CNN Inside Politics

Dive deep into the political turmoil as we explore the dramatic shifts in ICE tactics and the high-stakes Senate race in Maine. Don't miss the latest insights from top political panelists!
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The Trump Administration takes new, aggressive steps against journalists as Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the arrests of former CNN anchor Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort. Bondi says it's connected to a "coordinated attack" on a church in Saint Paul. The two accused "attackers" say they were merely doing their jobs. 

 
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Today's show begins as President Trump is holding his first Cabinet meeting of the year. It comes just hours after his border czar Tom Homan announced that ICE and border patrol agents are working on a plan to "draw down operations in Minneapolis."
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It's not every day that President Trump tries to turn down the political temperature, never mind tacitly acknowledge a signature isn't working. But there's broad recognition inside the White House from the top that the public is quickly turning on the administration's mass deportation operation.  

 
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Border czar Tom Homan is in Minnesota, where we are expecting him to meet in person today with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey following Homan's earlier meeting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. It is all part of a big personnel and possible policy change after a second Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by federal agents. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is going back to Texas, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be taking a step back. 

 
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