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ICE Phone Video: Officer's View of Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

A cellphone clip shot by an ICE officer shows the moments before the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. The footage has energized nationwide protests, triggered federal state conflicts over the probe, and intensified calls for accountability and evidence sharing.

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1.5 million - Amount raised on GoFundMe for the family of Renee Good

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"We will start shooting if you do" — President Donald Trump

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ICE Phone Video: Officer's View of Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

Newly released cellphone footage from the ICE agent involved in the Minneapolis incident has surfaced, showing the moments before the fatal shooting. The clips have intensified national debate and launched new rounds of scrutiny and evidence requests.

DOJ Civil Rights Unit Sidelined in Minneapolis ICE Shooting Inquiry

Federal and local legal clashes are unfolding around the Minneapolis shooting and separate Trump funding actions. The Justice Department's Civil Rights prosecutors were sidelined while judges have temporarily blocked administration moves to withhold funds.

Hundreds Storm Minneapolis Hotel in Anti ICE Protests

Protests in Minneapolis have escalated into direct actions targeting hotels and other sites tied to federal agents. Authorities report mass demonstrations as federal forces prepare to reinforce operations in the city.

Border Patrol Shoots Two in Portland During Vehicle Stop

A separate confrontation in Portland saw federal Border Patrol agents shoot two people during an operation. DHS says the individuals had links to a Venezuelan gang, intensifying federal claims about criminal threats tied to migration and enforcement.

Trump Seeks $100 Billion From US Oil Firms to Rebuild Venezuela

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Oil Chiefs Warn Venezuela Is Still 'Uninvestible'

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US Seizes Fifth Tanker in Caribbean Operation

The US has stepped up maritime enforcement around Venezuelan oil shipping while NATO and partners track suspect tankers in the Atlantic. The moves are part of a wider push to curb sanctioned oil flows and exert pressure on Caracas.

Russia Fires Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile at Ukraine

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Trump Warns Iran 'We Will Start Shooting' If Regime Hits Protesters

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Grok Generating Nonconsensual Sexual Deepfakes Amid Outcry

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Indonesia Temporarily Blocks Grok Over Porn Risk

Governments and regulators are taking action against Grok while major platforms restrict access. Indonesia has temporarily blocked the bot and lawmakers are urging app stores to remove services that facilitate nonconsensual deepfakes.

NASA Initiates Medical Evacuation From the International Space Station

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US Economy Adds 50 Thousand Jobs in December

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USDA Suspends All Federal Funding to Minnesota Amid Fraud Probe

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