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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said during an interview that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pulled over her son and asked him to prove his citizenship. “Yesterday, after he made a stop at Target, he did get pulled over by [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] agents, and once he was able to produce his passport ID, they did let him go,” Omar told WCCO, according to CBS News.  Omar said her son always carries his passport in case he gets pulled over. Footage below: Ilhan Omar confirms her son was pulled over and detained by ICE. President Trump also recently announced Ilhan was under investigation for marrying her brother. Denaturalize and deport the entire family. pic.twitter.com/Usuhnwt7vD — DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) December 14, 2025 CBS News shared further: Omar said ICE also previously entered a mosque where his son and others were praying, but left without incident. After that, she said she “had to remind him just how worried I am, because all of these areas that they are talking about are areas where he could possibly find himself in and they are racially profiling, they are looking for young men who look Somali that they think are undocumented.” Earlier this month, federal agents surged into the Twin Cities with the stated goal of targeting undocumented Somali immigrants. The enhanced focus on the Somali community came after President Trump said he doesn’t “want them in our country” and called Omar herself “garbage.” On Friday, Omar sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, accusing federal agents of “blatant racial profiling” and “an egregious level of unnecessary force” in the Twin Cities. “We’re seeing racial profiling, an egregious level of unnecessary force, and activity that appears designed for social media rather than befitting a law enforcement agency,” Omar said. “I’m demanding answers on behalf of my constituents whose rights are being violated,” she added. We're seeing racial profiling, an egregious level of unnecessary force, and activity that appears designed for social media rather than befitting a law enforcement agency. I'm demanding answers on behalf of my constituents whose rights are being violated.https://t.co/nqXSfH7FM2 — Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) December 12, 2025 More from Axios: Omar asked DHS to release data on the number of individuals arrested during Operation Metro Surge, including the number of U.S. citizens being detained. She’s also asked the agency to provide information on ICE surge preparations, ways for the public to report potential rights violations and the estimated cost to taxpayers. “I can’t imagine a clearer example of waste, fraud, and abuse than what ICE leadership has unleashed in neighborhoods across the Twin Cities,” Omar wrote. Omar also requested on Friday that DHS answer her concerns about the administration potentially removing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 750 Somali refugees. “Somali TPS holders – some of whom have lived in the U.S. for almost three decades – have built lives for themselves here, starting businesses, raising families, and becoming important members of their communities,” Omar said. Somalis were first granted TPS in 1991, and extended protections to remain in the U.S. 27 times. They are currently extended through March 17, 2026, prompting Omar to ask why the administration is considering revoking it earlier. In her letter, Omar requested that DHS explain what “legal and factual” basis the agency has for potentially removing TPS status for Somalis, and what is being considered to help them make that decision.

Early Sunday morning, a person of interest in the tragic mass shooting at Brown University was taken into custody by police. Now, law enforcement sources have released more details about his identity. They identified him as 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson. Here’s what we know about him so far: BREAKING: The Brown University “person of interest” who has been detained by law enforcement has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson, per NBC Erickson, born in 2001, has a potentially extensive mental health history, and may have a connection to Brown, per WaPo… pic.twitter.com/0NoIrY2F1j — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 14, 2025 BREAKING: The Brown University “person of interest” who has been detained by law enforcement has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson, per NBC Erickson, born in 2001, has a potentially extensive mental health history, and may have a connection to Brown, per WaPo He supposedly drove from Wisconsin to Providence yesterday, and was detained several miles from the university. Early reports indicated that he yelled “something” before carrying out the shooting, leading many to suspect that this may have been yet another Islamic terror attack. But, Benjamin Erickson certainly doesn’t sound like an Arabic name… We don’t have any details about his motive, at this time. Authorities suspect he had long-term mental health issues. The New York Post reported: The person of interest in the deadly mass shooting at Brown University has been ID’d as a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin with possible long-standing mental-health issues, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Benjamin Erickson was nabbed at a local hotel room after a gunman opened fire at the Ivy League institution’s Providence, RI, campus during a final-exam study session Saturday. The shooter was armed with a handgun and fired more than 40 .9mm rounds during the chaos, law-enforcement officials said. Police have only said a person of interest was taken into custody at a Coventry, RI, hotel at around 3:45 a.m. Sunday. But sources identified the man in custody as Erickson and said authorities are looking into his potential long battle with mental-health problems and also his possible connection to Brown. A revolver — and a small handgun equipped with a special laser light — were found in Erickson’s hotel room, according to sources and CNN. Sources told The Post that the unique laser light on his handgun helped lead them to the person of interest. Benjamin Erickson had military experience, serving from 2021-2024. NBC News confirmed: Public records indicate that as of 2024, Benjamin Erickson’s residence was an apartment in Washington, D.C., and that he previously lived in Wisconsin. Erickson served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army from May 2021 to November 2024, according to a statement from Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Ruth Castro. Initial public records searches do not indicate that he had a previous criminal record. “He has no deployments and left the Army in the rank of specialist,” Castro said. Erickson has been detained as a person of interest in the Brown shooting, three senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told NBC News. No official photos have been released of Erickson, despite a few alleged photos circulating on social media. It’s unclear whether these photos are of the same Benjamin Erickson that was taken into custody or someone else, but I will show you anyways: This is the Brown University mass shooter. 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson from West Bend Wisconsin. Cyber Warfare Officer | United States Army | University of Wisconsin Madison Alum. pic.twitter.com/kFEcrycL8i — JLR© (@JLRINVESTIGATES) December 14, 2025 The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson from Wisconsin. Authorities detained Erickson at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, about 15 miles southwest of Brown’s campus. Investigators were able to track and locate him… pic.twitter.com/wCKThUpHL0 — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) December 14, 2025 The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson from Wisconsin. Authorities detained Erickson at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, about 15 miles southwest of Brown’s campus. Investigators were able to track and locate him using cellphone geolocation data. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more information… Please keep all of the victims and their families in your prayers.

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Politico reported the rumors circulating that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is about to be ousted. The outlet said their reporters spoke with 17 insiders. The claim is that she is on the outs with President Trump over an affair with Corey Lewandowski and the sketchy handling of the funds. One website said that it is […] The post DHS Secretary Kirsti Noem Gossip from 17 Insiders appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said during a Sunday interview that her son was recently “pulled over” by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — and that they had only let him go because he was able to produce his passport and confirm his identity. Omar spoke to local CBS News affiliate WCCO in Minnesota, telling interviewer Esme Murphy that her son always carries his passport for just such an occasion. WATCH: Ilhan Omar confirms her son was pulled over and detained by ICE. President Trump also recently announced Ilhan was under investigation for marrying her brother. Denaturalize and deport the entire family. pic.twitter.com/Usuhnwt7vD — DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) December 14, 2025 “Yesterday, after he made a stop at Target, he did get pulled over by ICE agents, and once he was able to produce his passport ID, they did let him go,” Omar explained. “So your son went to Target last night with his passport?” Murphy asked. “He always carries it with him,” Omar said. “In case he gets pulled over?” Murphy clarified. “Which he did, by ICE.” “Yes,” Omar replied, saying that ICE agents had also come into a mosque where her son was, but that they had left without detaining anyone. Following that incident, she said she’d “had to remind him just how worried I am, because all of these areas that they are talking about are areas where he could possibly find himself in and they are racially profiling, they are looking for young men who look Somali that they think are undocumented.” Omar’s interview comes just days after she wrote a letter addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, demanding answers about ICE activities in her home state and claiming that they were driven by President Donald Trump’s “racist comments.” “Constituents, advocates, and local officials have documented blatant racial profiling, an egregious level of unnecessary force, and activity that appears designed for social media rather than befitting a law enforcement agency,” she wrote in part. “I am demanding answers on behalf of my constituents whose constitutional rights are being violated on a daily basis.” “It is clear to me that this surge came in direct response to Trump’s racist comments about Somali people, and about me in particular. Earlier this month, Trump called Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ and ranted that he does not want us in this country,” she added.

Despite news of multiple closures, Whataburger kicked off a nationwide holiday promotion — 12 Days of Whatacheer— and announced plans to expand. The Texas-based burger chain shared bad news for Southern diners this week that has some wondering if it is struggling in an economy that left dozens of long-standing restaurants in bankruptcy this year. Earlier this week, Whataburger announced that four middle Tennessee, two North Georgia, and two Alabama locations will permanently close at 11:59 PM on December 15. Those locations include: Mt. Juliet, TN: 11190 Lebanon Road Murfreesboro, TN: 1924 Memorial Boulevard Clarksville, TN: 791 North 2nd Street Clarksville, TN: 1602 Haynes Street Dahlonega, GA: 254 Riley Road Athens, GA: 700 US-29 Auburn, AL: 101 N. College Street Tuscaloosa, AL: 1130 University Boulevard The Closures Will Help Whataburger Expand According to a statement, the company is shuttering those operations to “focus” its efforts where it “can make the biggest impact.” The decision is not part of a bigger plan to downsize. “We regularly conduct a business review of our locations to maximize opportunities for growth and keep Whataburger strong in the communities we serve. In a few cases, that means closing restaurants,” Whataburger said in a statement. The company hopes to reallocate funding so it can expand into new cities and states. “In 2026 alone, guests will find over 40 new Whataburger locations opening throughout the Southeast,” the statement continued. “While closing any location is a difficult decision, the restaurants closing represent less than one percent of our over 1,100 locations.” This story’s featured image is by Mark Felix for The Washington Post via Getty Images.

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