ICE Ops to End in Minnesota, Hegseth Blocked From Punishing Sen. Kelly, More

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What recent changes have been made to federal immigration operations in Minnesota?

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Amy Morris 0:29
News when you want it with Bloomberg News Now. I'm Amy Morris. President Trump has agreed to end sweeping federal immigration operations in Minnesota. White House Borders are Tom Homan.
Tom Homan 0:39
As a result of this surge operation, we have greatly reduced the number of targets for enforcement action. and many criminal aliens have been arrested and taken off the streets, including murderers, sex offenders, national security threats, gang members, and other violent criminals.

How has the Trump administration's immigration enforcement affected local communities?

Amy Morris 0:54
Homan says a small footprint of personnel will remain for a while to close out and transition full command and control back to the field office.
Tom Homan 1:01
and our officers will carry out their duties with professionalism, integrity, and compassion like we've done for years. We will enforce immigration law against all persons in the United States illegally.
Amy Morris 1:13
The decision marks a major step to de-escalate an operation that sparked protests and congressional scrutiny over the Trump administration's tactics, including the killings of two U.S. citizens. Minnesota officials testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee about President Trump's immigration enforcement surge. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says ICE is supposed to be targeting not just criminals, but the worst criminals.
Unknown 1:37
Is 5-year-old Liam Cadejo Ramos the worst of the worst? Or 10-year-old Elizabeth Zunia Castaguano? The surge is contributing to violent crime, members.

What legal challenges has Senator Mark Kelly faced regarding his comments on military orders?

Unknown 1:47
It's contributing to violent crime. Two of the three homicides committed in Minneapolis in 2026... have come at the hands of federal immigration agents.
Amy Morris 1:55
Ellison referring to Alex Preddy and Renee Good, two U.S. citizens shot during the surge by federal immigration officers. A federal judge in Washington has ruled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cannot penalize Senator Mark Kelly over a video in which Kelly told service members they can refuse illegal orders. The judge blocked the Pentagon from pursuing any disciplinary action against Kelly. They found an effort to cut his retirement benefits was unconstitutional and that it trampled on Kelly's First Amendment freedoms. The case stems from Kelly's participation in a video back in November, which drew backlash from President Trump and led to a letter of censure from Hegseth, threatening criminal prosecution and a reduction in Kelly's retirement grade.
Amy Morris 2:37
The Justice Department's top antitrust cop, Abigail Slater, has resigned.

What implications does Abigail Slater's resignation have for the Justice Department?

Amy Morris 2:42
The White House requested her resignation weeks before the agency goes to trial against Live Nation to try to sell off its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster. The resignation comes amid internal disagreement at the Justice Department over merger enforcement. The Kremlin has set out proposals for a wide-ranging economic partnership with the Trump administration, including Russia's return to the dollar settlement system. The proposal details seven points where Russian and U.S. economic interests could converge, including joint investments in natural gas and critical raw materials. The White House is trying to ramp up pressure on JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to cap credit card interest rates. White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro.
Peter Navarro 3:23
Jamie Dimon, lower your frigging credit card interest rates. You are a criminal the way you charge the American people at $22.25. and 30%, and the president wants you to lower that.

How is the White House addressing credit card interest rates with major banks?

Peter Navarro 3:35
So until, Jamie, until you do that, please refrain from commenting on other public policies.
Amy Morris 3:43
Trump's push for a year-long 10% limit on interest rates has drawn pushback from some of the largest banks and card issuers. Diamond last month said the move would spark an economic disaster for the U.S. Navarro also said the North American trade pact has significant flaws, but he sidestepped questions about whether the U.S.

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