Is Funding ICE The Democrats' Last Stand?

Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes · Jan 29, 2026 · 18m

As the deal to avoid a government shutdown seems likely, Democrats are grappling with what it would mean to continue to allow DHS and ICE to operate the way it has been. Senators are asking for big changes at ICE, like more body cameras, no masks, and no roving patrols, but the clock is ticking against the deadline to fund the government... and keep their voters' support. All that is happening as ICE seems to be in full retreat from not ust minnesota but operations around the country as the agency gets a new face to lead them on the ground. MANTRA MATCHAIf coffee makes you alert and deeply…