How a defendant in Minnesota went free because of Justice Department turmoil

A wave of resignations in Minnesota’s federal prosecutor’s office has led to an unexpected break for a 12-time convicted felon. As career officials departed over objections to Trump administration directives, one defendant managed to avoid prosecution and gain his freedom.

How a defendant in Minnesota went free because of Justice Department turmoil

Idahoans don’t want Trump’s BLM nominee confirmed, poll finds

A new poll indicates Idaho residents oppose then-President Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management, citing concerns about preserving public lands. Though details of the survey remain limited, the findings point to ongoing debates about federal land oversight in the region.

He left the U.S. for an internship. Trump’s travel ban made it impossible to return

A young man left the United States for an internship, never realizing that a travel ban and shifting visa policies could strand him abroad. His story exemplifies how new restrictions, tighter vetting, and paused visa appointments are creating serious hurdles for international students.

Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts

Planned Parenthood has concluded its legal battle against the Trump administration’s decision to cut off Medicaid funding for its abortion providers. The organization said the tax bill at issue unfairly targeted them, but they have now decided to withdraw from the courtroom fight.

Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts

A federal judge is fed up with Trump’s ICE director: ‘The court’s patience is at an end’ – NJ.com

A federal judge’s strong words for the Trump administration highlight mounting impatience with ICE’s enforcement tactics. While federal courts continue to scrutinize mass deportation efforts, cases in Minnesota emphasize the tension over nationwide immigration policies.

‘We stand in solidarity’: Buffalo restaurants, cafés and shops close to protest ICE

Several Buffalo-based restaurants, cafés, and shops have joined together in a one-day strike, protesting intensified ICE activity under the Trump administration. Calling for “no work,” “no school,” and “no shopping,” these businesses aim to demonstrate their solidarity with immigrant communities.

‘We stand in solidarity’: Buffalo restaurants, cafés and shops close to protest ICE

5 questions about Trump’s ban on investors buying homes

President Trump has sparked a fresh debate in the housing market by issuing an executive order aimed at preventing Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes. Citing concerns about a “growing share” of investor-owned properties, the president sees the measure as his most ambitious effort yet to stabilize housing for ordinary Americans.

ICE in Minneapolis: Trump’s plan to extort Minnesota, briefly explained – vox.com

Minnesota finds itself under federal pressure after the Trump administration requested the state’s voter rolls. With heightened ICE operations in Minneapolis, critics are accusing the administration of strong-arm tactics and questioning the real objective of this controversial demand.

’60 Minutes’ airs report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago

A month after it was unexpectedly removed from the lineup, a “60 Minutes” exposé on deportations during the Trump administration has finally been aired. Its abrupt withdrawal triggered a contentious internal debate about possible political pressure within the network.

’60 Minutes’ airs report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago

Merrimack, N.H., residents watch warehouse listed as possible ICE facility

Merrimack, New Hampshire, faces mounting uncertainty as a local warehouse is listed as a possible ICE detention facility. Residents and leaders alike question whether the Trump administration’s plan to accelerate deportations will soon affect their small community.