From worst of times to even worse: the Trump administration continues to spiral In the winter of despair, it was a day of the vile and a night of the obscene The Guardian - US · Jan 29
Why the Minneapolis killings have driven a wedge between Trump and pro-gun groups Trump loyalists are upset the administration has blamed Pretti’s shooting on him exercising his right to carry a gun The Guardian - US · Jan 29
‘Rage knitting’ against the machine: the hobbyists putting anti-ICE messages into crafts Makers take a stand through ‘Melt the ICE’ red knit caps and sparkly nails – all while raising funds for those affected by immigration raids The Guardian - US · Jan 29
ICE ends Maine surge, Sen. Collins says The Trump administration is facing a growing bipartisan backlash over immigration enforcement tactics. Axios · Jan 29
Vice signaling fuels Trump's appeal Minneapolis reveals why outrage alone fails to loosen Trump’s grip Salon · Jan 29
"Less lethal" weapons are still deadly Crowd-control tactics tied to eye injuries, serious wounds and fatalities are drawing renewed scrutiny Salon · Jan 29
Trump reportedly sues US Treasury and IRS for $10bn; US Senate reaches deal to avert partial government shutdown – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jan 29
Nicki Minaj calls herself Donald Trump's 'No. 1 fan', furthering fan dismay From Barbz to MAGA princess. Rap star Nicki Minaj is making headlines following her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit, where she proudly declared herself Donald Trump’s No.1 fan. Euronews · Jan 29
‘Nothing has changed’: Minneapolis on edge despite Trump’s de-escalation vow The departure of Greg Bovino has not quelled ICE’s raids – and hope that tensions are easing feels distant The Guardian - US · Jan 29
Shut it down! The US is better off with no government than with the one it has As senators refuse to fund Trump’s immigration crackdown, a partial shutdown is likely. For Democrats, it’s the right move The Guardian - US · Jan 29
5-year-old arrested by ICE 'depressed and sad' in detention facility A US Democratic Congressman, Joaquin Castro, shared about his meeting with Liam Conejo Ramos, the five-year-old detained by federal immigration authorities. He said that the kid is showing signs of depression after being held for days in a Texas detention facility. The Times of India · Jan 29
The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House – and what they teach us Under Donald Trump, the White House has filled its social media with memes, wishcasting, nostalgia and deepfakes. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the trolling The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Bruce Springsteen shares anti-ICE protest song Streets of Minneapolis Bruce Springsteen has released the moving anti-ICE protest song Streets of Minneapolis in response to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in the US city this month. BANG Premier · Jan 29
Trump shares conspiracies on Minneapolis, immigration and 2020 election in late night Truth Social spree One of the posts reshared by the president suggested that the protestors in Minneapolis had been paid to be there The Independent UK · Jan 29
The Independent UK · Jan 29 ‘Trump saw it wasn’t playing well’: White House insiders on the chaotic response to Alex Pretti shooting President Donald Trump quickly realized the Department of Homeland Security’s messaging about the killing of intensive care nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday was being widely rejected, according to report
Evening Standard · Jan 29 New video shows Alex Pretti clashing with federal agents days before he was shot dead in Minneapolis The two border agents involved in Pretti’s fatal shooting have since been placed on leave
Euronews · Jan 29 Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ takes aim at Donald Trump and ICE American rock legend Bruce Springsteen has dedicated his new song to “the people of Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbours and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good,” the two US citizens gunned down by ICE agents this month.
Euronews · Jan 29 New footage reveals Alex Pretti clashed with federal agents a week before he was killed The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota.
The Times of India · Jan 29 ICE issues ‘do not engage’ order to its agents as backlash grows after Alex Pretti shooting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are now instructed to avoid engaging with protesters during crackdowns, following a fatal incident. New guidance mandates targeting only immigrants with criminal records. Commands will be issued via megaphones, detailing each arrest step. President Trump is reportedly focused on de-escalating tensions and has ordered a…
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Minnesota ICE live: Trump insists immigration officers stay while Homan outlines plan to ‘draw down’ agents When Trump was asked whether he was pulling ICE agents out of Minnesota, he said, ‘No, no. Not at all’
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages The situation for some of the most vulnerable people trapped in homes in Tennessee and Mississippi without electricity is reaching a breaking point
The Guardian - US · Jan 29 Videos show altercation between Alex Pretti and federal officers 11 days before he was killed Three newly discovered videos show the Minneapolis ICU nurse being tackled by federal agents in a prior confrontation
The Independent UK · Jan 29 A shadow network in Minneapolis defies ICE and protects immigrants If there’s been a soundtrack to life in Minneapolis in recent weeks, it’s the shrieking whistles and honking horns of thousands of people following immigration agents across the city
The Independent UK · Jan 29 New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his death Videos that emerged Wednesday show Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers
The Texas Tribune · Jan 29 Lawmakers, protesters demand release of 5-year-old held at Texas immigration detention center State troopers deployed pepper spray at protesters at the family detention center near Dilley where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian’s detention has drawn nationwide attention.