Partial Drawdown In Minnesota, NPR Poll: Trump and ICE, Nuclear Treaty Expires

The episode addresses the implications of the withdrawal of 700 federal agents from Minnesota, a move following fatal shootings by federal agents and widespread disapproval of the administration's immigration enforcement. Despite the drawdown, a substantial number of agents remain, and future reductions hinge on local cooperation, particularly regarding jail access for ICE. A new poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans believe ICE has gone too far, reflecting a significant shift in public sentiment. Furthermore, the expiration of the New START treaty raises concerns about a potential nuclear arms race between the U.S. and Russia, especially with the U.S. seeking a broader deal involving other nuclear powers like China, while Russia insists on including UK and France.