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Live from NPR News in New York City. I'm Dwahilisai Kowtel. Three Minnesota Democratic members of Congress were turned away from an ICE detention center in St. Paul today. The visit from the lawmakers comes as some 2,000 federal agents are expected to arrive to the Twin Cities and follows the fatal shooting of Renee goode by an ICE officer on Wednesday. Minnesota Public Radio's Clay Masters reports.
Clay Masters (0:59)
Democratic U.S. representatives Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig and Kelly Morrison were initially allowed into the facility, but Omar says it was not long before officials said they were no longer allowed access to the building.
Ilhan Omar (1:11)
What happened today is a blatant attempt to obstruct members of Congress from doing their oversight duties.
Clay Masters (1:23)
The lawmakers say they were told their denial is because the facility was funded by the Big Beautiful Bill act, which they dispute. For NPR News, I'm Clay Masters.
Dwahilisai Kowtel (1:32)
In Minneapolis this weekend, immigrants rights group and activists planned more than a thousand demonstrations across the country from New York City to Minneapolis to Portland. In Iran, anti government protests continue in Tehran and other parts of the country while the Internet and phone lines remain cut. At least 72 people have been killed, according to the U S. Based Human rights activist agency. And today, the country's attorney general warns that participating in mass demonstrations could result in protesters being charged as, quote, an enemy of God. NPR's Jackie Northam explains how this began.
Jackie Northam (2:08)
This was started at the end of November, December, when shopkeepers turned out in large numbers to protest against the economy. Inflation is red hot, close to 50%, and the local currency, the Riel, has lost half its value since September. But you know, the economy is often the trigger for protests in Iran, but this one quickly spread.
Dwahilisai Kowtel (2:28)
President Trump, writing on his Truth Social account, said Iran is looking at freedom perhaps like never before. The U.S. he said, stands ready to help. Stocks gained ground this week despite a disappointing report on the job market. NPR Scott Horsley reports. 2025 was the worst year for hiring since the beginning of the pandemic.