BREAKING: FEDERAL AGENTS KILL U.S. CITIZEN IN MINNEAPOLIS—THIRD SHOOTING IN THREE WEEKS

 

BREAKING: FEDERAL AGENTS KILL U.S. CITIZEN IN MINNEAPOLIS

THIRD SHOOTING IN THREE WEEKS

Trump's Border Patrol Bonanza Claims Another Life as Local Leaders Demand: "Get Out of Our City"

Minneapolis, January 24, 2026 — In what has become a grim routine in the Twin Cities, federal immigration agents shot and killed a 37-year-old white U.S. citizen outside a donut shop in South Minneapolis this morning, marking the third federal shooting in the city in less than three weeks.

The victim—a lawful gun owner with a carry permit—was fatally shot by agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during what officials called a "targeted operation" near Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street West. The target? Apparently, American citizens buying pastries.

Federal Agents: Protecting America from... Americans?

According to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, the man "violently resisted" and was armed with a 9mm handgun, prompting agents to fire "defensive shots." One small problem: He was a U.S. citizen with a legal carry permit in an open-carry state.

So let's recap: Federal immigration agents—whose job is ostensibly to enforce immigration law—shot and killed an American citizen exercising his Second Amendment rights. If this were a screenplay, it would be rejected for being too on-the-nose.

"Mission Accomplished" Banner Unfurls at Mar-a-Lago

While the administration has yet to comment directly, one can imagine the scene: Trump, feet up on the Resolute Desk, watching cable news coverage of armored agents storming Minneapolis streets like it's a season finale of his favorite reality show. "Ratings gold," he probably mutters, as Governor Tim Walz's furious tweets scroll across the screen.

Local Leaders: "This Is Not Normal"

Governor Walz didn't mince words, demanding on X: "The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now."

Senator Tina Smith called the shooting "catastrophic" and demanded federal agents withdraw so actual trained Minneapolis police could do their jobs—you know, the ones who live in the community and know the difference between immigration enforcement and shooting citizens at donut shops.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed the victim's death, while Mayor Jacob Frey joined the chorus calling for an independent investigation—because apparently, we can't trust federal agents to investigate themselves after killing the third person in three weeks.

Protesters Meet Chemical Irritants: The New Minnesota Nice

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the scene, continuing the "ICE Out" demonstrations that began after the January 7 killing of Renee Good. Federal agents responded with chemical irritants, because nothing says "law and order" like tear-gassing citizens protesting extrajudicial killings.

Friday's general strike showed Minneapolis knows how to protest peacefully. Today's federal response showed Washington knows how to escalate violently.

The Uncomfortable Questions

Here's what we know: Federal immigration agents killed an American citizen who was legally armed. Here's what we don't know: Why immigration agents were conducting "targeted operations" that somehow keep targeting U.S. citizens. What exactly they were targeting. Why "thousands" of federal agents are occupying an American city like it's Fallujah.

Defund the Chaos

Minnesota's congressional delegation should take note: This is what happens when federal agencies operate without accountability, oversight, or apparently, basic training in constitutional rights.

Until the violence stops, until independent investigations happen, until someone explains why immigration agents keep shooting Americans, Congress should freeze funding for these operations.

The power of the purse exists for exactly this reason: to stop a runaway executive branch from turning American cities into federal shooting galleries.

The Bottom Line

Three shootings in three weeks. One dead U.S. citizen. Zero accountability. Infinite presidential satisfaction.

This isn't border security. This isn't law and order. This is theater—violent, deadly theater performed for an audience of one, who measures his manhood in body counts and cable news chyrons.

Minneapolis has spoken. Governor Walz has spoken. Senator Smith has spoken.

Now Congress needs to speak—with the only language this administration understands: No more money until the killing stops.

Federal agents remain in Minneapolis as of press time. The victim's name has not been released. Protests continue.

MORNING NEWS UPDATE: JANUARY 24, 2026

 

MORNING NEWS UPDATE: JANUARY 24, 2026

U.S. News

1. A massive winter storm is slamming much of the U.S., causing widespread chaos with nearly 10,000 flight cancellations over the weekend, school closures, and hazardous ice/snow conditions affecting the East Coast, Midwest, and South (including severe impacts in Atlanta and other areas).
2. Ongoing weather-related disruptions and travel woes dominate, with airlines like Delta issuing additional cancellations amid the blizzard/ice storm.
3. Reports of policy shifts, including federal law enforcement changes stemming from past incidents involving white separatists.

4. "Catastrophic" Winter Storm: A historic weather system is affecting over 230 million people across 34 states. Forecasters warn of a "catastrophic" ice band stretching from East Texas to North Carolina, with heavy snow moving into the Northeast and a potential nor'easter forming.

5. Mass Flight Cancellations: Over 8,000 flights have been canceled this weekend as the storm bears down on major hubs like Dallas, Chicago, and New York.

6. Power Grid Concerns: Emergency crews are on high alert in the South and Midwest as heavy ice accumulation threatens to knock out power for millions of residents.

Politics

1. President Trump's first year in office continues to draw focus, with discussions around his leadership style, international relations (including threats and deals involving Greenland), and domestic policies like vaccine-related stances.
2. Tensions in U.S. alliances, with longtime partners viewing the U.S. with reserve amid Trump's announcements on Greenland and other global issues during events like Davos.
3. Broader political commentary on the dangers and implications of Trump's approach to global leadership and economy.

4. Supreme Court & the Fed: The Supreme Court is weighing a landmark case regarding President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Justices expressed skepticism during oral arguments, suggesting they may carve out a "special exception" for the Fed's independence even while expanding presidential power elsewhere.

5. Federal Reserve Standoff: In an unprecedented move, the DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over renovations at the Fed’s headquarters, a move critics call a "bullying tactic" to force interest rate cuts.

6. U.S.-Canada Tensions: Relations remain strained after Canadian PM Mark Carney hit back at Trump’s claim that "Canada lives because of the U.S." Trump has since withdrawn Canada’s invitation to his proposed "Board of Peace."

World Affairs

1. Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi ended without breakthrough, amid continued attacks (including on Kyiv and Kharkiv) and thorny discussions over territory.
2. U.S. relations with allies strained over issues like Greenland, NATO implications, and Trump's tariff threats (e.g., toward Canada over potential China deals).
3. A deadly landslide in Indonesia's West Java kills at least seven and leaves dozens missing.
4. Iran's Revolutionary Guard issues strong warnings to the U.S., heightening regional tensions.

5. Abu Dhabi Peace Talks: High-level delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. are meeting for a final day of negotiations. Despite the talks, Ukraine accused Putin of "cynicism" after Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on Kyiv and Kharkiv this morning.

6. India-EU Strategic Alliance: Ahead of a major summit, EU leaders announced a new Security and Defence Partnership with India aimed at reducing global reliance on Russia and China.

7. Bangladesh Political Turmoil: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina issued a recorded address demanding a return to democracy as campaigning begins for the country's upcoming February elections.

Education

1. International Day of Education (observed globally on January 24) emphasizes education's role in peace, development, and empowering youth, with statements from UN officials and organizations highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for investment.
2. Celebrations and reflections on the day's significance, including messages from human rights bodies on children's access to education worldwide.

3. International Day of Education: UNESCO is marking the day with the theme "The power of youth in co-creating education," highlighting a new report that shows a significant gap in student participation in school decision-making.

4. Unbanned Book Network: The organization We Need Diverse Books launched a new network today to fight censorship. They are donating banned titles and placing "author ambassadors" in 20 under-resourced districts in Florida and Texas.

Economy

1. The IMF updates its global growth forecast upward to 3.3% for 2026, citing resilience despite divergent forces in the world economy.
2. Discussions on U.S. consumer spending patterns, with strong spending driving growth but concentrated among certain groups.
3. Business and policy debates at Davos, including Trump's threats and proposals (e.g., credit card interest rate caps), impacting markets and investor sentiment.

4. Private Credit Warning: Prominent Wall Street figures, including Jamie Dimon, are raising alarms about a "private credit meltdown" following the collapse of several large nonbank-backed firms. The sector has grown to nearly $5 trillion.

5. IMF Outlook: The International Monetary Fund released an update projecting steady global growth of $3.1\%$ for 2026, noting that technology investment is currently offsetting "trade policy headwinds" and tariffs.

Technology

1. Advances in autonomous vehicles, with Google's Waymo highlighted as leading the robotaxi space ahead of competitors like Tesla.
2. AI's job market impact warnings, including Mike Rowe noting that white-collar roles face greater threats while blue-collar trades (like welding) remain safer for now.
3. Tech-enabled boycotts in Denmark against U.S. brands/products amid political frustrations, using apps and investor shifts.

4. NVIDIA’s CPU Ambitions: Reports emerged today that NVIDIA is preparing to launch high-performance ARM-based chips (codenamed N1/N1X) in Q2 2026 to compete directly with Intel and AMD.

5. Optical Partnership: Focuslight and BrightView announced a major strategic partnership to mass-produce advanced optical thin-films for use in automotive LiDAR and consumer robotics.

6. Windows 11 Bug: Microsoft is investigating a new system-level bug reported this morning that causes PCs to freeze during high-bandwidth data transfers.

Health

1. The U.S. officially withdraws from the World Health Organization, raising concerns about impacts on global and domestic public health efforts.
2. Ongoing policy changes, including Medicare regulations for nursing homes mandating more direct care hours, and shifts affecting older Americans' healthcare.
3. Department of Health leadership discussions and analyses on issues like rural health funding, ACA subsidies, and infectious disease burdens.

4. "War on Protein" Ends: U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new federal dietary guidelines that double the recommended daily protein intake, prioritizing red meat and whole milk.

5. Nutritionist Pushback: Leading health experts are questioning the new guidelines, arguing there is no scientific evidence that Americans—who already consume high levels of protein—need such a drastic increase.

6. Norovirus Surge: Health officials are warning of a spike in norovirus outbreaks across the country, advising increased handwashing as the "stomach bug" season peaks.

Sports

1. Cycling: Stage 4 highlights from the Tour Down Under 2026 in Australia, with route changes and competitive racing.
2. NHL: Upcoming/ongoing games, such as Winnipeg Jets vs. Detroit Red Wings.
3. MLB offseason notes, including Mets updates and broader league news.
4. College football: Confirmation that the playoff remains at 12 teams.

5. Djokovic’s 400th Win: Novak Djokovic made history at the Australian Open today, becoming the first player to reach 400 Grand Slam match wins after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets.

6. Australian Open Heat: Tournament officials invoked the extreme heat policy in Melbourne today; defending champion Jannik Sinner struggled in the conditions but managed to advance to the next round.

7. Cricket Shuffle: The ICC confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh as hosts for the upcoming T20 World Cup due to ongoing security concerns in the region.

These stories capture the major pulses across categories on this date—dominated by severe weather in the U.S., geopolitical tensions, economic resilience signals, and the International Day of Education.