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  • Noem Out: Trump Fires DHS Secretary Following Disastrous Hearing and “Metro Surge” Fallout

    On March 5th, 2026, Trump issued a statement announcing that Kristi Noem would be leaving her position. Noem has been under fire for her mishandling of the deaths of two American citizens during the ICE operation “Metro Surge” that resulted in the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. During the first year of Trump’s second term, Noem served as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, an agency that the American people strongly protested for its conduct on immigration policies.

    Noem came under the latest scrutiny during her congressional hearing. In the hearing, lawmakers asked Noem why she used $220 million in taxpayer money to fund an ad campaign she said Trump personally approved.

    Trump told Reuters on Thursday, “I never knew anything about the ad campaign.”

    A woman wearing a cowboy hat and a blue shirt is riding a brown horse in front of Mount Rushmore, with the faces of four U.S. presidents carved into the rocky landscape.
    Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem filming an ad at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, Oct. 2, 2025.
    Tia Dufour | DHS

    The most significant legal and political consequences revolve around Governor Noem’s testimony about her top aide, Corey Lewandowski. When questioned about whether Lewandowski had a role in approving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contracts, she responded with a flat “No.” However, internal DHS records and ProPublica reports later revealed his signature on multimillion-dollar contract routing sheets. This has led to accusations that she lied under oath.

    Noem sparked a lively debate after her comments on two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, tragically shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Even amidst significant pushback and conflicting evidence, she stood firm in her stance, choosing not to apologize for calling them “domestic terrorists.”

    Noem has a legacy defined in mistrust and a lack of transparency for the American people, who have fought since the beginning of the second term of Donald Trump for accountability of ICE agents and internal policies.

  • ICE High-Speed Chase Ends in Multi-Car Crash Outside St. Paul Cafe

    Despite the scale of the crash, an ambulance did not arrive for 20 minutes. St. Paul police later confirmed the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.

    A multiple-car crash has been confirmed following a high-speed chase with ICE agents during the pursuit of an individual. The crash occurred outside Nina’s Coffee Cafe in St. Paul.

    Over a dozen agents were on the scene at the time of the crash.

    “This is just another incident that tells us loud and clear: Operation Metro Surge needs to end immediately,” said St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her,

    Brandon Reade said a single federal agent in an unmarked sedan sped by, giving chase – Minnesota Reformer

    After the initial crash, an agent was seen exiting a vehicle and chasing the victim on foot, catching up to them. A bystander called 911 to report the incident, and an ambulance arrived twenty minutes later with ICE agents leaving shortly after. St. Paul police reported the victim did not sustain life-threatening injuries.

    A black minivan with significant front-end damage is parked on a street, with a flattened tire. A white SUV is visible nearby, and several people, including a police officer, are gathered at the scene of an accident.
    A street view showing a car crash scene, with an overturned vehicle in the foreground and debris scattered across the road. Several people are standing along the sidewalk, observing the situation, while emergency vehicles can be seen in the background.

    Another unconfirmed sighting of ICE occurred between Emerson Ave and Fremont Ave off of West Broadway. Neighbors came out and alerted everyone. The ice vehicle left the alley and was headed west on Broadway.

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    Background:

    “Metro Surge” initiative began in early December 2025. Some sources specify actions started around Dec. 1. This is a federal crackdown under the Trump administration aimed at arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Over 3,000 federal agents were deployed to the Twin Cities.