ICE, Border Patrol leaders to testify Feb. 10

Jeffries joins call for Noem firing, threatens impeachment proceedings

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) threatened to lead impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem if President Trump does not fire her amid turmoil over immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota. “Donald Trump must

Freedom Caucus pushes to fund DHS amid funding fight

Florida GOP rep says Trump's immigration tactics 'hurting our chances at the midterms'

Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez expressed concerns on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s tactics in its hardline immigration crackdown could hurt the GOP heading into the midterm elections. “Politically, it’s hurting our chances at the midterms — and I’m just being

Carney says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney doubled down on his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week, during which he backed Greenland’s sovereignty and pushed back on President Trump’s tariff agenda. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs in 2026

UPS is planning to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the package delivery company continues with its turnaround efforts and reducing the number of Amazon shipments that it handles.

Watch live: Trump gives remarks on economy from Iowa

President Trump is traveling to Iowa on Tuesday to tout his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms. The visit to Des Moines is the latest on Trump's tour, after he spoke in Detroit and Pennsylvania in recent months. The president has seen falling approval ratings amid

Democratic House leaders join push to impeach Kristi Noem

Trump endorses challenger to 'pathetic RINO' Jim Buck in Indiana

President Trump on Monday endorsed Indiana state Senate candidate Tracey Powell (R), making good on his threat to endorse challengers to Republicans in the state who blocked redistricting efforts last year. Powell is running to replace incumbent state Sen. Jim Buck (R), who has

Walz meets with Homan, agrees to ongoing dialogue

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said he met with Border Czar Tom Homan on Tuesday and tha tthe two agree to an "ongoing dialogue" after two residents of Minneapolis were killed over the last month in separate altercations with federal law enforcement officials sent to the state as

Neil Young gives Greenlanders free access to his music to ease 'unwarranted stress and threats' from Trump

Neil Young says he's giving Greenlanders free access to his music to help alleviate "unwarranted stress and threats" they may be experiencing due to President Trump's desire to gain sovereignty over the island. "I'm honored to give a free year's access to neilyoungarchives.com

Trump offers support for embattled Noem amid ICE uproar

President Trump on Tuesday voiced support for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid increased pressure lobbed by Democrats and Republicans over her initial response to the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. While on his way to Iowa to deliver a speech on the

“We Know You Live Right Here”: ICE Agents Follow Protesters Home

Federal agents in Maine are now threatening ICE watchers at their homes. Liz Eisele McLellan, a volunteer ICE watcher monitoring the intensifying federal operations in Maine, told the Portland Press Herald that a federal agent came to her home to threaten her. “It was one of

Canada’s Carney Says Trump Team Is Lying About Their Call After Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that the Trump administration is misrepresenting a phone call the two had following Carney’s remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in

TikTok explodes with complaints of anti-ICE censorship

Whether this was a technical failure, algorithmic chaos or something more intentional, the damage is the same. People don’t trust what they’re seeing — or not seeing.

Megyn Kelly says she doesn't feel sorry for Alex Pretti: 'He was not there to help'

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly on Monday said she doesn’t feel sorry for Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minnesota on Saturday. “I know I'm supposed to feel sorry for Alex Pretti, but I don't. I don't. Do you know why I wasn't shot by Border

Philip Glass Cancels Kennedy Center World Premiere Amid MAGA Takeover

Prolific pianist and composer Phillip Glass is boycotting the Kennedy Center, adding his name to a growing list of performers who have pulled their performances in the wake of President Trump’s hostile takeover. “After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my

Composer Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center performance

Renowned composer Philip Glass has withdrawn his newest symphony from the Kennedy Center, becoming the latest artist step away from the venue in protest of President Trump’s takeover of the performing arts center. The National Symphony Orchestra was set to premiere Glass’s

Slower population growth tied to 'historic' migration decline: Census data

The U.S. Census Bureau found that a "historic" decline in international migration has contributed greatly to slower population growth in the U.S., according to new data released Tuesday. Census data shows that population growth increased by 1.8 million, or 0.5 percent, between

Trump administration weighs mining off Alaska's coast

The Trump administration is considering mining off Alaska’s coast, which has never been done before. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, announced Tuesday that it would issue a Request for Information to gauge corporate interest and

Ye explains apology for antisemitic remarks: 'Weighing on my spirit'

Rapper Kanye West said his apology for previous anti-semetic remarks, published in a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal on Monday, was motivated by "remorseful feelings" that were "weighing on my spirit," in an interview published Tuesday in Vanity Fair. West, who goes by

Send in Tom Homan! Trump ready to fix Minnesota ICE mess

It’s time to get serious.

TikTok settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

TikTok has settled a lawsuit accusing it and several other social media companies of designing addictive platforms shortly before the landmark case headed to trial Tuesday, according to an attorney for the plaintiffs. It is the latest company to settle the case and avoid trial,

Why the IRS may temporarily freeze your tax refund and how to avoid it

There's a chance you'll get a "very large" refund, as long as you have some necessary information.

Paul calls for agents involved in Minneapolis shooting to be put on leave

Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis should be put on administrative leave immediately. “Local police routinely put officers involved in deadly

More than 6,000 people killed in Iran crackdown, activists say

More than 6,000 people have been killed amid the Iranian government's crackdown on recent protests in the country, an activist group said Tuesday. The protests began on Dec. 28 in response to the plummeting value of the rial, Iran's currency. The government responded to the

A Trump-appointed judge taught Lindsey Halligan a lesson she won’t forget

Judge Novak gave a brutal master class to Halligan on how federal prosecutors should behave.

Homeland Security Democrats: Noem will be impeached if she is not fired, resigns

House Homeland Security Committee Democrats have threatened to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if she does not resign or is not fired, following backlash over the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration authorities.

Newsom launches review of TikTok over claims of suppressed Trump criticism

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Monday he is launching a review of TikTok following allegations that the app’s new owners were suppressing content critical of President Trump. Newsom’s office said it had received reports and “independently confirmed instances” of content

Trump Screwed Elderly Patients After Nursing Home Execs Begged Him To

President Donald Trump decided to abandon regulations protecting elderly residents, after nursing home executives poured millions into a pro-Trump super PAC, The New York Times reported Tuesday. In early December, the Department of Health and Human Services repealed a federal

Rand Paul Calls Out Trump for Response to Alex Pretti Shooting

Even Republicans can see that there’s nothing normal about how the Trump administration has handled Alex Pretti’s killing. Republican Senator Rand Paul took to social media Tuesday to highlight ICE and CBP’s long leash Tuesday, pointing out on X that no other law enforcement

Trump shuffles Minneapolis immigration team

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Tuesday. Shoutout to all the parents whose schools and day cares are closed for another day. I have a little helper assisting me today, so if any references to Disney’s “Cars” snuck their way into today’s

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mourns death of 'beloved father'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday that she is mourning the death of her father Richard Whitmer, a behind-the-scenes power player in state government and health care who, she says, set her on a path to the governor’s office.

Martha Stewart speaks out against immigration crackdown after text from granddaughter

Martha Stewart has waded into the debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown after receiving a not-so-subtle push from her granddaughter. The award-winning TV personality shared an Instagram post on Monday featuring a text her granddaughter, Jude, sent her

America’s disaster costs are soaring —taxpayers can’t keep paying

Investing in pre-disaster mitigation can save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing the cost of recovery from natural disasters, while also providing strong protections to vulnerable local communities.

Who are the ‘domestic terrorists’ in Minneapolis? Certainly not Pretti and Good.

The Department of Homeland Security has labelled Renee Good as a domestic terrorist and Alex Pretti’s actions as an act of domestic terrorism, simply because they opposed how ICE was operating in their community.

DHS stresses ICE will be under Italian authority at Olympics

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Tuesday that U.S. immigration officers will remain under the purview of Italian officials at the upcoming winter Olympic games. Officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is a branch of DHS, will assist with

Amazon to shutter these stores as Whole Foods expands

The online retail giant is preparing to close some of its in-person grocery stores.

Holocaust Museum: Walz's Anne Frank comparison 'deeply offensive'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is facing criticism from the U.S. Holocaust Museum after he compared Anne Frank hiding from the Nazis in Germany to the current experience of children in Minnesota amid Operation Metro Surge. “Anne Frank was targeted and murdered solely because she

Biden:  Minnesotans 'have suffered enough at the hands of this Administration'

Former President Biden on Tuesday praised Minnesotans protesting federal immigration enforcement operations in the wake of two recent shootings. "What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans," Biden wrote in a statement on the

Doomsday Clock moves closer to zero hour

The world slipped further toward the abyss over the past year, with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists on Tuesday moving the hands of the famed Doomsday Clock four seconds closer to midnight, at 85 seconds. The 80-year tradition of the Doomsday Clock is meant to serve as an

Hannity: ICE raids at Home Depot not 'good idea'

Fox News host Sean Hannity said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials should not be conducting raids at Home Depot or other businesses. “Now, is ICE perfect? They're not. Can they do a better job? They can," he said during an episode of "The Sean Hannity Show" on

Families of Boat Strike Victims Sue Trump Admin for Murder

The Trump administration is being sued by the families of two people killed in U.S. military boat strikes. Civil rights attorneys filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts federal court on behalf of the families of Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, both of Las Cuevas, Trinidad.

Greenland minister: Trump push to acquire bases as sovereign US territory a 'red line'

A senior Greenlandic official dismissed President Trump’s desire for the U.S. to gain sovereignty over the land on which its military base sits. Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister of industry, raw materials, mining, energy, law enforcement and equality, told USA Today on

Eleanor Holmes Norton confirms her retirement as DC delegate

Have we kissed the Fourth Amendment goodbye?

The Trump administration's use of administrative warrants and rough-and-tumble ICE enforcement tactics are creating negative voter perceptions and raising questions about the Fourth Amendment, which could be a political gift to Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.

Families of two men killed in Caribbean boat strikes sue US government

Family members of two Trinidadian men killed in a U.S. airstrike last October have sued the government, alleging wrongful death and extrajudicial killing amid the Trump administration's campaign of boat strikes off the coast of Venezuela. It's the first federal lawsuit filed

DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement days after terminating campaign

District of Columbia Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), 88, announced Tuesday that she’s retiring after her current term in Congress, just days after her campaign filed a termination report without explanation. “The privilege of public service is inseparable from the

House Democrat: ICE 'cannot exist'

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), slammed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, saying the agency "cannot exist" and "needs to be abolished" after tensions between the Trump administration and local leaders in Minnesota escalated following the fatal shooting of Alex

Rubio says he hides naps from Trump on flights: 'I cocoon myself in a blanket'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hides his naps from President Trump during flights together, according to a new New York magazine report. “There’s an office with two couches, and I usually want to sleep on one of those two couches,” Rubio said, telling the magazine’s Ben