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Report: The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Border Protection drone The case of mistaken identity prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close additional airspace

February 27, 2026
End of ICE crackdown in Minnesota leaves uncertainty for seasonal migrant work for the ag community "We need a steady influx of immigrants to help build the workforce," says Farmers Union President Gary Wertish

February 18, 2026
White House border czar Tom Homan announces an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude"

February 12, 2026
"This job sucks." Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge she's overwhelmed Lawyer also told the judge he could hold her in contempt of court “so that I can have a full 24 hours of sleep”

February 4, 2026
Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, announces 700 immigration officers will leave Minnesota immediately "I am announcing, effective immediately, we’ll draw down 700 people effective today," Homan announced

February 4, 2026
Longtime Twin Cities restaurant owner says immigration enforcement is terrifying employees Tim Mahoney of the Loon Cafe says the industry has become paranoid and they may not survive much longer

February 3, 2026
GOP Sen. Rand Paul says the public lost trust in immigration enforcement agencies after the death of Alex Pretti Paul tells CBS' "60 Minutes" the Department of Homeland Security and ICE must ‘restore trust’ with the public

February 2, 2026
Target facing criticism from advocate groups saying they turned a blind eye to immigration enforcement More local activists are gearing up for what they call a second massive shutdown in Minneapolis on Friday

January 30, 2026
Democrats will trigger government shutdown if White House won't meet demands for ICE reform White House has appeared open to trying to strike a deal to separate Homeland Security from other legislation

January 29, 2026
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

January 28, 2026