Bloomberg News Now January 7, 2026: Noem Addresses ICE Shooting, Trump New Housing Plan, More
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Jan 8, 2026 An ICE officer shot a woman in Minneapolis during a vehicle altercation, raising questions about self-defense protocols. Trump is proposing a ban on institutional investors from buying single-family homes to enhance housing accessibility. The discussion also covers limits on dividends for defense companies and Trump’s warning to Raytheon regarding their investment strategies. In international news, the U.S. seizes oil tankers linked to Venezuela as plans for controlling oil sales become clearer, potentially funding American agriculture.
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ICE Operation Ends In Fatal Shooting
- An ICE officer shot a woman in Minneapolis during an immigration operation after she allegedly tried to run down officers with her vehicle.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the officer followed his training and acted in self-defense to protect fellow officers.
Trump Targets Institutional Home Buyers
- President Trump plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes to address housing affordability before midterms.
- He will expand on the proposal at the World Economic Forum in Davos, signaling a national policy push on housing supply and access.
White House Cracks Down On Defense Firms
- Trump will bar defense companies from issuing dividends or buybacks, citing executive pay and poor maintenance of military equipment.
- The move reflects concern about the defense industrial base and triggered drops in major contractors' shares.