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In the news today: Trump's Border Patrol commander is leaving Minneapolis as the White House changes plans after another deadly shooting; widespread power outages from the deadly winter storm; and an AP investigation finds Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia only to be sent into combat in Ukraine. Also, why Mexico's president is talking about BTS concerts. |
U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks with federal agents outside a convenience store on Wednesday, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) |
Border Patrol commander to leave Minneapolis as Trump reshuffles the leadership of his immigration crackdown |
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership of its immigration enforcement operation and scales back the federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers. Read more. |
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- President Donald Trump said he was placing his border czar, Tom Homan, in charge of the mission, with Homan reporting directly to the White House, after Bovino drew condemnation for claiming the man who was killed, Alex Pretti, had been planning to "massacre" law enforcement officers, a characterization that authorities had not substantiated.
Bovino's leadership of highly visible federal crackdowns, including operations that sparked mass demonstrations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte and Minneapolis, has drawn fierce criticism from local officials, civil rights advocates and congressional Democrats.
- The departure of Bovino and other federal agents accompanies a softer tone from Trump. That includes the president's touting of productive conversations with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
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More arctic air expected in parts of the South riddled with power outages from deadly winter storm |
At least 30 deaths have been reported in states afflicted with severe cold, including two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, fatal sledding accidents that killed 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. Read more. |
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More widespread record cold temperatures were forecast for Tuesday, with eastern Texas through western Pennsylvania under extreme cold warnings, according to the National Weather Service. And forecasters said it's possible another winter storm could hit parts of the East Coast this weekend.
There were still more than 550,000 power outages in the nation Monday night, according to poweroutage.com. Most of them were in the South, where weekend blasts of freezing rain caused tree limbs and power lines to snap, inflicting crippling outages on northern Mississippi and parts of Tennessee. Officials warned that it could take days for power to be restored.
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Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine |
An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work, only to be thrust into the chaos of combat in Ukraine. Many were threatened with violence, imprisonment or death. Read more. |
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The AP documented a pattern of deception by labor recruiters who enticed workers with promises of lucrative job opportunities, only for them to unknowingly sign contracts for military service.
Bangladeshi investigators are probing trafficking networks allegedly operated by local intermediaries with ties to the Russian government that authorities believe are responsible for recruiting Bangladeshi men to fight in the Ukraine war. Neither the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian Foreign Ministry nor Bangladesh's government responded to a list of questions from AP.
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A succulent rosette is displayed in Tucson, Ariz., 2025. (Anita Snow via AP) |
Bring the desert's warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents
When it's too cold to garden outside, try creating an indoor succulent garden, suggests Marylee Pangman, a Tucson-based educator and writer who specializes in desert container gardening. She says succulents are perfect for busy people or retirees who want gardens that are enjoyable and not a chore. Far easier to care for than thirstier plants, succulents usually require less light and water, sometimes just once every two to four weeks. |
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