Tensions Simmer Between Minnesota and the Trump Administration

Minneapolis is coping with the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, and allegations that federal daycare funds have been misused.

Episode 419 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Tensions Simmer Between Minnesota and the Trump Administration" was published on January 9, 2026 and runs 21 minutes.

January 9, 2026 ·21m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

Minneapolis is coping with the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, and allegations that federal daycare funds have been misused.

Episode Description

Minneapolis is coping with the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, and allegations that federal daycare funds have been misused.

On Today's Show:
Rachel Leingang, Midwest political correspondent for Guardian US, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, talks about how Minneapolis is "on edge" after the fatal shooting of a civilian by an ICE agent, which came after weeks of tension between the Somali community and the Trump administration, and Republicans' spotlight of fraud at child care centers in the state.