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Homan touts progress; vows Trump administration won't back down on immigration

Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Homan touts progress; vows Trump administration won't back down on immigration

(The Center Square) – “Progress” is being made in Minnesota, Border Czar Tom Homan said during a news conference Thursday after being on the ground since Monday evening.

Homan told reporters that the current mission is to prioritize criminal... Read more


Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor

Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday morning that she will be running for Minnesota governor in the 2026 election cycle.

This comes after current Gov. Tim Walz unexpectedly announced earlier this month that he would... Read more


EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota workers say leaders rejected years of fraud warnings

Thu, 29 Jan 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota workers say leaders rejected years of fraud warnings

(The Center Square) – Claims from current and former Minnesota state employees that have been vetted by state lawmakers allege their bosses ignored and rebuked fraud warnings for years, retaliated against the employees who raised the alarms and protected leaders who oversaw the fraud-laden programs, according to a whistleblowers' letter obtained by The Center... Read more


Census projections show red states to see gains in U.S. House seats, electoral college

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Census projections show red states to see gains in U.S. House seats, electoral college

(The Center Square) - Several blue states appear set to lose electoral college votes while red states will make sweeping gains, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau announced a significant decrease... Read more


DHS: Agents linked to death of Pretti placed on leave

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
DHS: Agents linked to death of Pretti placed on leave

(The Center Square) – Two federal agents accused of firing the shots in Saturday’s death of Alex Pretti in Minnesota are on administrative leave.

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that and told TCS it is “standard protocol.”

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Report: Minnesota student walkouts received training from progressive activists

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Report: Minnesota student walkouts received training from progressive activists

(The Center Square) – Student school walkouts in Minnesota protesting the presence of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents are not entirely planned by teenagers and have connections to broader progressive activism, according to messages obtained by an education organization.

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Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.

During a call for the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and for the resignation of U.S. Secretary... Read more


Homan stands by immigration enforcement; Frey resists

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Homan stands by immigration enforcement; Frey resists

(The Center Square) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the Trump administration remain at odds as Border Czar Tom Homan reiterated President Donald Trump's commitment to removing criminals from the street.

While Homan and Frey described their initial meeting... Read more


Education Department refers Minnesota Title IX case to DOJ

Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Education Department refers Minnesota Title IX case to DOJ

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services are referring alleged Title IX violations by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League to the U.S. Department of Justice after the agencies declined to comply with federal demands.

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Acting ICE director ordered to court by Minnesota federal judge

Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Acting ICE director ordered to court by Minnesota federal judge

(The Center Square) – A Minnesota federal judge has ordered the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday.

Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said in an order that Todd Lyons, the acting director... Read more


Crackdown in Minneapolis underway following Trump talks with Walz, Frey

Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Crackdown in Minneapolis underway following Trump talks with Walz, Frey

(The Center Square) – A crackdown on protesters in Minneapolis appears to be underway following “good talks” President Donald Trump had with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

The crackdown came as Border Czar Tom Homan... Read more


Senate Judiciary to hear Minnesota fraud allegations

Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Senate Judiciary to hear Minnesota fraud allegations

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hear new accusations regarding the Minnesota fraud scandal investigation.

The hearing, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, will likely feature fierce partisan debate as senators on the Judiciary Committee... Read more


Trump: Minnesota fraud, riots linked

Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Trump: Minnesota fraud, riots linked

(The Center Square) – As protests continue in Minneapolis after the Saturday shooting death of a city resident by an immigration officer, the Trump administration is blaming local and state officials for “inciting” them in the wake of fraud investigations there.

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WATCH: Trump, Walz speak; White House puts demands on Minnesota leaders

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

(The Center Square) – As tensions continue to rise in Minneapolis and immigration officials ratchet up enforcement, President Donald Trump announced a potential breakthrough in a stalemate between Trump and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Trump said Walz reached... Read more


Police group urges White House to convene law enforcement officials to work together

Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Police group urges White House to convene law enforcement officials to work together

(The Center Square) – Following a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving immigration officials, a prominent law enforcement organization is urging the White House to bring together local, state and federal law enforcement to identify a “constructive path forward” amid rising tensions.

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Systematic organization behind riots in Minnesota probed by FBI

Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Systematic organization behind riots in Minnesota probed by FBI

(The Center Square) – A systematic organization behind riots in Minnesota exposed through leaked group chats is under investigation, says FBI Director Kash Patel.

Patel said the FBI is investigating what is legal and illegal in the protests. He... Read more


Illinois congressmen call for accountability after fatal Minneapolis shooting

Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Illinois congressmen call for accountability after fatal Minneapolis shooting

(The Center Square) – Illinois members of Congress are speaking out following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, emphasizing the need for a transparent investigation and accountability.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria,... Read more


Riots continue in Twin Cities

Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Riots continue in Twin Cities

(The Center Square) – Rioting is crippling Minneapolis with local lawmen standing down in the wake of the second shooting by federal agents in the Twin Cities.

Local law enforcement continues to refuse to cooperate with federal forces –... Read more


Walz deploys 1,500 National Guard troops in Twin Cities

Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Walz deploys 1,500 National Guard troops in Twin Cities

(The Center Square) – About 1,500 Minnesota National Guard troops went from standby to active following the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Gov. Tim Walz activated the troops Saturday after agents shot and killed... Read more


Noem defends fatal shooting of armed man in DHS confrontation

Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Noem defends fatal shooting of armed man in DHS confrontation

(The Center Square) – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by a Border Patrol agent as an act of self-defense during a news conference Saturday afternoon.

Noem said the... Read more


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