Deadline: White House “In the wake of a horrific tragedy”
Jan 9, 2026
Michele Norris, a Minneapolis native and MS NOW senior contributing editor, provides insight from near the site of the tragic shooting. Michael Feinberg, a former FBI official, critiques law enforcement's conduct during investigations. Miles Taylor, ex-DHS chief of staff, discusses the political implications of ICE actions, while Senator Chris Murphy highlights Congressional concerns over DHS funding and policy. The conversation revolves around accountability, community response, and historical parallels to systemic repression in the wake of the devastating incident.
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Federal Narrative Conflicts With Video Evidence
- The administration rapidly labeled the shooting a domestic-terrorism act despite conflicting video and eyewitness evidence.
- Multiple independent analyses show Renee Nicole Good's vehicle was turning away when the ICE agent fired.
Physician Blocked From Assisting Victim
- A video shows an on-scene physician being blocked by ICE agents when he offered aid to the wounded motorist.
- Protesters and community members captured multiple confrontations and detentions during the response.
Protests Around Whipple Building Turn Tense
- Alex Tabet described protesters surrounding ICE vehicles and Border Patrol firing tear gas during vehicle movements.
- He recorded eight detentions and documented elderly peaceful protesters being pepper-sprayed.