The Softer Side Of ICE. Tabs, Wed., Jan. 28, 2026 The article critiques the Trump administration’s response to shootings and public opinion shifts on immigration, highlighting a judge’s exasperation with ICE’s practices and legal responses. It also points out questionable hiring decisions within ICE and reports of mistreatment of detainees. Additionally, it touches upon potential political candidacies, a delegate’s retirement, and a medical professional’s comparative assessment of former President Obama’s and current President Trump’s health.

• Trump calls for de-escalation and “heart” regarding shootings.
• Public opinion on immigration and abolishing ICE has shifted rapidly.
• A judge expressed frustration with ICE leadership and ordered the chief to appear in court.
• Concerns were raised about hiring practices within ICE, with one appointee likened to a Confederate general.
• Allegations of mistreatment and questionable reporting of a detainee’s death within an ICE camp are mentioned.
• Alex Vindman is reportedly running for US Senate in Florida.
• DC delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is retiring.
• A doctor testified that President Trump is healthier than former President Obama.