↑ news Mexico arrests mayor of Tequila for extorting distillers in alleged cartel scheme - MEXICO CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities on Thursday arrested the mayor of the municipality of Tequila, birthplace of the agave spirit, for allegedly extorting major distillers in collusionSelf-identified Antifa member arrested after allegedly threatening ICE agents, DOJ says - Self-described Antifa member Kyle Wagner was arrested on federal charges for allegedly threatening ICE agents through a social media account.Trump says retains right to 'militarily' secure Chagos airbase - President Donald Trump on Thursday said he retained the right to "militarily secure" a joint US-UK airbase in the Chagos Archipelago following "productive" discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "I understand that the dealSweeping bill to crush sanctuary cities, protect ICE agents unveiled in Senate - Sen. Eric Schmitt's, R-Mo., Protect America Act proposes four-part legislation targeting sanctuary cities, strengthening immigration penalties, and protecting federal officers.Mayor Bass facing blowback over explosive report that she altered wildfire report to downplay city's role - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass allegedly altered a wildfire report to reduce city liability, according to sources. Bass denies interfering with the report.Nancy Guthrie abduction case gets $50,000 reward, with new timeline revealed - A security camera at Nancy Guthrie's home was disabled minutes before it appears she left her home early Sunday morning, according to a new timeline from officials.US could be 'global villain' of Winter Olympics, CNN host and sports writer suggest - CNN's Audie Cornish and New York Magazine editor Will Leitch discuss the US becoming the "global villain" at 2026 Winter Olympics amid international tensions.Bessent says up to Trump whether Warsh might be sued over policy choices - By Michael S. Derby Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S.Carney Increases E.V. Investments as Trump’s Trade Policy Disrupts Canada’s Auto Industry - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures Thursday aimed at making Canada a global leader in electric vehicles and rescuing an industry ravaged by U.S. trade policy.How failing negotiations could spiral into a bitter fight over the Colorado River - Negotiators for seven states remain deeply divided over how to cut water use along the Colorado River. The chances of a court battle appear to be growing.