The Fox News Rundown The Clash Between Sanctuary Cities And ICE
Jan 9, 2026
Martha MacCallum, anchor of The Story on Fox News and host of The Untold Story podcast, discusses the tense fallout from a Minneapolis shooting involving an ICE officer, highlighting the clash between state and federal authorities. William La Jeunesse, a Senior National Correspondent, reports on the ongoing struggles faced by Los Angeles wildfire survivors as they navigate insurance challenges and slow rebuilding efforts. The conversation reveals stark contrasts in responses to both immigration enforcement and disaster recovery.
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Federal-Local Cooperation Gap Raises Risks
- Martha MacCallum argues tension between federal ICE actions and sanctuary cities creates a 'Wild West' safety gap when local and federal police don't cooperate.
- She says lack of coordination can escalate confrontations and complicate investigations, citing Minneapolis as an example.
Conflicting Narratives Fuel The Clash
- Martha MacCallum relays differing narratives: federal officials say the woman obstructed agents, while local leaders label the killing reckless.
- She frames the clash as a political and investigatory flashpoint between state and federal actors.
Rhetoric Can Shift Jurisdiction
- Martha MacCallum notes state leaders' public statements can push an investigation to federal control to avoid perceived local bias.
- She connects heated rhetoric from officials to the FBI taking over the Minneapolis probe of the shooting.
