Knowledge: A hodgepodge of news and polls

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NYtimes exposes the vile and shocking DHS weaponry:

ICE Agents Bring Military-Grade Weapons to Minnesota ...

The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com › 2026/01/28 › ice-agent-wea...

5 days ago — In pursuit of illegal immigrants, federal agents are carrying the instruments of war, fine-tuned and perfected for killing at short range.

Opinion. What ELSE is DHS doing?

Jan. 30

Technology

How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.

By Sheera Frenkel and Aaron Krolik

PRINT EDITIONA Tech Arsenal Is Assisting Ice In Minneapolis|February 1, 2026, Page A1

Feb. 1

U.S.  Gift article

How Alex Pretti’s Death Became a National Tipping Point

Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government’s aggressive efforts in Minnesota.

By Kurt Streeter

PRINT EDITIONPretti’s Killing Burst a Dam|February 2, 2026, Page A1