Veteran journalist Alisyn Camerota has joined Scripps News as a special events anchor. Camerota is widely known for her work at Fox News and CNN, where she was the longest-serving anchor of the network’s morning program, "New Day." According to The Associated Press, a magistrate judge rejected federal prosecutors’ request to charge Lemon with a crime related to the protest. Lemon has said he was not involved in organizing the demonstration and was documenting the incident as a journalist. Camerota and Lemon also discuss his feud with rapper Nicki Minaj.

January 25, 2026 13:11 UTC

The United States is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status — a designation it has held for 25 years. [1]How the US gained elimination statusIn 1994, countries in the Americas (through the Pan American Health Organization) set a goal to interrupt endemic measles transmission in the region by 2000. [5]As of the mid-2020s, all PAHO member countries other than the ones with temporary setbacks have had measles elimination verified as of 2024. [7]2025-26 outbreak data and severityA total of 2,255 measles cases were recorded in 2025 in 45 states, with only 25 cases reported among international visitors. [8]PAHO has indicated that if endemic transmission (continuous spread of 12 months or longer) is documented, the U.S. would lose its measles-free status.

January 25, 2026 13:06 UTC

Trump and the Transatlantic Alliance: Greenland, Tariffs, and NATO Under StrainSince World War II, the transatlantic alliance has been a cornerstone of Western security, economic cooperation, and liberal democratic norms. This episode crystallizes the multidimensional risks facing the transatlantic alliance: strategic, economic, and political. Diplomatic and Congressional CounterweightsDespite the escalating tensions over Greenland, the crisis does not inevitably signal disaster for the transatlantic alliance. NATO and European Defense: Burden-Shifting and Strategic AutonomyTrump’s repeated emphasis on European defense spending, combined with threats over Greenland and punitive tariffs on NATO allies, has highlighted a long-standing burden-shifting dynamic within the transatlantic alliance. China and Russia: Exploiting Transatlantic DivisionsThe Greenland crisis and other Trump-era policies have created openings for both China and Russia to exploit divisions within the transatlantic alliance.

January 25, 2026 13:02 UTC

In our 32nd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the bigoted big mouth, Rush Limbaugh. From having a face for radio, to his obsession with “feminazis” to spouting disinformation about smoking and covid to his very last days, this may be one of our most deplorable guys yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Sources:https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/rush-limbaughhttps://visitcape.com/rush-limbaughs-cape-girardeau-a-tour-of-the-radio-legends-roots/https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rush-limbaugh-dead-trump-ruined-america-1129222/https://www.stlmag.com/The-Original-Rush-Limbaugh-Biography-Tells-the-Story-of-Missouri-Courtroom-Legend-Rush-Limbaugh-Sr/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/media/rush-limbaugh-dead.htmlhttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/2009/05/rush-limbaugh200905?srsltid=AfmBOopZzxf3nuOZgNcONoy2P7uWCZnX182fW0lCLqmEW0QgF5ezWleahttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/02/23/147299323/law-student-makes-case-for-contraceptive-coverage/https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/03/02/147809138/student-is-outraged-by-rush-limbaugh-calling-her-a-slut-and-prostitutehttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/daily-news/2012/03/rush-limbaugh-sandra-fluke-obama-apology?_sp=b361603d-59b8-49de-8771-e1f85795940f.1763504275351https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/can-rush-peter-gabriel-legally-order-limbaugh-to-cease-using-their-songs-101473/https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/rush-limbaugh-feminism-feminazis/2021/02/19/3a00f852-7202-11eb-85fa-e0ccb3660358_story.htmlhttps://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/limbaugh-draws-fire-on-obama-parody/https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-rush-limbaugh-mock-aids-death-radio-show-1570282https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1627887https://www.espn.com/gen/news/2003/1001/1628537.htmlhttps://www.bet.com/article/u945ji/limbaugh-dumped-by-group-hoping-to-buy-ramshttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/03/post-limbaugh-next-conservative-kingpin?srsltid=AfmBOorVAZVgaPOjyPUN45HmLjxy-N_fsLDZJ9VTTpBddI_th9OWUozthttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/look-rush-limbaugh-fortune-passing-203619163.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCchttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-nov-18-et-rush18-story.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/us/rush-limbaugh-arrested-on-prescription-drug-charges.html

January 25, 2026 11:16 UTC

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is a Trump critic and rare Republican willing to vote in opposition to the president’s wishes. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APA Few ‘Big Law Firms’ On Executive OrdersFour major law firms — Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block and Susman Godfrey — independently sued the Trump administration to block the executive orders the president issued against them. While other leaders have sought to appease Trump, Carney made clear the approach is unwise, even though he didn’t explicitly reference the U.S. president by name. Trump threatened to back primary challenges against GOP Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and others for opposing his plan. Kaiti Sullivan/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAdvertisementCostco On TariffsDespite seeing how Trump has treated companies that oppose him, Costco became one of the biggest firms to challenge the Trump administration’s trade policy.

January 25, 2026 11:15 UTC

Minneapolis Mayor after latest shooting: ‘How many more Americans need to die?’Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks following another fatal shooting. A man was shot and killed by federal agents today in Minneapolis, according to the city’s police chief. The Department of Homeland Security says the man was armed, though it is not immediately clear what led up to the shooting or whether he was holding the gun when he was shot.

January 25, 2026 11:07 UTC

A CNN video analysis appears to show a federal immigration officer removing a gun from Alex Pretti just prior to officers fatally shooting him. Moments showing agent retrieving gun prior to fatal shooting of Alex Pretti 4 photos Moments showing agent retrieving gun prior to fatal shooting of Alex Pretti Videos show agents pepper spraying Alex Pretti before wrestling him to the ground. Obtained by CNN Videos show agents pepper spraying Alex Pretti before wrestling him to the ground. Obtained by CNN Videos show agents pepper spraying Alex Pretti before wrestling him to the ground. Obtained by CNN Videos show agents pepper spraying Alex Pretti before wrestling him to the ground.

January 25, 2026 10:24 UTC

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January 25, 2026 10:09 UTC

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January 25, 2026 09:45 UTC

The officers attempted to… pic.twitter.com/5Y50mYONGH — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 24, 2026AdvertisementTrump took to Truth Social following the shooting to direct blame on state and local authorities, claiming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (Democrat) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called off local police and prevented them from protecting the federal officers. Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? The Mayor and the Governor called them off? Bovino had also previously called out local police for not aiding federal agents with protesters. “The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric!

January 25, 2026 09:45 UTC

After the shooting, an angry crowd gathered and protesters clashed with federal officers, who wielded batons and deployed flash bangs. Pretti was shot just over a mile from where an ICE officer killed 37-year-old Renee Good on Jan. 7, sparking widespread protests. The police chief appealed for calm, both from the public and from federal law enforcement. “This is only the latest attack on law enforcement. An angry crowd gathered after the shooting and screamed profanities at federal officers, calling them “cowards” and telling them to go home.

January 25, 2026 09:34 UTC

The night Iran went darkHarrowing accounts of Iran’s bloodiest crackdown by the regime have been difficult to obtain and hard to reach amid a near-total internet blackout. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh spoke with one protester who managed to leave the country, and whose experience matches what CNN and other organizations have managed to collect, pointing to a widespread, coordinated attack by the regime.

January 25, 2026 08:24 UTC

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January 25, 2026 08:03 UTC

Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old man killed by federal immigration agents Saturday, worked as a nurse treating sick veterans, according to family, friends and colleagues – a reflection of his deep desire to help others, they said. Pretti worked as an Intensive Care Unit nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for around five years, according to a co-worker who asked to speak anonymously. “Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world,” his parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, said in a statement. “We had this discussion with him two weeks ago or so, you know, that go ahead and protest, but do not engage, do not do anything stupid, basically,” Michael Pretti told the AP.

January 25, 2026 07:56 UTC

The man who was fatally shot Saturday morning by federal agents in Minneapolis has been identified as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti. Pretti was an intensive care nurse, an outdoor enthusiast and a dog lover, his parents told the Associated Press. Alex Pretti, pictured here in an undated photo, loved the outdoors, his parents said. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street,” his father, Michael Pretti, told the AP. Michael Pretti via APVideo taken Saturday morning showed at least six masked federal agents wrestling Pretti to the ground before fatally shooting him.

January 25, 2026 06:53 UTC