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Federal agents shoot and kill Minneapolis man

Federal agents fatally shot a Minneapolis resident during an enforcement operation, sparking mass protests, National Guard activation, and a partisan fight over DHS funding as video and officials clash over details

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140 million - Americans under winter storm warnings for Winter Storm Fern

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"The federal government cannot be trusted" — Gov Tim Walz

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Man shot by federal agents identified as Alex J Pretti

A federal law enforcement operation in south Minneapolis ended in a fatal shooting. Local officials and emergency responders confirmed the death and identified the victim as a city resident, prompting immediate onscene response and local outrage.

Multiple videos undercut DHS account of Minneapolis killing

Newly surfaced video footage and independent analyses challenge the official DHS narrative of the Minneapolis killing. Multiple outlets and forensic reviewers say clips show details that contradict federal statements about the encounter.

Senate Democrats threaten partial shutdown over DHS funding

Lawmakers in the Senate signaled they will block or withhold votes on DHS funding after the Minneapolis shooting. The budget standoff has raised the immediate prospect of a partial government shutdown ahead of funding deadlines.

Gov Walz calls on federal agents to leave Minnesota

State and local officials called for federal immigration agents to leave Minnesota and urged deescalation. Governors and senators demanded pauses to enforcement as protests and political backlash spread statewide.

DHS says anti ICE rioters attacked officer and bit off finger

Violence erupted around protests with graphic incidents reported by DHS. Officials say rioters attacked federal officers and one assailant bit off the finger of an HSI agent, intensifying calls for security and sparking further outrage.

Walz activates National Guard as Minneapolis unrest grows

Minnesota officials mobilized security forces as demonstrations escalated. The governor activated the National Guard and key events and sports fixtures were postponed in response to safety concerns.

State investigators say DHS blocked access to shooting scene

State investigators and whistleblowers have accused DHS of blocking local access to the crime scene and attempting to control the investigation. Independent probes and whistleblower accounts intensified scrutiny of federal handling of the case.

Trump and Vance blame Minnesota Democrats for shooting fallout

The White House and Trump allies sharply criticized Minnesota officials while other Republicans defended federal agents. The incident unleashed a torrent of partisan blame across social media and official channels.

AOC urges Senate to block ICE funding after fatal shooting

Progressive lawmakers and activists demanded accountability and called for cutting DHS funding. High-profile Democrats framed the killing as part of a pattern of federal misconduct, intensifying pressure on congressional leaders.

Mass protests spread across US after Minneapolis shooting

Widespread demonstrations erupted across US cities in response to the Minneapolis killing, with crowds clashing with federal officers and prompting local curfews and mass arrests in some areas.

Instant smear campaign targets Minneapolis shooting victim

News organizations and partisan outlets sparred over how the shooting was being reported, with critics accusing officials of pushing a narrative and others highlighting video evidence that contradicts federal statements.

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