Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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mainepublic.org Top stories ·
Susan Collins asks DHS to pause immigration enforcement surge in Maine and Minnesota
The Republican is standing by her calls to pass new funding for DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying a new spending bill will include new accountability measures. But she says the operations in Maine are too sweeping and indiscriminate.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
News Wrap: At least 42 deaths connected to massive winter storm
In our news wrap Tuesday, 42 people have died as a result of last weekend's winter storm, TikTok settled a case related to allegations of social media addiction, federal investigators say a crash between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter over Washington was 100% preventable and activists say that more than 6,000 people were killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
California Democrats to Congress: Shut down the government over ICE shooting death
More than half of California's Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown over ICE shootings in Minnesota and some introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable
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wfmz.com Top stories ·
Strong coastal storm likely to develop this weekend...but track still uncertain
There's always plenty of uncertainty in the world of weather forecasting, and there naturally is with our weekend storm potential. But let's start with sharing what we know versus what
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bbc.com Top stories ·
UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it moves away from Amazon
The parcel delivery giant says it is cutting back on low-profit deliveries for the online retailer.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
President talks up strength of US economy in advance of midterm elections
Trump attempts to shift focus to bread-and-butter issues amid outrage over two fatal shootings by federal agents.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
Trump rallies his supporters in Iowa | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
President Donald Trump rallied supporters in Iowa on Tuesday as he worked to shore up support in a Midwestern political battleground just south of Minnesota, where a confrontation was escalating over federal immigration agents' aggressive tactics.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump news at a glance: Top Democrats give Trump ultimatum to fire Kristi Noem
Democrats and a couple of their Republican colleagues are demanding Noem’s resignation over federal killings in Minneapolis – key US politics stories from Tuesday 27 January at a glance
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump to urge families to open Trump Accounts as tax season begins
Trump, Bessent, CEOs and investors hold all-day summit Wednesday calling on parents to open Trump Accounts.
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Here’s what California leaders said about latest Minneapolis killing
Gov. Newsom said Trump officials overseeing his immigration agenda need to step down after federal officers kill a protester.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Amazon inadvertently announces cloud unit layoffs in email to employees
Amazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company.
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Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.
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Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'We've got to win': Trump calls on MAGA to turn out for midterm elections
Campaigning for Republicans in Iowa, President Donald Trump touted economic wins and warned he'll be impeached if the GOP loses control of Congress in November.
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WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on U.S. policy toward Venezuela
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer
Bill Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, sources told ESPN.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Trump Claims Ilhan Omar Is Worth $44M. Here’s Why That’s Highly Unlikely.
Her 2024 disclosure reported total business values rather than individual stakes, creating wide net-worth ranges that opponents have taken as literal estimates of her personal wealth.
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kbtx.com Top stories ·
Gov. Abbott directs state agencies to freeze H-1B visa petitions
The directive requires state agencies to launch a comprehensive review of the current H-1B visa program.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Two Republican senators call for Kristi Noem to resign as DHS secretary
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis are the first GOP members of Congress to call for Noem to step down as secretary of homeland security.
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Republicans criticise immigration force but steer clear of Trump attacks
Lawmakers are questioning the crackdown while anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.
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masslive.com Top stories ·
Final snowfall totals from massive winter storm released, and 1 Mass. town hit 27 inches
Reports submitted to the National Weather Service show that most communities in Massachusetts received at least 12 to 18 inches of snow.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy
More Republicans are calling for an investigation after a second U.S. citizen was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
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awfulannouncing.com Top stories ·
Sports media reacts to Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub: 'This isn't real, right?'
The NFL and sports media world was shocked and stunned to hear Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
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msn.com Top stories ·
Newly obtained video shows what happened in the roughly six minutes leading up to Alex Pretti’s shooting
A video obtained by the AP shows what happened in the minutes leading up to when Alex Pretti was shot in an encounter with federal agents outside a donut shop in Minneapolis.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
First Comes ICE, Then Come Lawsuits
When a direct path to justice is blocked, states must look for a legal work-around.
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Trump says 'we're going to deescalate a little bit' amid Minneapolis shooting backlash
Trump is touting the arrival of border czar Tom Homan in Minneapolis -- a change in course directed by Trump after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
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motherjones.com Top stories ·
Those brutal "Melania" documentary reviews have vanished from Letterboxd. Sad.
Meanwhile, the First Lady used a Fox News appearance calling for “unity” to shill the film.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Internal review contradicts White House narrative of Pretti's death
The preliminary assessment from Customs and Border Protection makes no mention of Alex Pretti attacking officers or threatening them with a weapon — as the administration first described the incident.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 Senior Bowl Day 1 standouts: WRs, edge rushers boost NFL draft stock
Which 2026 NFL Draft prospects helped themselves on Day 1 of Senior Bowl practice? Lance Zierlein and Eric Edholm highlight five stars from Tuesday and provide more takeaways from the event.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Amazon shutters all of its physical Go and Fresh stores
Amazon Fresh stores are expiring
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npr.org Top stories ·
NTSB blames 'deep' systemic failures for deadly midair collision near Washington D.C.
After a yearlong investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board did not find a single cause for the deadly collision near Washington, D.C., but blamed the crash on multiple systemic failures.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump launches midterm push in Iowa, warns losses would derail agenda: 'We gotta win'
Trump launched his midterm campaign in Iowa on Tuesday, warning supporters that losing Congress would jeopardize tax cuts and border policies in 2026 elections.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Man lunges at Ilhan Omar during town hall and tries to spray her with unknown substance
The Minnesota Democrat was not injured and continued speaking after the incident. Police said the man was arrested on third degree assault.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Alex Vindman launches bid for Senate in Florida
The former National Security Council official testified against President Donald Trump during his first impeachment hearings.
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gov.texas.gov Top stories ·
Governor Abbott Launches Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
Authorities say a man who was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S.
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factcheck.org Top stories ·
Patel's Remarks Conflict With Minnesota Gun Law - FactCheck.org
Minnesota allows individuals with a permit to carry a gun in public, concealed or not, and there is no state law against having a gun while at a demonstration. That contradicts FBI Director Kash Patel's claim suggesting that "you cannot bring" a loaded firearm "to any sort of protest” in the state.
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tennesseetitans.com Top stories ·
Titans Hire Brian Daboll as Offensive Coordinator
Daboll is entering his 30th year in coaching and his 26th year in the NFL. Prior to signing with the Titans, he interviewed for head coaching jobs with the Bills and Raiders.
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A Reckoning for the Tech Right
Silicon Valley’s top CEOs have been noticeably silent after the Minneapolis shooting.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Minnesota ICE live updates: Trump says protesters can’t bring guns to demonstrations
Several lawmakers called on Noem to step down as Trump administration retools its ICE leadership in Minnesota
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.
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denverbroncos.com Top stories ·
Broncos part ways with three assistant coaches
Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton on Tuesday announced the team has parted ways with Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, Wide Receivers Coach Keary Colbert and Cornerbacks Coach Addison Lynch.
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Suspect in alleged human trafficking incident shot during exchange of gunfire with Border Patrol: Sheriff
The shooting occurred early Tuesday morning in Arivaca, located approximately 10 miles from the border, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
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Trump says government will 'de-escalate a little bit' in Minnesota after Pretti shooting
The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led MInnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Italian officials voice outrage at the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the 2026 Olympics
U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina.
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nantucketcurrent.com Top stories ·
Lawsuit Filings Reveal New Information On Status Of Vineyard Wind…
Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
ICE Barbie on Thin Ice With Trump and Miller Over Bovino ‘Miscalculation’
Fatal shootings and warring lieutenants have turned Trump’s deportation drive into a crisis.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Roads closing around Philadelphia City Hall for major snow removal operation in Center City
The Philadelphia Streets Department has announced a series of road closures around Center City due to snow removal.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Deadly midair collision near D.C. followed years of ignored warnings about traffic, investigators say
"I'm sorry for you, as these pages of these reports are written in your family members' blood," NTSB member Todd Inman told the audience at a hearing Tuesday.
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Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court.