The Headlines Minneapolis Children Describe ‘Living in Fear,’ and China’s President Carries Out a Mass Purge
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Feb 4, 2026 Reporting on immigrant communities shaken by federal raids and children living in fear. Lawmakers spar over immigration funding and possible limits on enforcement. Coverage of economic fallout in Minneapolis as businesses and schools cope. A look at sudden leadership removals in China and theories about internal power struggles. A lighthearted note about a Westminster dog show tribute.
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Family Plea After Fatal ICE Shooting
- Renee Good's brothers urged Congress for action after her death at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- They framed her killing as part of a pattern of abuses tied to aggressive immigration operations.
Funding Tied To Oversight Demands
- Democrats want new restrictions on ICE funding including body cameras and independent investigations.
- They conditioned further support on reforms after nationwide debate and a brief funding extension.
Local Businesses Hurt By Raids
- Minneapolis businesses report steep losses, with officials estimating about $20 million lost per week.
- One grocery owner lost half his staff because workers were too afraid to come to work amid raids.