https://praguepost.net/c/politics Politics en-CZ https://praguepost.net/a/2026-08-31-czech-government-proposes-389-billion-crown-budget-deficit-for-2027-ebf6a2495a https://praguepost.net/a/2026-08-31-czech-government-proposes-389-billion-crown-budget-deficit-for-2027-ebf6a2495a The Finance Ministry’s proposed deficit would be the second-largest in Czech history and includes higher defence, investment, healthcare and public-sector wage spending. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:51:37 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-28-ilhan-omar-sprayed-with-unidentified-liquid-at-minneapolis-town-hall-m https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-28-ilhan-omar-sprayed-with-unidentified-liquid-at-minneapolis-town-hall-m Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a strong-smelling liquid during a Minneapolis town hall, where she had been criticizing immigration enforcement and calling for the DHS secretary’s resignation. A suspect was tackled and arrested, and police said forensics were called to the scene as Omar continued the event after the incident. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:05 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-28-fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fulton-county-election-office-seeking-2 https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-28-fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fulton-county-election-office-seeking-2 The FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia election office on January 28, with county officials saying the warrant seeks records related to the 2020 election. Federal authorities confirmed only that a warrant was being carried out and said the investigation is ongoing. The search renews attention on a jurisdiction that was central to false fraud claims after Donald Trump lost Georgia in 2020. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:52 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-28-democrats-warn-they-ll-pursue-impeachment-if-trump-doesn-t-fire-noem-a https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-28-democrats-warn-they-ll-pursue-impeachment-if-trump-doesn-t-fire-noem-a House Democratic leaders say they will proceed with impeachment steps against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem unless Trump removes her, as scrutiny intensifies over enforcement operations and deaths in Minneapolis. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:24 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-eleanor-holmes-norton-d-c-s-longtime-non-voting-house-delegate-says-sh https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-eleanor-holmes-norton-d-c-s-longtime-non-voting-house-delegate-says-sh Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, announced she will not seek another term, ending a 33-year run as Washington, D.C.’s non-voting delegate and a central figure in the city’s statehood and representation campaign. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:14 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-intensify-for-dhs-leadership-shake-up-after-minneapolis-ice-shoo https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-intensify-for-dhs-leadership-shake-up-after-minneapolis-ice-shoo U.S. political pressure escalated after the killing of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti during an immigration enforcement operation triggered renewed scrutiny of the administration’s crackdown and its oversight. Lawmakers and state leaders demanded accountability while federal officials began shifting personnel and reducing the presence of agents in Minnesota. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:39 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-intensify-for-leadership-changes-after-minneapolis-shooting-link https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-intensify-for-leadership-changes-after-minneapolis-shooting-link U.S. political tensions over immigration enforcement escalated as lawmakers and advocates responded to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents. Reporting described growing demands for accountability inside the Department of Homeland Security and leadership changes tied to the operation and its public handling. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:25 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-former-special-counsel-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-at-hous https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-former-special-counsel-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-at-hous Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into President Donald Trump in a sharply partisan House Judiciary Committee hearing, saying he acted to uphold the rule of law and that no one should be above it. Republicans attacked the investigation as politically motivated, while Democrats pressed Smith on evidence and accountability. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:37 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-minneapolis-shooting-puts-trump-s-coalition-in-a-bind-over-guns-and-im https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-27-minneapolis-shooting-puts-trump-s-coalition-in-a-bind-over-guns-and-im The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by a federal officer has triggered backlash from gun-rights groups and prominent Republicans, forcing the White House to shift its tone. The episode is complicating Trump-era messaging on the Second Amendment and enforcement tactics as investigations and political scrutiny intensify. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:32:15 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-clash-with-federal-immigration-crackdown-intensifies-after-f https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-clash-with-federal-immigration-crackdown-intensifies-after-f Minnesota officials escalated their pushback against a federal immigration operation after the killing of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis drew outrage and lawsuits. The political fight widened as state leaders demanded investigations and sought court orders aimed at preserving evidence and limiting federal actions. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:34 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-federal-agents-deploy-tear-gas-during-minneapolis-protest-outside-hote https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-federal-agents-deploy-tear-gas-during-minneapolis-protest-outside-hote Tensions escalated in Minneapolis when federal agents used tear gas on demonstrators gathered outside a hotel where protesters believed ICE agents were staying, following outrage over the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:07 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-touts-greenland-framework-and-drops-tariff-threat-denmark-reject https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-touts-greenland-framework-and-drops-tariff-threat-denmark-reject At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump said a “framework” had been reached tied to Arctic security and Greenland and said he would drop a threatened round of tariffs on several European countries. European and Danish leaders reiterated that Greenland’s sovereignty is not negotiable, while the U.S. message focused on security access and strategic interests. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-ice-shooting-intensifies-washington-clash-as-democrats-threa https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-ice-shooting-intensifies-washington-clash-as-democrats-threa A federal immigration operation in Minneapolis faces a political reckoning after Alex Pretti was fatally shot during protests. Reporting says Senate Democrats may block a funding package if it includes DHS money, and lawmakers are weighing whether to split out the DHS bill to avert a shutdown. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:43 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-protests-grow-in-minneapolis-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot-nurse- https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-protests-grow-in-minneapolis-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot-nurse- Protests intensified in Minneapolis after federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse, during demonstrations tied to the administration’s immigration crackdown. The incident has fueled demands for investigations and accountability, with national political fallout building around the operation. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:08 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-administration-threatens-100-tariffs-on-canada-escalating-trade- https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-administration-threatens-100-tariffs-on-canada-escalating-trade- President Donald Trump threatened imposing 100% tariffs on Canadian imports, criticizing Canada’s recent agreement with China and warning against any channel that could allow Chinese goods to enter the U.S. through Canada. Canadian leaders said the arrangement complies with existing agreements and denied plans for a broader free-trade deal with China. The tariff threat adds pressure to an already volatile policy environment, with markets, manufacturers, and consumers watching for concrete steps beyond rhetoric. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:18 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-agrees-to-look-into-reducing-federal-ice-presence-in-minnesota-a https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-agrees-to-look-into-reducing-federal-ice-presence-in-minnesota-a Minnesota officials say President Donald Trump agreed to review reducing the number of federal agents in the state and to discuss allowing an independent state investigation after the killing of Alex Pretti. Federal judges are weighing cases tied to the legality of the deployment and alleged obstruction of local investigations. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:06 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-rhetoric-after-minneapolis-protester- https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-rhetoric-after-minneapolis-protester- The White House sought to separate President Donald Trump from inflammatory language used by administration officials after a Minneapolis protester was fatally shot by a Border Patrol officer, as calls grow for transparency and investigations. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-u-s-attorney-general-seeks-minnesota-voter-and-welfare-data-as-tension https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-u-s-attorney-general-seeks-minnesota-voter-and-welfare-data-as-tension After the Minneapolis ICE killing, the attorney general demanded access to Minnesota voter rolls and welfare records, while congressional Democrats threatened funding blocks and floated impeachment pressure on DHS leadership. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:12 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-protests-intensify-after-ice-shooting-as-attorney-general-de https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-protests-intensify-after-ice-shooting-as-attorney-general-de Protests continued in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents during demonstrations against an immigration crackdown. In the aftermath, the U.S. attorney general demanded access to Minnesota’s voter and public-assistance records, linking the request to any reduction of federal immigration enforcement presence in the state. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-signals-changes-to-minneapolis-ice-operation-after-second-death- https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-signals-changes-to-minneapolis-ice-operation-after-second-death- After two deaths tied to federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump indicated the ICE presence and tactics in the city are under review. The controversy has intensified pressure for an investigation and raised questions about how federal officials will manage an increasingly volatile situation on the ground. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:09:59 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-protests-intensify-after-fatal-ice-shooting-federal-demands- https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-protests-intensify-after-fatal-ice-shooting-federal-demands- Protests continued in Minneapolis after immigration agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, with video evidence disputed by federal claims. The episode triggered political fallout, including demands from the U.S. attorney general tied to immigration enforcement decisions. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:53 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-of-nurse-by-border-patrol-agents-intensifies-scru https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-of-nurse-by-border-patrol-agents-intensifies-scru The killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, has become a political flashpoint, fueling protests and renewed debate over federal immigration operations in U.S. cities. The incident is driving demands for transparency, oversight, and clearer rules of engagement. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:10 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-ap-looks-back-at-trump-s-first-year-of-his-second-term-determination-a https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-ap-looks-back-at-trump-s-first-year-of-his-second-term-determination-a An AP discussion of President Donald Trump’s first year back in office describes an aggressive governing style, big structural changes, and expanding fights over immigration, public safety and the federal workforce. The report highlights how the White House has pushed rapid action while facing court battles and political blowback. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:17 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-white-house-screening-of-melania-draws-backlash-as-minneapolis https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-white-house-screening-of-melania-draws-backlash-as-minneapolis The White House hosted a private screening of an Amazon MGM documentary about Melania Trump as Democrats demanded action after the Minneapolis killing and warned they could block a funding package that includes Homeland Security money. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:07 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-democrats-blast-white-house-amazon-documentary-screening-as-minneapoli https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-democrats-blast-white-house-amazon-documentary-screening-as-minneapoli A White House screening of an Amazon documentary about First Lady Melania Trump drew sharp criticism from Democrats, who argued the event projected detachment as outrage spread over a fatal Minneapolis shooting by a federal agent and lawmakers escalated demands for DHS and immigration-enforcement changes. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:34 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-video-evidence-raises-new-questions-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-video-evidence-raises-new-questions-after-federal-agents-fatally-shoot Federal officials say agents fired in self-defense during an immigration-related operation, but footage reviewed by reporters has intensified scrutiny of how the confrontation unfolded and how quickly lethal force was used. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:21 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-week-in-washington-anger-over-minneapolis-killing-collides-wit https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-week-in-washington-anger-over-minneapolis-killing-collides-wit A White House cultural event drew fresh criticism for timing as Democrats escalated demands for federal enforcement reforms after a deadly Minneapolis incident involving a Border Patrol agent. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:23 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-hosts-melania-documentary-screening-as-minneapolis-shooting-fall https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-hosts-melania-documentary-screening-as-minneapolis-shooting-fall President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held a private White House screening of an Amazon MGM documentary as Democrats criticized the timing amid intensifying anger over a fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis and renewed shutdown pressure in Congress. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:04 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-in-combative-house-hearing https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-in-combative-house-hearing Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that his investigations into Donald Trump were driven by evidence and the rule of law, not politics. The hearing was sharply polarized, with Republicans accusing him of overreach and Democrats defending the legitimacy of the inquiry. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:08 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-film-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shoo https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-film-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shoo President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of an Amazon MGM Studios documentary about the first lady, even as Washington and state officials confronted political blowback from a fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Democrats questioned the administration’s priorities and signaled a harder line on upcoming funding decisions tied to the Department of Homeland Security. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:45 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-sparks-nationwide-protests-and- https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-sparks-nationwide-protests-and- A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents has triggered a wave of protests and political backlash. Demonstrators and local officials are demanding accountability and policy change, while Washington faces pressure over enforcement tactics, transparency, and oversight. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:31 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-u-s-senate-advances-war-powers-measure-seeking-to-curb-further-venezue https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-u-s-senate-advances-war-powers-measure-seeking-to-curb-further-venezue The U.S. Senate voted 52–47 to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at requiring congressional authorization for further military action against Venezuela, after a surprise raid in Caracas. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:33:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-witnesses-dispute-federal-officials-account-after-minneapolis-killing- https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-witnesses-dispute-federal-officials-account-after-minneapolis-killing- A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents has triggered protests and demands for transparency. Witness accounts and video described by media reports challenge the official narrative, sharpening a national debate over immigration enforcement, federal authority and accountability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:26 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-protesters-demand-immigration-agents-leave-minneapolis-after-border-pa https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-protesters-demand-immigration-agents-leave-minneapolis-after-border-pa Large demonstrations erupted in Minneapolis after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent during an immigration crackdown, intensifying disputes between federal authorities and local leaders. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:02 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-democrats-threaten-shutdown-brinkmanship-over-dhs-as-immigration-enfor https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-democrats-threaten-shutdown-brinkmanship-over-dhs-as-immigration-enfor Senate Democrats say they could block a federal funding package unless Homeland Security funding is removed or rewritten, citing concerns about immigration enforcement tactics and demanding tighter oversight ahead of the January 31 deadline. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-screening-draws-criticism-after-minneapolis-federa https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-screening-draws-criticism-after-minneapolis-federa President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private screening of an Amazon MGM documentary as Democrats criticized the optics, coming just hours after a fatal Minneapolis shooting by a federal agent intensified political fallout and shutdown fears. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:52 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-senate-democrats-threaten-to-block-homeland-security-funding-after-min https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-senate-democrats-threaten-to-block-homeland-security-funding-after-min Senate Democrats say they will oppose a sweeping government funding package if it includes Homeland Security money, citing anger over immigration enforcement and a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents. The standoff comes as the government faces a late-January funding deadline and lawmakers debate whether to split DHS funding from the broader package. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:40 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-family-disputes-official-account-after-minneapolis-protester-alex-pret https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-family-disputes-official-account-after-minneapolis-protester-alex-pret The death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, as relatives contest claims that he threatened officers and point to bystander video showing him holding a phone. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:53:58 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-screens-melania-documentary-as-minneapolis-shooting-fallou https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-screens-melania-documentary-as-minneapolis-shooting-fallou President Trump hosted a private White House screening of an Amazon MGM documentary centered on First Lady Melania Trump, even as the administration faced fierce criticism over a fatal Minneapolis shooting by a federal agent. Democrats pointed to the event as evidence of skewed priorities and demanded accountability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:17 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-private-melania-screening-draws-criticism-as-lawmakers-escalat https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-private-melania-screening-draws-criticism-as-lawmakers-escalat A White House film screening intended to promote a new documentary about First Lady Melania Trump collided with a rapidly intensifying political crisis after the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis and the resulting threat by Democrats to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-screening-draws-criticism-as-minnesota-shooting-fa https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-screening-draws-criticism-as-minnesota-shooting-fa President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held a private White House screening of an Amazon MGM Studios documentary as political tensions rose after a fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis. The event sparked Democratic criticism about priorities and added fuel to an already volatile debate over federal enforcement and funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:31:03 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-in-minneapolis-intensifies-outrage-and-fu https://praguepost.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-in-minneapolis-intensifies-outrage-and-fu A second deadly shooting by federal agents in weeks has triggered protests and sharpened partisan conflict, with Democrats signaling they may block homeland security funding unless the administration changes course. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:01:39 GMT