Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail

Massive "No Kings" protests are erupting across the U.S. ahead of a planned military parade in Washington, D.C., which critics see as a display of authoritarianism. The protests follow a week of tension over aggressive immigration raids. Meanwhile, international attention is split as Israel and Iran exchange attacks, with explosions reported in major cities and Iran issuing warnings to Western powers.

A horrifying act of violence unfolded in Minnesota early Saturday when a gunman posing as a police officer shot two Democratic lawmakers—killing State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Authorities are calling it an apparent politically motivated attack, leaving the community reeling and raising urgent questions about safety and extremism.

As President Trump prepares for a grand military parade in Washington this weekend, massive "No Kings" protests are erupting across the U.S. Organizers predict this could be the largest wave of demonstrations since his reelection, with millions rallying against what they see as authoritarian overreach by his administration. The striking visual of tanks rolling through D.C. streets while citizens flood public spaces nationwide creates a tense, divided snapshot of America.

A tragic and shocking incident unfolded in Minnesota when a Democratic state representative, Melissa Hortman, was killed and another lawmaker was wounded in what authorities believe were politically motivated attacks. Hortman's husband was also killed in the shooting. Governor Tim Walz described the violence as an apparent assassination, highlighting the grim escalation of political tensions.

President Trump announced that the military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary will go ahead as planned, rain or shine. In a post on Truth Social, he brushed off concerns about bad weather, joking that a rainy parade might even bring good luck. The event, set in Washington D.C., seems to be a priority for the president, who’s urging people to attend despite the forecast.