Don Lemon hires former MN prosecutor Joe Thompson to help fight church protest charges

Former U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who recently resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, has ben hired to represent Don Lemon against charges stemming from a protest at a St. Paul church.

Lawmakers clash with ICE over use of force
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A tense congressional hearing questioned immigration officials about deaths and controversial enforcement actions, including a Chicago shooting and an incident that injured an infant. ICE’s acting director defended agents as a new poll shows growing concern over aggressive tactics.

DHS shutdown looms as immigration standoff stalls talks on Capitol Hill
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Lawmakers face a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but deep disagreements over ICE and immigration enforcement threaten a lapse that could disrupt TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard.

Most Americans say it's ‘unacceptable’ for immigration officers to hide their faces, poll finds

A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most Americans (61%) believe it is unacceptable for immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities.

Far-right influencer Jake Lang charged for damaging ‘Prosecute ICE’ sculpture

Far-right influencer Jake Lang, who was pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 riots, is facing a felony charge for reportedly damaging a “Prosecute ICE" sculpture at the Minnesota State Capitol, claiming it was an act of artistic expression.

Trump administration proposes citizenship question in test for 2030 census

The Trump administration is making efforts to include a question about an individual's citizenship status in the U.S. as part of a practice test for the 2030 census.

South Shore ICE raid investigation, ICE at polls | The Chicago Report
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Can voters expect to see ICE agents at the polls as early voting begins? And, a new report is released about the ICE raid at a South Shore apartment last fall. 

ProPublica investigates South Shore apartment raid | The Chicago Report
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ProPublica put out their latest investigation into the South Shore apartment ICE raid last fall that shows, in the government's own words, the operation was really about going after squatters. 

ICE agents at the polls? Rep. Quigley weighs in | The Chicago Report
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Early voting is underway in Illinois for the 2026 Midterm Primary Elections. Elections are a hot topic on Capitol Hill right now as President Trump has repeatedly voiced his desire to "nationalize" elections. Rep. Quigley weighs in.

DHS funding debate, Epstein files | The Chicago Report
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Tonight, will Congress enact big changes to ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security? Illinois Sen. Duckworth tells us she has some red lines. And, the Epstein document release exposes alleged grotesque behavior by so many of the nation's elite. 

Sen. Duckworth talks sanctuary policies following Marimar Martinez's testimony | The Chicago Report
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Lawmakers have nine days to agree on funding for ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security. Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth offered her red lines on a funding bill and it comes after she attended a hearing on Capitol Hill where Marimar Martinez testified.

New bill would ban ICE agents from becoming law enforcement officers in Illinois

An Illinois state senator is backing legislation that would prohibit federal immigration agents from becoming law enforcement officers in the state.

What Democrats want in ICE funding talks
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Democrats have demands. Lawmakers have nine days to agree on funding for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. 

ICE in Minnesota: Homan says feds will withdraw 700 officers immediately
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Citing “unprecedented" cooperation, Border Czar Tom Homan says the White House will withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota effective immediately.

Congress braces for a DHS shutdown
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President Trump on Tuesday signed a new funding deal to reopen the government, but with Homeland Security funded for only days, Washington is already bracing for another potential shutdown and a fierce debate over immigration policy.

DHS funding decision, controversial U of I Republicans post | The Chicago Report
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Lawmakers will soon need to make a decision on DHS funding. And, we dive into discussion on the controversial U of I College Republicans social media post on Alex Pretti. More on The Chicago Report.