US halts $129m Minnesota aid over fraud allegations
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
How mother-son duo Nick and Brooke Shirley used viral videos to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, leading to a White House funding freeze. Explore their rise as Maga influencers.
A shooting involving federal agents occurred in Minneapolis during a major immigration enforcement operation targeting the Somali community. Authorities urge public to avoid the area.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £750,000 for five charities tackling division and hate. Readers support grassroots work fostering tolerance across the UK.
Elon Musk responds ominously to a TikToker's claim he is 'about to die', fuelling tensions around Somali immigrants and US politics. Discover the full story and its wider implications.
A Minnesota daycare owner denies fraud after a viral video prompts Trump to suspend $185m in federal childcare payments for 19,000 children. Read the full story.
A London Blue Badge guide reveals the two royals American tourists are most curious about, and it's not the Prince and Princess of Wales. Discover the surprising insights.
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich argues Trump's second term has exposed deep rot, mobilising record protests and Democratic wins. Is this the prelude to a brighter future?
On this day in 2006, Britain made its final payment on the post-war Anglo-American Loan. Discover the story of the 1945 agreement that signalled a shift in global power.
From the helpful local to the serial complainer, we explore the archetypal personalities that populate Britain's neighbourhood Facebook groups. Discover who's who in your digital community.
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
At least 15 dead and 15 injured after a bus veered off the Inter-American Highway in Guatemala. President declares three days of national mourning. Read the latest.
The Guardian's top photojournalism of 2025 captures America's struggles with climate, inequality, and political turmoil. See the powerful stories behind the images.
The Oakbank Community Inn in Sandbank, Argyll, has reopened after locals spent three years buying and restoring it. Discover how this social hub beat the odds.
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
Author Gish Jen's new novel, 'Bad Bad Girl', is a fictionalised exploration of her troubled relationship with her Chinese mother and the historical forces that shaped their lives. A poignant search for understanding.
Analysis reveals how Trump's transactional 'Donroe doctrine' is dominating Latin America with minimal resistance, as the region's left loses its anti-imperialist voice. Read the full story.
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
The US Department of Health has terminated multi-million-dollar grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics following policy disputes. Vital projects on autism and infant health are now at risk.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar speaks out after being targeted by Donald Trump's conspiracy theories and attacks on the Somali-American community. Discover the political motives behind the rhetoric.
Donald Trump's social media attack on director Rob Reiner has ignited a political row, prompting a reader to suggest he learn from Reiner's film 'The American President'. This week's Guardian letters also feature sharp observations on Labour, a felled Chr
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, Phillip Noyce's political drama 'The Quiet American' offers a hauntingly relevant critique of US interventionism, mirrored in today's conflicts. Stream it now.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar warns Donald Trump's dehumanising rhetoric creates a dangerous climate of political violence, citing direct threats and a surge in hate.
US Representative Ilhan Omar speaks out on the surge in death threats linked to Donald Trump's 'vile' rhetoric. The Minnesota Democrat details the personal cost and the broader danger to American democracy.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reveals ICE agents stopped her son in Minneapolis, accusing Trump's 'Operation Metro Surge' of racial profiling. Read the full story.
US Representative Ilhan Omar calls Donald Trump's tirade against Minnesota's Somali community 'completely disgusting' and warns of dangerous consequences. Read the full story.
Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney says she should have spoken sooner about the controversial American Eagle campaign accused of eugenics overtones. Read her full statement.
Jimmy Eat World's 2026 UK tour dates sold out fast, but tickets are still available via resale sites like viagogo. Find out how to secure your spot for their Bleed American anniversary shows.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar responds to Donald Trump's racist remarks about Somali immigrants, arguing his bigotry is a sign of political failure. Read her full defence of her community.
American writer Walter Meyer declares Newcastle Upon Tyne superior to European hotspots like Barcelona and Prague, praising its friendly locals and hidden gems. Discover why this UK city won him over.