The Trump administration is reportedly investigating Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over comments they made about federal immigration operations in their cities. The investigation follows a surge of Border Patrol and ICE agents in the area as part of the largest immigration crackdown in US history.
Thousands of ICE agents have been deployed to the region, leading to protests and detentions of local residents. Governor Walz and Mayor Frey had condemned the actions, calling them "organized brutality" against the people of Minnesota. The investigation is reportedly focused on whether their public statements could be seen as criminal interference.
The Washington Post reported that subpoenas have been issued for Walz and Frey, as part of the Justice Department's investigation. The administration has been seeking to undermine state officials who have pushed back against its immigration policies.
Meanwhile, a new poll by CNN shows that 61% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's first year back in office, with 58% labeling his return to the White House as a "failure". The president also returned to Mar-a-Lago on Friday for a ceremony honoring him with the renaming of a road after him.
In other news, lawyers for a man accused of killing a conservative activist are seeking to disqualify the Utah county attorney from prosecuting their client. The case has highlighted concerns about voting rights and the integrity of the US election system.
The Nobel Institute's statement earlier that Venezuelan opposition leader Mariá Corina Machado offered to share her peace prize with Trump was later contradicted by the president, who called her a "very fine woman" but supported Delcy Rodríguez instead.
Thousands of ICE agents have been deployed to the region, leading to protests and detentions of local residents. Governor Walz and Mayor Frey had condemned the actions, calling them "organized brutality" against the people of Minnesota. The investigation is reportedly focused on whether their public statements could be seen as criminal interference.
The Washington Post reported that subpoenas have been issued for Walz and Frey, as part of the Justice Department's investigation. The administration has been seeking to undermine state officials who have pushed back against its immigration policies.
Meanwhile, a new poll by CNN shows that 61% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's first year back in office, with 58% labeling his return to the White House as a "failure". The president also returned to Mar-a-Lago on Friday for a ceremony honoring him with the renaming of a road after him.
In other news, lawyers for a man accused of killing a conservative activist are seeking to disqualify the Utah county attorney from prosecuting their client. The case has highlighted concerns about voting rights and the integrity of the US election system.
The Nobel Institute's statement earlier that Venezuelan opposition leader Mariá Corina Machado offered to share her peace prize with Trump was later contradicted by the president, who called her a "very fine woman" but supported Delcy Rodríguez instead.
... so like, what's next? are we gonna investigate people for speaking out against immigration policies? seems pretty clear that the Trump admin is just trying to silence anyone who disagrees with them 
and by the way, 61% disapproving of trump's first year back in office? that's kinda surprising considering he's still got a huge base of support 
This is just another example of the administration trying to silence anyone who dares to question their agenda. And now they're sending thousands of ICE agents to Minnesota? It's like a war zone out there! The fact that 61% of Americans disapprove of Trump already says it all - he's got some serious work to do if he wants to regain the trust of the people. 
... i dont get why they cant just talk about what they think without getting investigated tho... isnt that how democracy works? 
... and what does "organized brutality" even mean?? sounds kinda bad 
... and btw, whats up with all these protests and stuff... makes me wanna make a sign that says "ice agents leave minnesota!" 
... did u see the poll about trump... 61% of americans dont like him lol... thats crazy! 
. And now he's getting all these honors and whatnot? It's just so... rich 
. But seriously, can we focus on some actual solutions to our problems instead of just investigating people for saying stuff that might be unpopular? It feels like we're stuck in this cycle of more of the same, you know?