DHS: Charlotte immigration operation 'not ending anytime soon'

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.

The House of Representatives has advanced an $80 billion spending package with bipartisan support, a significant step towards preventing a government shutdown. This legislative move places the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the forefront of ongoing discussions about federal funding and immigration policy.

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a burglary reported on January 8 at the Mooresville home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, where cash, guns, and memorabilia were stolen. This incident follows the tragic death of Biffle and his family in a plane crash on December 18, 2025, which has left the motorsport community in mourning.

Journalist Laura Jedeed has reported being offered a position with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a brief interview that lasted less than six minutes and did not require her to complete any agency paperwork. This claim has sparked controversy, with the Department of Homeland Security labeling her assertions as false.

An ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good reportedly suffered internal bleeding, as confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Secretary Kristi Noem previously stated that the agent was hospitalized after being struck by Good's vehicle during the incident.

The Trump administration officials have ridiculed Chicago's lawsuit against ICE, labeling it as 'baseless' while the city claims illegal federal enforcement actions are infringing on its rights. This mockery comes amid heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies.

Representative Robin Kelly has introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, a move that has garnered support from nearly 70 members of Congress. This action comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Noem's immigration policies and her handling of various issues related to the Department of Homeland Security.

A young protester in Santa Ana was left permanently blind in one eye after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a demonstration against ICE. The incident has raised serious concerns about the use of force by federal agents during protests.