The Second Shooting Plus: Kristi Noem's transformation of DHS, Stanley Kubrick's Gigolo Joe, and more... Reason · Jan 26
Kristi Noem called ‘sicko fan’ by DHS officials after Minnesota nurse killed by federal agents; Trump distances himself Even Donald Trump has refused to back Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s claim that the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota was justified. The Times of India · Jan 26
Gavin Newsom Calls JD Vance a 'True Psycopath' Over Post Claiming ICE Officials Are Being Attacked In Minneapolis California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Vice President JD Vance a "true psychopath" for claiming in a social media publication that ICE officials are being attacked in Minneapolis. International Business Times · Jan 26
Three Toddlers Left in Van as Street Shooting Kills Both Parents, Court Hears Three toddlers were found alive in a van after their parents were shot dead in a San Diego street shooting, a court has heard. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
First Thing: Obamas call Alex Pretti’s killing a ‘tragedy’ as pressure mounts for full investigation Barack and Michelle Obama say killing should be ‘wake-up call’ and accuse federal agents of not operating in lawful way. Plus, meet the OB-GYNs fighting Trump’s ‘guerrilla war on science’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Son Stabbed Father to Death in Front Yard as Grandmother Watched, Prosecutors Say Prosecutors say a son stabbed his father to death in the front yard as the victim's mother watched. The teen faces a murder charge in Alabama. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
Minneapolis mayor says some federal agents will begin to leave amid growing anger over Alex Pretti death – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jan 26
‘Our spirit can’t be broken’: Minneapolis city council member on resisting Trump’s immigration crackdown Aisha Chughtai, who represents the district where Alex Pretti was fatally shot, speaks on the ‘despair’ caused by federal immigration enforcement The Guardian - US · Jan 26
Albanian murderer 'makes £20,000 from TikTok livestream from prison cell' Eugert Merizaj will be transferred to a high-security facility in Albania, home to some of the country’s worst offenders Evening Standard · Jan 26
Trump says he's ‘reviewing everything’ amid uproar over fatal shooting in Minneapolis by federal agent Alex Pretti, 37, was shot by Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis, sparking a massive backlash among politicians and the public Evening Standard · Jan 26
Monday briefing: What we know about the death of Alex Pretti In today’s newsletter: A second US citizen has been shot dead by federal officials in Minneapolis in less than three weeks – and the Trump narrative still doesn’t tally with videos from the scene The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after fatal shootings A federal judge is set to hear arguments Monday on whether to pause an immigration crackdown in Minnesota The Independent UK · Jan 26
Second Amendment Roundup: Four Points on the Wolford Argument Comments by Akhil and Vikram Amar in Scotusblog.com are off base. Reason · Jan 26
Trump news at a glance: Pretti killing a ‘wake-up call’ say Obamas as Clinton urges Americans to speak out Two Democratic ex-leaders warn core American values are under assault – key US politics stories from Sunday 25 January at a glance The Guardian - US · Jan 26
Axios · Jan 26 Impeachment, hearings, shutdown: DHS and ICE are under siege by Congress like never before Democrats are piling onto a push to impeach Noem as many Republicans call for an investigation.
The Times of India · Jan 26 Minnesota Guard hands out coffee to anti-ICE protesters after deadly federal shooting Minnesota National Guard troops were seen distributing coffee and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters amid heightened tensions following a fatal shooting. Wearing reflective vests to avoid confusion with federal agents, their presence aimed to manage crowds and de-escalate the volatile situation, creating a striking contrast that fueled online debate.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 26 ‘He was laughing’: survivor speaks after Lake Cargelligo shooting as NSW police continue search for triple murder suspect Investigators receive more information suggesting fugitive Julian Ingram had been in Mount Hope, about 70km from Lake Cargelligo, after Thursday’s shooting
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Man killed wife and three relatives while their children hid in closet before calling 911, police say Vijay Kumar, 51, of Atlanta, has been charged with four counts of murder, aggravated assault and cruelty to children
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Minneapolis mourns ICU nurse killed by a Border Patrol agent as a warmhearted neighbor and caregiver Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city
Axios · Jan 25 Minnesota takes rare legal steps to ensure probe of Alex Pretti shooting State and local authorities were barred from investigating the Renee Good shooting. They don't want that to happen again.
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shooting In dueling news conferences, federal and state officials offered starkly different messages about the immigration crackdown that has swept across Minneapolis and surrounding cities
The Times of India · Jan 25 ‘Wake-up call for America’: Obamas condemn killing of Alex Pretti, accuse Trump of assault on US values Barack and Michelle Obama on Sunday issued a statement condemning the killing of a second US citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents, saying it exemplified President Donald Trump's "assault" on American values.
The Guardian - US · Jan 25 Minneapolis residents, angry and anxious, resolve to fight on as they mourn Alex Pretti Scene of a growing vigil is all too common in city as killing comes less than three weeks after Renee Good’s death
The Times of India · Jan 25 Minneapolis shooting: FBI Director Kash Patel defends Border Patrol and Kristi Noem after Alex Pretti was shot dead FBI Director Kash Patel defended border patrol tactics following the shooting death of Alex Pretti, stating individuals attacking law enforcement face repercussions. Patel questioned Pretti's motives, highlighting the loaded firearm found on him. He deferred further investigation details to DHS and prosecutors, emphasizing trust in trained professionals.
The Guardian - US · Jan 25 NRA and pro-gun groups call for ‘full investigation’ into killing of Alex Pretti Groups typically aligned with Trump call for investigation as NRA wades into the national dialogue