Monday briefing: the community solidarity driving the fightback against ICE in Minneapolis

In today’s newsletter: Public outrage has reached fever pitch across the states following the killing of US citizens. But, amid the focus on violence, another story of mutual aid and neighbourhood organising is unfoldingGood morning. The world’s attention has been fixed on Minneapolis for weeks now. The small midwestern US city has been under siege since Donald Trump’s administration launched its latest immigration crackdown in December.Public outrage has reached fever pitch across the US after the killing of two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Though the White House has softened its rhetoric in relation to the killings, there is little indication of any meaningful shift in tactics on the ground.Epstein files | Peter Mandelson says he has resigned his membership of the Labour party to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after more revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.Iran | Donald Trump has said Iran is talking to the US, hinting at a deal that would avoid the use of military strikes.Ukraine | A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine’s central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 12 people, officials said.Cuba | The United States has said it will ensure there will be no more fuel shipments to the beleaguered island, “Cuba will be failing pretty soon,” Donald Trump said earlier in the week.Grammy awards | Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar took home major Grammy awards during a night that saw musicians hit back at Donald Trump’s ICE occupation. Continue reading...