Quick take Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told a podcast audience he sees a win for local activists after talks with the White House. He praised what he called "massive organized nonviolent resistance" while accusing ICE of being "unorganized, untrained, dangerous" on city streets. At the same time President Trump announced federal help and named Tom Homan to oversee immigration work in Minneapolis. The result is a political tug of war that looks more like a press release draft than a solution. What Walz actually said On the Bulwark podcast Walz described scenes on the streets, said local trauma is real, and argued the protests changed federal posture. He confirmed he planned a meeting with Tom Homan and celebrated the departure of one federal commander by name. He also said he is building a record for future investigations into ICE activity, and made clear he wants federal forces to leave and for impartial probes to follow. Those are policy goals, not a court order. https://x.com/tim_walz/status/2016239868947427458?s=46 Why this matters beyond rhetoric State and federal roles in immigration enforcement are complicated. When a governor publicly calls for federal agents to go, that ups the political pressure on Washington. It also raises questions about…

What the call covered Governor Tim Walz said he spoke with President Trump and that the president told him he would look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota. Walz described the call as productive and said he asked for an impartial investigation into the federal shooting that killed a protester. The president, posting on his platform, said the conversation was very good and that they were on a similar wavelength. Both men signaled they would have officials follow up. https://twitter.com/GovTimWalz/status/2015885640911479149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Why this matters now Federal law enforcement actions in Minnesota have led to large protests and tense stand offs with demonstrators. At least one protester, identified as Alex Pretti, was fatally shot during a recent federal operation. That death has heightened calls for an independent review and for a reduction in the visible federal presence. Citizens and local officials are concerned about public safety and whether investigations will be seen as fair and complete. Who handles the investigation Walz asked that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension be allowed to conduct an independent investigation, which is the usual state role when serious incidents occur. Trump said he would talk to the Department of Homeland Security and arrange…