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An ICE officer in Minneapolis has been charged with shooting a Venezuelan immigrant during a law enforcement operation in January. The officer faces multiple second-degree assault charges and a false reporting charge.
Key Facts
The incident happened in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in January.
The officer is part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The shooting involved a Venezuelan immigrant.
The event occurred during “Operation Metro Surge,” a law enforcement effort.
The officer faces four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon.
The officer also faces one count of making a false report.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty issued the arrest warrant on Monday.
The shooting was nonfatal, meaning the victim survived.
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New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced that his administration eliminated a $12 billion budget deficit without cutting key services or burdening working people. The episode also discusses the impact of President Trump’s social media posts on foreign policy and recent Senate Democratic actions affecting the president’s projects.
Key Facts
Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City.
His administration found a $12 billion budget shortfall.
The budget gap was reduced to zero without cutting essential services.
Mamdani stated the solution did not hurt working people financially.
The episode covers whether President Trump’s social media posts influence U.S. policy on Iran.
Senate Democrats have tried to reduce funding for a presidential ballroom project.
President Trump is expanding his brand, including a Trump-branded gold phone.
The episode features BBC hosts discussing these topics with listener questions.
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent named Christian Castro has been charged in connection with the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. He faces several charges related to the incident that happened on January 14, 2026.
Key Facts
Christian Castro is a federal ICE agent.
Castro is charged with four counts of second-degree assault.
He also faces one count of falsely reporting a crime.
The shooting victim is Julio Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan immigrant.
The incident took place in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.
The case is being handled by prosecutors in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
The shooting was nonfatal, meaning the victim survived.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, who is challenging Representative Thomas Massie in a Republican primary in Kentucky. This is an unusual move because Pentagon leaders usually avoid political campaigning.
Key Facts
Pete Hegseth is the current U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Hegseth publicly supported Ed Gallrein in a GOP primary race against Rep. Thomas Massie.
Ed Gallrein is a former Navy SEAL.
President Donald Trump supports Ed Gallrein over Massie.
It is rare for a Defense Secretary to participate actively in election campaigns.
The event took place at a rally.
The primary contest is in Kentucky.
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A Minnesota ICE officer, Christian Castro, has been charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime after shooting a Venezuelan man, Julio César Sosa-Celis, in January during an immigration enforcement operation. The case follows disputed accounts of the incident and ongoing investigations into the conduct of federal officers sent to the Minneapolis area under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Key Facts
Christian Castro, an ICE officer, faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
The shooting happened on January 14, when Castro shot Julio César Sosa-Celis in the thigh.
Sosa-Celis and another man involved were legally in the United States.
Federal officials initially accused the men of attacking an officer, but those charges were dropped.
Video from a city camera contradicted ICE’s initial version of the events.
The Minnesota county attorney says there is no modern precedent for this case and is focused on accountability.
Thousands of ICE officers were sent to Minneapolis/St. Paul during President Trump’s Operation Metro Surge to enforce immigration laws.
The operation caused tension and protests after federal officers killed two US citizens, leading to investigations and legal disputes over authority and evidence access.
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent named Christian Castro has been charged and has a warrant out for his arrest after shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis in January. The local county attorney in Minnesota announced the charges, which include assault and false crime reporting, amid efforts to hold federal agents accountable.
Key Facts
The incident occurred on January 14 in Minneapolis and involved the shooting of a Venezuelan man.
Christian Castro, an ICE agent, faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
A warrant has been issued for Castro’s arrest.
The charges were announced by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.
This case follows other recent violent incidents in Minnesota involving federal agents and U.S. citizens.
Authorities have faced difficulties in prosecuting federal agents in related cases.
Moriarty noted that holding federal agents accountable in these cases is unprecedented.
The Department of Homeland Security was contacted for comment but no response was mentioned.
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A U.S. citizen working in the Democratic Republic of Congo has contracted Ebola and is being evacuated to Germany for treatment. In response to the Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda, U.S. health authorities are introducing travel screening and restrictions for people arriving from the affected regions.
Key Facts
An American worker in Congo tested positive for Ebola and showed symptoms over a weekend.
The CDC and Department of Homeland Security are adding health checks for travelers from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
Non-U.S. citizens who have been in these countries within the last 21 days face entry restrictions to the U.S.
Around 25 Americans work in the Congo CDC office; some are being evacuated or monitored.
The Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda involves the Bundibugyo strain, which has no specific vaccine or treatment and a death rate of 25-50%.
There have been 10 confirmed Ebola cases, 336 suspected cases, and 88 deaths, including at least four health workers.
The CDC considers the risk to the general U.S. public low but is closely watching the situation.
The current health measures will be reviewed after 30 days and updated if needed.
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Millions of people in Baltimore and nearby counties are being asked to use less water because drought conditions have lowered reservoir levels. Officials want residents to take shorter showers and reduce outdoor water use to protect the drinking water supply during the hot summer season.
Key Facts
Baltimore’s water supply serves about 1.8 million people in Baltimore, Harford, Howard, and Carroll counties.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works issued voluntary water restrictions starting May 14.
Reservoir levels are below normal: Prettyboy Reservoir is about 6 feet lower, and Liberty Reservoir is 2 feet lower than usual.
Maryland is experiencing severe drought, with 95% of the state in severe drought conditions.
Rainfall has been much less than normal since last fall, causing low river flow in the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.
Officials ask people to avoid watering lawns, washing cars, and cleaning outdoor surfaces.
Simple actions like taking shorter showers and running full dishwasher or laundry loads are encouraged to save water.
Drought and heat are expected to increase water use, making conservation important to avoid future mandatory restrictions.
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Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, intends to run in the Makerfield byelection and promises to change the Labour Party to regain lost voters. Labour leader Keir Starmer said he plans to stay as leader and fight the next election, setting up a possible leadership contest between them.
Key Facts
Andy Burnham plans to be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield byelection.
Burnham wants to focus on making things like rent, bills, and fares more affordable.
He supports sticking to current rules on government borrowing and debt.
Burnham does not want to reopen the debate on the UK’s Brexit decision.
Keir Starmer said he will not step down as Labour leader, even if Burnham wins the byelection.
Starmer encouraged party members to support Labour fully in the byelection.
Reform UK party is expected to challenge Labour in Makerfield.
Josh Simons resigned his parliamentary seat to allow Burnham to run there.
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A judge decided that a gun and a notebook can be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Some items found during an early search of Mangione’s backpack were not allowed as evidence because police did not have a valid warrant at the time.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
A judge allowed a 3D-printed pistol and a notebook describing harm to a health insurance executive as evidence.
Some items from Mangione’s backpack, including a loaded gun magazine and electronic devices, were excluded due to an illegal early search without a warrant.
The search warrant was obtained hours after Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Mangione was arrested five days after the December 4, 2024 shooting in Manhattan.
The notebook contained phrases expressing violent intent toward a health insurance executive.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty and faces both state murder and federal stalking trials later this year.
The judge also excluded some of Mangione’s statements made before he was informed of his right to remain silent.
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Pennsylvania voters are preparing for primary elections on May 19 to choose candidates for the November midterm elections. These elections will decide party nominees for positions including governor, state legislature, U.S. House seats, and lieutenant governor, influencing both state and national politics during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Key Facts
The Pennsylvania primary election is set for May 19, with voter registration having closed on May 4.
Pennsylvania uses a closed primary system, so voters can only vote in their registered party’s primary.
First-time in-person voters must show photo ID, but others generally do not need to present identification.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. local time.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro is running unopposed for his party’s nomination; Stacy Garrity is the unopposed Republican candidate.
Democrats aim to gain majority control of both state legislative houses; currently, they hold a slim majority in the House but have not controlled the Senate for over 30 years.
All 17 U.S. House seats in Pennsylvania will be on the ballot for the general election; most incumbents are seeking re-election.
There is a write-in campaign for Republican Doug Mastriano for governor, despite Trump’s endorsement of Garrity.
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Democratic Representative Ro Khanna says progressives aligned with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are united, rejecting reports of division between them. Both Khanna and Ocasio-Cortez are seen as leading figures in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is preparing for future leadership as Sanders ages.
Key Facts
Ro Khanna denied reports of a split among progressives connected to Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Sanders’ progressive movement is becoming more influential in the Democratic Party.
There is no clear successor to Sanders as a leader of progressives.
Reports had suggested rivalry between Khanna and Ocasio-Cortez over leadership of the progressive wing.
Khanna called the progressive left more unified than ever.
Khanna was a co-chair of Sanders’ 2020 campaign; Ocasio-Cortez was a top surrogate.
Both have raised their national profiles and are seen as possible 2028 presidential candidates.
Khanna and Sanders introduced a bill to tax billionaires and expand benefits for middle-income Americans.
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A Minnesota ICE officer, Christian Castro, has been charged by local prosecutors for shooting a Venezuelan man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, during immigration enforcement operations under President Donald Trump’s administration. The man was shot but did not die, and the officer faces several assault charges and a charge for falsely reporting a crime.
Key Facts
Christian Castro, an ICE agent, was charged with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
The incident happened on January 14, 2024, in Minnesota and involved the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
Sosa-Celis and another man involved were legally living in the U.S.
Federal officers originally accused the men of attacking an officer, but these charges were dismissed by a federal judge.
A federal investigation is ongoing into whether ICE officers lied under oath about the incident.
The shooting took place during Operation Metro Surge, a large immigration enforcement campaign under President Donald Trump.
Minnesota officials disagree with the Trump administration over who has authority to investigate and charge federal officers for misconduct.
Hennepin County is conducting investigations into multiple related incidents, including deaths caused by federal officers.
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A Minnesota prosecutor charged an ICE officer, Christian Castro, with assault and false reporting for shooting a Venezuelan man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, during immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration. The shooting happened in January 2023, and the investigation involves questions about officers’ behavior and whether they lied under oath.
Key Facts
Christian Castro, an ICE officer, faces four second-degree assault charges and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
The shooting occurred on January 14, 2023, when ICE officers were pursuing another man near an apartment duplex.
Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis and the other man involved were legally in the United States.
Federal charges that accused Sosa-Celis and another man of attacking officers were dismissed by a judge.
Federal authorities are investigating whether ICE officers gave false testimony under oath.
Minnesota officials and the Trump administration disagree about who can investigate and prosecute federal immigration officers.
Hennepin County is also investigating other shootings by federal officers and has sued the Trump administration for access to evidence.
The Department of Homeland Security called the operation involving the officers “Operation Metro Surge,” describing it as the largest immigration enforcement effort ever in that area.
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Three people were arrested in connection with about twelve random shootings in Austin, Texas. Four people were hurt during these incidents, according to the police.
Key Facts
The shootings happened in different locations around Austin, Texas.
Police arrested three suspects linked to these shootings.
A total of four individuals were injured in the events.
The incidents occurred on a Sunday.
Local authorities are investigating the situation further.
Community members are responding to the events and the arrests.
The information was reported by CBS News and police sources.
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President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Cuba as his efforts to influence Iran have not succeeded. The U.S. recently sent the CIA director to Havana and offered aid, while maintaining a strict embargo that affects Cuba’s economy and power supply.
Key Facts
President Trump is shifting focus from Iran to Cuba in his foreign policy efforts.
The U.S. sent CIA Director to Havana to engage with Cuban authorities.
The U.S. maintains a long-standing economic embargo against Cuba, which has caused shortages and blackouts.
Past U.S. attempts to change Cuba’s government have failed since the 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro.
The Cuban government has survived many challenges, including embargoes, economic decline, and mass emigration.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, whose family is of Cuban origin, is prominent in the debate over U.S.-Cuba relations.
The U.S. Secretary of State is also involved in pressuring Cuba alongside President Trump’s actions.
There is discussion about how well U.S. policies align with the desires of Cuban citizens.
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Georgia Republicans are choosing their candidate to run against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November election. Three main Republicans—Mike Collins, Buddy Carter, and Derek Dooley—are competing for the nomination, but the race is difficult because Ossoff has won before and Georgia voters are divided.
Key Facts
Mike Collins is a two-term House member who supports President Donald Trump and his "Make America Great Again" movement.
Collins faces competition from Representative Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley, a lawyer and former football coach backed by Governor Brian Kemp.
Governor Kemp has not endorsed Collins or Carter but supports Dooley as a political outsider.
No candidate has a clear policy advantage; electability is seen as the main factor.
Donald Trump has not endorsed any candidate in this primary race.
Jon Ossoff is the only Democratic senator running for reelection in a state that President Trump won in 2020.
Republicans are concerned because Democrats have won recent Senate contests in Georgia despite Trump’s previous success there.
Collins is known for his strong social media presence and conservative positions, including sponsoring immigration-related legislation signed by President Trump.
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A strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the U.S. for three days. Unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are still negotiating but have not reached an agreement. Many commuters are facing delays and are finding other ways to get to work.
Key Facts
The strike began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and involves about half of the LIRR workforce.
Five unions representing train engineers, machinists, and signal workers are participating.
Workers want higher wages to keep up with inflation and rising living costs.
The MTA says the requested raises would cause big fare increases and are higher than pay for other union workers.
Around 250,000 people normally ride the LIRR daily.
The MTA is running free shuttle buses but fewer people are using them than expected.
Negotiations have been going on since 2023 but stalled over pay and healthcare.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the National Mediation Board have urged both sides to reach a deal quickly.
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Since President Donald Trump began his second term, over 145,000 US children likely had a parent detained by immigration authorities, according to a Brookings Institution report. The study highlights that many affected children are very young and come from families linked mostly to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Key Facts
About 146,635 US citizen children had a parent detained since January of President Trump's second term.
More than 22,000 children had all their co-resident parents detained.
Around 36% of these children are younger than six years old.
Nearly 54% of affected children have parents from Mexico; over 25% have parents from Guatemala and Honduras combined.
Washington DC and Texas had the highest rates of children with detained parents, with over five children per 1,000 impacted.
The US Department of Homeland Security reported 18,277 detainees with US citizen children in fiscal 2025 but this number likely undercounts.
Investigations found that about 18,400 parents had been arrested in the first 7 months of 2025, affecting around 32,000 children, including 12,000 US citizens.
The DHS states families are not separated forcefully, and parents can decide whether to leave with their children or have them placed with a safe person.
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