Minneapolis Killing Tests White House as DHS Funding Hangs in the Balance
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The fatal Minneapolis shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents has intensified anti-government backlash and threatens a key DHS funding package, fracturing Senate Democrats over immigration and enforcement while Republicans push back; reports of ICE abuses, protester data collection, and international criticism complicate the White House’s response, as lawmakers consider accountability measures and impeachment maneuvers amid broader national-security disputes.
- January 27, 2026 Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack
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