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DHS slams Dems for complaining about immigration law: ‘It is quite literally their job to change it’
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pushed back after several Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee held a press conference slamming the Trump administration’s handling of immigration.
House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., led the news conference and was joined by several high-profile Democrats, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, and Rep. Al Green, D-Texas. The lawmakers not only criticized DHS’s handling of immigration and federal law enforcement’s conduct in Minneapolis. They also called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment.
The press conference was held in the wake of the fatal ICE-involved shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota, which sparked unrest in the state and demonstrations across the country. Thompson described Good as «a wife, a writer, a poet, a devoted Christian and a U.S. citizen.» He also noted that Good had three children. Omar also spoke about Good and said that she died «because she chose love and solidarity over fear.»
Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., took a moment to issue a message directed at Noem specifically.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at press conference to discuss ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, at One World Trade Center in New York City, Jan. 8, 2026. (David ‘Dee’ Delgado/Reuters)
«You are terrible at doing your job. You are incompetent. You are shameless. But most of all, you are cruel,» McIver said. «The American people do not want you. We do not want you. And we will do whatever we need to do to make sure you will not hold that post soon. God will judge you and Democrats are going to remove you from office that you never deserved to hold in the first place.»
A Democratic aide told Fox News Digital that lawmakers would continue to introduce legislation in an attempt «to rein in» ICE, but in the meantime, «will continue to do our job to investigate DHS – and Kristi Noem – when this administration breaks the law.»
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin dismissed the lawmakers and said in a statement emailed to Fox News Digital that the department was doing its job by enforcing the law.
«DHS is a law enforcement agency — enforcing the rule of law passed by Congress. If members don’t like the law, it is quite literally their job to change it,» McLaughlin said.
Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., speaks as fellow House Homeland Security Committee members look on during a news conference to discuss the killing of Renee Nicole Good outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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While members of Congress can propose and pass legislation, Democrats currently do not control either the House or the Senate, making it difficult for them to advance changes without bipartisan support.
«As ICE officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults against them, politicians are more focused on showmanship and fundraising clicks than actually removing criminals from our streets,» McLaughlin added. «We hope these members get serious about doing their job to protect American people, which is what this Department is doing under Secretary Noem.»
In addition to McLaughlin’s statement, DHS shared information about several criminal illegal immigrants who had been arrested since Trump’s crackdown began last year.
Hernan Cortes-Valencia
Hernan Cortes-Valencia, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was convicted of sexual assault against a child, sexual assault-carnal abuse and four DUIs. (Department of Homeland Security)
Hernan Cortes-Valencia, who hails from Mexico, had a final order of removal dated Dec. 1, 2016. DHS said that Cortes-Valencia was convicted of sexual assault against a child, sexual assault-carnal abuse and four DUIs.
Sriudorn Phaivan
Sriudorn Phaivan, an illegal immigrant from Laos, has several convictions and is facing pending charges for two counts of receiving stolen property, flight to avoid prosecution or confinement and burglary. (Department of Homeland Security)
Sriudorn Phaivan, an illegal immigrant from Laos, had a final order of removal from March 8, 2018, according to DHS.
The department said that Phaivan was convicted of strongarm sodomy of a boy, strongarm sodomy of a girl, another aggravated sex offense, nine counts of larceny, unauthorized use of a vehicle, four counts of fraud, vehicle theft, two counts of drug possession, obstructing justice, possession of stolen property, receiving stolen property, burglary and check forgery.
Additionally, Phaivan has pending charges for two counts of receiving stolen property, flight to avoid prosecution or confinement and burglary, DHS said.
Ge Yang
Ge Yang, an illegal immigrant Laos with a final order of removal from Oct. 16, 2012, has several convictions under his belt. (Department of Homeland Security)
Ge Yang, an illegal immigrant from Laos with a final order of removal from Oct. 16, 2012, has been convicted of strongarm rape, strongarm aggravated assault against a family member, aggravated assault with a weapon, an additional sex offense and domestic violence involving strangulation, according to DHS.
Vannaleut Keomany
Vannaleut Keomany, an illegal immigrant from Laos with a final order of removal dated Dec. 17, 2009, was convicted of two counts of attempting to commit strongarm rape. (Department of Homeland Security)
Vannaleut Keomany, an illegal immigrant from Laos with a final removal order dated Dec. 17, 2009. He was convicted of two counts of attempting to commit strongarm rape, according to DHS.
Tou Vang
Tou Vang, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was convicted of sexual assault and sodomy of a girl under the age of 13 and procuring a child for prostitution. (Department of Homeland Security)
Tou Vang, who is from Laos, was in the U.S. illegally and had a final order of removal dated Oct. 31, 2006. Vang has been convicted of sexual assault and sodomy of a girl under the age of 13 and procuring a child for prostitution, DHS said.
Chong Vue
Chong Vue, an illegal immigrant form Laos, was convicted of strongarm rape of a 12-year-old girl, kidnapping a child with intent to sexually assault her, and vehicle theft. (Department of Homeland Security)
Chong Vue, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was convicted of strongarm rape of a 12-year-old girl, kidnapping a child with intent to sexually assault her and vehicle theft. Vue has a final order of removal from March 11, 2004.
Kou Lor
Kou Lor, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was convicted of sexual assault, rape, rape with a weapon, statutory rape without force, two counts of burglary and shoplifting. (Department of Homeland Security)
Kou Lor, an illegal immigrant from Laos, had a final order of removal that was nearly 30 years old and was dated Aug. 16, 1996.
He was convicted of sexual assault, rape, rape with a weapon, statutory rape without force, two counts of burglary and shoplifting.
Pao Choua Xiong
Pao Choua Xiong, an illegal immigrant from Laos was convicted of rape, fondling a child, two counts of domestic violence, burglary, larceny and disorderly conduct. (Department of Homeland Security)
Pao Choua Xiong, an illegal immigrant from Laos with a final order of removal dated Jan. 10, 2003, was convicted of rape, fondling a child, two counts of domestic violence, burglary, larceny and disorderly conduct.
Gabriel Figueroa Gama
Gabriel Figueroa Gama, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was previously removed from the U.S. in 2002. (Department of Homeland Security)
Gabriel Figueroa Gama, an illegal immigrant from Mexico who was previously removed from the U.S. in 2002, was convicted of homicide, battery, assault and amphetamine possession.
Abdirashid Adosh Elmi
Abdirashid Adosh Elmi is an illegal immigrant from Somalia. (Department of Homeland Security)
Abdirashid Adosh Elmi is an illegal immigrant from Somalia who was convicted of homicide.
Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed
Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed, an illegal immigrant from Somalia, was convicted of two counts of negligent manslaughter with a vehicle, two counts of DUI, larceny and damage to property. (Department of Homeland Security)
Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed, an illegal immigrant from Somalia with a final order of removal dated Feb. 18, 2022, according to DHS.
The department said that he was convicted of two counts of negligent manslaughter with a vehicle, two counts of DUI, larceny and damage to property.
Mongong Kual Maniang Deng
Mongong Kual Maniang Deng is an illegal immigrant from Sudan. (Department of Homeland Security)
Mongong Kual Maniang Deng, an illegal immigrant from Sudan, was convicted of attempt to commit homicide, weapon possession and DUI, DHS said.
Aldrin Guerrero Munoz
Aldrin Guerrero Munoz is an illegal immigrant from Mexico who has been convicted of homicide. (Department of Homeland Security)
Aldrin Guerrero Munoz is an illegal immigrant from Mexico who has a final order of removal dated Dec. 17, 2015, and has been convicted of homicide and assault, DHS said.
Gilberto Salguero Landaverde
Gilberto Salguero Landaverde is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. (Department of Homeland Security)
Gilberto Salguero Landaverde, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, had a final order of removal dated June 25, 2025. He was convicted of three counts of homicide, according to DHS.
Aler Gomez Lucas
Aler Gomez Lucas, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was convicted of negligent homicide with a vehicle and DUI. (Department of Homeland Security)
Aler Gomez Lucas is an illegal immigrant from Guatemala with a final order of removal dated May 24, 2022, according to DHS. He was convicted of negligent homicide with a vehicle and DUI.
Galuak Michael Rotgai
Galuak Michael Rotgai, an illegal immigrant from Sudan, has been convicted of homicide and assault. (Department of Homeland Security)
Galuak Michael Rotgai, an illegal immigrant from Sudan, has been convicted of homicide and assault, DHS said.
Shwe Htoo
Shwe Htoo is an illegal immigrant from Burma. (Department of Homeland Security)
Shwe Htoo, according to DHS, is an illegal immigrant from Burma who was convicted of negligent homicide with a weapon.
Mariama Sia Kanu
Mariama Sia Kanu, an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone, has multiple convictions. (Department of Homeland Security)
Mariama Sia Kanu, who hails from Sierra Leone, had a final order of removal dated July 5, 2022, according to DHS. The department said that Kanu was convicted of two counts of homicide, four DUIs, three counts of larceny and burglary.
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Thai Lor
Thai Lor, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was convicted of two counts of homicide. (Department of Homeland Security)
Thai Lor, an illegal immigrant from Laos with a final order of removal dated June 15, 2009, was convicted of two counts of homicide, according to DHS.
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Chicago teacher placed on leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage from activists
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FIRST ON FOX: A Chicago area physical education teacher is on administrative leave and facing calls to lose his job over a Facebook post last week offering support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
«GO ICE,» the teacher at West Chicago’s Gary Elementary School, posted on Facebook last week. Shortly after the post was made, activists in the predominantly Hispanic community quickly began sharing the post and calling for action to be taken against the teacher, who Fox News Digital is not naming due to safety concerns.
«Imagine working as a teacher in an elementary school in West Chicago where the Latino community is highly populated and promoting ICE, sick AF,» one social media post said.
Another commenter called the teacher a «f****** piece of s***.»
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Gary Elementary School in West, Chicago (Google Maps)
Activists began circulating a flyer online, with a Change.org petition, calling for the employee’s job and for students to stay home from school in protest, saying, «the casual way in which he publicly promoted the actions of ICE in our area is inappropriate and unsuitable for an educator.»
«The best way to show our district that we need action to be taken – is to show them that keeping this teacher will disrupt the emotional welfare and therefore, the education of our students,» the flyer said.
Fox News Digital could not independently locate the employee’s comment or the Facebook post that the employee was responding to and his account appears to have been deleted. The Change.org petition described the comment as being «in response to a community article.»
Local leaders also got involved, including Karina Villa, an Illinois state Senator representing the 25th District, who posted a message saying she stands in «unwavering solidarity» with families upset about the «disturbing comments reportedly made by an educator.»
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An ICE agent is seen standing in front of a house in a residential area. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Villa went on to acknowledge that freedom of speech is a «protected right» but «as educators we have the responsibility to our students and their families to create a safe and welcoming environment for all.»
In an email sent to parents by the district’s superintendent, Kristina Davis, and obtained by Fox News Digital, the district explains that «the employee submitted a written resignation» on Friday before an investigation could take place, but the employee then withdrew that resignation before the board could approve it, therefore allowing him to come to work on Monday.
«The district has obtained legal counsel to conduct an investigation beginning on Monday,» Davis wrote. «The district will share additional information as appropriate. District 33 remains committed to providing safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments for all students. Thank you for your continued partnership.»
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Chicago, Illinois skyline. (iStock)
Fox News Digital reached out to West Chicago Elementary School District 33 for comment and specifics on what, if any rule, the teacher violated by posting support for law enforcement on Facebook.
The city of West Chicago held a «listening session» on Monday at the request of Mayor Daniel Bovey, that included a Spanish translator, where a variety of parents and locals expressed concerns about the post, including a woman who said «kids do not feel safe» as a result of the post and another woman who said the post was «cruel.»
On Monday afternoon, a district spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that the teacher had been placed on leave after a Monday meeting.
«On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the District learned of concerns regarding a disruptive social media comment made by a District employee on his personal account,» the statement said. «The teacher initially submitted his resignation. Later that day, he withdrew his resignation before the Board had an opportunity to take action.»
The statement continued, «Following a meeting with District administration today, the employee involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation and will not be permitted on any District property while on leave.»
«We understand that this situation has raised concerns and caused disruption for students, families, and staff. We want to ensure our schools are safe spaces, and we look forward to seeing all students back in school tomorrow. Thank you for your patience, trust, and partnership during the ongoing investigation.»
The spokesperson did not respond when asked by Fox News Digital what specific policies the teacher had potentially violated by supporting law enforcement on Facebook.
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Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as ‘provocative’ as trillion-dollar shield takes shape
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Russia criticized the U.S.’ proposed Golden Dome missile defense system Monday, warning it could destabilize global nuclear deterrence, according to reports.
According to TASS, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev told Kommersant newspaper that the ambitious project is extremely «provocative.»
«Problems in the strategic sphere resulting from destabilizing U.S. actions only continue to grow. It is enough to recall the highly provocative anti-missile project ‘Golden Dome for America,’» he said, TASS reported.
«It fundamentally contradicts the assertion of the inseparable interrelationship between offensive and defensive strategic arms, which, by the way, was enshrined in the preamble of New START,» Medvedev added, citing the treaty that protects U.S. national security by placing limits on Russia’s deployed intercontinental nuclear weapons.
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Deputy head of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev speaks during an interview with Russian media at a residence outside Moscow, Russia, March 23, 2023. (Sputnik/Yekaterina Shtukina/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)
A defense expert says Russia’s reaction underscores the Golden Dome’s power as a geopolitical signal to the world.
«Even before it has been built, the dome is military focused and politically focused and an incredible bargaining chip with U.S. adversaries,» defense expert Cameron Chell told Fox News Digital.
«In this case, it is Russia and China in particular, in terms of how the U.S. postures for negotiating peace terms, treaty terms and whether the U.S. will be negating their already existing arsenal,» the Draganfly CEO claimed.
The Golden Dome is a long-term missile defense concept aimed at protecting North America from ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missile threats.
Chell spoke after the Pentagon released its National Defense Strategy on Jan. 23, outlining a renewed focus on homeland defense, expanded missile defense, counter-drone systems, cyber capabilities and long-range strike forces.
The planned Golden Dome missile defense shield is designed to defeat «large missile barrages and other advanced aerial attacks,» the strategy said, while also hardening military and key civilian infrastructure against cyber strikes as Russia and China continue expanding their hypersonic weapons programs.
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President Donald Trump announced his proposal for a «Golden Dome» missile defense system in the United States on May 20, 2025. (Leah Millis/Reuters/File Photo; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
As previously reported by Fox News Digital, China has also pushed back against the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, accusing Washington of undermining global strategic stability and risking the weaponization of outer space.
«There’s big value in the talk and the build-out of Golden Dome, even long before it gets built, not to mention the research and technology development that comes out of it,» Chell said.
«The posturing and the economic benefits of building something like this are also factored into why the dome is so important.»
The project’s sheer scale is expected to drive its strategic impact but could also come with an enormous price tag.
«The dome is going to take trillions to build and is the largest military project, probably the largest engineering and technology project ever attempted, so there are going to be challenges getting it done,» Chell explained.
«The U.S. has ten years of planning, including where they are going to have communication links, radar systems, and early warning systems.» That planning, Chell noted, is shifting focus north.
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The Golden Dome will need space-based radar capabilities. (Lockheed Martin )
«In order to protect the U.S., you want to take things down before they get over the top of the country,» Chell said.
«Places like Canada, or even further north, become the dropping ground. You want to get these threats as soon as possible.»
Canada and Greenland are viewed by U.S. defense planners as critical for radar coverage, space tracking and early-warning infrastructure.
«The idea is something being shot down from space, but to do that you need very detailed landscape data of the entire North and you need access to the North,» Chell said.
President Trump has long argued the U.S. must control Greenland for national security reasons, citing its strategic Arctic location and natural resources.
«There needs to be infrastructure and oversight in the far north, in Canada, in Greenland, and places like that,» Chell said. «All that planning has to be done well ahead of time, before we have anything operational.»
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Chell also pointed to the potential role of drones in supporting the Golden Dome’s broader mission.
«Drones could be part of informing the Golden Dome as reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence tools,» he said, adding that the «entire military complex is integrated.»
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of War for comment.
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