Border czar weighs in on ICE mask debate; Epstein scrutiny widens


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Media Miss Minute highlights two stories each episode — one covered by right-leaning media and one by left-leaning media — that are underreported or unreported by the other side.

Left Media Miss

Border Czar Tom Homan says he doesn't like immigration enforcement agents wearing masks, but argues they “have to protect themselves” amid a sharp increase in threats and assaults.

Right Media Miss

Renewed scrutiny following the Justice Department’s release of Epstein-related files is creating professional and reputational pressure for several prominent figures.


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In this Media Miss Minute, U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan weighs in on whether immigration enforcement agents should be allowed to wear masks during operations. Plus, new attention surrounding the release of the Epstein files is prompting questions and consequences for high-profile individuals.

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Media Miss by the left: Homan defends  masked ICE agents amid threat spike 

As Democrats push to ban immigration enforcement agents from wearing masks, Border Czar Tom Homan is defending the practice. 

“Look, you know, I don’t like the masks either, but because threats against ice officers, you know, are up over 1,500%, actual assaults, and threats are up over 8,000%, these men and women have to protect themselves,” Homan said in an interview with CBS News on Sunday.

Democrats say they will not compromise on that demand – or others, including  requiring body cameras – before agreeing to  a funding bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.

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Media Miss by the right: Epstein file release renews scrutiny 

The Justice Department’s release of millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has reignited scrutiny of high-profile figures who maintained contact with him after his conviction. 

That includes Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathryn Ruemmler – who has faced pressure over her past association with Epstein – not over allegations of criminal wrongdoing, but over the relationship itself. 

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has also faced questions – from members of Congress – over a 2012 visit to Epstein’s private island.

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