Minneapolis on edge as federal presence grows
A tense standoff in Minneapolis deepened over the weekend and into Monday. The FBI has asked agents to volunteer for temporary assignments in the city amid ongoing protests sparked by the fatal shooting of Renee Good and demonstrations urging ICE personnel to leave Minneapolis [1]. Protesters clashed with federal agents, the Justice Department opened an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the Minneapolis mayor, and officials placed 1,500 active-duty soldiers on alert for a possible deployment to the state, according to ABC News’ rolling coverage [2].

Media and politics: ‘60 Minutes’ controversy
CBS’s ‘60 Minutes’ revived a report on Trump-era deportations that had previously been pulled. The re-aired segment included statements from the White House and DHS that correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had not used before the initial story was yanked, raising fresh questions about editorial process and pressure points surrounding immigration coverage [1].

China’s two-track narrative: shrinking population, steady growth
China’s population fell for a fourth straight year, with births at their lowest in decades—a demographic headwind with long-term implications for growth and labor markets [1]. Even so, Beijing posted 5% GDP growth in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. tariff pressure; while shipments to the U.S. declined after tariff hikes, manufacturers leaned more on markets elsewhere to cushion the blow [1].

Greenland plan ignites protests abroad
Protests erupted in Greenland and Denmark as former President Trump signaled plans to hit NATO allies with additional tariffs while floating tariff leverage in a renewed push to acquire Greenland—an idea already roiling transatlantic ties and domestic politics in Copenhagen and Nuuk [2].

Iran unrest watch
ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports the death toll from Iran’s crackdown has reportedly climbed into the thousands as mass protests persist. At the same time, the U.S. has moved military assets to the region, and Trump publicly thanked Tehran for canceling planned executions—an uneasy mix of pressure and signaling that leaves the risk of escalation intact [2].

Culture note
On stage in the U.S., Bruce Springsteen dedicated a song to Renee Good and condemned what he called a broader crackdown on immigrants—another sign that the Minneapolis flashpoint is resonating far beyond the Twin Cities [1].

Sports snapshot
The NFL’s defensive juggernaut stumbled when its offense failed it: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions in a loss to the New England Patriots, later saying, “I let my teammates down” [1]. In Chicago, Caleb Williams authored a breathtaking throw before the Bears’ season unraveled; the Los Angeles Rams beat Chicago 20–17 in overtime to close out the divisional round drama [1].

Global brief
In Australia, a boy is fighting for his life after a shark attack, underscoring an active summer season for marine incidents in the region [1].

References

1. Latest News: Breaking Headlines and Video on Today’s Top Stories – NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/latest-stories/?tm=6409896352761
2. New calls for leadership – ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/world-news-tonight-with-david-muirT/video/new-calls-leadership-129336409