The NPR Politics Podcast Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect
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Jan 9, 2026 
Clay Masters, a host and reporter from Minnesota Public Radio, joins the discussion to delve into the political aftermath of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. He reveals how verified video footage contradicts early accounts from the Department of Homeland Security. The shooting has intensified community tensions, especially in Somali and Latino neighborhoods. Additionally, local leaders respond strongly to the incident, while Clay highlights the jurisdictional complexities of the investigation led by the FBI.
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Subsidy Expiration Is Hitting Voters Hard
- Expired ACA subsidies are sharply raising premiums and forcing people to drop coverage or change jobs.
- Seventeen House Republicans joined Democrats to force a floor vote, signaling political pressure from constituents and vulnerable districts.
Moderates Break Ranks To Buy Political Room
- A sizable group of Republicans bucked party leaders on health care to buy political breathing room.
- That reflects rising Democratic momentum on affordability and lawmakers' concern about 2026 races.
House Majority Is Perilously Narrow
- The House majority is razor-thin and recent resignations, a death, and an injured member made it more fragile.
- That fragility means routine votes can flip if a handful of members are absent or dissent.
