Alex Pretti’s Shooter Claimed They Fired the Fatal Shots in Self-Defense
Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis-based ICU nurse, was fatally shot by ICE agents in January 2026. Here's what to know about the shooter.
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A Fake Donald Trump Post About Alex Pretti Has Started Circulating on Social Media
Donald Trump has posted about Alex Pretti, but is every post attributed to him real?
Alex Pretti's Parents Beg the World to Tell the Truth About Their Son — He Was a "Hero"
"The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting."
Rumors Are Swirling Online that Quarterback Drake Maye Is Related to Alex Pretti
Drake Maye and Alex Pretti's rumored connection seems a little far fetched.
Michael Fanone Defended the Capitol on January 6 — the Former DC Cop Now Defends His Actions
Michael Fanone is hero.
Meghan McCain Is Dragged After She Comments on Politics and Mister Rogers
Mr. Fred Rogers was the host of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' on PBS for more than 30 years.
Why Did the U.S. Leave the WHO? Here's What Officials Cited as the Breaking Point
The withdrawal wasn’t sudden. It followed years of mounting frustration over pandemic response and global health leadership.
Donald Trump's So-Called Board of Peace Sounds Like a Real Piece of Work
For the low low fee of $1 billion you can join the Board of Peace.
Why Does Donald Trump Want to Fire Lisa Cook? Here's What We Know
Lisa Cook is a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors.
Gavin Newsom Brought "Trump Kneepads" to Davos, but What Is He Trying to Say?
The California governor is not afraid to get in the mud with the president.
Folks Are Clutching Their Pearls Over Trump Calling Himself a Dictator — Did He?
"We got great reviews. I can't believe it,"
ICE Agents Allegedly Forced a 5-Year-Old to Knock on the Front Door of His Own House
How can a 5-year-old be classified as a violent criminal?
Gavin Newsom Was Not the Least Bit Surprised When His Speech at Davos Was Canceled
"Is it surprising the Trump administration didn't like my commentary, and wanted to make sure I wasn't allowed to speak?"
Donald Trump's.Speech in Davos Apparently Wasn't a Hit Inside the Room
Donald Trump's speech at Davos left some people nervous.
Many Are Wondering Who Called Trump "Daddy" After Trump's Hour-Plus Long Speech in Davos
"Very smart man said, ‘He’s our daddy.’"
Did President Donald Trump Confuse Greenland and Iceland?
"Until the last few days, when I told them about Iceland, they loved me," said Trump.
You Can't Just Pick up a Case of Greenland at the Store, so How Did Denmark Acquire It?
"If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
Rumors of a Melania and Trump Separation Are Always in the Mix — Here's Why
"They clearly do not in any way inhabit a marriage as we define marriage."
Greenland Responds to Trump’s Takeover Talk With Humor, Protest, and MAGA Hats
A MAGA remake just became Greenland’s coldest political clapback yet — and it’s stitched in bold red.
J.D. Vance Doesn't Let His Political Goals Stop Him From Being a Present Father
The VP's kids are his top priority and, in January 2026, he and his wife announced his family is expanding.
What Happened on Air Force One? What We Know About the Midair Issue
An electrical issue aboard Air Force One raised questions about the plane's safety.
Usha Vance Is Pregnant With Her Fourth Child — Details on Her Due Date
"During this exciting and hectic time, we are particularly grateful for the military doctors who take excellent care of our family."
Air Force One's Electrical Problems Have Some Waiting for the New Air Force One
Air Force One's electrical issue speaks to how long the jets have been in use.
Giant Replica of Epstein's Birthday Message From Trump Erected on the National Mall
A10-foot replica of Trump's sketch was erected on Jan. 19, 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron Is Wearing Sunglasses at Davos for Medical Reasons
Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses are covering up an eye condition.
Why So Many MLK Photos Are in Black and White — And It’s Not What You Think
Color photography existed in MLK’s era — so why do his most famous images look frozen in black and white?
Don Lemon Followed Protesters Into a Minnesota Church Who Say the Pastor Is Working With ICE
"They cannot pretend to be a house of God while harboring someone who is directing ICE agents to wreak havoc upon our community."
The Insurrection Act Has Been Invoked Dozens of Times Since 1794
The Insurrection Act is a little vague.
Kyrsten Sinema Allegedly Guided Her Bodyguard Through a "Psychedelic Experience" Using MDMA
In North Carolina a jilted lover can sue the person their spouse cheated with.
Donald Trump Has Received a Consolation Nobel Peace Prize — Does That Count?
This is the ultimate participation trophy.
Maria Corina Machado Has Now Given Her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump
Maria Machado's Nobel Peace Prize was for her work in Venezuela, not Donald Trump's.
What Caused That Massive Verizon Outage? Details
Verizon's outage has affected tens of thousands of people over the past day.
"Onlyfans Sin Tax" Proposed by Florida Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback
James Fishback wants to take 50% of OnlyFans creators' earnings.
People Want to Know Why George and Kellyanne Conway Got Divorced
The former Republican is running for Congress as a Democrat in New York City.
Did Obama Deport More People Than Trump? What the Data Actually Shows
Federal data shows one president deported more people—but how you count matters more than you think.
A Ford Employee Has Been Suspended After Calling President Donald Trump a "Pedophile Protector"
"As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever."
Bill Clinton Could Go to Jail for Refusing a Congressional Subpoena on Epstein
Bill Clinton is refusing to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
Mary Peltola's Husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. Died — What Happened to Him?
Eugene died in 2023.
Scott Bessent and His Husband Are Partners in Life and Work — Let's Meet His Spouse
Scott Bessent can hardly believe the life he now has.
Kristi Noem Has a Cryptic Message Written on Her Podium That Could Be a Nazi Slogan
"One of Ours, All of Yours"
Eric Adams Seemed Pretty Convinced That Gracie Mansion Was Really Haunted
The former mayor has claimed that there are ghosts all over the New York mayoral residence.
Did Trump Commit a War Crime by Using Sonic Weapons to Capture Nicolás Maduro?
Trump's military operation reportedly used sonic weapons in the raid.
Nearly 15,000 New York City Nurses Are on Strike — Here's What We Know
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani showed solidarity for the nurses on strike.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Is Now Under Investigation, but Is It Because of His Politics?
The Fed Chair has been on the board of the Federal Reserve for 15 years.
Jesse Ventura Went From the Wrestling Ring to the Governor's Office — Let's Look at His Politics
"In third world countries they have the military doing their police work."
Fans Wonder About Jesse Ventura's Military Service After He Calls Out Trump Amid ICE Raids
“He’s the draft-dodging coward who, when it was his time to serve his country, he did what all rich white boys did."
'Las Culturistas' Co-Host Matt Rogers Defends What He Said About Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Matt Rogers thinks you shouldn't waste your money on Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Donald Trump Has Made No Friends in Iran — Did They Put a Bounty on Him?
Trump has made no friends in Iran, and one group in particular has set their crosshairs on him.
DHS Claims Two People Shot by Federal Agents in Portland Were Members of a Venezuelan Gang
"Portland, this is a moment to hold each other close."
The U.S. Navy Is Playing Cat-and-Mouse in the Ocean with Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Tankers
A bizarre cat-and-mouse game in the Atlantic has led to questions about sanctioned oil tankers.