Trump Action Archive

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• Secretary Noem contradicted by ICE and CBP on domestic terrorism designation — During Senate hearings, Border Patrol Commissioner Rodney Scott and ICE Director Lyons both denied that they had provided Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem with an assessment that Alex Pretti was engaged in domestic terrorism. However, Noem had repeatedly stated publicly that she only referred to Pretti as a domestic terrorist because that is what ICE and CBP told her. The contradiction suggests Noem may have misrepresented the basis for her characterization.
• Sen. Gary Peters questioned whether Noem was told Pretti was domestic terrorist — Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) asked Border Patrol Commissioner Rodney Scott and ICE Director Lyons whether they had provided Secretary Noem with an assessment that Alex Pretti was engaged in domestic terrorism. Both officials answered no. Peters then asked how Noem could possibly have come to that conclusion to tell the American public, and Scott responded that he could not speculate on what someone else would say or why.
• Wall Street Journal reports chaos at DHS under Noem and Lewandowski — Wall Street Journal reporters Michelle Hackman, Josh Dawsey, and Tarini Parti published an investigation describing the Department of Homeland Security as in chaos under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her advisor Corey Lewandowski. The reporters documented that Noem and Lewandowski are using DHS for personal aggrandizement with an eye to elevating Noem to the presidency, including focus on image, firing or demoting 80% of career field leadership, apparent steering of contracts to allies, and excessive demands including a luxury 737 MAX jet for their travel. DHS is currently leasing the $70 million plane and is in the process of buying it.
• Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski misused DHS resources for personal and political purposes — Wall Street Journal reporting revealed that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski used departmental resources for personal and political benefit, including using a luxury 737 MAX jet (being acquired for approximately $70 million) for travel, firing a U.S. Coast Guard pilot over a blanket left on a plane, and attempting to obtain law-enforcement badges and guns for political appointees without proper training. The reporting also documented their public denial of an alleged affair while showing little effort to hide their relationship within the department.
• Coast Guard pilot fired over Kristi Noem's blanket, later reinstated — According to a Wall Street Journal report, a U.S. Coast Guard pilot was fired by Corey Lewandowski, described as Kristi Noem's close adviser, after Noem's personal blanket was left behind on a plane. The pilot was later reinstated because no one else was available to fly the leadership home. The incident reflects broader politicization and culture of intimidation within the Department of Homeland Security.
• DHS pushes for political appointees to receive federal badges and weapons — According to a Wall Street Journal report, Kristi Noem's close adviser Corey Lewandowski pushed for political appointees to receive federal badges and weapons. The moves alarmed career officials and deepened concerns about the politicization of law enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security.

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• Trump signed Executive Order 14386 directing the Department of War to procure power from coal-fired generation facilities for military installations via long-term Power Purchase Agreements, citing national defense and grid reliability. — President Trump signed Executive Order 14386 on February 11, 2026, directing the Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, to seek long-term Power Purchase Agreements with coal-fired energy production facilities to serve Department of War installations and mission-critical facilities. The order frames coal generation as essential to national security, grid reliability, and defense operational readiness, and prioritizes projects enhancing grid reliability, on-site fuel security, and mission assurance for defense and intelligence capabilities.
• Trump signed executive order directing Defense Department to purchase billions in coal-generated power — At a White House ceremony surrounded by coal industry leaders, lawmakers, and miners, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Defense Department to purchase billions of dollars of power produced by coal. Trump characterized environmental regulations as "the Radical Left's war on the industry." The event included presentation of a trophy naming Trump "the undisputed champion of beautiful, clean coal."
• Trump issues executive order directing federal military installations to procure power from coal-fired generation facilities — President Trump issued an executive order on February 11, 2026, directing the Secretary of War (in coordination with the Secretary of Energy) to procure power from U.S. coal-generation facilities through long-term Power Purchase Agreements for Department of War installations and mission-critical facilities. The order frames coal as essential to national defense and grid reliability, citing a prior national energy emergency declaration. It prioritizes projects enhancing grid reliability, on-site fuel security, and defense mission assurance.
• President Trump signed executive order directing Department of War to purchase coal power — On February 12, 2026, President Trump held a "Champion of Coal" event at the White House where he signed an executive order directing the Department of War to purchase coal-generated power and announced Tennessee Valley Authority's recommitment to coal. The White House release states Trump was honored as the "Undisputed Champion of Beautiful, Clean Coal" and framed the action as supporting coal workers, rural communities, and energy independence. Multiple lawmakers and industry leaders attended and issued statements of support.
• White House issued fact sheet promoting executive order on coal power for military installations — The White House published a fact sheet on February 11, 2026, promoting an executive order signed by President Trump directing the Department of War to prioritize long-term Power Purchase Agreements with coal-fired energy facilities to supply military installations and critical defense facilities. The fact sheet states the order aims to ensure "uninterrupted, on-demand baseload power" and claims coal provides reliable energy superior to intermittent renewable sources. It asserts that Trump's prior coal-related executive orders have "stopped the closure of 17 gigawatts of coal power" and resulted in new investments.
• White House signed Executive Order 14386 directing Department of War to procure power from coal-fired generation facilities for military installations — The White House signed Executive Order 14386 on February 11, 2026, directing the Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, to procure power from coal-fired generation facilities through long-term Power Purchase Agreements to serve Department of War installations and mission-critical facilities. The order frames coal as essential to national and economic security, citing grid reliability, on-site fuel security, and defense mission assurance as priorities. The order references prior executive orders declaring a national energy emergency and establishing coal as central to grid security.
• Trump signs executive order requiring military to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants — President Trump signed an executive order at a "Champion of Coal" event directing the Department of Defense to procure increased electricity from coal-fired power plants. The order was issued on the same day as the endangerment finding rescission. Trump received the inaugural "Undisputed Champion of Coal" award from the Washington Coal Club, a pro-coal industry organization. The coal industry contributed $3.5 million to Trump's 2024 election campaign.
• Trump Signs Executive Order to Support Coal Industry — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order directing the Defense Department to purchase billions of dollars of power produced by coal during a ceremony at the White House. He also announced that the Department of Energy will allocate $175 million to modernize and extend the life of coal-fired power plants in several states. This action is part of Trump's broader agenda to support the coal industry, which he claims is under attack from the "Radical Left."

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• National Governors Association cancels bipartisan White House meeting after Trump disinvites Democratic governors — The National Governors Association cancelled its annual bipartisan meeting with the president after Trump disinvited Democratic governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland. In response, all Democratic governors refused to attend. NGA Chair Kevin Stitt (R-OK) announced the Association would no longer serve as facilitator for the event, stating that NGA's mission is to represent all 55 governors. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded that the president can invite whomever he wants to White House events.
• Oklahoma Governor Stitt cancels Washington trip after Trump excludes Democratic governors — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt canceled a bipartisan Governors Association trip to Washington after Trump refused to recognize Democratic governors as part of the event. Trump responded with personal attacks on Stitt.

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• FBI ordered to halt civil rights investigation into fatal shooting — After an immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good, a senior federal prosecutor in Minnesota sought a warrant to search the vehicle for evidence in what he expected would be a standard civil rights investigation into the agent's use of force. However, FBI agents equipped with a signed warrant and prepared to document evidence were ordered to stop by senior officials, including Kash Patel, who worried that pursuing a civil rights investigation would contradict Trump's claim that Good "violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer."

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• Pentagon ends all military training, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon is terminating all Professional Military Education, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University, characterizing the institution as "woke" and a center of "Hate America activism." Hegseth stated that within two weeks, all military departments will evaluate existing graduate programs for active-duty service members at Ivy League and other civilian universities. The move follows months of Trump administration threats, lawsuits, and demands against Harvard, including Trump's claim seeking $1 billion in damages over alleged antisemitism enablement.

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• Trump Proposes "Federalizing" Elections in 15 States — Former President Trump has proposed "federalizing" elections in 15 states, a move that is considered unconstitutional and illegal. This proposal has sparked concerns about federal overreach and the potential undermining of state-controlled election processes. Advocacy groups are mobilizing to resist this effort and protect state election autonomy.
• FBI sent email to state election administrators inviting them to federal coordination meeting, triggering concerns about federal election interference — The FBI's Election Executive Kellie Hardiman sent a routine-appearing email to state election administrators inviting them to a call to discuss election cycle preparations. Multiple secretaries of state, both Democratic and Republican, interpreted the outreach as threatening given recent federal actions: the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials in Georgia and Trump's stated desire to "nationalize" elections, a power reserved to states under the Constitution. Election officials reported destroyed trust in federal election authorities and expressed concern that federal officials may be attempting to rig elections themselves. Several officials indicated they may not attend the scheduled February 25 meeting out of fear their information could be weaponized against them.
• Trump announced desire to "nationalize" elections and created standing White House working group to investigate past elections and reform future processes — Trump has stated his intention to "nationalize" elections, a power constitutionally reserved to states. Inside the White House, he established a standing working group that meets regularly to coordinate federal efforts to investigate past elections and reform future election processes. Trump has also called for greater use of voter identification, a ban on mail voting, and prohibition on certain voting equipment types. He has stated he will accept election results only "if the elections are honest" and mused that "we shouldn't even have an election" given typical midterm losses for the sitting president's party.

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• Trump issues executive order imposing tariffs on countries trading with Iran — President Trump signed an executive order on February 6, 2026, authorizing tariffs of up to 25 percent on goods imported from any country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or acquires goods or services from Iran. The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, citing Iran as an ongoing national security threat. The Secretary of Commerce will determine which countries trade with Iran; the Secretary of State will recommend tariff levels; and the President will make final determinations. The order became effective February 7, 2026.
• Trump signed Executive Order 14382 imposing tariffs on countries purchasing Iranian goods or services — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14382 on February 6, 2026, authorizing the imposition of additional ad valorem duties (e.g., 25 percent) on imports from any foreign country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or acquires goods or services from Iran. The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, citing Iran as an ongoing national security threat. The Secretary of Commerce determines which countries engage in Iranian trade; the Secretary of State then recommends tariff levels to the President for final decision. The order became effective February 7, 2026.
• Trump signed Executive Order 14382 imposing tariffs on countries that trade with Iran — President Trump signed Executive Order 14382 on February 6, 2026, authorizing the imposition of additional ad valorem tariffs (stated as potentially 25 percent) on goods imported into the United States from any country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or acquires goods or services from Iran. The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, citing Iran as an ongoing national emergency threat. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to determine which countries trade with Iran; the Secretary of State then recommends tariff levels; the President makes final determinations. The order becomes effective February 7, 2026, and grants the President authority to modify tariffs in response to retaliation or changed circumstances.

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• Trump signed executive order establishing America First Arms Transfer Strategy — President Trump signed an executive order on February 6, 2026, directing the establishment of an "America First Arms Transfer Strategy" to use military arms sales as a tool of foreign policy and to expand domestic defense production capacity. The order directs the Secretaries of War, State, and Commerce to develop a prioritized sales catalog within 120 days, streamline arms transfer processes, establish an End Use Monitoring coordination group, and create a Promoting American Military Sales Task Force to oversee implementation and report quarterly on foreign military sales metrics.
• White House signed executive order establishing America First Arms Transfer Strategy — President Trump signed Executive Order 14383 on February 6, 2026, directing the establishment of an "America First Arms Transfer Strategy" to use military arms sales as a tool of foreign policy and to expand domestic defense production capacity. The order directs the Secretaries of War, State, and Commerce to develop a prioritized sales catalog within 120 days, streamline arms transfer processes, establish an End Use Monitoring coordination group, and create a Promoting American Military Sales Task Force to oversee implementation and report quarterly on foreign military sales metrics.
• White House issues fact sheet on America First Arms Transfer Strategy executive order — The White House published a fact sheet on February 6, 2026, describing an executive order signed by President Trump establishing the America First Arms Transfer Strategy. The order directs the Secretaries of Defense, State, and Commerce to develop a prioritized arms sales catalog, streamline approval processes, and establish a task force to oversee implementation. The fact sheet states the strategy aims to leverage $300 billion in annual defense sales to reindustrialize the U.S. defense industrial base while accelerating weapons delivery to allies.
• Trump signs executive order establishing America First Arms Transfer Strategy — President Trump signed Executive Order 14383 on February 6, 2026, establishing a comprehensive arms transfer strategy designed to leverage military equipment sales as a tool of foreign policy while expanding domestic defense industrial production. The order directs the Secretaries of War, State, and Commerce to develop a prioritized sales catalog, streamline Foreign Military Sales processes, reduce third-party transfer restrictions, and establish a task force to coordinate implementation and enhance transparency through quarterly performance metrics.
• Trump issues executive order establishing America First Arms Transfer Strategy — President Trump signed an executive order on February 6, 2026, directing the establishment of an "America First Arms Transfer Strategy" to use foreign military sales as a tool of U.S. foreign policy while expanding domestic defense industrial production. The order requires the Secretaries of War, State, and Commerce to develop a prioritized sales catalog within 120 days, streamline arms transfer processes, establish an inter-agency task force, and publish quarterly performance metrics on foreign military sales and export licenses.

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• Trump demanded renaming of Penn Station and Dulles Airport as condition for infrastructure funding — Trump told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) last month that he would release appropriated funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel under the Hudson River connecting New York and New Jersey if Schumer agreed to rename Penn Station in New York City and Dulles Airport outside Washington, D.C., after Trump. Schumer refused. Following the refusal, Trump's social media account accused Schumer of "holding up" the project. The Gateway tunnel is a major infrastructure project important to the entire region.
• Democratic representatives rejected Trump's infrastructure naming demand — Representatives Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Rob Menendez (D-NJ), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) publicly rejected the Trump administration's demand to rename federal properties in exchange for Gateway project funding. Menendez stated he is "a no on this 'deal'" and expressed confidence that New York and New Jersey will "win in court" with a new lawsuit against the administration aimed at unblocking the funds. Subramanyam characterized the demand as "holding critical infrastructure funding hostage for more vanity projects."
• Trump administration conditioned infrastructure funding on naming federal properties after Trump — The Trump administration asked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to rename Dulles Airport and New York's Penn Station after Trump in exchange for releasing $16 billion in federal funds for the Gateway project, a long-delayed tunnel connecting New Jersey and New York under the Hudson River. The administration halted funding at the start of the government shutdown in fall 2025. Despite the shutdown ending in November and appropriations passing this week, the administration has not released the funds. The Gateway project warned it will halt construction Friday if funding does not flow, forcing thousands of construction workers to be laid off.

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• CBP initiates easement discussions with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for border wall access — CBP began discussions with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in February to obtain easement rights at three parks, including Big Bend Ranch State Park. The agency later informed TPWD in March that the plans had been put on hold, according to records obtained by Inside Climate News.
• CBP notifies Big Bend landowners of border wall construction plans — In late February/early March 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent letters to landowners in the Big Bend region, including Yolanda Alvarado and Raymond Skiles, notifying them that their properties had been identified for border wall construction. Skiles received a detailed 12-page letter outlining plans for a physical barrier across his property in Langtry, Texas. The notifications triggered immediate anxiety and uncertainty among residents, many of whom had received no prior public consultation or opportunity for input.
• CBP updates border wall map to include steel bollard wall through Big Bend parks — Customs and Border Protection updated its online map to show plans for a steel bollard wall through portions of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. The same month, then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem waived environmental and historic protection laws to accelerate wall construction through CBP's Big Bend sector, a 500-mile stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border in west Texas.
• Trump administration fast-tracks border wall construction through Big Bend National Park and surrounding lands in Texas — The Trump administration is accelerating border wall construction in the Big Bend region of west Texas, including through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. In February 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its Smart Wall Map to designate a "primary border wall system" within these protected areas. Fisher Sand and Gravel was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to build 70–80 miles of wall. Construction activity has begun: roads are being widened, survey stakes placed, environmental laws waived, and landowners notified. Though CBP quietly changed the national park designation from physical barrier to "detection technology" in early March, construction continues across the region with no formal public statement or congressional approval process.
• DHS waives environmental and historic preservation laws for Big Bend National Park border wall construction — In February 2026, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem waived federal laws related to wildlife protection, historic preservation, and environmental protection to construct a border wall through Big Bend National Park in Texas. The park, larger than Rhode Island, receives only about 1 percent of unauthorized border crossings. The federal government has allotted $1.72 billion for the project, which will include steel walls, hundreds of miles of new roads, and vehicle barriers. Local officials and former park staff have characterized the project as unnecessary and a violation of the agreement under which the park was established.

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• Trump's calls for "nationalizing" elections — In a February podcast following the FBI raid on Fulton County, Trump called for Republicans to "nationalize" elections. Shortly after, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "the federal government should get involved" in elections, citing a list of cities where he claimed without evidence there was voter fraud in 2020.

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• Chicago mayor orders police investigation of alleged illegal ICE activity — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order titled "ICE on Notice" directing the city's police department to investigate and document alleged illegal activity by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating within the city. The order establishes procedures for preserving body-camera footage, identifying federal supervisory officers, and referring evidence of violations to city prosecutors. Johnson stated the measure responds to ICE operations that have "violated constitutionally protected rights, destabilized communities, and provoked life-threatening confrontations."

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• Trump discusses settling $10 billion IRS lawsuit with himself — While traveling to Florida on Air Force One, President Trump responded to a reporter's question about handling his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS by suggesting he could settle the case with himself and direct the settlement funds to charities of his choosing, implying that taking American taxpayer money would enable him to use it for public good as he determines.
• Trump claimed he will settle Mar-a-Lago lawsuit with himself — Trump was asked about his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS for leaked tax returns. Trump stated: "I've virtually won the Mar-a-Lago break-in suit. And you know I have to work out some kind of a settlement. I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself." Trump claimed he would donate any settlement to charity, but the statement indicates that Trump's DOJ will be settling multiple cases with Trump's lawyers to pay him taxpayer money.

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• Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, imposes tariff system on countries supplying Cuban oil. — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14380 on January 29, 2026, declaring a national emergency with respect to Cuba under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and National Emergencies Act. The order determines that Cuban government policies, practices, and actions—including alignment with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah; hosting foreign military and intelligence facilities; supporting terrorism; and committing human rights violations—constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The order establishes a tariff system authorizing the imposition of additional ad valorem duties on goods imported from any foreign country that directly or indirectly sells or provides oil to Cuba, with implementation delegated to the Secretaries of Commerce and State.
• Trump signed Executive Order 14380 declaring national emergency and imposing tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba — President Trump signed Executive Order 14380 on January 29, 2026, declaring an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy posed by the Government of Cuba. The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and National Emergencies Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to identify foreign countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, and the Secretary of State to recommend additional ad valorem tariffs on goods from those countries. The President retains final authority to impose tariffs. The order becomes effective January 30, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. EST.
• Trump signs executive order declaring national emergency and imposing tariffs on countries providing oil to Cuba — President Trump signed an executive order on January 29, 2026, declaring a national emergency and establishing a tariff system targeting countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba. The order authorizes the Secretary of State and Secretary of Commerce to implement the tariff regime and related measures. The White House fact sheet characterizes Cuba as hosting Russian intelligence facilities, providing safe haven to terrorist groups including Hezbollah and Hamas, and persecuting political opponents. The order states the President may modify it if Cuba or affected countries take steps to address the stated threat.
• Trump issues executive order declaring national emergency and imposing tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba — President Trump signed an executive order on January 29, 2026, declaring a national emergency with respect to Cuba and authorizing the imposition of tariffs on goods from any country that directly or indirectly sells or provides oil to Cuba. The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, citing Cuba's alignment with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, as well as alleged human-rights violations and support for terrorism. The Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of State are delegated authority to identify countries selling oil to Cuba and recommend tariff rates to the President.

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• Trump agrees to reduce federal agents in Minnesota and coordinate with state on immigration enforcement — Following calls with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Trump agreed to review the federal immigration surge in the state. Walz's office stated Trump "agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota and working with the state in a more coordinated fashion on immigration enforcement regarding violent criminals." Mayor Frey reported that Trump agreed "the present situation cannot continue" and that some federal agents would begin leaving the area.
• Trump signals potential withdrawal of ICE agents from Minnesota following governor negotiations — Following negotiations between President Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the White House indicated potential de-escalation of federal immigration enforcement in the state. Walz's office confirmed that Trump "agreed to look into" reducing the number of federal ICE agents in Minnesota. Leavitt described the conversation as "constructive and productive," marking a reversal from the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement posture that had drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers and public opinion.
• Mayor Frey stated Operation Metro Surge must end — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded to Trump's post with a statement clarifying his position. Frey stated he expressed to Trump how much Minneapolis has benefited from immigrant communities and made clear his main request is that Operation Metro Surge must end. Frey stated the president agreed "the present situation cannot continue." Frey said some federal agents will begin leaving tomorrow and he will continue pushing for the rest to leave. Frey stated Minneapolis will not participate in unconstitutional arrests or enforce federal immigration law, but will cooperate on real criminal investigations.
• Trump issues executive order preempting state and local permitting for Los Angeles wildfire reconstruction — President Trump issued an executive order on January 27, 2026, directing federal agencies (FEMA and SBA) to preempt state and local permitting requirements that obstruct federally funded wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles. The order authorizes agencies to replace state/local permitting with federal self-certification by builders, expedite environmental and historic preservation reviews, and audit California's use of prior hazard-mitigation funding. The order frames state and local governments as having failed in disaster response and reconstruction.
• White House issues fact sheet promoting executive order on Los Angeles wildfire reconstruction — The White House published a fact sheet on January 27, 2026, promoting an executive order signed by President Trump that directs FEMA and the SBA to issue regulations preempting state and local permitting requirements for wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles. The order directs agencies to expedite federal environmental and historic preservation waivers, orders FEMA to audit California's unspent disaster mitigation funds, and directs development of legislative proposals to override state and local obstruction of recovery. The fact sheet characterizes state and local permitting as "failures" and "obstruction."
• Trump administration reviews Alex Pretti shooting and scales back ICE presence in Minneapolis — Federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, in Minneapolis. Following widespread outrage and bipartisan calls for investigation, Trump announced a review of the shooting and agreed to scale back federal immigration enforcement presence in the city. Mayor Jacob Frey reported Trump agreed the current deployment "cannot continue," and federal agents began leaving Minneapolis on Tuesday. A federal judge heard arguments on whether to end the officer surge, with a ruling pending.

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• Trump issues executive order preempting state and local permitting for Los Angeles wildfire reconstruction — President Trump issued an executive order on January 27, 2026, directing federal agencies (FEMA and SBA) to preempt state and local permitting requirements that obstruct federally funded wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles. The order authorizes agencies to replace state/local permitting with federal self-certification by builders, expedite environmental and historic preservation reviews, and audit California's use of prior hazard-mitigation funding. The order frames state and local governments as having failed in disaster response and reconstruction.
• White House issues fact sheet promoting executive order on Los Angeles wildfire reconstruction — The White House published a fact sheet on January 27, 2026, promoting an executive order signed by President Trump that directs FEMA and the SBA to issue regulations preempting state and local permitting requirements for wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles. The order directs agencies to expedite federal environmental and historic preservation waivers, orders FEMA to audit California's unspent disaster mitigation funds, and directs development of legislative proposals to override state and local obstruction of recovery. The fact sheet characterizes state and local permitting as "failures" and "obstruction."

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• Trump announced deployment of Tom Homan to Minnesota and alleged welfare fraud scheme — Trump announced he was sending Tom Homan to Minnesota, claiming a massive welfare fraud scheme of more than $20 billion and absurdly suggesting it was responsible for "violent, organized protests." Trump also attacked Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, questioning her legitimacy and spreading lies about her wealth. JD Vance reposted the message, amplifying the lies.
• Trump announced deployment of Tom Homan to Minnesota as special envoy — President Trump posted that he was sending Tom Homan, the former ICE director, to Minnesota to serve as a special envoy who would "report directly" to him. Trump stated Homan was "tough but fair" and would work on the situation in Minneapolis. Trump also announced a "major investigation" into alleged welfare fraud in Minnesota, claiming it was "at least partially responsible for the violent organized protests going on in the streets." This move came after internal reports that Trump was unhappy with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's handling of the shooting incident.
• Trump claimed agreement with Governor Walz to cooperate on immigration enforcement — Trump posted that Governor Tim Walz called him and that they "seemed to be on a similar wavelength." Trump stated he told Walz that Tom Homan would call him and that the administration was looking for "any and all Criminals that they have in their possession." Trump claimed Walz was "happy that Homan was going to MN." However, Governor Walz's statement was significantly different, stating that Trump agreed to ensure Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension could conduct an independent investigation and agreed to "look into" reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota and working in a more coordinated fashion.
• Trump posted a conciliatory message to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after days of attacks — After days of escalating rhetoric, lies, and authoritarian posturing against Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz, Trump abruptly shifted tone on Monday, posting that he had a "very respectful" call with Walz and that the two were on a similar wavelength. Trump claimed Walz asked to work together and that he told Walz he would have Tom Homan call him. This reversal came hours after Trump had attacked Minnesota, defamed its leadership, and used Pretti's death as a pretext to threaten the state with more ICE and Border Patrol incursions.
• Governor Tim Walz meets with Tom Homan and reiterates Minnesota priorities — Governor Tim Walz met with Tom Homan and reiterated Minnesota's priorities: impartial investigations into the Minneapolis shootings involving federal agents, a swift and significant reduction in federal forces in Minnesota, and an end to the campaign of retribution against the state. Walz tasked the Minnesota Department of Public Safety as the primary liaison to Homan to ensure these goals are met. Both agreed on the need for ongoing dialogue.
• Tom Homan assumes operational role in Minnesota immigration enforcement — Tom Homan is taking over operational decisions and media presence for immigration enforcement in Minnesota, replacing Bovino. According to sources, Homan plans to emphasize more targeted enforcement efforts with fewer confrontational tactics than Bovino's roving squads. The move is framed as Trump seeking a "peace-with-honor withdrawal" that does not appear as a loss driven by botched law enforcement.

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• Steve Bannon called for Insurrection Act invocation — MAGA leader and former Trump advisor Steve Bannon told the Wall Street Journal that Trump should invoke the Insurrection Act in response to Minneapolis violence. Bannon characterized immigrant-protection efforts as an "organized, well thought through effort to invade the country" and called for those in the streets to "stand down now," using language directly aligned with Insurrection Act statutory triggers.
• Trump blamed Democratic officials for VA nurse killing in Minnesota — President Trump attributed the death of VA intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, killed Saturday morning in Minnesota during federal enforcement operations, to Democratic officials rather than to federal agent conduct. Administration officials and supporters began framing violent clashes in Minneapolis as resulting from insufficient local cooperation with federal authorities rather than federal agent violence. MAGA figures including Steve Bannon invoked Insurrection Act language and characterized immigrant-protection efforts as an organized invasion.

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• President Trump issues statement defending federal agents and criticizing Minnesota officials — President Trump issued a lengthy statement in response to the shooting, blaming and criticizing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, accusing them of "inciting Insurrection" with their rhetoric. Trump's statement included a photo of a gun and called for federal ICE agents to "DO THEIR JOB," effectively endorsing the operation that resulted in Pretti's death despite video evidence contradicting official accounts.
• Trump accuses local leaders of inciting insurrection — President Trump posted on Truth Social accusing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz of "inciting insurrection" for their calls to end the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis. Trump stated federal agents were present to make the city safer, contradicting local leaders' assertion that agents were instilling fear and behaving violently.

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• Trump posted social media statement defending White House ballroom addition — Trump's social media account posted a 450-word statement defending the addition of a massive ballroom to the White House, which is the subject of a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The statement called the organization "Radical Left," claimed the addition had been approved by the highest levels of the U.S. Military and Secret Service, and asserted that stopping construction would be "devastating to the White House, our Country, and all concerned."
• Trump social media post attacking White House ballroom project critics — Trump posted on social media attacking the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a "radical left group" for suing over his proposed White House ballroom renovation. He claimed the project was a gift to the nation funded by billionaire friends, denied taxpayer involvement despite acknowledging military and Secret Service participation, and asserted that a federal judge's legal concerns were moot because Congress had not stopped the project, which he characterized as implicit permission.
• Trump posts social media statement defending White House ballroom addition — President Trump posted a lengthy statement on social media defending the addition of a ballroom to the White House, criticizing the National Trust for Historic Preservation for its lawsuit against the project. He claimed that the construction had the approval of military and Secret Service officials and warned that halting the project would be detrimental to the country.

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• Attorney General Pam Bondi demands Minnesota surrender voter rolls, social program records, and policy changes — On January 24, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz demanding that Minnesota turn over voter rolls for federal inspection, provide records on social programs including Medicaid and food assistance for federal investigation, and end policies preventing local coordination with immigration enforcement. State officials characterized the letter as a "ransom note" and an attempt at coercion and extortion designed to force compliance with federal immigration enforcement priorities.
• Attorney General Bondi tied voter roll access to federal violence in Minnesota — Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz suggesting he could "bring back law and order to Minnesota" if he handed over the state's voter rolls to the Department of Justice. Bondi explicitly tied the administration's violence in the state to its determination to obtain voters' personal data before the 2026 election. Minnesota has voted for the Democratic candidate in the past three presidential elections, but Trump insists he won the state each time.
• Pam Bondi demands Minnesota voter rolls, public assistance data, and sanctuary policy repeal — US Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanding access to the state's voter rolls, public assistance recipient data, and repeal of sanctuary city policies. The demand was framed as part of immigration enforcement but included no evidence of non-citizen voter fraud in Minnesota. State election officials and legal experts characterized the request as coercive and pretextual, noting it violates state and federal law protecting voter privacy and has no connection to immigration enforcement.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota officials conditioning ICE's withdrawal on the state turning over its voter database to the Trump administration. — Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota officials stating that ICE would leave the state if Minnesota allowed the Civil Rights Division of DOJ to "access voter rolls to confirm that MN's voter registration practices comply with federal law." The letter framed this as a "common sense request" to "better guarantee free and fair elections and boost confidence in the rule of law." Senator Chris Murphy characterized this as evidence that "the Trump admin is creating this mayhem, particularly in cities in swing states, in order to take control of elections" and stated "They are trying to trade the presence of ICE and the murder and mayhem they are causing for control of Minnesota's elections."
• Attorney General Pam Bondi demands Minnesota enforce immigration law and produce welfare and voter roll data — US Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Governor Walz on January 26, 2026, accusing Minnesota officials of refusing to enforce the rule of law and demanding they support ICE operations. Bondi pressed Walz to produce information about the state's welfare programs and voter rolls, citing unsubstantiated federal claims that Democratic lawmakers allowed these systems to be manipulated or subject to welfare fraud. Bondi framed compliance as necessary to "bring back law and order to Minnesota."
• Attorney General Bondi requested voter rolls from Minnesota — Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz on Saturday, shortly after Pretti's killing, suggesting that Walz could "restore the rule of law" in Minnesota by handing over the state's voter rolls. The request was framed as unrelated to voter files but appeared to be connected to Trump's claims that the election was rigged.
• Attorney General Bondi letter linking ICE surge to demands for voter data, welfare records, and sanctuary policy repeal — Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a letter explicitly conditioning the end of Operation Metro Surge on three unrelated demands: access to voter registration records, welfare program data, and repeal of sanctuary policies. Minnesota's lawyers characterize this as an extortion attempt and argue it demonstrates the Trump administration is using armed federal presence to coerce policy changes rather than conduct legitimate immigration enforcement, violating the 10th Amendment and constitutional structure.

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• Trump administration conducts 36th military boat strike in eastern Pacific — The Trump administration announced its 36th military boat strike on Friday, 24 January 2026, targeting a small vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This strike is part of an ongoing campaign the administration claims targets go-fast boats connected to cartels and gangs. The cumulative death toll from all boat strikes under this campaign stands at approximately 117 people. The administration maintains the strikes are legal under a secret Justice Department opinion asserting the US is in an armed conflict with cartels and that laws of war apply.

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• Fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis — Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot and killed on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. According to witness accounts, Pretti was shot after rushing to protect a woman who was being pepper-sprayed by Border Patrol agents. Video evidence shows a federal officer retrieving Pretti's firearm while another officer drew his weapon before the fatal shooting occurred.
• Federal agents shoot and kill Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during immigration enforcement operation — Federal immigration agents under the Trump administration shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, in Minneapolis on January 24 during an enforcement operation. The killing was the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis within weeks and intensified public anger over the administration's immigration enforcement tactics and the use of lethal force.
• Federal agents shoot and kill VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials shot and killed Alex Pretti, a VA nurse, in Minneapolis. Trump administration officials, including Stephen Miller and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, subsequently labeled Pretti a "domestic terrorist." VA Secretary Collins blamed the death on state and local officials' "refusal to cooperate with the federal government." The killing followed another shooting of a U.S. citizen, Renee Nicole Good, by an ICE official in Minneapolis earlier that month.
• Border Patrol agents fatally shoot ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — Border Patrol agents fired at least 10 shots at 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24, killing him. Pretti had been recording the agents with his phone after they pepper-sprayed and tackled him to the ground. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller falsely labeled Pretti a "domestic terrorist" and claimed he was holding a gun and attempting to assassinate law enforcement. A Trump-appointed federal judge issued a late-night order directing the administration not to destroy or alter evidence in the case.
• Federal agents killed Alex Pretti, 37-year-old ICU nurse, during immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. — Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA, on a Minneapolis street during an immigration enforcement operation. Video evidence from ABC News shows Pretti recording federal agents with his phone before being pepper-sprayed, pushed into the street, and shot approximately 10 times in under five seconds. A doctor's affidavit cited by ABC describes multiple gunshot wounds including at least three in Pretti's back. An officer was heard saying "I got the gun" after the shooting. The incident occurred the morning after Minnesota's Friday economic blackout protest. Pretti's family disputes official accounts, describing them as "sickening lies."
• Federal agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis — Federal agents, identified as ICE/Border Patrol officers, tackled, pepper-sprayed, and shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, on a Minneapolis street. Video evidence shows Pretti holding a phone, not a gun, and attempting to help another person who had been pushed down by agents. After agents removed a gun from Pretti's waistband, they shot him multiple times, killing him. Federal agents then blocked state investigators, including the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, from accessing the scene despite a search warrant.
• Fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse by federal ICE agents during immigration operation — Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse and U.S. citizen, was killed by federal agents on Saturday, January 25, 2026, while apparently filming an immigration enforcement operation. Videos verified by The Guardian contradict portions of the Department of Homeland Security's account of the incident. This marks the third shooting involving federal agents in January 2026 and prompted state and city lawyers to urge the court to halt Operation Metro Surge before additional deaths occur.
• Federal agent fatally shoots civilian Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — A 37-year-old nurse, Alex Pretti, was shot and killed by a federal Customs and Border Protection agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Democratic lawmakers, including Ilhan Omar, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris, condemned the shooting as an execution and called for accountability. Republicans, led by President Trump and Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller, blamed Democratic officials for creating a lawless environment that prevented local police cooperation with federal agents.
• Federal agents fatally shoot 37-year-old US citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old US citizen and Virginia nurse, at approximately 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2026, in the Eat Street area of Minneapolis. The killing occurred in front of witnesses who videotaped the incident. It is the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis in less than three weeks, following the January 7 death of Renee Good. Federal agents subsequently deployed chemical irritants to disperse crowds and made arrests at the scene. Governor Tim Walz stated the killing contradicted calls for peace.
• Federal agents fatally shoot 37-year-old US citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during immigration enforcement operation — Federal law enforcement officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, a Minneapolis nurse and US citizen with no criminal record and a valid firearm permit, during a protest against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Video evidence shows Pretti holding a phone and attempting to shield a woman being pepper-sprayed; federal officials falsely claimed he was armed with a 9mm handgun and posed a threat to officers. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino contradicted video evidence in their public statements. A Minnesota judge ordered preservation of evidence after state officials alleged DHS was blocking local investigation access.
• Federal agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis; nationwide protests erupt — Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse and US citizen employed at Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was shot dead by federal agents during an encounter in Minneapolis. Video evidence shows Pretti being wrestled to the ground and sprayed with chemical agents before being shot multiple times. The DHS and Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Pretti "approached" officers with a 9mm handgun, contradicting available video footage. Large protests spread across US cities including Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Providence, Los Angeles, and Washington DC on the following day, with demonstrators calling for ICE abolishment and justice.
• Federal agents kill Minneapolis VA nurse Alex Pretti during ICE enforcement action — Alex Pretti, 37, a registered nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was shot and killed by federal agents on Saturday during an immigration enforcement operation. Video evidence shows Pretti holding a phone, with an empty raised hand, appearing to defend a legal observer being pushed down by officers. Multiple agents surrounded him on the ground before firing multiple shots at close range. His family disputes the administration's account that he threatened officers with a gun. Police confirmed his only prior law enforcement contact was for traffic tickets and that he was a lawful gun owner.
• Federal agents shoot and kill Alex Pretti, a nurse, during ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis — Alex Pretti, a healthcare worker, was fatally shot by federal agents during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis on or around January 25, 2026. The shooting occurred amid weeks of intensified federal immigration enforcement in the area. Following the killing, federal agents deployed teargas and projectiles against demonstrators and bystanders who gathered at the scene, injuring multiple people including children and community members seeking to help the injured.
• Federal immigration agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — On January 25, 2026, federal immigration officers shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation. Video evidence shows agents removed Pretti's legally carried handgun before shooting him. The incident sparked immediate calls for investigation from former presidents Obama and Clinton, Democratic lawmakers, and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. A federal judge issued an order blocking destruction of evidence. The Trump administration disputed the narrative, with officials claiming Pretti interfered with a lawful arrest, while video evidence contradicted claims he brandished a weapon.
• ICE agents shoot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis; White House falsely brands him "domestic terrorist" — Federal border patrol agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, an intensive care nurse, in Minneapolis on January 25, 2026. White House officials immediately claimed Pretti was a "would-be assassin" and "domestic terrorist" brandishing a gun. Multiple witness videos emerged showing Pretti held only a phone when agents pushed him to the ground, and that his gun was removed seconds before he was shot in the back while restrained. Facing public and bipartisan backlash, Trump distanced himself from the narrative and shuffled immigration leadership.
• Federal agents shot and killed VA nurse Alex Pretti during immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis — Federal Border Patrol and ICE agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, a nurse without a criminal record, during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 25, 2026. Multiple videos contradicted official DHS claims that Pretti intended to conduct a "massacre" or cause "maximum damage." Internal DHS sources told Fox reporter Bill Melugin that the shooting was likely a "bad shoot" involving an accidental discharge after agents heard "gun," and that DHS messaging about the incident was catastrophic for morale and credibility. The incident triggered congressional scrutiny, a government funding crisis, and a political backlash against the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign.
• Federal agents killed Alex Pretti, an ICE nurse, during Minneapolis street encounter — Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, an ICE nurse at Minneapolis VA, on a Minneapolis street during a period of civil unrest. Video evidence shows Pretti standing with phone raised, recording, when officers pepper-sprayed and pulled him into the street. A doctor's affidavit describes at least three gunshot wounds in his back, with multiple shots fired in under five seconds. His family disputes the official account. The incident occurred one day after a statewide economic blackout and clergy-led protest involving an estimated 50,000 people.
• Border Patrol shoots and kills Alex Pretti, ICU nurse, during Minnesota immigration enforcement operation — US Border Patrol officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota on January 25, 2026. Video evidence showed Pretti was unarmed at the moment of the shooting, contradicting federal claims that he posed a direct threat. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino claimed Pretti had threatened a "massacre" before being disarmed, but state investigators were blocked from the scene. The incident sparked public outcry and calls for investigation into federal enforcement tactics.
• Federal agents shoot and kill Alex Pretti during Minneapolis protest — Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, a registered nurse at Minneapolis VA Health Care System, during a protest in south Minneapolis on Saturday. Video evidence shows Pretti being tackled by multiple agents after appearing to defend a shoved observer; an agent sprayed him with chemical agent before officers fired multiple shots at close range. DHS characterized the shooting as "defensive" and described protesters as "rioters." Pretti had no prior law enforcement contact except traffic tickets and was a lawful gun permit holder.
• Federal agents killed Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis — Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a VA hospital ICU nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. Pretti had stopped his car to observe agents chasing a family on foot, shouted, and blew a whistle. About a week prior, five agents had tackled him, breaking a rib, after he intervened in a similar incident. The killing triggered widespread public outcry and shifted the political calculus around federal funding bills in Congress.
• Federal agents killed VA ICE nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — Federal immigration enforcement agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a VA hospital ICE nurse, in Minneapolis on January 25, 2026. Pretti was carrying a legally permitted firearm while participating in community-led first-responder activities. Administration officials, including Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and FBI director Kash Patel, claimed the killing was justified and that Pretti posed a threat. However, the Minnesota Department of Corrections launched a website to counter DHS claims, stating that Bovino had misrepresented the target of the operation and that the individual identified had no significant criminal history in Minnesota.
• Minneapolis Police Chief criticized federal enforcement operations — Federal agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, in Minneapolis while he was directing traffic and attempting to assist another individual. Video evidence shows agents using pepper spray on Pretti before tackling him to the ground and shooting him multiple times. Following the incident, federal agents blocked state investigators from accessing the scene, prompting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to file a lawsuit for a temporary restraining order to prevent the destruction of evidence. A judge granted the order, barring the alteration or destruction of evidence related to the shooting.
• Minnesota National Guard distributed supplies to anti-ICE protesters — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara told CBS's Face the Nation that the city had experienced three federal shootings in less than three weeks, contrasting this with the Minneapolis Police Department's recovery of 900 guns and arrest of hundreds of violent offenders in the previous year without shooting anyone. O'Hara stated that the federal operations are unsustainable and are straining the city's police department, which has only 600 officers.
• Border Patrol agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation. — The Minnesota National Guard, wearing neon vests to distinguish themselves from federal agents, distributed doughnuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters, signaling their alignment with community opposition to federal immigration enforcement operations.
• ICE and Border Patrol agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — On January 25, 2026, Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital in Minneapolis. Video evidence shows Pretti was filming police with his phone when agents initiated contact. He was not holding or brandishing his firearm; agents disarmed him while he was on the ground. After disarmament, agents fired 10 shots total—4 initially (3 to the back) and 6 additional shots while Pretti lay motionless. Pretti was a U.S. citizen born in Illinois with no criminal record, a valid concealed carry permit, and had participated in protests against ICE operations. A nearby physician found agents counting bullet wounds rather than performing CPR. The incident occurred during a broader ICE surge in Minneapolis that has generated widespread controversy and calls for investigation.
• Federal officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, during ICE Minneapolis operation — Federal ICE and Border Patrol agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis over the weekend. Initial regime narratives claimed Pretti was a domestic terrorist who approached agents with a firearm and reacted violently. Video evidence contradicted this account, showing Pretti was legally carrying a permitted firearm, not brandishing it, and was attempting to render aid to a woman pepper-sprayed by federal agents. After agents removed his gun and beat him, he was shot at point-blank range with at least 10 shots while helpless on the ground.
• ICE agent fatally shoots Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — On Saturday morning in Minneapolis, federal ICE officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, during a large-scale immigration enforcement crackdown. Video evidence showed Pretti was holding a phone, not a weapon, while attempting to assist another person who had been pepper-sprayed. Officers pushed him to the ground, beat him, and shot him multiple times at close range. Pretti was licensed to carry a firearm but there is no indication he was holding or threatening officers with one. The incident represents one of several violent and fatal incidents during the ICE Minneapolis operation.
• DHS report on Alex Pretti shooting released; two CBP agents discharged firearms — On January 26, 2026, Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was killed by federal officers during the "Operation Metro Surge" enforcement action in Minneapolis. The shooting prompted a response from major Minnesota corporations, who released a joint letter on January 25 calling for "deescalation" but offering no specific policy demands or explicit condemnation of the killings.
• Federal immigration agents fatally shoot Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti during enforcement operation — The Department of Homeland Security released an initial investigation report to Congress indicating that two Customs and Border Protection officers discharged their firearms at Alex Pretti during a fatal shooting in Minneapolis on January 27. The report states that during an attempted custody operation, Pretti resisted and a struggle ensued, after which a border patrol agent and a CBP officer each fired their service weapons. The report confirms video evidence of Pretti assisting a woman confronted by agents and notes that a firearm was recovered from Pretti's possession.
• ICE agents attack US citizen Maria during immigration enforcement operation in Salem, Oregon — On an unspecified date in January 2026, federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at Minneapolis VA Medical Center, during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Pretti was filming the agents when he was tackled, disarmed, and fatally shot. Trump administration officials falsely claimed Pretti "brandished" a gun and labeled him a "would-be assassin," but bystander video evidence shows Pretti holding only a phone and having been disarmed before shots were fired. The shooting represents the second fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis that month.
• — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pulled a US citizen named Maria from her vehicle in Salem, Oregon, after boxing in her car and smashing the window. Agents threw her to the ground and left her without medical care until discovering her US passport. Maria, a homecare worker and SEIU Local 503 member, sustained a concussion and bruised ribs. The incident prompted unions to raise nearly $20,000 for her support and sparked broader labor movement response to ICE enforcement surge.

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• Trump issues Executive Order 14377 preempting state and local permitting for Los Angeles wildfire reconstruction, directing federal agencies to replace local approval processes with self-certification requirements. — President Trump signed Executive Order 14377 on January 23, 2026, directing the Department of Homeland Security (through FEMA) and the Small Business Administration to preempt state and local permitting requirements for wildfire reconstruction in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon areas. The order mandates agencies promulgate regulations within 90 days replacing local permitting with federal self-certification by builders. It also directs expedited federal environmental and historic-preservation waivers, audits of California's prior disaster-mitigation spending, and legislative proposals enabling federal override of state/local recovery obstruction. The order frames state and local governments as having failed reconstruction obligations.
• Trump signed executive order preempting state and local permitting requirements for wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles — President Trump signed Executive Order 14377 on January 23, 2026, directing federal agencies to preempt state and local permitting processes that impede use of federal disaster relief funds for rebuilding homes and businesses in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfire areas. The order authorizes FEMA and SBA to replace state/local permitting with federal self-certification requirements, directs expedited environmental and historic preservation waivers, and mandates a federal audit of California's use of prior hazard-mitigation grant funding. The order asserts that state and local governments failed in forest management, emergency response, and reconstruction efforts.

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• White House issues promotional fact sheet claiming 365 achievements in first year — The White House published a comprehensive fact sheet titled "365 Wins in 365 Days" on January 20, 2026, claiming accomplishments across immigration enforcement, public safety, economic policy, military modernization, international diplomacy, and domestic governance. The document asserts outcomes including negative net migration, record homicide declines, GDP growth, trade agreements, military investments, and numerous regulatory actions. The fact sheet is promotional in character and restates or summarizes executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda issued separately over the preceding year.