Morning Wire ICE Shooting Backlash Mounts & LA Fires Revelations | 1.9.26
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Jan 9, 2026 
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Minneapolis Flashpoint Raises Federal-State Rift
- Minneapolis tensions escalated after an ICE-involved shooting, prompting school closures and National Guard preparations.
- Federal and state leaders sharply disagreed over the investigation and responsibility, deepening political conflict.
Agent's Past Encounter Mirrored In New Footage
- Video released shows an agent being struck by the vehicle before firing three shots, supporting federal claims the shooting was defensive.
- Reports also revealed the same agent had been hospitalized months earlier after being dragged by a fleeing driver.
Politics Shapes Narrative And Investigation Fight
- Political leaders used the incident to score points: Vice President J.D. Vance blamed the far left while Governor Tim Walz demanded ICE leave Minnesota.
- The dispute over investigative control (FBI vs. state) intensified public distrust about a fair outcome.