DHS claims half of visas in Minnesota are fraudulent, total number not shared

Federal authorities say investigators found half of the immigration cases in Minnesota, including H-1B visas, fiancé visas, and the Ukrainian humanitarian parole program, are fraudulent, according to a statement from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but the total number remains unclear.

Minnesota's looming budget deficit widens under new forecast despite cuts

The Minnesota budget office is projecting an increasing deficit for the state in its next budget cycle, despite cuts during the previous legislative session.

Walz blasts Trump for Somali rant
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A day after President Donald Trump went on a rant against the State of Minnesota, Somalis, and Governor Walz himself, the governor responded.

Trump should visit Somali community in Minnesota, locals say

"If President Trump, right now is watching the Somali community, we would like to invite him come visit in our state," said a Karmel Mall business owner in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Pres. Trump rails against Somalis: 'They've destroyed Minnesota'

As a targeted immigration enforcement operation is underway in the Twin Cities, President Trump again took a swing at Minnesota's Somali community during a press event in the Oval Office.

New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats

House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”

Pres. Trump announces fuel rules rollback
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President Trump announced rollbacks on Wednesday to fuel efficiency standards put in place by the Biden administration.

Pres. Trump rails against Minnesota, Somalis
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Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump called Mayor Jacob Frey "a fool" for being proud of having the largest Somali population in the United States. He also claims Somalis have destroyed Minnesota, which the president says is a "hellhole."

Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds

More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.

Deportation flights protest held by union workers outside of MSP Airport

Rallying outside of Signature Aviation near MSP’s Terminal 2, dozens of people demanded a “stop to deportation flights taking place from the Signature Airlines Terminal."

DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data

Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.

Trump targeting Somali community: How many Somalis live in Minneapolis?

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the country but what percentage of the city's population do Somalis represent?

Trump's remarks, threats spark fear in Minnesota’s Somali community

Minneapolis leaders say they are getting credible reports that the community is on edge after as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities this week to target the community over allegations of potentially fraudulent activity.

President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.

White House issues new warning over SNAP benefits
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President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal SNAP funding to those who refuse to comply with federal reporting standards. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.