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Today, we're talking about ice operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis,

small business job cuts, Spotify's top listing trends for 2025,

and other top news for Friday, December 5th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.

Here's your quote of the day. Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty. Alexander Solzhenitsyn.

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ICE is spreading into Louisiana and Minnesota.

Hundreds of federal border agents arrived in New Orleans Wednesday, targeting, quote, criminal illegal aliens,

arrested for serious crimes then released from the sanctuary city's jail.

Next, ICE will reportedly head to the Twin Cities to target Somali immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

President Trump ended temporary protected status for immigrants from the East African

nation and 18 other third world countries last week after the shooting of two National

Guard service members.

Number 47 said, quote, their country stinks and we don't want them here.

Governor Tim Walz criticized Trump for, quote, demonizing an entire community that contributes to

Minnesota. Critics say ISIS expanding operations scare residents, violate civil rights, and chill tourism.

DHS and its supporters say Democrat-run sanctuary cities have, quote,

ignored the rule of law and are endangering Americans.

While you probably play a small role in affecting U.S. immigration policy, you play a significant role in Christ's mission to demonstrate his love to the world.

As you seek justice, remember compassion,

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