politics
January 26, 2026
Donald Trump agrees to ‘look into’ pulling some ICE agents out of Minnesota, says Tim Walz’s office
We have more on the phone call that took place today between Donald Trump and Minnesota governor Tim Walz, which we covered per Trump’s perspective earlier.
TL;DR
- President Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz discussed federal immigration enforcement, agreeing to a more coordinated approach and a review of federal agent numbers.
- A government funding bill that includes over $60 billion for homeland security is facing a Democratic revolt, risking a government shutdown.
- The death of VA nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents has intensified scrutiny on immigration operations and led to clashes over evidence preservation.
- Minnesota officials have criticized federal immigration tactics as "chaos," "illegal," and "un-American."
- Senator Rand Paul has requested testimony from leaders of US immigration agencies regarding their operations.
- A Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota resigned, citing the GOP's "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."
- The White House defended the right to bear arms but stated it does not grant a right to impede lawful immigration enforcement.
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