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Democrats poised to trigger government shutdown if White House won't meet demands for ICE reform

January 29, 2026 at 4:41 PM

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Senate Democrats are poised to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies on Thursday.

Noem Agrees to Testify Before Senate Judiciary on Minnesota Shooting

January 29, 2026 at 9:40 AM

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Democrats visit 5-year-old who was detained in Minneapolis, in a case that stirred anger over ICE

January 29, 2026 at 5:07 AM

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Democratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett have met with a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas immigration detention center, a case that has stirred anger over the Trump admi...

Government shutdown: Republicans consider escape hatch as Congress careens toward deadline

January 29, 2026 at 3:23 AM

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Much of the U.S. government is poised to shut down early Saturday morning unless Congress approves spending measures.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:20 AM

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A must watch. Dave is a comedian with an important message.

You Might Want To Write This Down

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January 29, 2026 at 12:29 AM

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ICE is in Kansas City.

ICE arrests surge in Kansas City metro following Trump immigration orders

In part one of our Beyond the Border series, KCTV5 explores how ICE is operating in Kansas City to execute the Trump administration's latest immigration enforcement policy.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

January 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM

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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

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“It tells us what’s really at stake here” | Raphael Warnock comments on ICE, CBP in Minnesota

January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM

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U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World

January 28, 2026 at 6:48 AM

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We Are the World was recorded 41 years ago today.

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How Gov. Shapiro Is Preparing To Defend Pennsylvanians From Federal Government Overreach

January 28, 2026 at 6:03 AM

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If you haven't seen Colbert's interview with Josh Shapiro, Gov of Pennsylvania you must. Shapiro is the voice we need now.

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Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000

January 28, 2026 at 1:31 AM

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Yale University is eliminating tuition for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year.

My Republican friends have often asked, with incredulous snarls: “Why are you a Democrat? ” I finally decided that I owed them, and myself, an honest […]

January 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM

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Why I Am a Democrat - This I Believe share.google/sTzU2X8byMTU...

Why I Am a Democrat

Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'

January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM

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Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October are suing the federal government, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manif...

Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it

January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM

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Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it | PBS News share.google/mvj4DYHmFodI...

One budget expert says the GOP’s big bill is “supercharging ICE” in ways Americans may not fully realize. There are few restraints on the spending, which lasts through 2029, when Trump's term ends.

Officer placed on modified duty after fatally shooting raccoon at a NYC beach

January 27, 2026 at 4:26 PM

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Killed a raccoon and put on modified duty. Murdered an innocent human, no consequences. ICE must be abolished.
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Officials say a New York police officer who fatally shot a raccoon at a New York City beach has been placed on modified duty while the matter is reviewed.

ICE arrests surge in Kansas City metro following Trump immigration orders

January 27, 2026 at 7:22 AM

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ICE arrests surge in Kansas City metro following Trump immigration orders share.google/BwftkWtRpP8o...

In part one of our Beyond the Border series, KCTV5 explores how ICE is operating in Kansas City to execute the Trump administration's latest immigration enforcement policy.