Two agents who shot Alex Pretti put on leave as Trump tries to quell backlash Fallout from second fatal shooting amid immigration operation in city dogs White House, though raids continue The Guardian - US · Jan 28
In a brazen move, Border Patrol Chief twists the demand for justice into ‘doxing’ accusations to defend the killer of Alex Pretti In the wake of the Jan. 24, 2026 killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, federal officials have been scrambling to control the narrative. Even now, the Border Patrol Chief, Bovino, refuses to expose the monsters who did it. The Mary Sue · Jan 27
Border Patrol Agents Started the Scuffle That Led to Alex Pretti's Death As with Renee Good, a calmer response could have avoided the lethal outcome. Reason · Jan 27
Why Stephen Miller Was Not Included As Noem Gets Two Hours With Trump Whilst Immigration Czar Stays Outside Trump excluded immigration policy architect Stephen Miller from emergency meeting with Kristi Noem following backlash over Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Trump and Noem’s ICE proves no match for ‘Minnesota Nice’ — and what that really means IN FOCUS: There’s been nothing passive-aggressive in how Minnesotans have stood up against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, writes Rhian Lubin The Independent UK · Jan 27
Tim Walz–Trump Call: President Agrees to Reduce Federal Agents After Minnesota Deaths In the latest call between Tim Walz and Donald Trump, the US president said that he will reduce federal agents in Minnesota. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Ted Cruz Calls On Trump Admin To 'Ratchet Things Down' As Republicans Join Backlash Over Killing Of Alex Pretti Texas Sen. Ted Cruz joined the Republicans criticizing the Trump administration over the killing of Alex Pretti and its aftermath, saying that "everyone" should "ratchet things down." Latin Times · Jan 27
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain ‘extraordinary violations’ of detainee rights The judge said he recognizes that ordering the head of a federal agency to appear personally was extraordinary The Independent UK · Jan 27
Gavin Newsom Celebrates Removal Of Greg Bovino As Border Patrol's 'Commander At Large': 'Gestapo Greg Is Out' California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated reports that Greg Bovino has been removed from his role as Border Patrol's "Commander at Large" in the fallout of Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis on Saturday. Latin Times · Jan 27
Italy’s foreign minister defends ICE attendance at Winter Olympics after outrage: ‘It’s not like the SS are coming’ Italian opposition parties are urging the government to stand up to Donald Trump and bar agents from entry The Independent UK · Jan 27
Bovino Put Out To Pasture Plus: Vance gets Kamala'd, positioning aircraft carriers near Iran, and more... Reason · Jan 27
Trump’s Minneapolis reset isn’t real The White House has shifted tone and removed Greg Bovino, but Trump’s immigration policy remains intact Salon · Jan 27
Melania Trump wants to see unity and peaceful protests against ICE after shooting of Alex Pretti Protests have intensified in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti The Independent UK · Jan 27
What to know about Gregory Bovino, the commander of Trump's immigration crackdown The commander of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is leaving the city after federal agents fatally shot two people in less than three weeks The Independent UK · Jan 27
Latin Times · Jan 27 Texas Gov. Abbott Calls For ICE To Change Course After Killing Of Alex Pretti: 'Need To Recalibrate' Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for ICE to change course as criticism to the agency mounts following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last Saturday.
The Times of India · Jan 27 Being Homan: How killing of Alex Pretti triggered Gregory Bovino's exit from Minneapolis Gregory Bovino, the United States Border Patrol commander-at-large, has been removed from his role and will return to California, where he is expected to retire soon, The Atlantic reported, citing a Homeland Security official and two sources familiar with the decision.
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Alex Pretti's Death During ICE Raid Puts Kristi Noem and Close Adviser Corey Lewandowski Under Fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and adviser Corey Lewandowski are reportedly at risk of being ousted as Donald Trump sidelines DHS leadership following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
Euronews · Jan 27 Minnesota: Protests continue as some agents prepare to leave the city Federal agents involved in immigration enforcement in Minneapolis are expected to leave city after Mayor Jacob Frey's call with President Trump.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Trump withdraws US Border Patrol chief from Minneapolis in first sign of White House retreat Gregory Bovino’s departure comes after an immigration raid in which federal agents gunned down 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 The rise and fall of Gregory Bovino, US border patrol’s menacing provoker-in-chief Official who said Alex Pretti wanted to ‘massacre’ agents relegated to bench as White House appears to change tack
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during town hall in Minneapolis – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Trump holds late-night crisis talks with Kristi Noem amid reports her job is at serious risk The Oval Office meeting, also attended by top aides and the White House press secretary, was instigated by Noem herself and lasted for almost two hours
The Independent UK · Jan 27 ‘Little Napoleon in an SS coat’: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino’s rise and fall Customs and Border Protection commander stood down from Trump administration’s Minneapolis operation after second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in a month
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Who Is Greg Bovino? Inside His Rise from Border Patrol Agent to Trump's Immigration Enforcer — and What Comes Next Greg Bovino, Border Patrol commander, is expected to leave Minneapolis after overseeing two fatal shootings, reflecting how Trump's deportation policies are influencing law enforcement.
We Got This Covered · Jan 27 ICE commander Greg Bovino humiliated by Trump, social media blocked, marked for early retirement Looks like they've found their fall guy.