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‘Can use a softer touch on immigration’: Donald Trump says after Minneapolis shootings that killed 2; ‘ICE was not happy either’

US President Donald Trump has said that two people shot dead by federal immigration officers last month were “not angels”, but said that their actions did not justify their deaths.Speaking in an interview with NBC Nightly News on Wednesday, Trump addressed the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed in separate […]

Anthony Kazmierczak, who sprayed Ilhan Omar, is a Trump fan with Parkinson’s disease: ‘Pretty conservative guy’

A 55-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly spraying an unknown substance at Congresswoman and Somali leader Ilhan Omar during a town hall event in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The suspect was later identified as Anthony Kazmierczak, who used a syringe to target Omar, who was addressing supporters about protests against ICE. Ilhan Omar Attacked At Minneapolis […]

‘I watched him die’: Woman who filmed Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis speaks out for the first time | World News

While Minneapolis is reeling from the shock of another resident being shot by ICE agents within a month, Stella Carlson, the woman who saw 37-year-old Alex Pretti being shot has spoken out for the first time. In an interview, Carlson shared a first-hand account of the fatal incident. For her, what was supposed to be […]

‘I will erase your voice’: Chilling remark from ICE agent fuels backlash amid ongoing protests over Minneapolis shooting

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent warned a legal observer on Tuesday in Minnesota, saying that if “you raise your voice, I will erase your voice.”“Are you serious? You said if I raise my voice, you will erase my voice?” the observer asked incredulously.“Yes, exactly,” the agent responded.Within the last three weeks, agents […]

Germany issues travel warning for US after Minneapolis shooting; ‘Be vigilant, stay away from crowds’

Germany Tuesday issued a travel alert for its nationals in the US, urging them to exercise caution amid the ongoing ICE crackdown in Minneapolis which led to the death of US citizen Alex Preeti, the second shooting after Renee Good was shot dead earlier this month. Both Good and Alex were American citizens. “In Minneapolis […]

Being Homan: How killing of Alex Pretti triggered Gregory Bovino’s exit from Minneapolis

Gregory Bovino, the United States Border Patrol commander-at-large, has been removed from his role and will return to California, where he is expected to retire soon, The Atlantic reported, citing a Homeland Security official and two sources familiar with the decision.Bovino’s sudden demotion is being seen as a clear sign that the Trump administration may […]

Who is Tom Homan? Donald Trump’s point man sent to Minneapolis as protests erupt over ICE raids

File photo: Tom Homan (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has announced that his border czar, Tom Homan, will be sent to Minneapolis, a city that has emerged as the epicentre of protests against the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics following two fatal shootings involving federal agents this month. Trump on Monday said Homan would […]

‘Trump doesn’t want violence on US streets’: White House defends immigration crackdown after Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis

Donald Trump (File photo) The White House on Monday addressed the second shooting by anti-immigrant agents in Minneapolis city in Minnesota, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt expressing regret while simultaneously criticising Democrats. While claiming president Donald Trump doesn’t want violence, the administration quickly shifted blame to Democratic leaders for resisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]

‘Wake-up call for America’: Obamas condemn killing of Alex Pretti, accuse Trump of assault on US values

Barack and Michelle Obama on Sunday issued a statement condemning the killing of a second US citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents, saying it exemplified President Donald Trump’s “assault” on American values. “The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that […]

Minneapolis shooting: FBI Director Kash Patel defends Border Patrol and Kristi Noem after Alex Pretti was shot dead

FBI Director Kash Patel defended the border patrol’s tactics and DHS chief Kristi Noem over Saturday’s shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a border patrol agent in Minneapolis during an interview on Fox’s Sunday Morning Futures.Patel defended the border patrol’s tactics and questioned Pretti’s motives, saying, “Secretary [Kristi] Noem stated perfectly, you do not […]