Week in Politics: ICE Shooting in Minnesota; Trump threats and surprises
President Trump seems to have settled on a provocative playbook for his second go-around in the White House.
January 2026
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The Trump administration fired nearly 100 immigration judges in 2025. What’s next?
An immigration court in San Francisco is the latest to close its doors, NPR has learned, as the Trump administration…
Democratic-led states sue Trump over freezing $10 billion in welfare funding
Following fraud investigations in Minnesota, five Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration after it said it’s freezing funding intended…
Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks
Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public…
How the ICE shooting in Minneapolis and calls to deport Nicki Minaj are related
How are the calls to deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad and the ICE shooting in Minneapolis related? They illustrate the…