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Federal officials say about 2,000 Department of Homeland Security agents are being deployed to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area in a large immigration enforcement and fraud investigation operation. The agents come from multiple DHS components and will conduct field investigations, targeted enforcement actions and document reviews. Authorities are coordinating with other federal, state and local partners while following existing enforcement guidelines and protocols.

The U.S. Department of Justice reports it has reviewed less than 1% of millions of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, while working under a Trump-era mandate to release all related federal files. Officials say the review covers extensive investigative and court records and must comply with laws protecting victims, privacy, and ongoing investigations. Lawmakers, victims, and advocates are pressing for broad transparency. The department has not given a timeline for completion or full public release.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being held in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to U.S. federal drug trafficking charges. His detention follows a long-running narcotics investigation and raises fresh questions about the Trump administration’s strategy for Venezuela. U.S. prosecutors describe Maduro as a key figure in an alleged transnational cocaine operation, while his defense denies all accusations. The case unfolds amid economic crisis and political tension in Venezuela, as Washington maintains sanctions and pressure on Caracas.

Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana and his wife are hospitalized after a car accident, according to former President Donald Trump. Trump described the crash as a “bad accident” but did not provide details on the location, timing, or severity of their injuries. Officials, hospitals, and Baird’s office have not released formal statements or medical updates. Law enforcement agencies have not issued public reports confirming the circumstances of the crash or identifying other parties involved. Baird, who represents Indiana’s 4th Congressional District, remains listed as a sitting member of Congress while public attention centers on his and his wife’s condition.