States push to remove laws that prevent federal officers from being sued after Minnesota shootings State lawmakers want to make laws allowing residents to sue federal officers The Independent UK · Feb 3
The criminalizing of protest and dissent has a long history in America The Trump administration is accusing protesters of ‘domestic terrorism’ but this brazen tactic is as old as the country itself The Guardian - US · Feb 3
Spotlight on Africa: US strikes in Nigeria and fear among the African diaspora In the episode, we examine recent US strikes in northern Nigeria and explore the experiences of the US African diaspora in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nigeria has endured years of violence from extremist groups such as Boko Haram, but there is growing debate over whether a US intervention is the appropriate response.… Radio France Internationale · Feb 3
Disastrous start for US TikTok as users cry censorship New US-owned app struggled with a storm and was accused of blocking content critical of Trump – can it recover? The Guardian - US · Feb 3
Clergy protests against ICE turned to a classic – and powerful – American playlist On Jan. 28, 2026, Bruce Springsteen released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a hard-hitting protest against the immigration enforcement surge in the city, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The song is all over social media, and the official video has already been streamed more than 5 million times.… The Conversation · Feb 3
What should business leaders say about Alex Pretti’s death? History will judge business leaders not just for their silence, but for their platitudes. Fortune · Feb 3
Democrats must take a moral stand on ICE Party leaders must decide whether to press their moral advantage or default to performative bipartisanship Salon · Feb 3
Major Update In Alex Pretti’s Case As Medical Examiner’s Ruling Is Revealed “Now the state needs to investigate in full, along with Renee Good…” Bored Panda · Feb 3
Journalist Don Lemon describes FBI hotel arrest to Jimmy Kimmel: ‘They want to instill fear’ Lemon was arrested on federal charges related to a protest against immigration enforcement at a Minnesota church that he covered The Independent UK · Feb 3
Billie Eilish roasted on social media after 'stolen land' remarks at Grammys: 'Return your $14 million LA mansion' At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, singer Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech to make a political statement that went viral online. Eilish won the Song of the Year award for “Wildflower,” which she co‑wrote and performed with her brother Finneas O’Connell. The Times of India · Feb 2
Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail" Many GOP members have shifted their tone on gun control after Alex Pretti's death. Axios · Feb 2
Alex Pretti’s death ruled a homicide by Minnesota medical examiner It comes as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all immigration officials in Minnesota would be fitted with body-worn cameras The Independent UK · Feb 2
‘It’s really hard’: US Olympians are stepping off the podium to speak out about the chaos in Minnesota Sports and politics colliding in Minnesota. We Got This Covered · Feb 2
Shutdown Showdown Plus: the Epstein files, the officers who shot Alex Pretti, and more... Reason · Feb 2
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Two agents involved in Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting are identified as CBP veterans: report Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez have been identified in a report as the immigration agents who fired on Alex Pretti
Bored Panda · Feb 2 MAGA Influencer Emily Austin’s Reaction To Billie Eilish’s Anti-ICE Grammy Speech Brutally Mocked The conservative influencer filmed her live reaction to Billie Eilish slamming ICE during her Grammys acceptance speech.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 First Thing: Todd Blanche says review of Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case ‘is over’ Deputy US attorney general says the government cannot ‘just create evidence’ but victims attorney accuses government of hiding perpetrators while exposing survivors. Plus, the Mormon women who fought a Republican-led redistricting initiative in Utah – and won
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Judge blocks Trump administration plan to strip protected status for Haitians in US – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Euronews · Feb 2 'F*ck ICE': The most powerful speeches at the politically-charged Grammy Awards This year's Grammy Awards saw several artists stand up to Donald Trump and ICE. From host Trevor Noah to Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny - who targeted US immigration authorities in his acceptance speech - politics loomed large at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
The Guardian - US · Feb 2 The detention of five-year-old Liam Ramos was horrific. What has America become? Do the people imprisoning kids like Liam Ramos have no children of their own? Do they have no decency, compassion or basic humanity?
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Monday briefing: The community solidarity driving the fightback against ICE in Minneapolis In today’s newsletter: Public outrage has reached fever pitch following the killing of US citizens. But, amid the focus on violence, another story of mutual aid and neighbourhood organising is unfolding
The Guardian - US · Feb 2 Trump news at a glance: Kennedy Center to close; Epstein case ‘over’, says deputy US attorney general Trump announces two-year closure of Kennedy Center, citing construction needs – key US politics stories from 1 February 2026
The Times of India · Feb 2 Alex Pretti shooter Jesus Ochoa is a gun enthusiast with 25 rifles, pistols and shotguns, reveals ex-wife One of the federal agents identified in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis was described by his ex-wife as a long-time gun enthusiast, according to records obtained by ProPublica.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 2 Two CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting are from South Texas Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez fired on Pretti during a protest in Minneapolis last month, according to government records viewed by ProPublica.
The Guardian - US · Feb 1 Two federal agents reportedly identified in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez are both officers with Customs and Border Protection, ProPublica reports