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Person Injured After Border Patrol Shooting In Arizona

A person is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday in an incident involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona. The incident is under investigation by law enforcement agencies. Stay with SNC for updates on this developing story.

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Southwest Ends Open Seating, Rolls Out Assigned Seats

Southwest Airlines is ending its longtime open-seating system, with assigned seats now in place for passengers. The airline is also changing policies for travelers who need extra room, requiring some to purchase an additional seat in advance. The updates follow last year’s end to Southwest’s “bags fly free” policy and mark one of the biggest shifts in the airline’s history as it moves closer to other major U.S. carriers.

Debate: Alex Pretti And The Second Amendment

Mike takes on the debate surrounding Alex Pretti and the Second Amendment.

Properly Handling The Violent Disruption Of Church Services

Properly Handling The Violent Disruption Of Church Services With ALBERT MOHLER - president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Latest On Trump & The Economy

The Latest On Trump & The Economy With Steve Moore, STEVE MOORE - Committee to Unleash Prosperity, former economist at the Trump White House, author of the daily “Hotline” newsletter from the Committee to Unleash Prosperity.

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US eyes permanent CIA presence in Venezuela after Maduro’s removal

The United States is reportedly considering establishing a permanent Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) presence in Venezuela following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro, according to multiple news reports. Officials familiar with the discussions say that while the U.S. State Department would ultimately lead long-term diplomatic relations, the Trump administration is expected to lean heavily on the CIA during the initial phase of re-entry into the country due to the ongoing political transition and uncertain security situation. The planning reportedly focuses on how the U.S. intelligence agency would maintain a lasting foothold on the ground, working alongside diplomatic efforts to influence the nation’s future course after years of authoritarian rule and instability. The discussions come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in Latin America and follow dramatic developments earlier this month, including Maduro’s capture during a U.S.-led operation.

Minnesota Judge Orders ICE Director To Appear In Court

A chief federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear in court this Friday to explain why the agency has repeatedly failed to comply with court orders requiring timely bond hearings for detained immigrants. Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz described the violations as “extraordinary” and warned that he could hold ICE Director Todd Lyons in contempt if the agency cannot show cause for its noncompliance. The judge’s order stems from a broader legal confrontation over ICE’s handling of immigration detentions in Minnesota, where the Trump administration deployed thousands of federal agents as part of an enforcement surge. Attorneys for detained migrants argued they were denied their constitutional right to bond hearings within a required timeframe. Schiltz said he would cancel Lyons’ required appearance if the immigrant at the center of the case is released before Friday. The court’s decision underscores growing tensions between the judiciary and federal immigration authorities over enforcement practices and detainee rights. The order arrives amid heightened scrutiny of ICE operations in Minnesota after two fatal encounters involving the agency earlier this month, which have intensified public protests and political debate.

Trump, Walz Come Together To Curb Left Wing Insanity

President Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are now working together to stop the insanity in Minneapolis.

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ICE agents to assist with security at Winter Games

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will play a security role during the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Games, according to sources at the U.S. Embassy in Rome. The agents are expected to support diplomatic security teams but will not carry out any immigration enforcement during the event. Officials say the presence of ICE personnel is aimed at ensuring the safety of U.S. athletes, officials, and visitors attending the games.

Snowplow, sledding accidents push winter storm death toll to 30

Many U.S. residents are facing another day of below-freezing temperatures and widespread power outages after a massive winter storm dumped heavy snow across the Northeast and coated parts of the South in ice. At least 30 deaths have now been reported in states hit hardest by the severe cold. The fatalities include two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, fatal sledding accidents involving teenagers in Arkansas and Texas, and a woman whose body was found covered in snow in Kansas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors over the frigid weekend.

Trump heads to Iowa to spotlight economy and energy

President Donald Trump is traveling to Iowa this week as the White House highlights its focus on affordability, tax relief, and energy policy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The president is scheduled to tour a local business and deliver remarks at the Horizon Events Center in Clive. The visit comes as the administration continues to emphasize economic issues it says are impacting families and small businesses across the country.

Bovino removed as Border Patrol Commander at Large

Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as the "commander at large" for the U.S. Border Patrol and will return to his former job in California, where he is expected to retire soon, the Atlantic reported on Monday, citing a Homeland Security official and two people with knowledge of the change. The U.S. DHS, Customs and Border Protection and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Earlier on Monday, President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz each struck a conciliatory tone after a private phone call about immigration enforcement, a sign the two sides were seeking a way to end their standoff over a deportation drive that has claimed the lives of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

Military reports death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats

The death toll from the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead after being lost at sea, the U.S. military confirmed Monday. The figure includes 116 people who were killed immediately in at least 36 attacks carried out since early September in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, U.S. Southern Command said. Ten others are believed dead because searchers did not locate them following a strike. Eight of the presumed dead had jumped off boats when American forces attacked a trio of vessels accused of trafficking drugs on Dec. 30, the military said. The number was not released previously, though the military said when announcing those strikes that the U.S. Coast Guard had searched for survivors. The two other people presumed dead were on boats that were attacked on Oct. 27 and last Friday. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is in “armed conflict” with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs. But his administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing “narcoterrorists." Critics have questioned the overall legality of the strikes as well as their effectiveness, in part because the fentanyl behind many fatal overdoses is typically trafficked to the U.S. overland from Mexico, where it is produced with chemicals imported from China and India. The campaign also drew intense criticism following the revelation that the military killed survivors of the very first boat attack with a follow-up strike. The Trump administration and many Republican lawmakers said it was legal and necessary, while Democratic lawmakers and legal experts said the killings were murder, if not a war crime. The boat strikes began amid one of the largest buildups of U.S. military might in Latin America in generations, in a pressure campaign that culminated with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He was brought to the U.S. to face drug trafficking charges after the Jan. 3 raid by American forces. There has been one boat strike since then, although the U.S. has been more focused on seizing oil tankers connected with Venezuela as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to take control of the South American country’s oil. Republicans in Congress have defeated Democratic-led efforts to rein in Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks in Venezuela.

Minneapolis mayor says some federal agents will begin leaving

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he spoke to President Donald Trump about the immigration crackdown in his city and some federal officers will begin leaving. Frey said Monday that he asked Trump in a phone call to end the immigration enforcement surge and that Trump agreed the present situation cannot continue. Frey said some agents will begin leaving Tuesday. The mayor said he would keep pushing for others involved in Operation Metro Surge to go. Trump posted on social media that he had a good conversation with Frey.