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Federal officials have announced an end to a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked protests, lawsuits, and national debate. The enforcement surge led to mass detentions, community fear, and two deaths linked to federal operations in the state. Homeland Security officials now say they are winding down the campaign and shifting to targeted investigations. Local leaders and immigrant advocates are demanding a full review of what happened.

Search crews in northern British Columbia are working through the night after a deadly shooting at a high school. Police say a woman believed to be the shooter is among the dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where officers arrived within minutes of the first call. They report eight people killed between the school and a nearby house, with more than twenty-five others hurt, some in critical condition after being airlifted. Authorities say all students and staff were evacuated and there is no ongoing threat.

President Donald Trump is sharpening his public dispute with Canada over trade and infrastructure. Trump has threatened to withhold approval for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a long-planned border crossing meant to speed traffic between the two countries, until Washington receives what he calls full compensation from Ottawa for U.S. support and cooperation. Construction on the span is largely complete and testing is under way.

Lawmakers are reviewing millions of unredacted Justice Department files tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice notified Congress that members will be allowed to examine over 3 million documents previously released in heavily redacted form. An internal review concluded that while Epstein abused underage girls, investigators found limited evidence of a broader trafficking ring serving powerful men.

Negotiators from the United States and allied nations are pressing hard for a cease-fire in Ukraine. They are working under a loose June deadline for a broader peace framework, while Russia keeps up missile and drone attacks that target homes and power plants. Local leaders say energy systems remain fragile, and emergency heating shelters are opening for families who have lost power in freezing weather.

Officials say the discussions will focus on uranium enrichment limits, international monitoring, and steps that could ease economic pressure if Iran accepts tighter constraints. The talks come amid regional tensions and concerns among U.S. allies about missile activity and proxy groups. American diplomats are framing the effort as a chance to restore guardrails on Iran’s program.