AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFederal Immigration Crackdown: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is preparing legislation to block nearly $140 billion in ICE/CBP funding and redirect it to communities hit by raids, as Minnesota remains a flashpoint after Operation Metro Surge. Courtroom Fallout: ICE agent Christian Castro pleaded not guilty in federal court over allegations he lied to the FBI about a Venezuelan man’s shooting during Metro Surge, with prosecutors pointing to video that undercuts his account. State & Local Accountability: Sen. Tammy Baldwin demanded a VA Office of Inspector General probe into Tomah VA Medical Center after a former hospice nurse was charged in connection with alleged oxygen removal and broader care failures. Local Government Process: St. Paul’s sexual harassment investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her is reportedly complete, but the findings haven’t been released yet. Public Safety & Utilities: Hopkins is facing renewed scrutiny after a fatal utility pole collapse killed a man; an attorney is urging state investigation. Elections & Voting Access: Absentee/early voting is underway in Minnesota ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, with attention on election security and turnout. Media & Politics: Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over coverage. Minnesota Politics Polling: A SurveyUSA poll shows governor and Senate races tightening ahead of early voting.
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