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4:15 PM ET, January 8, 2026

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New York Times:
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis  —  An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.  —  On Wednesday in Minneapolis, a federal agent fatally shot a motorist, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
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Zolan Kanno-Youngs / New York Times:
We Pressed Trump on His Conclusion About the ICE Shooting.  Here's What He Said.  —  The exchange was a glimpse into the president's reflexive defense of his federal crackdown on immigration.  —  President Trump wanted to run the tape.  —  Just hours after an Immigration …
Washington Post:
ICE agent was not in the vehicle's path when he fired at driver, video shows  —  An analysis of video footage raises questions about claims by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.  —  A deadly encounter in Minneapolis …
Liam Quinn / People:
DHS Officer Seen on Video Kicking Memorial Candle for Renee Nicole Good, Woman Killed by ICE: 'Don't Give a F—'  —  When confronted by a protester seconds later, the federal agent pushed him back and said, “I don't give a f—”  — A social media video shows a uniformed DHS officer kicking …
The Free Press:
The Right Response to the Minneapolis ICE Shooting  —  Kristi Noem and Jacob Frey react to a shooting with the speed and logic of the internet.  Americans deserve better.  —  Upgrade to Listen  —  1,054  —  A fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday launched an immediate information war …
Reuters:
Can the ICE agent who shot a Minneapolis woman be prosecuted?
Emily Davies / Washington Post:
In combative news conference, Vance defends Minneapolis ICE shooting
New York Post:
ICE agent who opened fire on Renee Good was dragged, hospitalized by illegal migrant driver last year
Steve Vladeck / One First:   Bonus 201: Ted Cruz, the AO, and Hannah Arendt
Associated Press:
Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet and new to the city
Dan Mangan / CNBC:
JD Vance blames Renee Nicole Good for her killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis
NBC News:
House fails to override Trump's vetoes of two Republican bills  —  The pair of bills was not seen as controversial and passed the House and Senate unanimously.  But President Donald Trump's vetoes carried signs of political disagreements.  —  WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House …
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Connor O'Brien / Politico:
Senate votes to limit Trump on Venezuela
Leo Shane III / Politico:
The 5 Republicans who voted against Trump on Venezuela
Associated Press:
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
NBC News:
New DOJ opinion offers legal justification for Maduro seizure, Trump officials tells Congress
Discussion: USA Today
New York Times:
Trump Addresses Venezuela, Greenland and Presidential Power in New York Times Interview … President Trump declared on Wednesday evening that his power as commander in chief is constrained only by his “own morality,” brushing aside international law and other checks on his ability …
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New York Times:
Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years  —  In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.  —  President Trump said on Wednesday evening …
Nicholas Grossman / The UnPopulist:   Trump Is Ensuring That His Venezuela Attack Has No Upside for Anyone
Elizabeth Shockman / MPR News:
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt  —  {"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"parag raph", “content”:[{"text":"Minneapolis Public Schools on Wednesday canceled classes district-wide for the remainder of the week “due to safety concerns,” …
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Gram Slattery / Reuters:
Exclusive: Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US  —  U.S. officials have discussed sending lump sum payments to Greenlanders as part of a bid to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States, according to four sources familiar with the matter.
Homepage:
BCA statement regarding investigation of ICE fatal shooting in Minneapolis … On Jan. 7, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) was notified that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel were involved in a shooting in Minneapolis that resulted in a woman's death.
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Bloomberg:
US Spy Chief Gabbard Excluded From Maduro Plan Over Past Views  —  The White House excluded Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard from months of planning to oust Nicolas Maduro because her previous opposition to military action in Venezuela cast doubt on her willingness to support the operation …
Discussion: MS NOW, Washington Post and Raw Story
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Wall Street Journal:
Tulsi Gabbard Sidelined From Venezuela Planning  —  Trump's director of national intelligence has been left out of one of the administration's most high-profile military operations  —  White House officials excluded the top U.S. intelligence officer, Tulsi Gabbard, from Venezuela planning since last summer …
CBS News:
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over financial transactions  —  Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges …
Discussion: New York Post and Democracy Docket
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Erica Orden / Politico:
Judge disqualifies US attorney in New York, tosses Letitia James subpoenas
New York Times:
Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James
Discussion: NewsMax.com
Washington Post:
Trump plans to make his ballroom addition as tall as the White House itself  —  The president's architect disclosed the change as federal review panels begin a fast-track review of the $400 million project.  —  President Donald Trump plans to build his controversial ballroom as tall …
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Joseph Cox / 404 Media:
Inside ICE's Tool to Monitor Phones in Entire Neighborhoods  —  A social media and phone surveillance system ICE bought access to is designed to monitor a city neighborhood or block for mobile phones, track the movements of those devices and their owners over time, and follow them from their places …
Jon Henley / The Guardian:
French president condemns US for ‘turning away from allies’  —  Emmanuel Macron's comments come as Germany's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, warns against turning world into 'robber's den'  —  The presidents of France and Germany have sharply condemned US foreign policy under Donald Trump …
Discussion: Politico and Reuters
Hannah Kozlowski / Action News 5:
‘Largest economic development in history’: $20 billion dollar data center coming to Southaven  —  SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - Hundreds of permanent jobs are coming to DeSoto County thanks to a new artificial intelligence (AI) company announced by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves.
Paul Krugman:
The Looting of US Foreign Policy  —  Goodbye, national interest.  Hello, ego gratification and profits for the ruling clique. … So Donald Trump says that Venezuela will be “turning over” 30 to 50 million barrels of oil, which may or may not be true.  Trump has a track record …
Discussion: The Mahablog
 
 
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