Newly disclosed videos reveal that Topeka police shot and killed a Black man in 2022 after he picked up a wrench and backed away, contradicting earlier claims that he was armed with a knife.

The Minneapolis City Council approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul police training and use-of-force policies following the murder of George Floyd. The agreement mandates prioritizing human life, professionalism, and the avoidance of biases in force decisions.

Federal authorities initiated immigration raids in Chicago, involving multiple federal agencies, aiming to enforce immigration law and ensure public safety. This action occurred shortly after statements suggesting a reconsideration of such plans.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted coordinated raids resulting in the arrests of over 5,500 criminal migrants, including members of violent gangs and individuals wanted for serious crimes such as murder and child molestation. This effort is part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

On January 30, 2025, Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, faced a Senate confirmation hearing where he pledged to protect FBI employees from political retribution. He dismissed accusations of placing political bias above the Constitution and opposed the commutation of sentences for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.

On January 2, 2025, authorities raided the home of former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey in Queens amid an investigation into allegations of exchanging sexual favors with a subordinate. The raid was conducted by the Internal Affairs Bureau of the New York City Police Department in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.