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A partial U.S. government shutdown began after Congress missed a funding deadline, centering on reforms to the Department of Homeland Security following the fatal shootings of two Minnesotans by ICE agents. Lawmakers are divided over measures like body cameras and judicial warrants for ICE operations, with a temporary funding deal offering only two weeks for DHS. The incident has sparked celebrity backlash and protests, including arrests related to a church disruption in St. Paul.

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The Taraba State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (Naptip) has intercepted a suspected trafficker transporting 10 children.

In response to the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents during Operation Metro Surge—as detailed in prior coverage—President Trump spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on January 26, 2026, announcing partial withdrawal of federal agents contingent on state cooperation. The move follows intensified protests, a second deadly incident this month, and clashes over immigration enforcement.

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A viral video showed police and TNI officers interrogating an elderly ice cake vendor, accusing him of using sponge material, sparking public outrage. Laboratory tests confirmed the products are safe for consumption, leading the officers to apologize for their hasty actions.

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to travel to Minneapolis on Thursday to meet with ICE agents and local leaders, reinforcing federal support amid rising violence against immigration officials. The visit comes as protests escalate, including a church disruption in St. Paul and federal subpoenas to Minnesota officials following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. White House officials describe Minnesota as 'ground zero' for anti-ICE activities.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has access to as much as $85 billion in funding under a law enacted in July 2025, a sharp increase that NPR reports would make it the best-funded U.S. law enforcement agency by total available resources. The increase largely reflects a $75 billion multiyear supplement added to ICE’s roughly $10 billion annual base budget as the Trump administration pursues a goal of deporting up to 1 million people each year.