standoff

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The state is also in a standoff with the administration over investigations into the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two Minneapolis residents who were shot by federal agents during anti-ICE protests.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

Warfield: We were very careful in Season 2 when there was a standoff with the union.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The standoff comes as the Trump administration expands pressure on Mexican cartels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Amid that standoff, it was unclear Thursday how the ceasefire would be implemented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Of course, Mrs. Hamilton was totally unaware of the standoff between Claudette and the driver.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose