WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and a fugitive once listed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted, has been arrested and transferred into US custody, according to officials.

Ryan had a $15 million reward tied to his capture after being indicted for allegedly leading a criminal enterprise that involved cocaine trafficking and murder. Authorities said the case spans the US, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia.

Mexico’s Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said in a post on X that Ryan Wedding voluntarily surrendered before being turned over to the FBI. García Harfuch described the transfer as part of a coordinated effort with US officials and said a Canadian citizen surrendered at the United States Embassy before being handed over.

FBI Director Kash Patel said at a Friday press conference that Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico late Thursday. Officials said he had been living in Mexico for more than a decade and was tied to the Sinaloa Cartel’s cocaine operation, which authorities allege moved drugs from Colombia to the US and Canada.

Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously said Wedding’s alleged network generated more than $1 billion a year in illegal drug profits. Investigators also believed he was in Mexico under cartel protection.

Patel credited cooperation with Mexico for the arrest, naming President Sheinbaum, Secretary Harfuch, Ambassador Ron Johnson, and others in a public post announcing the capture.

Olympic past, now a major federal case

Wedding once competed for Team Canada and placed 24th in the parallel giant slalom at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

After the arrest, Wedding was transported to the United States on Friday. He arrived at Ontario International Airport in Southern California, where federal officials held a press conference.

During that briefing, officials said they had searched for Wedding for more than a year. They also accused him of ordering killings, including murders involving government officials. Authorities said they seized firearms, luxury vehicles, artwork, and other assets tied to the investigation.

Patel said Wedding is expected to appear in federal court as soon as Monday. FBI officials added that investigators are still looking for other people connected to the alleged operation. Ryan Wedding’s arrest was first reported by NBC.

Patel also pointed to the FBI’s recent progress on top fugitive cases, saying six of the agency’s Ten Most Wanted suspects have been arrested in the past year. That includes the capture in Mexico of a man charged in the 2016 killing of a woman in North Carolina, according to the FBI.

Not Ryan Wedding’s first run-in with the courts

This is not the first time Wedding has faced federal prosecution. In June 2008, Wedding was arrested with two other people and accused of conspiring to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, according to a criminal complaint. Investigators said Ryan Wedding and others traveled from Canada to San Diego to purchase cocaine as part of a Vancouver-based trafficking group.

Authorities said the deal was part of a sting operation. After the transaction, FBI agents arrested the group, and investigators later reported finding $100,000 in cash in a hotel room, according to an affidavit.

Court records show Wedding’s two co-defendants pleaded guilty. Wedding went to trial, was convicted in November 2009, and was sentenced in 2010 to four years in prison.

At sentencing, Wedding referred to his athletic career and told the court he wanted to rebuild his reputation.

In October 2024, federal prosecutors filed a superseding indictment charging Wedding with running a criminal enterprise that allegedly handled cocaine trafficking and murder across several countries. Prosecutors said the enterprise began around 2011, after Wedding was released from prison.

Prosecutors also allege Wedding and another man ordered multiple killings. They say he directed the November 2023 murders of two family members in Ontario, describing it as retaliation for a stolen drug shipment. Prosecutors also allege he ordered another murder in May 2024, tied to a drug debt. Ryan Wedding had been indicted previously in a case.

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WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi traveled to Minnesota on Tuesday with a blunt warning, “no one is above the law,” as the Department of Justice ramps up an investigation into claims that federal immigration enforcement was blocked.

Her visit came the same day a grand jury issued subpoenas to several well-known Democratic officials, raising the temperature in a state that has seen weeks of protests tied to stepped-up Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity under the Trump administration.

Bondi delivered her message in an interview with Fox News correspondent David Spunt on Special Report. She said the DOJ is focused on enforcing federal law during what she described as “chaos” and “lawlessness” in the Twin Cities area.

“Whether it’s a public official, whether it’s a law enforcement officer, no one is above the law in this state or in this country, and people will be held accountable,” Bondi said. She also stressed the need to protect federal agents and keep order, while avoiding details about the subpoenas served that day.

What the Grand Jury Subpoenas Are Seeking

The subpoenas, served Tuesday, were sent to at least five offices led by Democratic officials. They request records tied to policies and decisions involving federal immigration enforcement.

At the center of the probe are allegations that some state and local leaders worked to slow down or interfere with ICE operations during a major crackdown that has resulted in thousands of arrests. Federal officials have described many of those arrested as “criminal illegal aliens.” The crackdown has sparked protests across Minnesota, and some demonstrations have turned disruptive.

One incident that drew attention happened Sunday in St. Paul, where anti-ICE protesters interrupted a church service. Bondi and others in the administration condemned the disruption, and Bondi criticized it as an “attack against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians.”

Officials Named in the Subpoenas

The subpoenas were directed to the offices of:

• Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
• Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
• St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her
• Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty (and possibly other county offices)

Sources familiar with the investigation, cited by outlets including The New York Times, CNN, NBC News, and Reuters, said the subpoenas demand documents and records connected to how these officials and their teams responded to federal immigration activity. Investigators are looking at whether public statements, sanctuary-style approaches, or other actions crossed the line into obstruction of federal law enforcement.

Responses From Minnesota Leaders

Attorney General Keith Ellison confirmed his office received a grand jury subpoena seeking records tied to federal immigration enforcement. He called the investigation “highly irregular” and politically driven. He also said it followed legal moves by his office challenging the ICE operations.

Governor Walz’s office and Mayor Frey’s office also confirmed they received subpoenas. Critics in Minnesota have argued the federal effort is meant to scare or silence officials who oppose the administration’s immigration approach.

Early reporting late last week focused mainly on Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The scope now appears broader, reaching more state and local officials, including prosecutors who have pushed back on the federal tactics.

The wider conflict has also included renewed attention on the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman, Renee Good, who was killed earlier this month in Minneapolis by a federal immigration agent. Local leaders have pointed to the shooting as part of their concerns about the enforcement surge and its impact on public safety and trust.

Protests, Disruptions, and Federal Pushback

Minnesota has seen protests outside federal buildings, tense moments between demonstrators and agents, and the church service interruption that sparked sharp reaction from the administration. Bondi has warned that people involved in illegal acts could face prosecution and said the Justice Department would “come down hard” on those who break the law.

Federal officials argue that the ICE operations are necessary to target dangerous offenders among undocumented immigrants. Minnesota leaders and advocates say the surge has spread fear, disrupted neighborhoods, and pushed federal power into areas they believe should be handled locally.

A memo from Bondi last month reportedly listed laws that could be used to prosecute people accused of interfering with federal enforcement. Democrats have seized on that memo as proof, in their view, that the DOJ is being used to pressure political opponents.

Bondi’s trip to Minneapolis was not announced ahead of time. During the visit, she met with federal prosecutors and law enforcement and worked to support the local U.S. attorney’s office, which has faced staffing shortages as activity increases.

On social media, Bondi repeated that if state leaders don’t “act responsibly to prevent lawlessness,” the DOJ will stay “mobilized to prosecute federal crimes.”

No charges have been filed against the officials whose offices were subpoenaed. Still, the investigation is said to be reviewing potential violations such as conspiracy to obstruct federal officers, along with other federal crimes tied to interference with law enforcement. Prosecutors could seek indictments if they find proof of coordinated efforts to hinder ICE.

The subpoenas mark a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement push and a major test of federal and state power. Minnesota Democrats have labeled the move retaliation for resisting federal policy. Supporters say it’s a necessary step to restore order and apply immigration laws consistently.

As Bondi left Minnesota, her message stayed the same: the DOJ plans to pursue accountability, no matter the target’s job or political standing. In the coming weeks, the grand jury’s review of the records could shape the next phase of a fight that is already dividing Minnesota and the country.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas on the Fed (Federal Reserve), putting Chair Jerome Powell in the spotlight over his past comments to Congress about the Fed’s major headquarters renovation.

Powell disclosed the subpoenas in an uncommon video statement on Sunday. His announcement added fuel to a tense fight in Washington, where the long renovation of historic Fed buildings has turned into a broader clash between the central bank and the Trump administration.

Powell said the subpoenas were delivered on Friday. They raise the stakes around his June 2025 testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, where he defended the renovation and rejected claims that the Fed was spending freely.

Powell called some of the allegations “misleading and inaccurate.” He also disputed reports of high-end extras, saying the plans did not include “special elevators,” new water features, rooftop gardens, or extra marble other than replacing damaged historic materials.

Cost Overruns Drive a Growing Fight

The project is a five-year effort to upgrade the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, built in the 1930s, along with the neighboring 1951 Constitution Avenue Building. Early estimates put the cost near $1.9 billion.

The Fed has said the work is meant to replace aging systems, improve security, remove hazardous materials discovered during demolition, and protect key historic features. The broader goal is to bring more staff into the two buildings and cut long-term leasing costs.

As work moved forward, the estimate rose to about $2.5 billion, an increase of roughly 30 to 35 percent. Federal Reserve renovation officials point to several drivers behind the jump. They cite larger-than-expected asbestos and lead paint removal, higher construction costs tied to inflation, lingering supply chain problems from recent years, worker shortages, and design and process changes required by historic preservation rules. They also point to oversight from groups such as the National Capital Planning Commission.

Powell has argued that big overruns are not unusual for historic building renovations near the National Mall, where rules can limit what crews can change and how quickly projects move.

Powell Says the Fed Probe Is Political Pressure

In his Sunday statement, Powell strongly criticized the investigation and said it has more to do with politics than building costs. He described the subpoenas as “pretexts,” and he said they fit into a larger push by the Trump administration to pressure the Fed.

“This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings,” Powell said. “It is not about Congress’s oversight role; the Fed, through testimony and other public disclosures, made every effort to keep Congress informed about the renovation project.

Those are pretexts. The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the president.”

Powell said he has served under four presidents, from both parties, and he framed the moment as a test of Federal Reserve independence. He said scrutiny of a $2.5 billion Fed building project is fair. Still, he called the criminal probe an “unprecedented action” tied to ongoing threats.

Trump Team Calls It Wasteful and “Luxury” Spending

President Donald Trump and his allies have used the Fed headquarters cost overrun as a symbol of government waste. They argue the price increase reflects poor oversight and bad planning under Powell, and they repeat claims that costly add-ons pushed the total higher.

The dispute became highly visible during a July 2025 tour of the construction site, when Trump and Powell both wore hard hats. Trump challenged Powell’s figures during the visit and suggested the real total could be even higher than reported.

Officials in the administration, including Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, have described the renovation as “ostentatious” and questioned whether it meets basic standards for fiscal discipline. Trump has also threatened legal action against Powell for “gross incompetence.” At the same time, he has demanded lower interest rates, saying high rates hurt Americans more than any building repair.

Trump told NBC News on Sunday that he did not know details about the Justice Department’s actions. He added that the only “pressure” Powell should feel is from interest rates that he says are too high.

Washington Watches a High-Stakes Test of Independence and Oversight

The fight has stirred a wider argument about how much sway a president should have over the Federal Reserve, which was built to keep monetary policy separate from day-to-day politics. Critics of the probe, including some Republican senators, warn that targeting the chair could weaken trust in the Fed and rattle markets.

Meanwhile, the Eccles Building renovation and the Constitution Avenue work continue behind scaffolding and heavy equipment. Crews are also working within strict preservation limits, which can slow timelines and raise costs. The project is still expected to finish in late 2027.

Powell said the Fed will cooperate with investigators while defending its actions. “No one, certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve, is above the law,” he said. As the DOJ grand jury Powell investigation unfolds, it could deepen the strain between executive oversight and central bank autonomy.

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