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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Associated Press
Zeteo:
Inside Trump's Plans To Protect Killer ICE Agents ‘No Matter What’  —  Minnesota officials want to investigate ICE's killing of a mother in Minneapolis.  Team Trump has been planning for a moment like this.  —  ∙ Paid  —  Donald Trump and his administration have always known …
The Intercept:
ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good Identified as Jonathan Ross  —  The Intercept has identified the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who shot and killed an observer in a residential neighborhood of Minneapolis on Wednesday as Jonathan Ross, a deportation officer based out of the agency's field office in St. Paul.
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 …
Stephen Neukam / Axios:
Inside Democrats' new push to handcuff ICE
Discussion: Newsbusters and NewsNation
New York Post:
ICE agent who opened fire on Renee Good was dragged, hospitalized by illegal migrant driver last year
Max Rego / The Hill:
Former ICE chief: Noem Minneapolis shooting statement ‘incredibly irresponsible’
Tiffany Wertheimer / BBC:
Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and Canary
Emily Davies / Washington Post:
In combative news conference, Vance defends Minneapolis ICE shooting
Dan Mangan / CNBC:
JD Vance blames Renee Nicole Good for her killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Zachary Basu / Axios:
ICE killing instantly fractures America into two
Discussion: The Nation, The Hill and NewsMax.com
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
Associated Press:
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
Leo Shane III / Politico:
The 5 Republicans who voted against Trump on Venezuela
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 …
Discussion: The Guardian
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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 …
NBC News:
New DOJ opinion offers legal justification for Maduro seizure, Trump officials tells Congress
Discussion: USA Today
Nicholas Grossman / The UnPopulist:   Trump Is Ensuring That His Venezuela Attack Has No Upside for Anyone
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.
Kat Tenbarge / Spitfire News:
Why isn't there a bigger Grok boycott?  —  Advertisers, politicians, and investors are still all-in on X, despite a sexual abuse crisis. … Immediately, the federal government began smearing her as the aggressor, despite video footage clearly showing what actually happened.
Discussion: Wired, more at Techmeme »
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Katie Herchenroeder / Mother Jones:
Grok Deepfaked Renee Nicole Good's Body Into a Bikini  —  Hours after an ICE agent killed the mother of three, Elon Musk's chatbot was undressing her.  —  Grok, the AI chatbot launched by Elon Musk after his takeover of X, unhesitatingly fulfilled a user's request on Wednesday to generate …
Wired:
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What's on X
more at Techmeme »
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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Associated Press:
Live updates: State investigators say they can't access ICE shooting evidence after FBI takes case  —  EDITED BY CURTIS YEE, SAL CHRIST AND LUENA RODRIGUEZ-FEO VILEIRA  —  The head of Minnesota's state investigations agency said Thursday that the U.S. attorney's office has barred …
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,” …
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 …
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Wall Street Journal:   Tulsi Gabbard Sidelined From Venezuela Planning
New York Times:
Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James  —  A longtime hairdresser for the New York attorney general has come under scrutiny as the Justice Department's efforts to charge Ms. James on other fronts falter.  —  Federal prosecutors are investigating financial transactions involving …
Discussion: New York Sun, Raw Story and NewsMax.com
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CBS News:
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over financial transactions
Discussion: Democracy Docket
Erica Orden / Politico:
Judge disqualifies US attorney in New York, tosses Letitia James subpoenas
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 …
Jacob Wendler / Politico:
California Rep. Julia Brownley won't seek reelection  —  Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) will not seek reelection after representing a Ventura County-area district for seven terms, she announced Thursday.  Brownley's decision adds to a wave of retirement announcements ahead of this fall's midterm elections …
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 …
 
 
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Laura Hazard Owen / Nieman Lab:
A look at the visual investigations of the Minneapolis ICE shooting by The NYT, WaPo, and Bellingcat, and how they helped people trying to make sense of events

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