Democrats push for Kristi Noem’s impeachment if Trump doesn’t fire her More than 150 House Democrats join resolution to oust DHS secretary after fatal shootings in Minnesota The Independent UK · Jan 27
Past presidents — except one — condemn Minnesota shootings Former presidents are often hesitant to jump into charged political debates making their statements notable. Axios · Jan 27
Trump’s DOJ accused of ‘extorting’ Minnesota for voter data: ‘It’s a shakedown’ AG Pam Bondi suggested Walz could ‘restore the rule of law’ by complying with a list of demands The Independent UK · Jan 27
Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser. Axios · Jan 27
Trump and Noem’s ICE proves no match for ‘Minnesota Nice’ — and what that really means IN FOCUS: There’s been nothing passive-aggressive in how Minnesotans have stood up against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, writes Rhian Lubin The Independent UK · Jan 27
Anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis: Biden praises Minnesotans; Melania Trump calls for unity after Alex Pretti shooting Following two fatal ICE-linked shootings in Minneapolis, former President Joe Biden condemned the violence as a betrayal of American values, praising Minnesotans for speaking out. In contrast, First Lady Melania Trump urged for unity and peaceful protest, emphasizing the administration's efforts to de-escalate the situation. The Times of India · Jan 27
Trump defends Noem in wake of Minnesota shooting and says he will not ask her to resign President won’t sack embattled homeland security chief amid calls for her impeachment The Independent UK · Jan 27
Trump Immigration Approval Plummets to 39% as Americans Declare Federal Agents' Tactics Have 'Gone Too Far' Poll shows Trump's immigration approval at record low 39% after fatal shootings, with 58% saying enforcement has 'gone too far' International Business Times UK · Jan 27
“Pending Asylum” Warning: Why the Detention of a 5-Year-Old Minnesota Boy is Sparking Legal Outrage Imagine following every rule the system gave you. First, you applied for asylum, and shortly after, you received your paperwork. The authorities then told you that your status was “pending,” which means the law allows you to remain here while the courts decide your fate. Budget and the Bees · Jan 27
Rupert Murdoch sends unsubtle message to Trump to stop the madness in Minneapolis ANALYSIS: The conservative mogul used his vast media empire to convince the president to change the narrative and soften the optics of the administration's brutal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis after the shooting of yet another US citizen, Justin Baragona writes. The Independent UK · Jan 27
Protest, Worship, and the Core of Free Exercise On the anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in Minnesota Reason · Jan 27
Minnesotans Demand 'Nuremberg-Style' Nazi Prosecution of Officials Tied to Deadly ICE Raids Minnesotans and lawmakers call for Nuremberg-style prosecution of ICE agents after two US citizens were killed. State logs evidence for future trials. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
ICE is ‘hunting down’ Minnesota refugees with legal status in sweeping operation, lawsuit claims Lawyers ask federal judge to freeze Homeland Security’s Operation PARRIS as Trump administration alleges widespread fraud The Independent UK · Jan 27
It's OK To Use Sports as an Escape From Politics We don’t have to treat everything as political, even if politics has a meddlesome hand in everything. Reason · Jan 27
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Tim Walz–Trump Call: President Agrees to Reduce Federal Agents After Minnesota Deaths In the latest call between Tim Walz and Donald Trump, the US president said that he will reduce federal agents in Minnesota.
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance Chief judge orders Todd Lyons to appear, saying patience is exhausted as migrants remain jailed despite rulings
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and has ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt
Reason · Jan 27 Bovino Put Out To Pasture Plus: Vance gets Kamala'd, positioning aircraft carriers near Iran, and more...
International Business Times · Jan 27 Political Fallout From Minneapolis Shooting Drives Trump's Minnesota Reset The leadership change is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal footprint in Minneapolis, where more than 3,000 federal agents had been deployed.
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Gov. Walz's 'Anne Frank' Comparison to 'Minnesota Children Hiding' Insults Holocaust Victims, Museum Declares Minnesota's governor faces backlash after comparing children to Anne Frank amid rising ICE activity and school closures; Holocaust Museum condemns the statement.
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 'She's No Longer Innocent' — Minnesota Man Kills Pregnant Sister and Leaves Body Parts on Neighbours' Steps A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant sister, saying she was 'no longer innocent', prosecutors say.
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during town hall in Minneapolis – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 A week of ICE and outrage in Minneapolis: the turmoil of the days leading up to Alex Pretti’s death Since the Trump administration sent ICE agents into the city in December, there have been 3,000 arrests and two fatal shootings. In the freezing cold, as the crisis deepens, the Minnesotan people continue to resist
Axios · Jan 27 "It was a mess": Inside Trump's pivot on Minnesota "It's f**ked, and POTUS knew he needed to unf**k it," an administration adviser told Axios.
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Who Is Greg Bovino? Inside His Rise from Border Patrol Agent to Trump's Immigration Enforcer — and What Comes Next Greg Bovino, Border Patrol commander, is expected to leave Minneapolis after overseeing two fatal shootings, reflecting how Trump's deportation policies are influencing law enforcement.