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‘Thugs’: The Moderate Democrat Railing Against ICE

February 19, 2026·33 min·3 clips

ICE agents followed people home from church and targeted police officers' families, says Senator Cortez Masto.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, a moderate Democrat and former attorney general, explains why she supports a government shutdown targeting DHS funding over ICE's immigration enforcement tactics. She describes ICE agents as out-of-control 'thugs' who target families and peaceful protesters, and warns they could interfere in elections. The interview explores her law enforcement background and political strategy to reform ICE.

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