.2 million pages of material related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation remain under review, highlighting the extraordinary scale of the case. A government document seen by Reuters indicates

With major banks predicting a weaker U.S. dollar in 2026, Rabobank’s Head of FX Strategy Jane Foley is urging caution against assumptions of a smooth or sustained decline. While markets increasingly price in Federal Reserve rate cuts and shifting global capital flows, Foley argues that U.S. economic resilience, policy uncertainty, and shifting investor positioning are more likely to drive volatile, range-bound trading rather than a one-way fall for the greenback.

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago as efforts intensify to push forward a second, more complex phase of Gaza ceasefire talks. While an initial ceasefire has largely held, negotiations on long term security, governance, and reconstruction remain stalled, with the meeting seen as potentially pivotal to the next stage of diplomacy.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a long range strategic cruise missile launching drill, according to state media reports carried by Reuters, in a move likely to further heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The test, conducted on December 28, was described by Pyongyang as a demonstration of its nuclear deterrent and rapid counter strike capability, as regional militaries confirmed they were monitoring the launches closely.

Talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on December 28th have injected renewed momentum into diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Both leaders struck an optimistic tone following extensive discussions in Florida, with President Trump stating that a peace framework was “closer than ever.” While no final agreement was announced, negotiations continue around unresolved issues, including territorial disputes and long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.

Social media platforms that use infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithm-driven feeds will be required to display warning labels about potential mental health risks to young users under new legislation announced by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The law aims to increase transparency around platform design features and their impact on children and teenagers, as governments worldwide move to strengthen protections for young people online.