2026.01.26

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ICE

The Glean
Video evidence contradicts federal officials’ claims after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
Plus: DOC launches website to fight misinformation; judge bars federal officials from destroying evidence related to Saturday’s shooting; and AG Bondi makes demands for ICE withdrawal.
by Peter Majerle
https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2026/01/video-evidence-contradicts-federal-officials-claims-after-fatal-shooting-of-alex-pretti/

Quick! Somebody get a shopping bag and $50.000 cash!
Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing Alex Pretti shooting
President announces he is sending his border czar, Tom Homan, to Minneapolis as outrage mounts over killing
George Chidi and agencies
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/donald-trump-administration-reviewing-alex-pretti-shooting

Trump moved to cut funding for ICE body cameras and reduced oversight
Administration opposed efforts last year to expand use of cameras by immigration agents and cut oversight staffing
Reuters
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/ice-body-cameras-immigration-trump

Trump officials continue to push lies after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
George Chidi
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/trump-administration-alex-pretti-shooting-statements

Federal agents use teargas on protesters outside ICE agents’ alleged Minneapolis hotel
Protesters reportedly had gathered at the hotel after the killing of Alex Pretti, with some vandalizing the building
Sam Levine in New York
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/minnesota-minneapolis-ice-hotel-protests

How to avoid ICE entanglements when seeking health care: Doctors offer tips
Online appointments and streamlining prescription pickups can ease risk and stress, health care providers say.
by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
https://sahanjournal.com/health/avoiding-ice-when-seeking-health-care/

More News

Gold price tops $5,000 an ounce for first time as investors seek safe haven from Trump turmoil
Rising fears that another US shutdown looms pushes gold price to new height amid nearly 90% rise since Trump’s inauguration
Patrick Commins
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/26/gold-prices-record-5000-ounce-trump-turmoil

Fraud focus: why is Trump granting clemency to convicted fraudsters?
Adam Gabbatt
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/why-trump-pardons-fraud-clemency

Severe heatwave envelops South Australia as Victoria braces for record-breaking weather and fire threats
Residents near Otways fire in Victoria urged to prepare to evacuate, while Ouyen and Mildura forecast to record 49C on Tuesday
Petra Stock and Stephanie Convery
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/26/severe-heatwave-envelops-south-australia-as-victoria-braces-for-record-breaking-weather

Meatballs, Persian rice and Korean stew: John Gregory-Smith’s globetrotting chicken traybake recipes
Mediterranean chicken meatballs with feta and black olives, Persian-style saffron chicken and rice, and a garlicky, Korean-inspired chicken and potato traybake
John Gregory-Smith
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jan/26/chicken-traybake-recipes-meatballs-persian-rice-korean-garlic-john-gregory-smith