Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — January 29
Jan 29, 2026
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democratic senator from Wisconsin known for oversight on immigration and accountability, pushes for stricter ICE transparency measures. Conversation touches on DHS funding standoffs, body cameras and warrants for federal agents. Local leaders urge de-escalation in Minneapolis amid emerging video and tense enforcement tactics.
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Administration Changes Course Over Optics
- The White House moved to change optics after Minneapolis enforcement videos sparked bipartisan backlash.
- Tom Homan was dispatched to temper tactics while insisting operations will continue selectively.
Local Leaders Want Federal Agents Withdrawn
- Minneapolis leaders uniformly want federal ICE and Border Patrol agents out of the city.
- Local officials say federal presence inflames confrontations and de-escalation follows their withdrawal.
'Targeted' Enforcement Defined
- Tom Homan frames a return to ‘targeted’ enforcement focused on convicted criminals.
- He still leaves room for collateral arrests if others violating immigration law are present.
