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Homan announces withdrawal of 700 immigration agents in MinneapolisExternal Link
Border czar Tom Homan announced that 700 immigration enforcement agents will be withdrawn from Minneapolis. Homan said that there has been "unprecedented" communication between federal agencies and Minnesota state and local officials. 
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:29:31 GMT
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Renee Good's brothers and a woman shot five times by CBP decry DHS' tacticsExternal Link
In a public forum held by two Democratic senators, several people testified about violent encounters with immigration agents.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:28:57 GMT
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Government attorney who told judge in ICE case, 'This job sucks,' removed from detailExternal Link
Julie Le made the remark while she was representing the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota, where federal officers are conducting a massive immigration crackdown.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:23:36 GMT
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Search for Nancy Guthrie Continues as Officials Investigate LeadsExternal Link
As the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, enters its fourth day, NBC News has learned of two reports of ransom notes sent to news organizations that reference Nancy Guthrie. NBC News has not seen those notes and so far no law enforcement agency has substantiated them. It comes as FBI agents work closely with local authorities and supporters across the country continue to stand by Savannah. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and Tom Winter joins TODAY with analysis.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:16:01 GMT
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Trump tried to gut science research funding. Courts and Congress have rebuffed him.External Link
Scientists' worst fears about Trump's cuts to research funding haven't come to pass, thanks to several legal challenges and Congress’ recent rejection of his proposed budget cuts.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:41 GMT
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