Minneapolis Immigration Chief Expected to Depart Amid Tensions

Minneapolis, MN – Gregory Bovino, a top US immigration official and Border Patrol Commander, is expected to leave his post in Minneapolis, potentially signaling a shift in the White House's approach to immigration enforcement, according to BBC World. The departure comes after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal officers on Saturday, which escalated tensions in the city.

Tom Homan, President Trump's border tsar, will reportedly take the lead on-the-ground efforts in Minneapolis following Bovino's departure, according to BBC World. This move may indicate the Trump administration's interest in scaling back aggressive federal action in its nationwide immigration crackdown, BBC World reported.

In other news, Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota responded to President Donald Trump after he targeted her in a Truth Social post on Monday. Trump's post questioned Omar's wealth, stating, "the DOJ and Congress are looking at Congresswoman Illhan Omar, who left Somalia with NOTHING, and is now reportedly worth more than 44 Million Dollars. Time will tell all." Omar fired back on X, accusing Trump of "deflecting," according to Fox News.

Meanwhile, in international news, the European Union and India announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of negotiations, according to BBC World. The deal aims to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. "We did it, we delivered the mother of all deals," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a media briefing in Delhi, BBC World reported. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the deal "historic."

Also, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to attend pre-trial proceedings for alleged crimes against humanity, BBC World reported. The ICC will hold a hearing on February 23 to decide whether the prosecution's case against Duterte is strong enough to proceed to a trial. Duterte is accused of being responsible for murders under his so-called war on drugs, according to BBC World.