Maternity Care Moves To ERs As Hospitals Face Financial Pressure
More women are delivering babies in emergency rooms as maternity wards disappear. In Los Angeles County, about 14% more women sought birthing care in ERs in 2023 than in 2016, even as overall births fell 26%, according to new reporting by Type Investigations and The Guardian. Between 2016 and 2023, more than 26,500 people — roughly 64% Latino — delivered in ERs.
Second Fatal ICE Shooting In Minneapolis; Trump & Walz Have ‘Very Good Call’
Minneapolis remains at the center of a major clash between state and federal officials, after federal agents shot and killed a second U.S. citizen Saturday morning during an immigration enforcement operation there.
Mo News One-On-One: Rahm Emanuel On U.S. Power, Politics, And 2028
As he considers a 2028 presidential run, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Mo News in studio for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about power, politics, and the moment the U.S. finds itself in right now.
Trump Launches Board of Peace, Unveils $25B Gaza Makeover
President Donald Trump formally unveiled his proposed Board of Peace on Thursday, pitching it as a new international body to secure a lasting peace in Gaza — and potentially reshape how global conflicts are handled.
Dangerous Winter Storm Set To Impact Much Of The U.S.
The National Weather Service warned Thursday that 160 million Americans are under winter weather alerts for heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain in the next several days. The storm — which is set to affect up to 230 million people — is expected to stretch nearly 2,000 miles across the country as it persists into early next week
Minnesota Latest: Local Police Say ICE Is Profiling & Harassing Off-Duty Cops Of Color
Tensions around the Trump administration’s immigration surge in the Twin Cities remain high three weeks after the shooting of Renee Good — and there is no sign of de-escalation. Federal officials appear determined to continue the operation, while state and local leaders keep pushing back, criticizing the tactics used by ICE agents.
World Leaders Rally Against Trump’s Greenland Threats
The World Economic Forum in Davos has turned into a rally of resistance to President Trump’s push for U.S. control of Greenland.
Trump Escalates Greenland Pressure Campaign By Threatening Tariffs On Allies
President Trump threatened a 10% blanket tariff on eight European allies in an effort to force Denmark to give up control of Greenland over the weekend.
MLK Jr. Day 2026: Race Relations In America, Six Decades Later
Today marks the 40th federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, after what would have been Dr. King’s 97th birthday.
Global Trust Crisis: Media, Gov’t In Decline — Only 39% Even Hear Opposing Views
Global trust in institutions is falling, and people are increasingly relying on family, friends, coworkers, and even bosses for information.
Venezuela’s Machado Gives Her Nobel Prize To Trump; Nobel Committee Isn’t Pleased
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump during a meeting at the White House on Thursday, and Trump is keeping it.
Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act As Tensions In Minnesota Boil Over
President Trump warned Thursday that he may invoke the Insurrection Act to “put an end” to ongoing protests against federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, unless Minnesota officials help restore order.
Iran Protests Diminish After Violent Suppression; U.S. Backs Off Strike Threats
After a sweeping Islamic regime crackdown leading to thousands of civilians killed, Iran’s protest movement has been forced into retreat after more than two weeks — at least for now — and the White House has cooled its warnings about possible strikes on Tehran.
U.S., Greenland Officials Meet As Trump Threatens Military Action
President Trump is once again escalating his push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, insisting the island is vital to U.S. national security and refusing to rule out taking it by military force. But Greenland’s government and Denmark, which oversees the territory, say they’re not on board.
Anti-ICE Sentiment Grows As Feds Double Down
Anti-ICE protests continue in Minnesota, a week after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good. On Tuesday, six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned over concerns about the direction of the investigation into Good’s death, specifically the push to investigate Good’s widow.
Trump Scraps Talks With Iran Regime, Encourages Protesters With Promise That He Will Help Their Fight
President Trump on Tuesday encouraged protesters in Iran to continue demonstrating against the Iranian government, canceling any meeting with Iranian officials. He added on social media that “HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” but did not specify what that meant and did not clarify later when reporters asked.
Supreme Court Majority Appears Ready To Uphold State Bans On Transgender Athletes
A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of striking down state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports on Tuesday during oral arguments.
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The U.S. attorney’s office in the District of Columbia has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, focused on whether he misled Congress regarding the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters in Washington, DC.