Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump.

Gov. Tim Walz's office has since confirmed that Walz and Homan have met, and that they "agreed on the need for an ongoing dialogue." Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also met with Homan to discuss next steps.

What to know about the latest developments in Minnesota:
o A representative for Alex Pretti's family confirmed Wednesday he is the man seen confronting ICE agents in a new video shot 11 days before his death.

o Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during Pretti's fatal shooting over the weekend, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm. Those agents were wearing body cameras, officials say.

o Minnesota officials said Pretti was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry. He had no criminal record.

o Multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation told CBS News some at the Department of Homeland Security are increasingly concerned about the agency's reputation. Noem is facing internal scrutiny, but is not expected to lose her job, sources said. Bovino was demoted to a post outside Minnesota.
A group of activists is calling on people across the U.S. to participate in a "National Shutdown" on Friday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump.

Homan says Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection are working on a "drawdown plan" in the state, but that he's "staying till the problem's gone."

Homan said "a lot of progress" has been made since he arrived on Monday.

"I didn't come to Minnesota for photo ops or headlines. I came to seek solutions, and we've come a long way, and we've got some good wins for the people of Minnesota," he said.

He said while he has had some disagreements with state and Minneapolis leaders since he's arrived, he said everyone agrees that "community safety is paramount."

"You can't fix problems if you don't have discussions," he said.

Homan confirmed the Minnesota Department of Corrections has been honoring federal immigration detainers, and that will expand.

"That decision has made Minnesota safer … and the men and women of law enforcement, not just ICE," he said.

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Posted by Temmy
Thu, January 29, 2026 3:14pm