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1 Gov. Walz Authorizes National Guard To Support Local Law Enforcement As Protests Erupt In Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced yesterday that he had authorized the Minnesota National Guard to be ready to support law enforcement as protests continue over a deadly ICE shooting. The move is just a precaution, Walz said, and he praised the state for keeping demonstrations peaceful after 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer on Wednesday. Demonstrations have taken place or are planned in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area in the wake of the shooting. Attorney General Pam Bondi warned on X that anyone blocking federal officers or damaging federal property will be arrested. "Do not test our resolve.” The Department of Homeland Security says 11 people were arrested outside an ICE field office in Minneapolis yesterday. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin called them "rioters" and said about 600 people swarmed the building, assaulting and spitting on federal officers and blocking law enforcement vehicles.
2 Two People Shot By Federal Agents In Portland, Oregon
Two people were shot by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, yesterday afternoon. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security say the shootings happened during a “targeted traffic stop” on a vehicle carrying two people who are allegedly affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang. In a statement, DHS said that “When agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents,” leading to an agent firing a defensive shot as they drove off. The two were found when Portland police officers responded to a call for help later and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. The agents involved are with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, not Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Portland Police Chief Bob Day urged calm, given the tension following a deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis the day before; the FBI is investigating.
3 House Passes Three-Year Extension Of Affordable Care Act Subsidies
The House voted yesterday to bring back expired Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years, with 17 Republicans joining all Democrats to pass the bill 230-196. Most of the Republicans who broke with their party represent swing districts and worry health care could hurt them in the 2026 midterms. The bill would cost about $80 billion and insure 4 million more people. While the bill has now passed in the House, Senate Republican leaders say the bill is dead on arrival there. Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio is pushing for a two-year extension with changes, including income limits and a minimum premium of $5 per month. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said any deal must include a path to health savings accounts and prohibit auto-enrollment by insurance companies.