As the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security faces widespread criticism for its aggressive tactics since it launched Operation Metro Surge in December, Trump signaled Monday that he could be shifting strategy as he deploys Homan to the region. LA Times

VOA VIEW: The agitators are still the blame.

With housing costs so central to voters' perceptions about the economy, both parties have put forward proposals in recent weeks targeting affordability. LA Times

VOA VIEW: These are sad times.

Trump, who owns a golf course in California, made clear he is not a fan of the state under Newsom's leadership. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Who is?

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Delays and cancellations persisted a day after more than 11,000 flights were canceled. Airports in the Northeastern U.S. were hit the hardest. New York Times

Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Big talk.

The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Hamas must disarm itself.

Ukrainian and Russian officials left rare direct talks last weekend in a somewhat optimistic mood. But Russia may be simply stalling for time, analysts said. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Russia is being deceptive.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the Trump administration after a fatal shooting involving Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, calling the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers' actions an “absolute abomination.” OANN

VOA VIEW: Walz cannot be trusted.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference following the fatal shooting of an armed man at the hands of Border Patrol agents in the city. As Frey called for Trump to pull federal agents out of Minnesota, O’Hara urged protestors to leave peacefully. OANN

VOA VIEW: Either side will give up.

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The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought lingering misery to parts of the South, where freezing rain left hundreds of thousands shivering without electricity Monday. Authorities reported at least 18 weather-related deaths. Washington Times

Columbia University has named Jennifer Mnookin, the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as its next president as it tries to move forward from two years of turmoil that included campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war and President Donald Trump's subsequent campaign to squelch student activism and force changes at the Ivy League school. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Change is needed.

Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories - the global eradication of smallpox - has died. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Sad!

A Guyanese businessman facing extradition to the U.S. on gold smuggling and money laundering charges was elected Monday as the country's opposition leader, six months after he formed a political party that quickly became the second largest in the South American nation. Washington Times

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The problem is off the table.

The year was 2016 -- and for millennials and Generation Z, it was apparently the best year ever, judging from their recent social media posts. Washington Times

Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts. CBS

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Wall Street analysts expect the gold rally to continue as investors pile in because of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and economic concerns. CBS

VOA VIEW: Gold will go up.

Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government. CBS

VOA VIEW: They are making a big mistake.

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran. CBS

VOA VIEW: Iran is nervous.

The South was not spared from winter weather conditions this weekend, with heavy ice and snow contributing to widespread power outages. CBS

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CNBC that air travel should be back to normal by Wednesday, following a significant disruption from the snowstorm. CNBC

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The boom in AI data center building has caused a shortage of memory chips which are also crucial for electronics like smartphones. CNBC

U.S. natural gas prices surged above $6 for the first time since late 2022 on Monday as a massive winter storm sweeps across the country. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Prices are going up.

An airplane crashed in Maine on Sunday with eight individuals aboard, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which noted that it and the NTSB would investigate. FOX News

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Federal officials say Minneapolis unrest derailed immigration arrest, leaving suspect at large while ICE agent lost part of finger to agitator bite. FOX News

Massive winter storm triggers over 15,000 flight disruptions as U.S. braces for historic winter weather with more than 190 million Americans in the storm's path. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Sad and expensive news.

Minnesota National Guard members handed out coffee and donuts to anti-ICE protesters in St. Paul, calling it a "demonstration of safety and security." FOX News

VOA VIEW: Traitors!

Former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have condemned the Trump administration's chaotic immigration crackdown that has resulted in the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis. UPI

VOA VIEW: Two losers.

The Navy's "Self Defense Test Ship," an aging, decommissioned destroyer, is vital to security, but there's no clear plan to replace it. UPI

French lawmakers will debate a bill that would ban children under 15 years old from using some social media sites and restrict access to others. UPI

Democrat Rep. Maxwell Frost said he was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival by a man who told the Democrat that President Donald Trump was going to deport him. UPI

VOA VIEW: Liberal madness.

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