Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking Those pardoned include ex-NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon. The Associated Press
Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states. The Associated Press
Zahilay's first executive order bars ICE from King County-owned properties In his first executive order since becoming King County executive in November, Girmay Zahilay has barred immigration authorities from conducting enforcement activities in non-public areas of county-owned buildings and properties. KUOW Staff
For the first time, lawmakers are reviewing unredacted copies of the Epstein files Lawmakers are just beginning to review unredacted versions of the Epstein files but those who have read them say the system is complicated and insufficient. Claudia Grisales
An effort in Congress to restrain immigration enforcement tactics is flailing (again) A bipartisan effort in Congress to restrain immigration enforcement tactics is flailing. It wouldn't be the first time recently that lawmakers pledged to find consensus, only for negotiations to fail. Sam Gringlas
ICE conducted 37 investigations into officer misconduct in last year The disclosure from the agency's acting director came after immigration officers shot two U.S. citizens, intensifying questions about ICE officers' tactics, training and use of force. Ximena Bustillo
Judge approves Mark Kelly's request for preliminary injunction against Pete Hegseth Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, sued Hegseth after the Defense Secretary moved to formally censure him for participating in a video where he told service members they can refuse illegal orders. Elena Moore
Trump border czar Tom Homan announces Minnesota immigration surge is ending The aggressive enforcement operation resulted in thousands of arrests, and two U.S. citizens were fatally shot in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. Gigi Douban
Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats at DOJ oversight hearing Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with Democratic lawmakers who questioned her about the Epstein files and the weaponization of the Justice Department at an oversight hearing Wednesday. A Martínez
