January 17 Minnesota faculty union calls for 'economic blackout' to protest ICE operations in Minneapolis A Minnesota faculty union urges members to join an "economic blackout," protesting federal immigration enforcement and asking educators to skip work and participate.
January 17 Colorado public school enrollment drops by 10,000 while homeschooling increases statewide Colorado public school enrollment declined by 10,000 students as homeschooling grows, state data shows. Education Commissioner Susana Córdova says districts consider consolidations.
January 17 ‘Scourge’ of sexual predators, violent criminals being removed from Minneapolis streets despite backlash Despite widespread protests, DHS said that its agents are continuing to remove the “scourge" of sexual predators, domestic abusers and drug traffickers from Minneapolis streets.
January 17 Judge orders Ohio State to expunge record of anti-Israel influencer ousted over videos 'inciting violence' A federal court ruled this week that Ohio State likely violated a former student's due process and free speech rights by expelling him over anti-Israel social media posts.
January 17 Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for national championship between Miami and Indiana Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to a friendly wager involving local foods ahead of the national championship between Indiana and Miami.
January 17 What would Trump's use of the Insurrection Act look like in Minnesota? Deploying the military in Minnesota would mark the first presidential use of the Insurrection Act since President George H.W. Bush during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
January 17 Minnesota Dept of Corrections dismisses DHS narrative about them not complying with ICE Minneapolis’ post-shooting tension with ICE is fueling a new dispute with DHS accusing city and state leaders of not complying with ICE detainers and releasing illegal immigrants.
January 17 Oregon city reverses vote, removes convicted murderer from police review board after backlash Salem City Council reverses controversial decision, removes convicted murderer Kyle Hedquist from police advisory boards after intense public outrage and criticism.
January 17 WATCH: Ellen Greenberg’s ex-fiancé dodges questions as feds reopen death case of teacher with 23 stab wounds Federal authorities reportedly reopen investigation into Ellen Greenberg's controversial 2011 death as former fiancé Sam Goldberg spotted in NYC.
January 17 ‘LA DOGE’ delivers nearly $1 billion in savings for red state: ‘Unbelievably tremendous effort’ Though the federal government’s Department of Government Efficiency has been largely disbanded, a Louisiana state version dubbed “LA DOGE," has pushed on garnering $1 billion savings.