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Maine’s Democratic governor is calling on Congress to curtail funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a day after she challenged federal immigration officials to provide warrants, real-time arrest numbers and basic information about who is being detained in a sweeping enforcement operation in her state, saying residents have been left largely in the dark as fear spreads through immigrant communities. “If they have warrants, show the warrants. In America, we don’t believe in secret arrests or secret police,” Gov. Janet Mills said at a news conference Thursday. Mills said that President Donald Trump’s office hasn’t returned her calls regarding the operation launched this week, dubbed “Catch of the Day” by ICE. Federal officials have said about 50 arrests were made the first day and that roughly 1,400 people are operational targets in the mostly rural state of 1.4 million residents, 4% of whom are foreign-born. The remarks came as Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce raised concerns about the arrest of one of his corrections officer recruits by immigration agents. Joyce was among more than 100 sheriffs nationwide who met last year with border czar Tom Homan. Joyce said that the plan outlined at the time — prioritizing the removal of people with serious criminal records — was one he could support. This week’s arrest did not align with that message, he said. “The book and the movie don’t add up,” he said. Maine governor seeks basic information on ICE activity The enforcement activity has sparked anxiety in Maine’s largest cities, including Portland and Lewiston, which are home to sizable immigrant and refugee populations, particularly from African nations. Community leaders say some families are staying indoors, avoiding work and keeping children home from school for fear of arrest. Mills said the lack of information has made it difficult to assess the scope or justification for the operation. “Why Maine? Why now? What were the orders that came from above? Who’s giving the orders? We’ve reached out, we’ve asked questions. We have no answers,” she said. Mills said she would be “shocked” if federal agents could substantiate claims of such a large number of people in Maine with criminal charges against them. “Mostly we’re hearing reports of people who have not been engaged in criminal activity,” she said. Mills said school districts have gone “on alert,” particularly in Portland and Lewiston, and that some students have not been attending classes. She also said businesses that rely heavily on immigrant labor have reported disruptions. “People are being torn from their families and from young children, people who are part of the workforce here in Maine,” Mills said. Cristian Vaca, an immigrant from Ecuador who lives in Biddeford, said ICE agents repeatedly threatened him during a visit to his home Wednesday. Vaca, 28, is a roofer who lives with his wife and young son. “I’m here legally. I came here in September 2023,” Vaca said, citing his family’s safety and economic opportunity as reasons for the move. Speaking to The Associated Press in Spanish through a translator, Vaca said he was sitting on his couch when he noticed agents outside his home taking photos. Vaca said he has always tried to “do things right and legal” when it comes to his immigration status. He said he has a U.S. Social Security number, a work permit and pays income taxes. A video Vaca took from inside the house shows an ICE agent speaking to him through his closed front door. Before turning away, the agent says, “We’re going to come back for your whole family, okay?” A child’s voice can be heard in the background. Janet Mills calls for Congress to curtail ICE funding Mills is calling on Congress, including Sen. Susan Collins, to curtail funding for ICE until there is an end to what she calls the aggressive tactics Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are using to instill fear and anxiety in Maine and throughout…

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Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day. Yup, the UFC is back Saturday, so now is our last chance to enjoy some quiet reflection before Dana White and co. snatch up their large share of oxygen in the combat sports space. Pause. Breathe. Or just dig into the clips below and watch some people getting whooped. That works, too. (Big thanks as always to @Barrelelapierna for their weekly lists of the best KOs, and to @Grabaka_Hitman for uploading many of the clips you see here. Give them a follow and chip in on Patreon if you can.) Salhahuddin “Sal” Everett vs. Wesley DrainKai Kamaka III vs. Michel Lima Salhahuddin Everett, I’ll say it now: I was not familiar with your game. KO OF THE NIGHT 🤯 Sal Everett only needed 4 SECONDS to find the KO at #TNU151![ @TuffNUff | LIVE on UFC Fight Pass | ] pic.twitter.com/vFH4LRlNTl— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) January 23, 2026 As I’m sure some of you know, Sal here has been making a name for himself with the UFC in more ways than one. Not only is he an aspiring fighter, he’s also a UFC staff member, and the promotion’s social media team has proudly touted his unique career path. They were extra proud after he scored a four-second knockout of Wesley Drain on Thursday night at a Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas. Holy shit. UFC employee Sal Everett knocks out Wesley Drain in FOUR seconds #TNU151 pic.twitter.com/0NlKlN9ZIV— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 23, 2026 Yup, that’s Uncle Dana, Hunter Campbell, and the rest cheering Everett on. He definitely has the attention of the right people if he’s looking to advance quickly. This was just Everett’s third pro bout, but including his amateur career (all under the Tuff-N-Uff banner) he’s 7-0 and has finished six opponents in the first round. Even given how quickly talents are signed to compete on Contender Series these days, let’s hope Everett is allowed the opportunity to grow on the regional scene rather than be pushed into that big show audition in 2026. Watch this space. Thursday’s event also included a fighter who’s been on his grind for years and already fought in the UFC, Kai Kamaka III. It was a good night for him. Nasty right hook KO by Kai Kamaka in the final 12 seconds of the fight. DAMN #TNU151 pic.twitter.com/LwWnTv3PsP— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 23, 2026 Time ticking down, Kamaka stayed patient and found a home for a right hand that dropped Lima for good. Big shout-out as well to the victorious David Goldenberg, who delivered a completely unhinged post-victory promo roasting Dana White (?!?!?!?!?). "The bald guy. Kinda looks like a bloated Mr. Clean. What's his name Dean, Don, Dino?"A+ post fight by David Goldenberg #TNU151 pic.twitter.com/95gyLQv8o2— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 23, 2026 Crazy? Maybe. But so crazy, it just might work! Tuff-N-Uff 151 is available for replay on UFC Fight Pass. Avery Wilson vs. Cesar Gutierrez It’s no secret we love our big boy head kicks, so thanks for this, Avery Wilson. View this post on Instagram Making this finish even more amusing is that Wilson goes by the nickname “These Hands.” Sorry, Avery, but that feels like false advertising after watching that. His opponent should sue! View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram Synergy FC 25 is available for replay with a subscription to Spectation Sports. Andi Vrtacic vs. Mateusz GolaArkadiusz Wrzosek vs. Szymon Bajor Checking in with a major league promotion that’s already kicked off its 2026 campaign, we had KSW 114 in Radom, Poland, this past weekend. Wait, did someone say, “kicked off?” View this post on Instagram Andi Vrtacic unleashed a goooooorgeous head kick that completely fooled Mateusz Gola and left him flat on the mat. Less picturesque, but equally effective, Arkadiusz Wrzosek silenced Szymon Bajor with a textbook intercept knee. 👊…

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