North Carolina Democrats fall silent after ICE arrests dozens with violent records

MS NOW senior correspondent Jacob Soboroff highlighted the Trump administration's strategy of using reporters and footage from ICE raids as instruments to promote its immigration agenda, suggesting that this approach manipulates public perception.

Two pivotal Senate Republicans, Josh Hawley and Todd Young, have withdrawn their support for a war-powers resolution that aimed to limit President Trump's military authority in Venezuela, following assurances from officials that there are no plans for U.S. ground troops in the country. This decision comes amid Trump's criticism of five GOP senators who previously sided with Democrats on the issue.

An ICE detainer has been issued for an El Salvadoran national charged with the murders of two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This incident has reignited discussions surrounding the state's sanctuary policies, particularly in light of the suspect's immigration status.

A California court has allowed the state's new congressional redistricting plan, approved by voters in November, to proceed, potentially enabling Democrats to gain five additional House seats. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges from Republicans regarding the redistricting process.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated that he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while expressing criticism of the agency's operations under the Trump administration during an interview on Fox News. This statement comes amid rising tensions in Minneapolis following a series of incidents involving ICE.

A federal appeals panel has upheld California's Proposition 50, allowing temporary changes to congressional district maps aimed at benefiting Democrats, amidst a Republican effort to block these changes. This decision comes as a response to gerrymandering actions in Texas, where Republican leaders sought to redraw maps to increase their representation in the US House.

An AI error in processing applications for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has resulted in numerous new recruits being deployed to field offices without adequate training, raising concerns about operational effectiveness and safety. Sources indicate that this oversight could have significant implications for the agency's ability to perform its duties effectively.

A federal court upheld California's new congressional map, which was designed to enhance Democratic representation, ruling that its approval by voters protects it from allegations of illegal racial gerrymandering. This decision reinforces the political landscape shaped by the state's electorate.