ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.

Walz signs executive order to make environmental permit process more efficient

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at streamlining the environmental permit application timeline within the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.

Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds

President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.

Tighter security at Minnesota Capitol
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Security at the Minnesota Capitol will be stricter this legislative session following the shooting of two lawmakers over the summer. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details on what you should know.

Minnesota State Capitol security changes
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The Minnesota State Capitol is implementing new security changes. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Immigration officers investigated over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis

Federal authorities have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about what happened leading up to a shooting in north Minneapolis.

Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's push to gain control of Greenland: Poll

President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.

Parents of Annunciation students call for gun violence prevention
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Parents of Annunciation Catholic Church and School students are calling for gun violence prevention at the Minnesota Legislature this year. Two students were killed and several others were injured in a shooting at Annunciation last year. 

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Viral protest songs unify Twin Cities against ICE efforts

A unique form of protest is taking place in the Twin Cities, with a group using songs to voice their resistance against ICE activity.

North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men

Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."

Minnesota legislature: Fraud, ICE, and Metro Surge dominate agenda

As Minnesota legislators return to the Capitol on Tuesday, key issues like the effects of Operation Metro Surge, fraud, and immigration laws will take center stage.

Minnesota’s legislative priorities ahead
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With Minnesota’s lawmakers set to reconvene for the legislative session next week, FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard takes a look at some of the priorities they could look to tackle this year.

Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change

The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.

Trump promises $3K savings on new cars with EPA rollback
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President Trump announced major rollbacks on Thursday to EPA vehicle emission standards that the president says will lower the cost of a new car by $3,000.