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ICE Agent Kills Driver - Minneapolis Erupts

An ICE officer fatally shot a 37 year old woman during a Minneapolis enforcement operation, footage of the encounter sparked street protests, the mayor demanded ICE leave and the governor readied the National Guard as political fury spread

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1.5 trillion - Proposed 2027 US defense budget

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"Get the f*** out of Minneapolis" — Jacob Frey

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