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Democrats Divided Over Immigration Ahead of 2026 Midterms

1/20/2026

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Democrats Clash Over Immigration

Democrats grapple with internal divisions over immigration policy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Renee Good, the shooting victim, was shot by an ICE agent, and public sentiment shifted against aggressive immigration tactics.
Progressive candidates call to abolish ICE, while moderates warn of political risks amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration policies.
In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) proposes to limit ICE's power amid pushback from vulnerable Democrats.

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Democrats Block Trump

House Democrats led by Rep. Gabe Amo introduced a bill to block U.S. President Donald Trump's Greenland purchase.
The measure has over 20 co-sponsors and would prevent federal funds from being used for the purchase.
The measure comes amid tensions over Trump's claims that Greenland is vital for national security.
Discussions with Denmark have shown little progress.
Concerns about a potential military invasion of Greenland have emerged.

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Democrats Clash Over Immigration

Democrats grapple with internal divisions over immigration policy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Renee Good, the shooting victim, was shot by an ICE agent, and public sentiment shifted against aggressive immigration tactics.
Progressive candidates call to abolish ICE, while moderates warn of political risks amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration policies.
In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) proposes to limit ICE's power amid pushback from vulnerable Democrats.

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