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January 22, 2026

‘Make America Go Away’ hats go viral; Walz decries protesters interrupting church service

In this Media Miss Minute, protesters are using President Donald Trump’s iconic MAGA hats to push back against his plan to take over Greenland. Plus, Minnesota’s Democratic governor is speaking out against a recent anti-ICE protest that interrupted church.  Media Miss by the right: ‘Make America Go Away’ red caps become symbol of defiance A […]

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January 22, 2026

States pushing immigration reforms, but are still limited by federal authority

As states head into their 2026 legislative sessions, immigration remains a hot topic. Some states are looking to help federal immigration enforcement while others are trying to push back. But how much power do states really have when it comes to immigration enforcement? State powers Overall, very little. “Effectively, none,” David Bier, director of immigration […]

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January 22, 2026

Jury refuses to convict Uvalde school officer targeted in school shooting case

After weeks of testimony, jury deliberations and even a key witness changing her testimony mid-trial, the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer has ended. The jury found Adrian Gonzales not guilty, acquitting him of all 29 counts of child endangerment or abandonment. Prosecutors alleged Gonzales failed to protect the children inside a classroom […]

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January 22, 2026

Minneapolis protesters think someone’s watching. They may be right

MINNEAPOLIS — As Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino defended the tactics of immigration officers during a press conference at the local CBS affiliate on Tuesday, protesters gathered outside. One of them wanted to know how Bovino knew her name. The 20-something woman, who identified herself only by her first name, Hannah, said it was her […]

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January 22, 2026

Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’; ICE memo expands home entry powers

President Donald Trump formally launches his new “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, despite several major U.S. allies declining to join. Plus, a newly surfaced ICE memo instructs agents to enter homes using administrative warrants rather than warrants signed by a judge, a shift from past practice that’s now drawing scrutiny. […]

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January 22, 2026

ICE officers can enter homes without a judge’s warrant: Memo

Federal immigration officers do not need a judge’s approval to forcibly enter peoples’ homes, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo obtained by the Associated Press. The memo reverses the agency’s longstanding guidance requiring a judicial warrant to do so. Whistleblowers raise concerns The nonprofit group Whistleblower Aid says it represents two anonymous […]

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January 22, 2026

Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?

Data centers are flocking to America’s largest regional electric grid, which covers an area from Virginia to Illinois. But accommodating new large electric loads is a challenge for power grid operator PJM. Now, the White House, along with politicians on both sides of the aisle, is looking for a fix that will keep consumer prices […]

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January 22, 2026

FBI arrests two connected to protest that disrupted Minneapolis church service

The FBI arrested two people on Thursday who it said were involved in a protest that disrupted a Minneapolis church service, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. She said at least one played “a key role” in the demonstration.  Bondi posted on X, stating the FBI arrested Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen in […]

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January 22, 2026

Canada quietly models Taliban-style response to hypothetical US invasion

For the first time in over a century, Canada is preparing for the unthinkable — a military invasion by the United States. Military planners in Ottawa have developed a concept for how they would respond if U.S. forces crossed the border, a move sparked by President Donald Trump’s public musings about Canada as a potential […]

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January 22, 2026

What peanut butter and your paycheck may have in common in 2026

Many employers are embracing what’s known as the peanut butter approach to giving employee raises in 2026. According to a new report from Payscale, a compensation data and software company, 44% of organizations report they plan to consider or implement so-called “peanut butter increases.” What is a ‘peanut butter increase’? In a merit-based system, raises […]