Overview
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reaffirmed on CNN her description of Renee Nicole Good’s actions as “domestic terrorism” and defended ICE agent Jonathan Ross within hours of the shooting.
- Video reviewed by USA TODAY and widely shared bystanders shows Good’s SUV appearing to turn away as shots were fired, contradicting the administration’s claim that she tried to run over an officer.
- The FBI is running an exclusive federal investigation, while Minnesota authorities say they have been denied access to evidence and have launched a parallel criminal inquiry and public call for video.
- Noem’s directive restricting congressional visits to ICE facilities drew backlash after lawmakers were blocked in Minneapolis, and an agent is heard using an expletive in post-shooting audio that Noem declined to attribute.
- President Trump backed the agent and criticized Good, DHS plans to send hundreds more federal officers to the Twin Cities, and protests continued nationwide with local leaders demanding an independent review.