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Santa Fe businesses to close Friday as part of nationwide anti-ICE protest
The Santa Fe closures are part of a national effort to convey dissatisfaction with recent actions of ICE officers in Minneapolis.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging" for business this year
Midtown businesses to close Friday as part of national ICE protest
Businesses in Minneapolis and across the country will close Friday to protest ICE activity.
The race to avoid another shutdown: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Tom Homan's new approach in Minneapolis.
Rochester businesses join Friday’s national strike against ICE
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – In response to the immigration crackdown taking place in Minnesota, businesses across the country and close to home are planning to go on strike this Friday. It’…
Will Cain: Celebrities pushing politics seems like a ‘relic of the past’
Fox News host Will Cain rails against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for his comparisons of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation in his state to the Battle of Gettysburg and the story of Anne Frank on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Judge to weigh political motives in ICE surge
A federal judge has asked the Trump administration to respond to allegations from the state’s leaders that Operation Metro Surge is motivated by animosity toward Minnesota.
Minnesota shooting blurs political lines around guns : The NPR Politics Podcast
Alex Pretti was carrying a permitted gun when he had a confrontation with federal agents who ultimately shot and killed him. While the Trump administration pointed to his gun as a reason for agents to fear for their safety, pro-gun groups argued Pretti had a right to carry. We discuss the rhetoric around guns and how marginalized communities in Minneapolis have been increasingly turning toward gun ownership.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Lexie Schapitl and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Mavericks put their hope in health as the 1-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade approaches
Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving didn't play in that 118-105 loss to Minnesota — and might not be in a Mavericks uniform on the same night again — while it was a temporary injury absence for four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson and Cooper Flagg, the rookie No. 1 pick who landed in Dallas by crazy luck and is seen as the next face of the franchise after Doncic. Days shy of a year since the Mavs shipped their global superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis and rocked the core of a team that was just nine months removed from playing in the NBA Finals, Washington's hope for a return to contention rests with those four teammates being healthy alongside him.
Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.
Trump is scared of the politics of ICE. And it’s showing.
Even after a press conference Thursday morning from the new leader of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, Tom Homan, it’s still not clear exactly how much the mission will change in the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s killing.
After assault on Ilhan Omar, Trump responds with another blame-the-victim conspiracy theory
President Donald Trump did it after the 2021 attack on the US Capitol. He did it after the 2022 attack on the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He did it after the murder last month of filmmaker and Democratic activist Rob Reiner. And he did it again on Tuesday after an attack on another Democrat, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's announcement comes amid high tensions in Minnesota during a surge of federal immigration enforcement and protests.
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s running for governor of Minnesota
Sen. Amy Klobuchar launches her bid for Minnesota governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar launched a Democratic bid for governor on Thursday, pledging to unify her state and move beyond a deadly battle with the federal government over immigration.
Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor
The Democratic senator, who signaled her bid after Gov. Tim Walz said he wouldn’t run again, talked about moving past political divides in a video announcement.
Minnesota women business leaders respond to big company CEOs
In today's North Star Insider: The small business response to big company CEOs; First Ave.'s plea to music industry, and Travis Kelce invests in Sleep Number.
The Memo: Minneapolis trauma shifts the politics of immigration
Public outrage over the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis is scrambling the politics of immigration. The Trump administration’s initial reaction to the Pretti killing, in partic…
Trump’s Goon Squads Will Kill Again
Trump's shift in Minneapolis is neither a solution nor our salvation.
How Stephen Miller micromanages Trump’s immigration policies
Stephen Miller has sought this week to distance himself from the recent fatal shootings in Minneapolis and the administration’s miscalculated response. But more than anyone, Miller has been the overall architect of Trump’s aggressive deportation push, encouraging heavy-handed operations in blue cities, and urging agencies to cast a wide net to meet hefty arrest quotas.
Minneapolis small business supports strike against ICE, raises money
ICE activity and tariffs are making for an especially tough month for Perennial Cycle in Minneapolis. The owner is focusing on the community.
Analysis: Why the Minnesota deportation impasse will be so hard to solve
What happens now that the tough Minnesota deportation crackdown has turned tragic depends on whether President Donald Trump concludes he simply has an optics problem or whether he’s ready to make genuine changes to unpopular hardline policies that are central to his political identity.
Justice Department bracing for more resignations in Minnesota
The Justice Department is bracing for a new wave of resignations in the Minnesota federal prosecutors’ office over recent immigration enforcement efforts in the state, sources familiar with the matter said.
Tim Walz says he'll never seek elected office again
The Minnesota governor unexpectedly announced this month that he wouldn't run for re-election.
Tim Walz Fears a Fort Sumter Moment in Minneapolis
The Minnesota governor warns of a national unraveling.
The President Sees Iran as a Gas Station with a Flag
Get ready—Trump is going to be talking about the country for a while to cover for the fact that he’s backed down on Greenland and Minneapolis.
Takeaways from CNN’s Minnesota town hall
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in a CNN town hall Wednesday night, stood by the city’s sanctuary policies and repeated his demand that federal immigration agents leave the city.
Trump has 'dementia', is 'obsessed,' Ilhan Omar says following attack
The Minnesota Democrat’s comments come in the wake of an attack on her Jan. 27 where a man sprayed her with an unknown substance.
Calif. politicians introduce Minneapolis-inspired bill
The bill is the most recent from California lawmakers responding to ICE raids.
Brit Hume: Minnesota immigration operations have hit ‘political limits’
Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume assesses new polling that suggests Americans believe I.C.E. operations are aggressive on ‘Special Report.’
America at a Boiling Point: From ICE Protests to an Attack on Rep. Omar
An attack at a town hall in Minneapolis, amid a surge in threats against lawmakers, was the latest sign of the fraying of the nation’s political fabric.
Seattle restaurants show support to Minneapolis businesses amid protests and unrest
Seattle restaurants are banding together to show solidarity with businesses in Minneapolis, raising funds to support their counterparts.
How Ohio mayors are responding to ICE
The fatal shooting of two Minneapolis residents by federal agents this month has triggered protests in cities across the country, as well as a range of responses from local officials.
How Trump decided to shift his strategy in Minnesota: From the Politics Desk
Plus, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are ratcheting up again.
New York lawmakers join in calling for ICE’s removal from Minnesota
Dozens of New York state senators and assemblymembers released a joint statement Wednesday at the State Capitol.
Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her
President Trump has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing the Somali-born Democrat from Minnesota, fueling escalating threats against her.
As major CEOs respond to ICE Minneapolis crackdown, CNBC survey finds many leaders saying it’s 'not relevant to their business'
Apple, OpenAI CEOs respond to ICE crackdown in Minneapolis, but a CNBC survey finds some business leaders sensing no business need, or fearing Trump backlash.
Minn. companies pool funds to help small businesses amidst immigration enforcement surge
A couple dozen Minnesota companies have contributed about $4 million to a grant fund to support small businesses in the state as they navigate the challenges of meeting payroll and paying rent amidst the immigration enforcement surge.
Trump's response to Pretti killing upends Second Amendment politics : Here & Now Anytime
Alex Pretti was legally carrying a gun when a federal agent shot and killed him in Minneapolis last weekend. President Trump and other federal officials blamed his death on the fact that he had a gun, but Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser explains why he disagrees.And, after leading immigration operations in Minneapolis, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has returned to his previous job in California. CalMatters investigative reporter Sergio Olmos talks about Bovino’s record in California.
ICE presence threatens small business in Minneapolis and Minnesota, some owners say: 'I can hardly do my normal job'
Some Minneapolis small-business owners say they fear for their personal safety, their community's safety and their businesses' survival amid ICE's presence in the city.
Internal review contradicts Trump administration on Alex Pretti shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast
An initial internal review into federal immigration officers’ fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend contradicts the description of the incident by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. We discuss President Trump’s shifting messages on immigration policy and how his administration’s efforts to restrict legal immigration pathways are changing the political environment. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and Lexie Schapitl, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
What we're learning about the man arrested in the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony Kazmierczak hadn't been formally charged or scheduled for an initial court appearance as of Wednesday morning.
Where Congress stands on the DHS funding fight
The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has sparked anger and dominated political thought since it happened Saturday.
Opinion | A defense of business leaders’ pragmatic letter about the events in Minnesota
"Maybe public vitriol isn’t the measure by which to judge the words of business leaders in today’s world and with this president," Tom Horner writes.
Social Sciences in the News: Political Science Professor Omar Wasow
Political Science Professor Omar Wasow authored an op-ed in The New York Times titled "We’re Seeing the Weakness of a Strong State." I study the political consequences of protest and state violence.
Minnesota Wild Announces Partnership with Priority Commerce Sports
Wild selects Priority to streamline ticket payments and drive new revenue
The week in politics (Jan. 28, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: From special election runoffs to the fallout from shootings in Minneapolis, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Nervous Allies and Fox News: How Trump Realized He Had a Big Problem in Minneapolis
President Trump often blusters his way through a crisis, refusing to back down. Minneapolis tested the limits of that strategy.
The White House’s shocking lies about Minneapolis
Never forget how this administration misled you.
‘I don’t let bullies win’ Ilhan Omar says after attack, as Trump says he will ‘de-escalate’ in Minneapolis
President had mocked congresswoman hours before she was sprayed with unknown substance during a town hall event
The Two Big Decisions Facing Democrats Ahead of a Shutdown
Plus, senators work on a last-minute budget deal on immigration enforcement, and Tom Homan presented his list of demands to Minnesota leaders.
5 things to know for Jan. 28: Minnesota ICE crackdown, Political violence, Severe weather, Social media trial, Epstein files
CNN’s 5 Things AM brings you the news you need to know every morning.
More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths
Organizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest “No Kings” protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump
The Pressure Just Ramped Up for Three Vikings
It was the big decision of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 offseason. How would the Vikings move forward at quarterback? There […]
MIAC celebrates fall sport student-athletes with Academic All-Conference distinction
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Student-athletes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) continue to achieve in both athletics and the classroom.
Analysis: Noem and Bovino are taking heat for Minnesota — but it’s mostly on Trump
The tone President Donald Trump is changing in Minnesota is the tone he set.
After town hall attack, Ilhan Omar condemns ‘terrorizing’ immigration push and criticism from GOP
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical check Tuesday after a man rushed the podium and sprayed a substance at the Democratic congresswoman.
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting
Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by man who was tackled to the ground.
Man douses Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall in Minneapolis
The congresswoman pledged to keep speaking. People close to her said the substance smelled "terrible" and called on her to "go get checked."
Wisconsin, Minnesota try to shrug off painful home losses
Wisconsin has not lost back-to-back games at home in nearly three full seasons. Yet those are the stakes when the Badgers host Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Wednesday in Madison, Wis.
Top White House aide Stephen Miller acknowledges possible breach of protocol before Alex Pretti’s shooting
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Tuesday that officials were evaluating why Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis “may not have been following” proper protocol before the fatal shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti – a remarkable acknowledgment of possible wrongdoing from one of the Trump administration’s most influential and hardline operators on immigration enforcement.
Gun-rights groups decried the administration’s rhetoric on Alex Pretti’s gun. Then Trump went even further.
The Trump administration didn’t have a whole lot to work with after a federal officer shot and killed someone again this weekend in Minneapolis.
How the midterms are shaping up: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the latest immigration enforcement news from Minneapolis, Washington and beyond.
Live at 8 p.m.: What federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota means for law, politics and history
Trump suggests his shakeup of federal officials in Minnesota may 'de-escalate' things
President Donald Trump spoke of his sending "border czar" Tom Homan to Minnesota during an interview on Fox News’ “Will Cain Show” on Tuesday saying, “we’re going to de-escalate a little bit.”
Stephanie Ruhle: Business leaders’ response to Alex Pretti shooting is ‘bland at best’
Stephanie Ruhle calls out Minnesota business leaders for their timid response to Trump's immigration crackdown after Alex Pretti's death.
Being a White House VIP Thrusts Tim Cook into the Political Fray
The furor over Minneapolis has tested the Apple CEO’s strategy for navigating Washington.
Agitators swarm Tim Walz's office in Minnesota Capitol to demand immigration justice
Screaming agitators packed the Minnesota Capitol demanding justice amid federal immigration enforcement tensions. Demonstrators chanted outside Gov. Tim Walz's office.
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS : The NPR Politics Podcast
Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes to how the federal government enforces immigration laws. We discuss what Democrats want, what Republicans are offering, and the political risks of another government shutdown. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Trump has a new problem in Minneapolis — a GOP-appointed judge
The Trump administration on Monday bowed to increasing pressure to change up its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, after a second person was killed by federal agents. The White House replaced Greg Bovino with Tom Homan on the ground and signaled a more cooperative tone with local Democrats.
Minnesota companies fund $3.5M in grants to help small businesses during ICE surge
The nonprofit Minneapolis Foundation will distribute money to help local businesses make payroll, pay rent and cover other costs. Companies like Target, General Mills and Ecolab contributed.
How One Business School In Minneapolis Is Navigating The ICE Surge
The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business campus in downtown Minneapolis, where administrators say students have reported feeling safer on campus than in surrounding neighborhoods amid heightened federal immigration enforcement across ... The post How One Business School In Minneapolis Is Navigating The ICE Surge appeared first on Poets&Quants.
On Immigration, the G.O.P. Finds Itself in a Shocking Place: On Defense
Since President Trump’s rise, the issue has been a strength for the party. But now, after the chaos in Minnesota, Democrats see an opening and some Republicans worry that Mr. Trump is going too far.
Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump and Republicans
Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration's characterization of Alex Pretti, the second person killed in January by ...
Melania Trump calls for unity after Minneapolis shootings in rare interview
First lady Melania Trump on Tuesday called on Americans to unify in the wake of the fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal law enforcement and widespread protests in Minneapolis this month.
'Unify.' Melania Trump calls for peace in Minneapolis in rare statement
"I'm against the violence, so please, if you protest, protest in peace," the first lady said. "We need to unify."
Minnesota judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons has been ordered to appear in federal court this Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt for violating a judge’s order in the case of a man who is challenging his detention.
Trump held 2-hour meeting with Noem as his administration grapples with Minneapolis strategy
President Donald Trump met for nearly two hours with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser, Corey Lewandowski, in the Oval Office on Monday evening, two sources familiar with the meeting told CNN, after Noem had asked to speak with Trump in person.
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives speech on energy and the economy as Minnesota shooting fallout continues
Guy Benson warns tensions in Minnesota over ICE operations is a ‘political and PR battle’ for Trump
Fox News contributor Guy Benson discusses President Donald Trump’s push to quell violence in Minnesota over ICE operations on ‘Fox & Friends.’
Eat Street businesses in Minneapolis aim to balance care, survival in wake of Alex Pretti killing
Bovino’s future in doubt as White House walks back initial claims about Alex Pretti
Trump strikes conciliatory tone with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after pair speak last night as Bovino is reportedly stripped of ‘commander at large’ title
How business leaders are reacting to immigration shooting, fallout
The killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by Border Patrol in Minneapolis on Saturday has drawn sharp responses from business leaders.
Minneapolis sports commentator apologizes for paid protesters comment
Paul Allen’s comments came when people were demonstrating against ICE’s killing of Renee Nicole Good
Bondi’s injection of voter roll demands into Minneapolis ICE tensions draws claims of ‘ransom’
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s demand that Minnesota hand over sensitive voter registration records to the federal government amid tensions over ICE and immigration enforcement underscores the importance of the administration’s nationwide data grab that is facing resistance in multiple states and has stumbled in the courts.
Cavs star Donovan Mitchell calls out ‘BS’ Minnesota shootings
When it comes to the tragedies in Minnesota, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is pleading for all of humanity to look inward.
Democrats have continuously sided with criminal illegal aliens, political strategist says
Legal and political strategist Katie Zacharia discusses President Donald Trump’s reaction to the CBP-involved Minneapolis shooting and his push to end sanctuary city policies on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Chris Madel Ends Run for Minnesota Governor, Citing Immigration Crackdown
Chris Madel, a defense lawyer, called the operation “simply a disaster.” His decision comes two days after a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Dean Cain defends federal immigration agents who killed Alex Pretti, blames Democratic leaders
Dean Cain is coming to the defense of federal immigration agents involved in the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, saying Pretti 'wasn't there just being a peaceful protester.'
Lawmakers expect ICE tensions to punctuate N.Y. budget debate
Many things in the next two months will determine what makes the final deal.
White House shows first signs of retreat as backlash grows over Minnesota killing
President Donald Trump on Monday showed his first signs of retreat since surging federal immigration agents in Minnesota late last year — replacing the leader of the crackdown on the ground and signaling new willingness to cooperate with the state’s Democratic elected officials.
Confusion and questions: Where investigations stand in the killing of Alex Pretti
Two days after Department of Homeland Security officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a confused investigation is unfurling. The Justice Department has not opened a civil rights investigation, a crisis coordination center was erected in Minneapolis to investigate protesters and senior administration officials won’t definitively say whether Pretti had been disarmed before the shooting.
Kentucky Republican suggests Trump consider moving ICE from Minnesota
The shooting and the response from the Trump administration has prompted other Kentucky Republicans to defend gun rights.
Minnesota targeted by federal government over trans girls in sports
The notice comes as the Trump administration faces a substantial backlash to its immigration enforcement in the state, which has led to the shooting deaths of two Minnesotans.
Alex Pretti Shooting Poses a Question for the Right: Who’s a Conservative?
Republicans wrestle with Trump administration positions that seem to contradict their beliefs on gun rights, states’ rights and limited use of federal power.
The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
Democrats have awakened to what they see as a moral moment for the country.
What Minneapolis Means for the Country and Its Politics
Our reporter who spent time in the city weighed in on how the chaos is changing the political landscape.