DHS reports ICE agents were harassed and spat on by protesters at gas stations in Minneapolis.
Escalating Tensions in Minnesota Over ICE Operations The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported on Wednesday that activists opposed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Minneapolis-St. Louis area have been increasingly aggressive. In fact, Border Patrol agents in the area found it difficult to carry out even basic tasks, like taking restroom breaks. […]
Natural gas prices rise almost 20% as the US prepares for a cold snap and increased chances of snow.
Natural gas prices jumped sharply on Tuesday as the United States prepared for increased heating needs due to an impending cold front. Prices surged over 17%, about 46 cents, reaching $3.16 per million British thermal units by early afternoon, placing natural gas futures on the path to a four-year peak. Additionally, the February 2026 natural […]
Costco subtly increases gas rewards for credit card users to 5% cash back.
Costco Boosts Gas Perks for Credit Card Holders Costco has made a cautious adjustment to its gas rewards for members holding private label credit cards. If you’re a holder of the Costco Anywhere Visa card from Citi, you’ll now earn 5% cash back at Costco gas stations, an increase from the previous 4%. This enhanced […]
Border Patrol commander promises to keep using tear gas in Minneapolis
Immigration Officials Stand by Tear Gas Use Amid Protests Amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis, an immigration enforcement official has indicated that the use of tear gas will continue during Operation Metro Surge, despite a judge’s recent ruling. This comes after a Minnesota judge prohibited federal agents from deploying tear gas against non-violent protesters. Border Patrol […]
Judge rules that federal agents in Minneapolis cannot detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters.
A Minnesota judge has made it clear that federal agents in the Minneapolis area cannot detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters who are simply observing their activities, even if they’re not actively interfering. This ruling was issued on Friday by U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez and stems from a lawsuit initiated in December […]
Minnesota judge prohibits federal agents from using tear gas on nonviolent demonstrators
Judge Restricts Federal Actions Against Protesters in Minneapolis A Minnesota judge has prohibited federal agents from detaining or using tear gas against peaceful demonstrators who aren’t obstructing law enforcement during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. This ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez, comes in light of ongoing protests and tensions in the city […]
Tear gas deployed near CNN journalist during live coverage of Minneapolis anti-ICE demonstration
Tear gas was deployed close to a CNN reporter at an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis, causing him to cough and exclaim, “Wow, this is terrible.” Simon Prokpech, CNN’s senior crime and justice correspondent, was reporting live outside the Whipple Center, a federal building that contains an ICE facility where federal agents were apparently facing off […]
Agents use tear gas on protesters in Minneapolis outside a building
Federal agents employed tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters outside a federal building in Minneapolis on Monday, amid ongoing demonstrations against immigration crackdowns in the Twin Cities. This tense situation unfolded outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, which is home to several federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the […]
Average National Gas Price Drops to $2.79, Lowest Level Since 2021
Gas Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since 2021 The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has dropped to $2.796, marking the lowest point since 2021. A month ago, that average was around $2.93. This news is certainly something the White House is keen to share. “Forty-three states have average gas prices below $3 […]
Two men taken into custody by federal agents during confrontation at St Paul gas station
Dramatic footage captures federal Border Patrol agents apprehending two men at a gas station in St. Paul, Minnesota, amid ongoing protests that have frustrated local authorities. The video, shared on X on Sunday, quickly gained traction, showing Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino instructing a crowd to step back while agents attempted to take a man […]