The Education Department and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Monday they are seeking enforcement action against Minnesota over its policies around transgender athletes. The two federal agencies opened a Title IX investigation against the state’s Department of Education and High School League in response to policies allowing transgender girls on women’s sports teams. The...
Dozens of CEOs of Minnesota-based companies called for a de-escalation of tensions in the wake of Saturday’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal law enforcement agent brought to the city as part of President Trump's deportation efforts. In an open letter shared Sunday by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the business leaders said...
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) on Monday criticized Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s reaction to the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent as “premature” and argued that she “weakened confidence” among the public as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown comes under fire. “We must have a transparent, independent investigation into the...
Friction is growing between gun rights groups and some Trump administration officials over their comments following this weekend’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by federal agents. Bill Essayli, the administration’s top prosecutor in Los Angeles, warned there is a “high likelihood” that law enforcement would be “legally justified” in shooting gun owners who approach them while...
Chicago teacher placed on administrative leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage and calls for resignation in Hispanic district community.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino will leave Minnesota operations as Trump deploys border czar Tom Homan following violent clashes during ICE operations.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces criticism after rejecting federal blizzard assistance, instead demanding ICE back off from immigration enforcement.
Senator John Fetterman supports federal immigration enforcement while his wife Gisele Fetterman criticizes Trump policies following Alex Pretti shooting death.
Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi apologizes for supporting the DHS funding bill after a deadly ICE incident, as party unity fractures ahead of potential government shutdown.
Democrats oppose DHS funding after federal agent-involved killing, risking partial government shutdown as Congress struggles with massive $1.2 trillion spending package.