Tom Homan signals de-escalation in Minneapolis immigration crackdown after public backlash

US border czar Tom Homan said Thursday (January 29) that federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will pivot to more targeted operations, stepping back from sweeping street enforcement that has sparked widespread outrage and protests. Speaking at a press conference, Homan said agents would focus on immigrants with criminal records and national security risks, marking a…

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US government shutdown deadline nears: Can Trump, Senate Democrats reach agreement amid Minneapolis ICE shootings?

Democrats in the US Senate and President Donald Trump’s administration are holding talks that could lead to new limits on federal immigration agents and help avert a partial government shutdown, according to a reuters report citing a source. This comes after Minneapolis shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents this month. Although no deal…

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Germany issues travel warning: Citizens told to avoid Minneapolis due to ‘violent clashes’ with immigration authorities

The German Federal Foreign Office updated its travel guidance for citizens planning to visit the United States, citing safety and public-order concerns linked to protests and federal immigration enforcement operations. The advisory also reiterated warnings related to severe winter storm disruptions across many parts of the US this season. Warning highlights violent clashes and protests…

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Minneapolis shooting: ICE agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing put on administrative leave amid outrage, says report

Federal immigration agents involved in the killing of 37‑year‑old US citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday have been placed on administrative leave amid public outrage, MS NOW reported. His death came less than three weeks after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was also killed on January 7 by an ICE agent…

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