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Midterm Fears Rise as GOP Grapples with Immigration Crisis

1/29/2026

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Republicans fear immigration enforcement could hurt midterm prospects after two fatalities in Minneapolis.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) urges a change in GOP strategy as criticism grows.
Democrats seek impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem but lack enough votes.
With a January 31 funding deadline, some Republicans favor separating Homeland Security funding.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey asked to end federal operations, and U.S. President Donald Trump replied angrily.

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Republicans fear immigration enforcement could hurt midterm prospects after two fatalities in Minneapolis.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) urges a change in GOP strategy as criticism grows.
Democrats seek impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem but lack enough votes.
With a January 31 funding deadline, some Republicans favor separating Homeland Security funding.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey asked to end federal operations, and U.S. President Donald Trump replied angrily.