TST. BREAKING NEWS: Ilhan Omar is leading a congressional effort to clarify allegations of racial discrimination by ICE in Minnesota and the Trump administration’s threat to the TPS program.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05) announced two formal congressional inquiries into the Trump Administration’s escalating attacks on Somali communities in Minnesota and across the country.
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Rep. Omar demanded immediate answers regarding Operation Metro Surge, an ICE deployment to the Twin Cities that has resulted in widespread racial profiling, unlawful arrests of U.S. citizens, excessive force, and violations of constitutional rights.
Rep. Omar’s letter cites multiple documented incidents in which ICE agents detained people who had identified themselves as U.S. citizens, mocked a woman for wearing a hijab, used pepper spray on bystanders, and refused to provide warrants while carrying out arrests near homes, schools, and a university campus.
The New York Times also reported that approximately 100 ICE agents were deployed to Minnesota, at significant taxpayer expense.
In a second letter sent to Secretary Noem, Rep. Omar led Members of Congress in demanding a full explanation of the administration’s threat to abruptly terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals in the United States.
Earlier this month, President Trump publicly claimed he would end TPS for Somalis “effective immediately,” and DHS officials echoed these statements despite a longstanding federal law governing TPS designations. Somalia has been designated for TPS since 1991 due to ongoing humanitarian crises.
Ending TPS would put lives at risk and tear apart families who have lived, worked, and contributed to our communities for decades.
The letter, co-led by Representatives Adam Smith(WA-09), Joyce Beatty(OH-03), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Angie Craig (MN-02), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jared Golden (ME-02), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01),
requests detailed explanations of the legal basis for terminating TPS, the administration’s assessment of current conditions in Somalia, consultations with humanitarian experts, and the potential consequences for regional stability.
bv. Just Hours After Lions Cut, Two-Time Super Bowl Veteran Dwelley Begs to Join Steelers – Willing to Take Vet Minimum to Chase Ring #7 in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – December 10, 2025
The NFL was shaken again Thursday afternoon when the Detroit Lions abruptly released Ross Dwelley, the versatile tight end widely known as the “silent cornerstone” behind the San Francisco 49ers’ runs to two Super Bowls (LIV and LVIII).
But the even bigger shock came just three hours later, when Dwelley publicly expressed his desire to join the Pittsburgh Steelers — a franchise hungry to restore its Steel City identity and return to the Super Bowl chase after several uneven seasons.
Though never a headline-grabbing star, Dwelley became one of the league’s most trusted utility players, lining up as TE, FB, H-back, and on special teams.
Through injury-riddled stretches in San Francisco, he was the glue player who kept the machine from cracking.
Disciplined, durable, and unfailingly reliable, Dwelley built a reputation every locker room values.
But he startled the league by declaring he is willing to walk away from bigger contract offers for the chance to wear black and gold — a team he believes still carries championship DNA.
During an evening interview, Dwelley delivered a message that immediately grabbed national attention.
“I’ve walked through the hardest roads it takes to reach a Super Bowl — and I know Pittsburgh was built for moments like that,” Dwelley said.
“If the Steelers want someone willing to sacrifice a contract, comfort, or the spotlight to fight for this jersey, I’ll step in from Day One without hesitation.”
Inside Pittsburgh, the response was immediate.
GM Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin are reportedly intrigued by the idea of adding a multi-role tight end with Super Bowl experience — someone who can stabilize an offense still searching for consistency behind its young quarterback.
Dwelley’s skill set fits perfectly with the Steelers’ tactical identity: reliable blocking, short-yardage security, play-action versatility, and the type of quiet leadership the team has lacked in its TE2 role.
As Pittsburgh continues reshaping its offense and expanding its playbook, Dwelley represents exactly the kind of steady, under-the-radar veteran who elevates a contender without demanding the spotlight.
If the Steelers decide to move forward, this could become a classic “low cost – high value” signing — minimal financial risk with immediate on-field impact.
Just three hours after being released by the Lions, Ross Dwelley sent a message loud and clear: his Super Bowl journey isn’t over — and Pittsburgh may be where the next chapter begins.
