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Minnesota Lawyer Defends Protest at Church Whose Pastor Is Top ICE Official
A civil rights attorney defends a church protest against a top ICE official who also serves as a pastor, highlighting alleged hypocrisy in federal investigations targeting activists and journalists while ignoring ICE agent misconduct.
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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 15, 2026
This report details escalating global and domestic tensions, including US military withdrawals and threats against Iran, widespread ICE abuses across the US, and significant political and humanitarian crises in Gaza and Venezuela.
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