WSJ What’s News Federal Agent Shoots Two People in Portland
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Jan 9, 2026 Tensions rise in Portland after U.S. Border Patrol shoots two people during a traffic stop. Meanwhile, the House pushes through legislation to extend healthcare subsidies, defying Republican leaders. In the food sector, new dietary guidelines threaten major processed food companies, pushing them to reconsider their recipes. The protein trend is benefiting producers in the dairy and meat sectors, while Saudi Arabia takes a surprising step by allowing alcohol sales for select residents. It's a whirlwind of news shaping our world!
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Portland Shooting Spurs Local-Federal Tensions
- Federal agents shot a man and woman during a Portland vehicle stop after alleging the driver tried to run over officers.
- Portland officials urged calm while local and federal authorities investigate the incident and affiliations claimed by DHS.
Minneapolis Death Preceded Portland Incident
- The Portland incident followed a separate fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis the day before.
- That death sparked nationwide protests and strained cooperation between local authorities and the FBI.
Act Quickly To Prevent Premium Spikes
- Extending expired health-care subsidies passed the House with bipartisan support to avoid steep premium increases.
- Lawmakers should pursue a Senate compromise to prevent disruptive spikes in insurance costs before midterms.