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Trump to ‘draw down’ 700 immigration agents in Minnesota

White House 'border czar' Tom Homan emphasised that they "have not directed otherwise" and that US President Donald Trump fully intends to achieve mass deportations during his administration.
White House 'border czar' Tom Homan emphasised that they "have not directed otherwise" and that US President Donald Trump fully intends to achieve mass deportations during his administration.

Trump tells Minnesota to help more with US immigration enforcement. What does it already do?

Trump administration officials have said the deployment of armed agents to deport migrants would continue if they do not get more cooperation.
Trump administration officials have said the deployment of armed agents to deport migrants would continue if they do not get more cooperation.

Palantir CEO defends surveillance tech as contracts with US govt, including ICE, boost sales

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company was “supporting in a critical manner" some US government operations.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company was “supporting in a critical manner" some US government operations.

Level playing field? Tech at forefront of US immigration fight

Several major corporations offer subscriptions to TurnSignl, an app that connects to an immigration lawyer, as an employee benefit
Several major corporations offer subscriptions to TurnSignl, an app that connects to an immigration lawyer, as an employee benefit

US House Speaker Johnson says he has votes to end partial shutdown by Feb 3

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.

Trump orders Homeland Security to stay away from protests in Democratic-led cities unless federal help sought

The Trump administration had sent 3,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis area as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration.
The Trump administration had sent 3,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis area as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 1, 2026

A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.
A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.

Judge orders release of five-year-old, father detained in Minnesota ICE raid

A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.
A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.

Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest against ICE

Protestors march during a "Nationwide Shutdown" demonstration against ICE enforcement on in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jan 30.
Protestors march during a "Nationwide Shutdown" demonstration against ICE enforcement on in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jan 30.

Nationwide protests, walkouts planned over fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis

People hold a banner during a demonstration against the presence of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald
People hold a banner during a demonstration against the presence of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.