Kimberly Adams
@kimberlyadams.bsky.social
Senior Washington Correspondent at Marketplace, Host & Senior Editor of the “Make Me Smart” podcast. Guest Host on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal". She/Her https://www.marketplace.org/shows/make-me-smart/
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ICE normally gets $10 billion in funding in a given year. In 2025, it got $75 billion to be used over the next four years.
As Senate Democrats and Republicans continue to negotiate funding for ICE, we take a look at how much money the agency receives.
As Senate Democrats and Republicans continue to negotiate funding for ICE, we take a look at how much money the agency receives.
This is how much ICE gets in funding
The Senate just voted down a bill that would allocate an additional $10 billion to the agency.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
ICE normally gets $10 billion in funding in a given year. In 2025, it got $75 billion to be used over the next four years.
As Senate Democrats and Republicans continue to negotiate funding for ICE, we take a look at how much money the agency receives.
As Senate Democrats and Republicans continue to negotiate funding for ICE, we take a look at how much money the agency receives.
There has been a lot of brave reporting happening all over the country in recent months, and there is an opportunity to acknowledge some of that work. Nominations for the International Women's Media Foundation's "Courage in Journalism" awards are open until Feb. 1. www.iwmf.org/awards/coura...
Courage in Journalism Awards - IWMF
Nominations are now open for 2026 Courage in Journalism Awards until February 1st, 2026.
Self-nominations not accepted.
Haga clic aquí para enviar la nominación en español.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM
There has been a lot of brave reporting happening all over the country in recent months, and there is an opportunity to acknowledge some of that work. Nominations for the International Women's Media Foundation's "Courage in Journalism" awards are open until Feb. 1. www.iwmf.org/awards/coura...
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The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians. The aging care industry is expected to lose many workers as a result.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
How Ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Will Impact Elder Care
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January 24, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians. The aging care industry is expected to lose many workers as a result.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
Elizabeth Trovall reports from a senior community in Florida where 26 staff members are set to lose their work permits.
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When self-employed software engineer Nick Benson put out the call for dashcams online, he thought he’d get maybe 10 people to donate. More than 500 have shown up on his front porch in suburban Minneapolis.
How One Guy Crowdsourced More Than 500 Dashcams for Minneapolis to Film ICE
‘We have to make sure people are watching. We have to make sure we’re keeping track of our community members.’
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January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
When self-employed software engineer Nick Benson put out the call for dashcams online, he thought he’d get maybe 10 people to donate. More than 500 have shown up on his front porch in suburban Minneapolis.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge
Major companies in Minnesota have been largely mum on the immigration enforcement operation in the state.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Carney: "American hegemony in particular helped provide public goods, a stable financial system... this bargain no longer works. Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition... recently, great powers have begun using economic integration as a weapon. Tariffs as leverage ... "
January 20, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Carney: "American hegemony in particular helped provide public goods, a stable financial system... this bargain no longer works. Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition... recently, great powers have begun using economic integration as a weapon. Tariffs as leverage ... "
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MLK Jr. said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people."
Remember this.
Remember this.
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
MLK Jr. said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people."
Remember this.
Remember this.
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Worth pointing out: while Fed Chair Powell has called the DOJ criminal probe a “pretext” for a president who wants lower rates, he has largely declined to comment on the proceedings against Gov Cook. Many have called her firing similarly pre-textual. His comments on Sunday failed to mention Cook.
January 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Worth pointing out: while Fed Chair Powell has called the DOJ criminal probe a “pretext” for a president who wants lower rates, he has largely declined to comment on the proceedings against Gov Cook. Many have called her firing similarly pre-textual. His comments on Sunday failed to mention Cook.
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With @stanveuger.bsky.social and @taraelizwatson.bsky.social, we have an update on our near-term immigration analysis under Trump. Here's our range of likely outcomes for breakeven employment. Could be negative **this year**.
Full piece: www.brookings.edu/articles/mac...
Full piece: www.brookings.edu/articles/mac...
January 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
With @stanveuger.bsky.social and @taraelizwatson.bsky.social, we have an update on our near-term immigration analysis under Trump. Here's our range of likely outcomes for breakeven employment. Could be negative **this year**.
Full piece: www.brookings.edu/articles/mac...
Full piece: www.brookings.edu/articles/mac...
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A reminder that my strip took over Dilberts vacant spot in the Washington Post after they dropped his ass. 😎
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How a St. Louis cartoonist replaced 'Dilbert' in the Washington Post
"Heart of the City" replaced "Dilbert" in the Washington Post.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A reminder that my strip took over Dilberts vacant spot in the Washington Post after they dropped his ass. 😎
www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...
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NEW: Completely unredacted Flock audit logs have been released to the public by numerous police departments and in some cases include details on millions of Flock license plate searches made by thousands of police departments from around the country.
Police Unmask Millions of Surveillance Targets Because of Flock Redaction Error
Flock is going after a website called HaveIBeenFlocked.com that has collated public records files released by police.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
NEW: Completely unredacted Flock audit logs have been released to the public by numerous police departments and in some cases include details on millions of Flock license plate searches made by thousands of police departments from around the country.
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Hard to overstate what a remarkable statement this is from a Republican senator — even a retiring one — accusing thte Trump White House of weaponizing DOJ to control the Fed:
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
January 12, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Hard to overstate what a remarkable statement this is from a Republican senator — even a retiring one — accusing thte Trump White House of weaponizing DOJ to control the Fed:
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
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PBS News notes this Sunday will be “PBS News Weekend’s” last due to federal budget cuts
January 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
PBS News notes this Sunday will be “PBS News Weekend’s” last due to federal budget cuts
The folks over at @mprnews.org have been doing amazing work covering this story.
“Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The folks over at @mprnews.org have been doing amazing work covering this story.
“Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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ICE shot and killed a woman just days after federal officials said they were sending scores of immigration agents to Minnesota following a viral video alleging fraud in social services.
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
ICE shot and killed a woman just days after federal officials said they were sending scores of immigration agents to Minnesota following a viral video alleging fraud in social services.
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...
Obviously, there is A LOT going on right now… but for those focused on trying new things in the new year, I wanted to re-up this fun experience I had in 2023/24. You’re never to old to have new adventures.
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How to learn new things in 2024!
Kimberly shares what made her smart in 2023 and what she hopes will make her smarter in 2024.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Obviously, there is A LOT going on right now… but for those focused on trying new things in the new year, I wanted to re-up this fun experience I had in 2023/24. You’re never to old to have new adventures.
www.marketplace.org/story/2024/0...
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My @marketplace.org colleague Tony Wagner put together this cool roundup of our favorite staff reads of 2025-- some biz/econ, some not. If you're planning to read more books in 2026, this is for you! view.connect.americanpublicmedia.org?qs=8af155cba...
This newsletter is still on break for one more week, but we hope you’ve been enjoying “Marketplace” on your local public radio station or podcast app through the holidays.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
My @marketplace.org colleague Tony Wagner put together this cool roundup of our favorite staff reads of 2025-- some biz/econ, some not. If you're planning to read more books in 2026, this is for you! view.connect.americanpublicmedia.org?qs=8af155cba...
Please read this excellent analysis of what's been happening in the news industry by @daniellecbelton.bsky.social. It's a little bleak, but useful framing for what's ahead. www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/dei-...
DEI dies in darkness, taking integrity with it
"If corporate, conglomerate-owned news organizations are willing to abandon their principles around diversity, equity, and inclusion, they'll happily abandon their principles around almost anything."
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January 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Please read this excellent analysis of what's been happening in the news industry by @daniellecbelton.bsky.social. It's a little bleak, but useful framing for what's ahead. www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/dei-...
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I wrote this column about the aggressive pushback our reporters have received for doing their jobs.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I wrote this column about the aggressive pushback our reporters have received for doing their jobs.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
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In Georgia, a mom facing eviction reached out to DFCS for help. They offered her nothing. Soon the agency took her kids away because of "inadequate housing."
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance
In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found. Advocates say it would be chea...
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December 30, 2024 at 8:02 PM
In Georgia, a mom facing eviction reached out to DFCS for help. They offered her nothing. Soon the agency took her kids away because of "inadequate housing."
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
The state then paid *$6,200 a month* to house her kids in foster care.
One of the most important and infuriating stories I read this year:
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Bank deposits have been increasing for more than a year, according to the FDIC. While that could let banks make more loans, many banks are being cautious.
Why are bank deposits up, when interest rates are down?
Bank deposits have been increasing for more than a year, according to the FDIC. While that could let banks make more loans, many banks are being cautious.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Bank deposits have been increasing for more than a year, according to the FDIC. While that could let banks make more loans, many banks are being cautious.
We are prepping for a end of year listener comments show on "Make Me Smart"... How did you feel about the economy this year? What was the biggest news story of 2025 in your opinion? What are you looking forward to in 2026? www.marketplace.org/shows/make-m...
Make Me Smart
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December 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We are prepping for a end of year listener comments show on "Make Me Smart"... How did you feel about the economy this year? What was the biggest news story of 2025 in your opinion? What are you looking forward to in 2026? www.marketplace.org/shows/make-m...
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U.S. home delistings surged 28% in Sept according to new Redfin data. 85k sellers pulled listings rather than cut prices amid high rates. FL & TX are seeing the most delistings. It’s a standoff: buyers can't afford to buy and sellers won't drop prices, keeping the housing market frozen.
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
U.S. home delistings surged 28% in Sept according to new Redfin data. 85k sellers pulled listings rather than cut prices amid high rates. FL & TX are seeing the most delistings. It’s a standoff: buyers can't afford to buy and sellers won't drop prices, keeping the housing market frozen.