Aljazeera Source US government shutdown: Trump says deal has been reached with Democrats
978, views Jan 30, 2026 #USSenate #AvoidShutdown #Democrats
US Senate Democrats and Republicans have cut a deal to avoid a government shutdown.
Democrats threatened to shut the government down if Republicans refused to impose restrictions on how ICE agents conduct immigration operations.
Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports.
Trump anti-immigration crackdown: White House border czar pledges safer ICE operations
1,207 views Jan 30, 2026 #MinnesotaImmigration #ICEEnforcement #BorderCzar
The White House’s border czar says there could be fewer immigration agents in Minnesota, if state officials cooperate with the Trump administration’s migration crackdown.
Tom Homan met officials in Minneapolis to try and calm tensions after ICE agents killed two US citizens.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports.
Neighbour of Alex Pretti criticises ICE tactics in Minneapolis as aggressive escalation
1,719 views Jan 30, 2026 #AlexPretti #ReneeGood #MinneapolisICE
The US border chief Tom Homan says he is working on making ICE operations in Minneapolis ‘safer and more efficient, by the book.’
The killing of two US citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, by federal immigration agents in the city has sparked outrage and is now raising the possibility of a partial government shutdown.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Jeanne Massey, a local resident and community outreach worker who was a neighbour of Pretti, said Pretti — a 37‑year‑old intensive care nurse — was shot by a federal agent, and many residents have little faith in Homan’s proposed de‑escalation plan. “Everyone I know feels this plan won’t change anything,” Massey said. “The fear in our community is real and constant. Families are terrified every single day, even if they’re US citizens.”
She described ICE operations as “militarised, aggressive, and completely out of control,” adding, “They kept the scene after the shooting, and the more the community came to bear witness, the more they escalated. They tear‑gassed us while we were standing in solidarity with our neighbour.” Massey highlighted the growing role of local groups in response to the crisis: “We are showing up for each other, making sure people have food, can get to work safely, and that children are protected. This isn’t about confrontation — it’s about community power and care.”
‘They picked the wrong state’: how Minneapolis is fighting back | The Take
3,188 views Jan 30, 2026 🎙️The Take
What’s behind the organization of protests in Minneapolis? The city has seen the mobilization of local rapid response networks, mutual aid groups, and observers like Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents. Organizers are drawing on lessons from movements that emerged after the 2020 police killing of George Floyd, building a sustained movement for community defense.
In this episode:
Marcia Howard, President of Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59, Community Steward of George Floyd Square
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Whistles become a tool of resistance and symbol of solidarity against ICE in Minneapolis
43,139 views Jan 29, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
A growing number of activists in Minneapolis are using an unusual tool to warn neighbors about immigration enforcement operations.
High-pitched whistles are being handed out across the city, fueling a debate over protests, public safety, and civil disobedience.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Trump calls for ‘de-escalation’ and ‘honest’ probe after ICE killings in Minnesota
5,644 views Jan 28, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
US President Donald Trump says he wants his federal immigration officers to “de-escalate a little bit”.
Members of Trump’s administration call the victims of fatal ICE agent shootings “domestic terrorists”.
Protesters across the US are calling for the arrest of federal officers, involved in the shooting of American citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minnesota.
They’ve also held demonstrations in the Minnesota State Capitol building, in St Paul.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis immigration protest: Calls for arrest of agents involved in shootings
2,681 views Jan 28, 2026 #Minneapolis #ImmigrationProtests #USImmigration
Protesters have been calling for the arrest of federal officers involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Good. They’ve held demonstrations in the capitol building, the seat of state lawmakers in St. Paul. President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, arrived in Minnesota today to take over immigration enforcement operations. He’s met the governor and is due to meet the mayor of Minneapolis. The White House is facing a backlash over violent immigration crackdowns, which caused Trump to replace the head of enforcement operations in Minnesota.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports live from the state capital, St. Paul, while Marisa Brown, the owner of Copper Hen, a restaurant located near the site of Alex Pretti’s killing, joins live from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Protests mount in Minneapolis as Trump reassigns immigration raids chief
22,746 views Jan 27, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
There are reports the man who’s been overseeing the immigration crackdown in the US city of Minneapolis has been reassigned.
Protesters gathered outside Gregory Bovino’s hotel.
The Border Patrol chief has been criticised after immigration agents shot dead another US citizen on Saturday, the second this month.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Minneapolis.
Is the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown working? | Inside Story
61,180 views Jan 27, 2026 #United #ICE #TrumpImmigrationCrackdown
As soon as Donald Trump made his comeback to the White House early last year, he rushed to step up his crackdown on those who enter the country illegally.
His administration soon started mass arrests and mass deportations.
That’s led to mass protests against Trump’s immigration policies.
Protesters are particularly venting their anger against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, accusing them of using excessive force.
And the state of Minnesota has become the epicentre of the anger against the crackdown in recent weeks.
There have been at least three shootings there involving immigration agents just this month alone–two of them fatal.
So, does this violent crackdown serve any real purpose?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Darrin Porcher – Former NYPD Lieutenant and Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University.
Leon Fresco – Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General in charge of Immigration at the US Department of Justice.
Alex Vitale – Professor in the Department of Sociology at Brooklyn College, who’s also the coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project.
Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war | The Take
72,087 views Jan 27, 2026 🎙️The Take
US federal immigration raids continue in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officials and the federal government. Governor Tim Walz has readied Minnesota’s national guard, while the Pentagon has ordered troops to be on standby. A 2024 University of Pennsylvania simulation warned that similar state-federal standoffs could escalate into broader armed conflict.
In this episode:
Claire Finkelstein, Center for Ethics and Rule of Law, University of Pennsylvania
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Melanie Marich, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.
Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
‘Reality has overtaken satire’: Katrina vanden Heuvel on Trump’s second term | UpFront
19,465 views Jan 27, 2026 #donaldtrump #uspolitics #aljazeeraenglish
One year into his second term, United States President Donald Trump is testing the outer limits of executive power. From the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to threats towards Iran and efforts to secure control of Greenland, the administration has plunged the US into turbulent territory.
Domestically, the Trump administration is enforcing hardline immigration policies. Documented reports of expanded anti-immigration operations – along with allegations of racial profiling and detentions affecting even US citizens and legal residents – have many communities on edge.
Adding to this, a shaky economy has many in the US questioning Trump’s policies as his approval ratings plummet before November’s midterm elections.
This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation magazine, about Trump testing the limits of his executive power and what this could mean for the rest of his presidency.
Hundreds in Minneapolis brave bitter cold to protest ICE killing of Alex Pretti
17,034 views Jan 26, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
The US city of Minneapolis is on edge after a second fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers this month.
As state leaders challenge the federal response and activists call for accountability, questions are growing about transparency and oversight.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis demands full investigation I Analysis
33,471 views Jan 26, 2026 #UnitedStates #AlexPretti #ICE
In an Al Jazeera interview, legal scholar Claire Finkelstein says the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents raises serious questions about gun rights and the use of force.
She notes Pretti legally owned and carried the gun under Minnesota law, which is constitutional under Supreme Court precedent.
Finkelstein says a key issue is that Pretti had reportedly been disarmed before he was shot.
It remains unclear whether the officer who fired knew the weapon had been taken.
She argues this uncertainty makes a full investigation essential.
Finkelstein says the case exposes a constitutional dilemma for conservatives and gun lobbyists.
She warns that exercising Second Amendment rights may place civilians at grave risk.
Federal agents shoot and kill another US citizen in Minneapolis
23,307 views Jan 25, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
Hundreds of people are braving sub-zero temperatures to show their anger against the fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal immigration agents.
Minneapolis authorities say the victim was a US citizen, had a licence to carry a gun and had no criminal record.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says officers were defending themselves.
Minneapolis police say shooting victim was US citizen amid ICE operation
112,030 views Jan 25, 2026 #BreakingNews #Minneapolis #USPolice
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Emergency Management Director Rachel Sayre hold a media briefing after the shooting of an adult male involving federal immigration enforcement (ICE) agents.
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro joins live from Washington, DC.
Minneapolis shooting city : Reports of incident with federal authorities
94,873 views Jan 25, 2026 #BreakingNews #Minneapolis #USProtests
US officials have said they are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. Thousands have been demonstrating in recent days, demanding that federal immigration agents leave the city. ICE operations have been ongoing in Minnesota for more than six weeks.
The killing of a 37-year-old mother by an ICE agent earlier this month flared tensions and saw local officials demanding that ICE officers leave the city.
Thousands protest against ICE: Community leaders call for economic blackout
9,417 views Jan 24, 2026 #StopTheRaids #ImmigrationRights #MinneapolisProtest
Thousands of people have marched in the US city of Minneapolis, in one of the largest demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Organisers called for a general strike to protest the increasingly violent raids by immigration agents.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports.
Vance visit to Minneapolis: immigration crackdown raises tensions
3,941 views Jan 23, 2026 #MinnesotaFraud #ImmigrationCrackdown #ChildcareFraud
During the Vice President’s visit to Minneapolis, the state of Minnesota is facing extensive fraud investigations into state-run programs, estimated to involve over half of the $18 billion spent since 2018.
Federal prosecutors are probing allegations of misuse in nutrition, childcare, and autism therapy programs, leading the Trump administration to freeze federal childcare payments to the state.
President Trump described Minnesota as a “hub of fraudulent money laundering activity,” amid rising political tensions over these issues.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports.
ICE immigration raids devastate small businesses in Minneapolis
4,943 views Jan 22, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
Small businesses in the US city of Minneapolis say their revenues have taken a hit because of immigration raids.
The crackdown has created a climate of fear and emptied many shops.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
NYPD faces lawsuit over privacy violations in surveillance practices
7,621 views Jan 18, 2026 #NYPD #Surveillance #PrivacyRights
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is being sued over its use of surveillance technology.
The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a couple who say two CCTV cameras point directly at their house – violating their constitutional rights to privacy.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota
13,482 views Jan 17, 2026 #MinneapolisProtests #InsurrectionAct #Trump
US President Donald Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to end protests in the city of Minneapolis. There have been more than a week of protests after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a woman. Nearly three thousand federal officers have now been sent to the Minneapolis area.
Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports.
Inside ICE’s deadly ‘surge’ in Minneapolis | The Take
16,691 views Jan 13, 2026 🎙️The Take
A deadly ICE operation in Minneapolis has sparked protests and political conflict. US officials say a federal immigration agent acted in self-defense, while local leaders, citing video evidence, reject that narrative and demand accountability. With investigations ongoing and trust fractured between federal and local authorities, what does this moment reveal about who controls oversight when federal force turns lethal?
In this episode:
Jon Collins, Senior Reporter, Minnesota Public Radio
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.
Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
‘Abolish ICE’: Tens of thousands in Minneapolis, across US, protest killing
33,014 views Jan 11, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis and several other US cities as anger mounts following a shooting involving a Federal Immigration Agent.
The Trump administration says it’s carrying out the largest immigration enforcement operation in US history, while state and local leaders accuse federal authorities of operating without transparency.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis shooting: New video of incident causes further controversy
17,291 views Jan 10, 2026 #Minneapolis #ReneeNicoleGood #ICE
The city of Minneapolis is facing widespread controversy after the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE agent during a federal operation. New footage and witness accounts have sparked a nationwide debate over whether the use of deadly force was justified.
Federal authorities and the US administration defend the agent’s actions as self-defense, claiming the vehicle was used as a weapon. Local leaders, including the mayor and state officials, reject this narrative and are calling for an independent and transparent investigation.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports.
Minneapolis anti-ICE demonstrations: Protests grow over the deadly shooting
3,994 views Jan 10, 2026 #Minneapolis #ReneeNicoleGood #PoliceShooting
Minneapolis is witnessing widespread anger after the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent.
The US administration says the shooting was an act of self-defense, while witnesses and members of the local community deny this account.
The controversy has intensified after the announcement that the FBI will lead the investigation without the involvement of local authorities, amid growing concerns over the expanded deployment of federal immigration agents in other US cities.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports.
Minneapolis shooting reaction: Protesters rally against federal authorities
3,438 views Jan 10, 2026 #MinneapolisProtests #PoliceShooting #USProtests
There have been protests across Minnesota against the Immigration Enforcement Agency and the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. In one of those demonstrations tensions flared when several protesters were detained by security forces monitoring the rally.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Minneapolis.
Trump stands with ICE, I stand with ICE: Vance on ICE fatal shooting of woman
14,602 views Jan 9, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
Tensions between Minnesota and federal officials deepened over a US Immigration agent’s fatal shooting of a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis, an incident that drew condemnation from local officials and sparked widespread protests in the state and beyond.
Speaking to reporters during a White House briefing, US Vice President JD Vance said that President Trump and himself ‘stood with ICE’ and he said the woman who was killed was ‘part of a broader left-wing network to attack, to dox, to assault, and to make it impossible for our ICE officers to do their job’, which has not been confirmed.
Vance added the ICE agent who fatally shot the woman had previously been dragged by a vehicle and injured. Vance said the officer “nearly had his life ended” after being dragged by a car six months ago, causing an injury requiring more than 30 stitches in his leg.
Minneapolis protest turns violent after ICE agent shoots Renee Nicole Good
54,085 views Jan 9, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
A protest against the shooting death of a woman by a US immigration agent in the city of Minneapolis has turned violent.
Tensions flared when several demonstrators were detained by security forces monitoring the protest.
On Wednesday, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot after officers surrounded her vehicle and ordered her to get out.
The Department of Homeland Security says Good attempted to drive into them, and her shooting was an act of self-defence.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo joins us now on the phone from Minneapolis to discuss the latest developments.
Vigil held to mourn woman shot dead by ICE agent in Minneapolis
17,765 views Jan 8, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
Crowds have gathered to pay their respects to Renee Nicole Good, who has been identified as the woman shot dead by a federal immigration agent in the US city of Minneapolis.
A candlelit vigil was held where the 37-year-old was remembered as a “loved member” of the local community.
Hundreds of protesters have poured onto the streets, angered by the disputed narrative of what occurred when ICE agents approached her vehicle.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo is in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he’s been speaking to witnesses and residents.
Federal agent shoots woman: Incident sparks protests across the US
101,400 views Jan 8, 2026 #MinneapolisShooting #USProtests #Minneapolis
The deadly shooting of a woman in the US city of Minneapolis by a federal immigration agent has once again roiled the streets. It comes years after the city sparked a series of nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white police officer. Once again, video of the incident has caused outrage across the US.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports.
ICE agent shoots and kills woman during Minneapolis raid
37,148 views Jan 8, 2026 #Minneapolis #ICE #ImmigrationRaid
One person is dead after an ICE officer on a large-scale immigration operation in Minneapolis shot and killed a woman who allegedly “weaponized” her vehicle.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle on Wednesday in a residential neighbourhood in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
“An ICE officer, fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots,” McLaughlin wrote in a post on X.
Mayor Jacob Frey alleged the officer “recklessly” shot her, adding immigration agents were “causing chaos in our city.”
The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration.
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul have been on edge since DHS announced on Tuesday it launched the operation with 2,000 agents and officers expected to participate in the crackdown tied in part to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.
A large throng of protesters gathered at the scene after Wednesday’s shooting and vented their anger at the local and federal officers there.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren joins us live from Washington, DC, to discuss the latest developments.
White House rewrites January 6 Capitol riot as ‘peaceful, patriotic protest’
7,236 views Jan 7, 2026 #DonaldTrump #US #USCapitolRiot
It’s been five years since supporters of US President Donald Trump stormed the capitol building in a failed attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.
The White House commemorated the riots of January 6th, 2021, with a controversial new page on its web site.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Washington, DC.
Tim Walz ends re-election bid as Minnesota governor amid fraud scandal
5,139 views Jan 6, 2026 #TimWalz #Minnesota #USPolitics
2024 Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz has ended his bid to hold onto the governorship of Minnesota.
The decision jolts a race in a Democratic-leaning state, where Republican candidates were hoping to win their first statewide race since 2006.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Washington, DC.
End of an Era: New York City Retires the MetroCard After 25 Years
6,765 views Jan 3, 2026 #MetroCard #NewYorkCity #NYCSubway
After 25 years of service, New York City’s iconic yellow MetroCard has officially been retired. While many commuters are ready to move on, some New Yorkers are feeling nostalgic — especially a small group of artists who turned these everyday cards into creative works.
US Food benefits crisis: Work requirements and restrictions hit hard
51,966 views Jan 2, 2026 #UnitedStates #SNAPBenefits #WIC
Millions of low-income Americans rely on the food benefit program called SNAP for food amid rising living costs.
42.4 million people, including legal residents, currently receive benefits.
Seventy percent are elderly, disabled, or children, with average aid under $351 per month.
New rules require able-bodied adults 18–64 to work 80 hours monthly or face benefit limits.
States will cover half of federal administration costs from October, adding budget pressures.
Restrictions on purchasing sugary drinks, snacks, and junk food begin January 1 in 18 states.
Officials claim the rules promote health and self-reliance; recipients warn they’ll hurt the vulnerable.
US healthcare crisis: Millions hit by expired ACA subsidies
11,796 views Jan 2, 2026 #USHealthcare #ACASubsidies #Obamacare
Millions of Americans start the new year facing soaring healthcare costs.
Congress failed to extend subsidies that kept insurance premiums lower.
Over 20 million people may struggle to afford necessary medical care.
Since 2013, ACA premiums and deductibles have nearly doubled, while insurers’ profits surged.
Past government support eased costs, but subsidies expired on 1 January.
Republican leadership offers no alternative, while Trump promises reforms repeatedly.
Polling shows growing support for a not-for-profit, government-run healthcare system.
Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi reports from Washington, DC.
ICE operations and their impact on US residents | Centre Stage
19,944 views Jan 2, 2026 #UnitedStates #ICERaids #USImmigration
In this episode of Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle speaks with Nayna Gupta, Policy Director at the American Immigration Council, to unpack how ICE operates, the legal questions surrounding its authority, and how its actions affect both undocumented immigrants and Americans.
Closing USAID: How Trump’s move impacts global alliances
13,101 views Jan 1, 2026 #Trump #USAID #USAIDShutdown
The Trump administration sparked controversy in 2025 by shutting down the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
Critics argued that its global programmes fighting poverty and disease wasted American taxpayers’ money.
Supporters, however, claimed it strengthened the US’s international reputation.
They said the move allowed America to build alliances and counter strategic rivals more effectively.
The closure was seen as part of a broader shift in US foreign policy priorities.
Debate centred on whether aid or influence better served national interests.
Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports from Washington, DC.
Self-deported migrants face harsh realities after leaving US for Mexico
129,433 views Dec 26, 2025 #UnitedStates #USMexicoBorder #DHS
The US government is expanding a programme encouraging undocumented migrants to return voluntarily to their home countries.
Many of those affected are Mexicans returning to communities in Mexico.
Those who agree to leave are offered financial assistance to support their return.
Authorities warn that refusal could lead to detention and long-term bans on re-entry.
For one Mexican family, daily life in the US became dominated by fear of ICE raids and sudden arrest.
They chose to leave to protect their children, only to face poverty, uncertainty and separation back in Mexico.
Their story lays bare the human toll of a policy described as voluntary.
Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from Michoacan, Mexico.
Trump’s immigration crackdown creates controversy ahead of 2026 midterms
20,822 views Dec 25, 2025 #UnitedSTates #TrumpImmigration #ICERaids
Warning, some of the pictures in his report are distressing.
Donald Trump campaigned on sealing the border and mass deportations.
In 2025, federal troops and immigration agents targeted mainly Democratic-run cities.
The administration claims 600,000 deportations by year-end, fewer than Biden’s 850,000 in 2024.
Videos show US citizens, pregnant women, and bystanders being chased and detained nationwide.
The Supreme Court allowed agents to question people based on ethnicity or jobs, effectively legalising racial profiling.
Many arrested had no criminal record, and even some Trump supporters criticised the tactics as performative cruelty.
The crackdown has sparked opposition across demographics and may challenge Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi reports from Washington, DC.
Trump adds five countries to US travel ban list, impose new restrictions on others
163,460 views Dec 17, 2025 #DonaldTrump #US #UnitedStates
US President Donald Trump is expanding a travel ban to five more countries and imposing new limits on others.
From January, citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria will be banned from entering the US.
They join 12 other countries that have been deemed “high-risk” including Afghanistan, Sudan, and Yemen.
The Trump administration has also imposed full restrictions on people with travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan has more from Washington, DC.
FBI arrests four over alleged New Year’s Eve bomb plot in California
7,750 views Dec 16, 2025 #FBI #NewYearsEve #CaliforniaNews
The United States Justice Department says four people have been arrested in the Los Angeles area over an alleged plan to carry out bomb attacks across the city on New Year’s Eve.
According to the Justice Department and the FBI, the suspects are members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, a group described by authorities as holding anti-government views.
Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi joins us live from Washington, DC to discuss the latest developments.
US political divide: Deep wounds remain from the longest-ever government shutdown.
4,048 views Dec 12, 2025 #USPolitics #GovernmentShutdown #AmericanDivide
The fight in Congress over healthcare subsidies triggered America’s longest shutdown. It exposed divisions in both major political parties. Republicans and Democrats are still angry at how their leadership handled the crisis.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Washington, DC.
US healthcare debate: costs set to rise after failed Senate votes
1,683 views Dec 12, 2025 #US #USCongress #HealthcareSubsidies
The US Congress is still deadlocked on the future of healthcare subsidies set to expire at the end of the month.
Senate Democrats and Republicans presented competing bills on Thursday — and both were voted down.
Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports.
The Democratic plan includes an extension to health care subsidies for 3 years
1,044 views Dec 12, 2025 #USHealthCare #HealthCareSubsidies #SenateVote
Senate Democrats and Republicans presented competing health care bills for a vote on Thursday—and both of them failed to get enough votes to advance. The Democratic plan included an extension to health care subsidies for three years—right now, they’re set to expire on January 1st. The Republican plan aimed to replace those subsidies with money for health savings accounts.
Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports more on what that means for the cost of health care in America. Meanwhile, Lindsay Allen joins live from Chicago, Illinois. She is a professor and health economist at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
Trump-Greene feud threatens unity in MAGA as Georgia eyes critical midterms
6,568 views Dec 12, 2025 #UnitedStates #Georgia #SwingState
Donald Trump has clashed with prominent supporter Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia.
He labelled her a traitor and threatened to back a rival candidate.
Following the dispute, Greene has resigned from a key role in his campaign efforts.
The falling out raises questions about unity in Trump’s Make America Great Again movement.
Georgia, a crucial swing state, could be affected ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Political analysts are closely watching the potential impact on Republican voter mobilisation.
Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Rome in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
US soldiers must refuse illegal orders: Analysis
57,410 views Dec 11, 2025 #USMilitary #IllegalOrders #MilitaryLaw
Retired US Army Colonel Robert Hamilton explains that military personnel are required to refuse illegal orders under US law, military law, and international humanitarian law. From basic training to senior military education, service members are extensively trained to recognize and respond to unlawful commands.
Hamilton highlights the precedent set by the Nuremberg Trials, emphasising that following illegal orders is not a defence. He also discusses the legal complexities surrounding recent US administration actions, including strikes against Venezuelan drug boats, and the role of Congress in authorizing military actions.
Millions in US face soaring health costs as Obamacare subsidies set to expire
4,622 views Dec 11, 2025 #USHealthCare #HealthInsuranceCrisis #AffordableCareAct
Millions of Americans are bracing for a healthcare crisis as federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, are set to expire on December 31st.
The ACA currently provides insurance for 24 million people, but without an extension of these subsidies, premiums are expected to double or even quadruple for many.
The average monthly premium for the most popular plan has already risen by 26 percent.
For many patients who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford private insurance, the costs are unsustainable.
The American healthcare system, reliant on a mix of public and private insurance, is already plagued by high costs due to a lack of unified price negotiation.
With a divided Congress debating the future of the subsidies, hospitals and insurers are warning of wider economic fallout.
As the clock ticks down, patients, healthcare providers, and lawmakers face urgent questions about affordability and access. For many, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Santa Monica, California.
From food to housing, Americans feel the strain of rising costs
49,654 views Dec 7, 2025 #US #UnitedStates #AffordabilityCrisis
At a time when the US seems more divided than ever, there’s at least one thing most Americans can agree on is that everything is very expensive right now.
From food to fuel to housing, many say the country is facing an affordability crisis. But do the numbers stack up?
Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Riverdale Park, Maryland.
Volunteers in Minnesota unite to defend communities from Trump’s immigration crackdown
92,820 views Dec 7, 2025 #DonaldTrump #SomaliImmigrants #IlhanOmar
Federal agents are expanding an immigration crackdown in the US state of Minnesota, home to the country’s largest Somali community.
It comes after President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks on Somali-Americans.
But volunteers are trying to protect those being targeted for deportation.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota, accusing them of ‘destroying’ the US
159,589 views Dec 4, 2025 #DonaldTrump #SomaliImmigrants #IlhanOmar
President Donald Trump has stepped up rhetoric against Somali immigrants, accusing them of “destroying” the US. It’s the second day Trump’s attacked the community.
It comes as federal authorities prepare to launch an immigration crackdown, targeting hundreds of undocumented Somalis in the state of Minnesota.
Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane has more from Washington, DC.
Trump took particular aim at Democrat congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia.
He says she should “be thrown out of the country.” Omar responded to the president’s threats.
Omar Fateh is a Minnesota State Senator. He says language matters and hateful rhetoric has consequences.
US immigration raids escalate as Trump drives nationwide deportation push
222,101 views Dec 1, 2025 #USImmigration #ICERaids #MigrantDetention
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched sweeping nationwide raids.
The operations follow President Donald Trump’s pledge to crack down on crime and deport migrants with criminal records.
Cities from Los Angeles to Charlotte have seen intensified enforcement, heightening fear among immigrant communities.
Rights groups have raised concerns over the legality and transparency of the raids.
Families report unexpected home visits and detentions.
Community leaders warn of growing mistrust between residents and authorities.
Al Jazeera’s Lina Abu Akleh reports from Washington, DC.
US national guard shooting: Afghan immigrant community fears reprisals
9,554 views Nov 29, 2025 #AfghanSuspect #USMigration #CIA
The suspect in the shooting is an Afghan national, who worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.
Since the attack, US President Donald Trump has announced a permanent pause on migration from what he calls ‘Third World’ countries.
The Afghan community in the US fears it could trigger reprisals.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Washington DC.
US National Guard shooting: One of two victims has died from her injuries
2,950 views Nov 28, 2025 #WashingtonDC #NationalGuard #Shooting
One of the two National Guard members shot in Washington DC on Wednesday has died from her injuries. The shooting in the US capital is being investigated as a terrorist attack. The charges against the suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national, are now expected to be upgraded.
Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports from Washington.
One National Guard soldier shot near White House has died: Trump
30,339 views Nov 28, 2025 #WashingtonDC #NationalGuard #DCshooting
United States President Donald Trump said that one of the two National Guard troops shot a day earlier near the White House has died, while the other soldier is “fighting for his life”.
Trump said on Thursday evening that West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom died from wounds following the double shooting on Wednesday, a short distance from the White House.
Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan from Washington DC.
National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, attack identified
4,191 views Nov 28, 2025 #WashingtonDC #NationalGuard #DCShooting
Authorities in the United States have identified the two National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, in what the FBI is investigating as an act of “terrorism”.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Thursday named 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe as the West Virginia National Guard members who were shot a day earlier, just blocks from the White House.
Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports.
Investigators probe motive in National Guard shooting near White House
5,306 views Nov 27, 2025 #WashingtonShooting #WhiteHouse #NationalGuardAttack
Investigators in Washington, DC are working to determine the motive behind a shooting that left two members of the West Virginia National Guard critically injured.
The attack, described by authorities as a “targeted ambush,” occurred on Wednesday near a busy metro station, just three blocks from the White House.
The suspect was swiftly taken into custody, but questions remain about the circumstances leading up to the incident and whether others were involved.
The shooting prompted a temporary lockdown of the White House and Treasury Department, adding to tensions on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The deployment of National Guard troops in the nation’s capital has been a point of contention, following orders earlier this year to address what former President Donald Trump described as a “major crime wave.”
The presence of over 2,200 troops from multiple states remains divisive among residents.
Federal investigators are treating this case as an assault on law enforcement officers, raising the stakes for their ongoing inquiries.
Trump says the suspect arrested over the shooting is from Afghanistan.
Immigration authorities have indefinitely halted processing all requests related to Afghan nationals.
Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports from Washington, DC.
Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, DC: US Homeland Security
18,731 views Nov 27, 2025 #WashingtonDC #NationalGuard #WhiteHouse
Two military personnel have been shot near the White House in Washington DC.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher, joins live from Washington DC. Operation Charlotte’s web: US immigration crackdown hits North Carolina
Operation Charlotte’s web: US immigration crackdown hits North Carolina
4,283 views Nov 22, 2025 #CharlotteNC #ImmigrationRaid #ICEOperation
Charlotte, North Carolina is the latest US city to face raids on immigrants suspected of being in the country unlawfully.
A massive operation by federal immigration agents began there last weekend.
The crackdown officially ended Thursday, but some Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still there.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Charlotte
US immigration crackdown: Charlotte targeted in latest mass deportation drive
7,159 views Nov 21, 2025 #USCustoms #BorderProtection #UndocumentedMigrants
A US Customs and Border Protection crackdown on undocumented migrants is wrapping up in Charlotte, North Carolina.
More than 370 people have been arrested in Operation Charlotte’s Web – since Saturday.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports.
Is ICE in the US operating as secret police? | The Take
47,851 views Nov 20, 2025 🎙️The Take
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating in an unprecedented way during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The agency has existed for over 20 years, but now operates as a masked force. Imposters posing as agents have committed crimes such as kidnapping and sexual assault. The FBI has urged ICE officers to unmask and identify themselves. How did the agency get here?
In this episode:
Hannah Allam, reporter, ProPublica
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, Sarí el-Khalili, and Diana Ferrero, with Melanie Marich, Farhan Rafid, Fatima Shafiq, Tamara Khandaker, and our guest host, Natasha del Toro. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Kylene Kiang.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Sami Hamdi’s wife warns his detention is threat to all Americans | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
74,017 views Nov 7, 2025 #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive
“If they’re able then to treat Sami in this way, it’s only a matter of time before they start to treat US citizens like that too.”
The wife of pro-Palestinian commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi told Al Jazeera that his detention by US immigration authorities poses a threat to every American citizen and visitor to the country.
Fired Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah on free speech | Centre Stage
7,481 views Oct 31, 2025 #UnitedStates #KarenAttiah #WashingtonPost
In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is journalist Karen Attiah.The Washington Post fired Attiah in September from her role as Global Opinions editor over one of her social media posts.
It was written in the aftermath of the assassination of American right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.Attiah, who’d been with The Washington Post for more than a decade, is contesting the decision, calling it unjust.She explains how she found out she lost her job, the state of free speech in the US and why she says everyone should be concerned about today’s political climate.Natasha Ghoneim is a senior correspondent.
New York City mayoral election: Candidates condemn ICE raids in Chinatown district
16,965 views Oct 24, 2025 #NewYorkElection #NYCMayoralRace #ICERaids
Immigration agents are ramping up operations in New York City, less than two weeks before its mayoral election. Raids carried out in the Chinatown neighbourhood this week were a focus in the final debate between candidates running for office
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.
