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According to Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, the individual was taken and held in the federal building in downtown Des Moines before being released around three hours later.

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ICE detention of Afghan man heightens fears in Iowa's immigrant community

Isabella Luu

Immigration advocates say an Afghan man was detained, questioned and released by ICE in Des Moines on Tuesday. Afghan community leaders and advocates report many families are feeling fearful and anxious in the wake of the Trump administration's sweeping immigration restrictions.

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SCOTUS case could expand presidential powers. And, Dems pitch plan for ACA subsidies

Brittney Melton

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.
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Christmas tree lighting held in Bethlehem for the first time since Gaza war began

Hadeel Al-Shalchi

People gathered in Bethlehem, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree Saturday. It's the first time it's happened since the war in Gaza began two years ago.
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After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge

Larry Kaplow

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

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