Walz Optimistic Federal Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota to End Within Days

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed optimism Tuesday that a federal immigration enforcement operation in the state would come to a close in days rather than weeks or months, based on recent talks with key Trump administration officials. The governor told reporters he discussed the situation Monday with border czar Tom Homan and Tuesday morning with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Homan took over the Minnesota operation in late January after the second fatal shooting by federal officers and the ensuing backlash. “We’re very much in a trust but verify mode,” Walz said. He added that he will receive more information from the administration “in the next day or so” about the future of what he said has been an “occupation” and a “retribution campaign” against the state....