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Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota
The judge accused the Trump administration of inhumanity in its approach to deportations.
04:55 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Judge rejects bid to end Trump administrations immigration-enforcement surge in Minnesota
The Biden appointee finds the state’s legal case too weak to grant an injunction.
12:06 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget.
Sen. Susan Collins’ announcement of ICE’s drawdown relieved some of the pressure in the blue state. But Democrats still say it’s not enough.
12:00 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Immigration takes center stage in New Jersey special election
Thursday's primary for NJ-11 occurs amid rising tensions over Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactics across the country.
07:00 AM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Elon Musk pours millions more into helping Republicans keep Congress
The tech billionaire, who once said he had “done enough” political spending, remains a significant benefactor for the Republican Party after patching things up with President Donald Trump.
08:25 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Lame duck no more? Trump stockpiles hundreds of millions ahead of midterms.
Campaign finance disclosures filed late Saturday revealed details of the president’s unmatched political fundraising operation.
12:31 AM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories What the hell do we do with this issue: Mexico confronts Trumps Cuba pressure
As the White House ramps up pressure on Havana, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum is weighing how far to bend without triggering retaliation from Washington.
12:00 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Houston Democrat wins former Rep. Sylvester Turners seat ahead of contested primary
Christian Menefee's victory will set up another generational battle for Democrats.
11:11 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories Shutdown likely to continue at least into Tuesday
House GOP leaders expect to delay a vote on $1.2T spending package due to Democratic opposition.
10:05 PM on 02/01/2026 Politico Top Stories 2nd Amendment advocates issue dire warning over Trumps Pretti gun remarks
Trump and top officials’ response to the Pretti killing has some gun rights supporters threatening electoral consequences.
07:00 AM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Trumps immigration agenda is colliding with a midterms reality
Backlash over enforcement tactics, midterm math and base pressure are forcing the White House into an uneasy recalibration on immigration.
07:26 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Don Lemon vows to fight charges in First Amendment showdown with Trump
Lemon, held in custody overnight, spoke to supporters in Los Angeles following his release and first court appearance.
07:26 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories New documents reveal the breadth of Jeffrey Epsteins orbit
Friday’s document release shows the late convicted sex offender’s vast influence network.
06:30 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight
Saturday’s oddly timed runoff is occurring after months of delays.
07:01 AM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal but a brief shutdown is certain
With the House not voting until Monday, the Pentagon and most domestic agencies are set to shutter briefly.
06:42 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories How a Famed Economist Views Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
Mohamed El-Erian says Trump's pick could be faster to respond to market conditions.
04:20 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Democratic governors scramble to build a legal wall against Trumps deportation agenda
Alarmed by shooting deaths and rapidly shifting public opinion, blue state governors want legal barriers to curb federal immigration operations.
02:33 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Judges across the country rebuke ICE for defying court orders
They are increasingly castigating what they say are systematic legal and constitutional abuses by the administration.
04:00 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories A pretext to rig the election: Democrats scramble to block ICE crackdowns near polling sites
Election officials are preparing for the possibility of immigration enforcement activity at or near polling sites in November.
10:01 AM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories They Wanted a University Without Cancel Culture. Then Dissenters Were Ousted.
Inside the civil war at the anti-woke university backed by Bari Weiss.
05:00 AM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories What I Saw in Venezuela After Trump Seized Maduro
Locals are still sorting through the fallout of the American attacks on Venezuela.
04:00 PM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories People Are Taking the Wrong Lessons From His Victory
London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Zohran Mamdani’s election to lead New York City — and what comes next.
01:55 AM on 01/31/2026 Politico Top Stories Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump
Dems have struck a fragile and uneasy peace with the president. Everyone’s holding their breath.
05:00 AM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Minneapolis police, restaurant manager challenge Vances account of protesters mobbing ICE officers
A Minneapolis police sergeant and the manager of a local restaurant say the vice president’s X post of the Jan. 19 confrontation is not what actually transpired. DHS says the post is accurate.
05:55 AM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Noem says her response to Pretti shooting may have been wrong
The DHS chief dodged questions about her oversight of the agency following the killing of a Minneapolis man by immigration agents.
10:59 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories ICE has expanded its mass surveillance efforts. Online activists are fighting back.
Protesters are using social media and encrypted messaging apps to track ICE vehicles and agents, while hackers have targeted ICE’s surveillance arsenal.
07:00 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump admin sues woman who failed to self-deport for nearly $1 million
The new lawsuit is part of a wave of litigation seeking fines for undocumented immigrants for failing to depart the country.
03:52 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve, tapping central bank critic
Warsh is an established figure in Republican economic circles whose selection to head the world’s most important central bank is likely to be well-received by GOP policymakers.
07:10 AM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Germanys Far Right Is on the Threshold of Power. This Man Is Leading the Charge.
Ulrich Siegmund is the friendly new face of the controversial AfD party.
05:00 AM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump-blessed deal to keep government funded gets snagged in Senate
The agreement would allow for passage of full-year funding for most federal agencies while extending DHS for two weeks.
06:29 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump sues IRS for $10B over leaked tax returns
The leaks showed Trump paid no income taxes for 10 out of 15 years before his first election.
08:55 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Bizarrely and personally lurking: Gabbards appearance at FBI election raid alarms Dems
A White House spokesperson defended Gabbard’s involvement, saying she has a “pivotal role in election security.”
07:00 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Cables show Trumps moves on Greenland rattled other nations
State Department cables obtained by POLITICO lay bare the frustrations — and aspirations — of US allies and adversaries watching Trump seek the Danish island.
12:00 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories These gov candidates stood up to Trump in 2020. Now theyre betting voters have moved on.
Secretaries of state who rose to prominence after the 2020 election are betting voters care more about what comes next.
10:00 AM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories LA joins NYC in mayoral revolt against FIFAs ticket prices
Mayor Karen Bass unfavorably compared World Cup costs with those of the Olympics coming to her city in 2028.
11:17 AM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories My rivals would all love to be in my position, and they're not: Donalds Florida foes turn up the heat
Rep. Byron Donalds, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, is moving to lock down the GOP governor's primary early.
02:00 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories I Dont Regret My Vote
Trump's first year was marked by racial controversies. These conservatives of color don't care.
02:52 PM on 01/30/2026 Politico Top Stories Who can you kill?: Minnesota crisis collides with Rand Pauls ideological crusade
As Homeland Security chair, the Kentucky Republican has significant power to shape Congress’ response to the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
04:45 AM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories The GOP is losing one of its best issues
Immigration was a solidly winning issue for Republicans. Trump’s deportation campaign is changing that.
05:55 AM on 01/29/2026 Politico Top Stories Trump officials trade blame as political pressure mounts over Minneapolis
The attempts to shift liability show the White House views the shooting as a major political vulnerability.
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