Jan 26 Watch 5:33 Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith calls for 'meaningful restraint' of 'lawless' federal agents By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris For a closer look at the concerns in Minnesota and the killings of U.S. citizens there, Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Tina Smith. She’s a Democrat and one of many who say they won’t vote for any further funding for… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch 7:39 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump losing support over his immigration crackdown By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including cracks emerging inside the Republican Party over the Trump administration’s handling of its immigration crackdown. Continue watching
Jan 26 WATCH: White House discusses sending Homan to Minneapolis as Bovino expected to leave By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. It comes as President Donald Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take… Continue reading
Jan 26 A second U.S. citizen was killed by federal forces in Minneapolis. Here's what we know By Joshua Barajas The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, the second U.S. citizen to be killed by federal forces in Minnesota this month, has intensified the public outrage over tactics used by immigration agents in the state and united unlikely bedfellows in calling… Continue reading
Jan 26 Man charged with assaulting Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Donald Trump would deport him. Continue reading
Jan 26 Trump says he talked with Minnesota Gov. Walz after weekend shooting of Alex Pretti By Associated Press The president said the two “actually” seem to be on the same page in wanting to work together as it relates to immigration issues in Minnesota. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: White House blames deadly shooting of ICU nurse in Minnesota on Democrats By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the shooting and killing by a federal immigration officer of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis "occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota."… Continue reading
Jan 26 Minnesota GOP candidate drops out of gubernatorial race, saying he can't support 'retribution' by Republicans By Associated Press “I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state,” Chris Madel said in a video statement. “Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”… Continue reading
Jan 26 DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has served 18 terms, is ending her reelection campaign for Congress By Matt Brown, Associated Press The 18-term delegate has been an advocate for her city's interests in Congress since 1991. Continue reading
Jan 26 Dozens of Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in state after shooting By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Protesters have targeted some businesses they see as aiding federal immigration enforcement, including Minneapolis-based Target. Continue reading