Official lies after ICE killings began to backfire.
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the fatal shooting of a protester by a Border Patrol agent sparked mass demonstrations and presented the Trump administration with an unexpected test of its immigration strategy.
Video taken by bystanders contradicts official statements and raises questions about the level of force and use of high-tech tools used to crack down on protesters.
Contributor:
Julie Millikan – Vice President, Media Matters
Qasim Rashid – Human Rights Lawyer, Founder “Let’s Address This”
Noreen Shah – ACLU Government Affairs Director
Prem Thakkar – Zeteo News Reporter
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Days after U.S. ownership of TikTok transferred to several investors with ties to President Trump, users reported widespread censorship of content critical of the administration and its allies.
Tariq Nafi reports on the allegations, the technology backlash, and the rise of competing platforms.
Bangladesh’s first post-Hasina elections are approaching amid deep political turmoil and growing fear in the country. With major newsrooms attacked and journalists targeted in disinformation-driven violence, the country’s media has found itself on the front lines of a volatile transition. Mahfuz Anam, editor of a leading British daily, tells us what it’s like.
Features:
Mahfuz Anam – Daily Star Editor
Published February 2, 2026
