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Trump says he only appeared to nod off at December cabinet meeting because it was 'boring' — Static01.nyt.com

Trump says he only appeared to nod off at December cabinet meeting because it was 'boring'

President Trump said on Thursday at the start of his first cabinet meeting of 2026 at the White House that he had only appeared to nod off during a December cabinet meeting because “it got pretty boring, no offense,” and that he had closed his eyes rather than fallen asleep.

Shooting in Minneapolis Leaves Homeland Security Department in Turmoil — Static01.nyt.com

Shooting in Minneapolis Leaves Homeland Security Department in Turmoil

Jan. 28, 2026 — After federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis this week, the aftermath has plunged the Department of Homeland Security into turmoil, with officials and lawmakers pointing fingers over the operation, The New York Times reported. The dispute has seen Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino pulled out

Trump sends Tom Homan to Minneapolis as killing of Alex Pretti sparks outcry — Static01.nyt.com

Trump sends Tom Homan to Minneapolis as killing of Alex Pretti sparks outcry

President Trump announced early Monday that he was sending Tom Homan to Minneapolis after the Saturday killing of Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen with no criminal record, by immigration agents and amid videos and protests that contradicted the government’s initial account. The White House narrative had begun to

Corey Lewandowski draws scrutiny over Minnesota ICE operation — Static01.nyt.com

Corey Lewandowski draws scrutiny over Minnesota ICE operation

Corey Lewandowski, a top aide to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has emerged at the center of an uproar over a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota, where two American citizens were killed by federal agents in the past month. Mr. Lewandowski and Ms. Noem met with President Trump on Monday

Kyle Rittenhouse Reemerges Online After Alex Pretti’s Killing — Static01.nyt.com

Kyle Rittenhouse Reemerges Online After Alex Pretti’s Killing

After the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration officers, social media users turned to Kyle Rittenhouse as a reference point in debates over armed civilians and law enforcement actions. Mr. Rittenhouse, who arrived armed with an AR-15-style rifle at a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest and

Judge blocks end of deportation protections for about 3,670 Burmese nationals — Static01.nyt.com

Judge blocks end of deportation protections for about 3,670 Burmese nationals

On Jan. 23, 2026, a federal judge in Illinois blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for about 3,670 Burmese nationals living in the United States, a setback to President Trump’s mass deportation campaign and effort to curtail Temporary Protected Status. Judge Matthew F. Kennelly of the

Trump calls killing of Renee Good a 'tragedy' and says ICE agents will make mistakes — Static01.nyt.com

Trump calls killing of Renee Good a 'tragedy' and says ICE agents will make mistakes

President Trump said the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis was a "tragedy" he "felt terribly" about and acknowledged that immigration agents he has deployed are "going to make a mistake." The change in tone marked a shift from his

Noem denies use of chemical agents in Minnesota protests, then shifts after video — Static01.nyt.com

Noem denies use of chemical agents in Minnesota protests, then shifts after video

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said on CBS’s Face the Nation that her department had not used pepper spray and similar tactics limited by a judge’s order in Minnesota protests, then altered her account after being shown video that showed chemical agents deployed. Judge Kate M. Menendez

Jeremy Culhane debuts as JD Vance in SNL cabinet-meeting cold open — Nbc.com

Jeremy Culhane debuts as JD Vance in SNL cabinet-meeting cold open

Nbc reports Saturday Night Live’s first cold open of 2026 introduced new cast member Jeremy Culhane as Vice President JD Vance, taking the role after Bowen Yang’s exit from the show on December 20. James Austin Johnson’s Trump opened by saying he “got a makeover” and traded

Kristi Noem says ICE may ask people to validate identity during operations — People.com

Kristi Noem says ICE may ask people to validate identity during operations

According to People, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended reports that federal immigration agents have asked people to prove their citizenship as Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue in cities across America. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Thursday, Jan. 15, Noem was asked why ICE and border

Democrats divided over 'Abolish ICE' as outrage grows after Minneapolis shooting — Static01.nyt.com

Democrats divided over 'Abolish ICE' as outrage grows after Minneapolis shooting

Democrats are sharply divided over calls to “Abolish ICE” as anger mounts following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, a development that has renewed debate over the party’s response to aggressive federal immigration raids. State and local officials in

ICE Deputy Madison Sheahan to Leave Post and Run Against Marcy Kaptur in Ohio — Static01.nyt.com

ICE Deputy Madison Sheahan to Leave Post and Run Against Marcy Kaptur in Ohio

Madison D. Sheahan, the 28-year-old deputy director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, announced on Thursday that she will leave the agency to enter the Republican primary to challenge Representative Marcy Kaptur in northwest Ohio. In an announcement video, Ms. Sheahan called herself “a Trump conservative” and highlighted her role in

Lawyers urge Ninth Circuit to restore TPS protections for about 600,000 Venezuelans — Static01.nyt.com

Lawyers urge Ninth Circuit to restore TPS protections for about 600,000 Venezuelans

Immigrant rights lawyers on Wednesday urged a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Pasadena, Calif., to affirm a district court order that would block the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for about 600,000 Venezuelans in the United States. In

US ends temporary protected status for Somali nationals — I.guim.co.uk

US ends temporary protected status for Somali nationals

The Trump administration is terminating temporary protected status (TPS) for Somalis living in the United States, giving hundreds of people two months to leave the country or face deportation. Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that conditions in the east African country had improved sufficiently

Trump backs ICE agent after Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Good — Static.independent.co.uk

Trump backs ICE agent after Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Good

President Donald Trump described Renee Good as "highly disrespectful of law enforcement" and said she and "her friend…were…professional agitators," saying he wanted to find out who was paying for it, on Air Force One late Sunday, according to Independent.co. Good, a 37-year-old mother,

Noem says ‘hundreds more’ federal agents will deploy to Minneapolis after ICE shooting — Static01.nyt.com

Noem says ‘hundreds more’ federal agents will deploy to Minneapolis after ICE shooting

The Trump administration will send "hundreds more" federal agents to Minneapolis "today and tomorrow" to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, days after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman, Renee Good, in the city. Noem cited a major

Trump administration to send hundreds of federal agents to Minnesota after ICE shooting — Static.independent.co.uk

Trump administration to send hundreds of federal agents to Minnesota after ICE shooting

Independent.co reports the Trump administration is sending “hundreds” more federal law enforcement agents to Minnesota to protect ICE and Border Patrol, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, adding: “We’re sending more officers today and tomorrow. They’ll arrive, there’ll be hundreds more.” The deployment comes as Minneapolis

Noem pledges hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after ICE shooting — Api.time.com

Noem pledges hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after ICE shooting

Time reports Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed on Sunday to send "hundreds more" federal agents to Minneapolis as thousands continue to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer last week. Noem said on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that the reinforcements

Noem declines to explain how administration will ensure fair probe after ICE shooting — Static.independent.co.uk

Noem declines to explain how administration will ensure fair probe after ICE shooting

Independent.co reports CNN host Jake Tapper pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to explain how the administration would guarantee a fair investigation into Jonathan Ross, an ICE agent seen on video shooting Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis last week. The footage shows Ross calling Good a "f***ing b*

Late-night hosts mock Kristi Noem’s oversized cowboy hat during Minneapolis remarks — Static01.nyt.com

Late-night hosts mock Kristi Noem’s oversized cowboy hat during Minneapolis remarks

Late-night hosts mocked South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for wearing an oversized cowboy hat while discussing a fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, and for calling the incident "an act of domestic terrorism," the segment reported. Comedians seized on her appearance and comments: Seth Meyers asked, "Why

Bondi warns Minnesota protesters to avoid federal agents amid dispute over ICE shooting — Static01.nyt.com

Bondi warns Minnesota protesters to avoid federal agents amid dispute over ICE shooting

Attorney General Pam Bondi warned protesters in Minnesota on Thursday not to obstruct or attack federal law enforcement, while other Trump administration officials accused the woman killed by an ICE agent of being tied to “domestic terrorism,” according to The New York Times. In a social media post, Ms. Bondi

Minneapolis protests follow fatal shooting by ICE agent — Api.time.com

Minneapolis protests follow fatal shooting by ICE agent

Time reported that protests have flared in Minneapolis after a federal immigration agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, prompting clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Protesters convened on Thursday outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, which houses federal agencies including an immigration court and local ICE headquarters. Demonstrators

Trump views video of Minneapolis ICE shooting and defends agent’s account — Static01.nyt.com

Trump views video of Minneapolis ICE shooting and defends agent’s account

President Trump told New York Times reporters in the Oval Office that a 37-year-old woman who was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis had tried to “run over” the officer and asked an aide to pull up video to support that conclusion hours after the shooting. Mr. Trump said

Renee Nicole Good fatally shot by ICE agent in Minneapolis as officials dispute account — Static.independent.co.uk

Renee Nicole Good fatally shot by ICE agent in Minneapolis as officials dispute account

Independent.co reports that large crowds have gathered in Minneapolis to protest after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot on Wednesday morning by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Local officials have strongly disputed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's account that the agent fired in self-defence and

37-year-old woman fatally shot by federal agent in Minneapolis during ICE operation — Static01.nyt.com

37-year-old woman fatally shot by federal agent in Minneapolis during ICE operation

A federal agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday during an immigration enforcement operation, officials said. The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood less than a mile from where George Floyd was killed in 2020. Three videos posted on social media and verified by The New