Democrats condemn ICE after five-year-old detained with father in US raid

Liam Ramos, of Minnesota, was detained with his father and flown to Texas, prompting Democrats to accuse ICE of cruelty ICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy arriving home Democratic lawmakers are lashing out at Immigration and Customs Enforcement after agents detained a five-year-old Minnesota boy with his father and transported them to Texas, with one congressman … Read more

GOP lawmaker accuses Jack Smith of ‘spying’ on Congress at tense House hearing over Trump probe

Former special counsel Jack Smith spent hours publicly defending the parameters of his investigation into President Donald Trump on Thursday in the face of sharp questions from Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee — including one lawmaker in particular who repeatedly accused Smith of “spying” on certain lawmakers.  During one of the most contentious portions … Read more

Judge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon

Refusal to approve charges against Lemon in connection with Minnesota protest reportedly ‘enraged’ Pam Bondi A federal magistrate judge declined to sign off on charges against Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor, in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church over the weekend, according to a person familiar with the matter. The magistrate’s decision … Read more

House oversight probe puts Minnesota elections under scrutiny over noncitizen voting concerns

EXCLUSIVE: House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil sent oversight letters to election officials in 10 states, including Minnesota, seeking details on voter roll maintenance and safeguards against noncitizen voting. The move puts Minnesota’s election system under renewed scrutiny as Republicans press states for compliance with federal election law. Steil, R-Wis., wrote to both red and blue … Read more

JD Vance accuses Minneapolis protesters who confront ICE agents of ‘cowardly bullshit’

Vice-president urged protesters to take grievances to ballot box instead of hindering immigration enforcement efforts JD Vance on Thursday urged protesters to take their grievances to the ballot box rather than confront federal agents in the streets, dismissing protesters in Minneapolis who have physically blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles and thrown objects at … Read more