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January 14, 2026

US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.

January 13, 2026

Lawmakers warn Philly officials against prosecuting ICE agents: 'That's not how America works'

Pennsylvania lawmakers warn Philadelphia officials against arresting ICE agents, saying they cannot interfere with federal enforcement.

January 13, 2026

Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in US

Trump administration ends temporary protection status for Somalia, requiring several thousand Somali nationals to leave U.S. by March 17 deadline.

January 11, 2026

Somali Maine city councilor resigns days after taking office after felony charge, residency questions

Lewiston councilor Iman Osman steps down citing racist opposition and personal attacks after being accused of firearm theft and residency violations.

January 10, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: FBI must not let ICE agent become the next Derek Chauvin

Minneapolis leaders allegedly rush to judgment on ICE agent shooting, drawing comparisons to Derek Chauvin case and calls for federal protection.

January 9, 2026

Bessent blames Walz as Treasury probes whether Minnesota fraud funds reached terror group al-Shabab

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Minnesota tax dollars could have potentially been diverted to terrorist organization al-Shabab through alleged fraud schemes.

January 8, 2026

Elon Musk responds to a former MSNBC host calling for 2028 Democrats to prosecute him

Tesla founder Elon Musk called out ex-MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan after he said the next Democratic president should prosecute Musk as part of an accountability platform.

January 8, 2026

ICE confirms arrest of Somali illegal immigrant sex offender in Minneapolis

ICE agents arrest Somali illegal immigrant convicted sex offender Mahad Abdulkadir Yusuf, who has an active warrant, in a targeted Minneapolis operation.

January 8, 2026

Blagojevich tells Walz if he didn't 'do it', go down fighting: ‘Makes me think his hands are unclean'

Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who faced corruption charges, slams Tim Walz for 'quitting' reelection, saying it suggests unclean hands.

January 8, 2026

Comer says Walz 'retaliated' against whistleblowers who warned of Minnesota fraud for years

Rep. James Comer accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of retaliating against whistleblowers who warned about widespread fraud for years in the state.