Portland witnessed one of its most intense immigration demonstrations in recent years as thousands of protesters marched from City Hall to the ICE facility in Southwest Macadam, shutting down major streets and bringing federal operations to a standstill. The march comes in the aftermath of federal shootings in Minneapolis, fueling nationwide outrage, rising tensions and renewed anger toward immigration enforcement agencies. The Portland mayor has now publicly called for ICE to leave the city, while city council members face growing pressure to revoke federal permits and dismantle the operational base. Protesters accuse the facility of “terrorizing” local communities and violating constitutional protections, reigniting the national debate over immigration enforcement, federal authority and civil liberties. WATCH 

Donald Trump says he remains hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran, but warns that if talks fail, “we’ll find out” what happens next. His comments come hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would trigger a regional war in the Middle East. Tensions are rising as the United States deploys the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln along with a powerful fleet of warships to the Persian Gulf, placing American forces within striking distance of Iran. The Pentagon says the buildup is meant to deter aggression, while keeping all military options on the table.