Democrats slam Trump’s justification for immigration agent killing woman during ICE raid and call for investigation – liveNEWS | 08 January 2026From 2h ago 17.48 EST Democratic leaders in House and Senate call for an investigation into fatal shooting In a social media post, the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, said: “This heinous killing must be criminally investigated to the full extent of the law.” He added that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, “has zero credibility”. Speaking to reporters at the US Capitol, the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, also called for a “full investigation to get to the bottom of this”. “When you have these ICE agents all over the streets of our cities without any cooperation with local law enforcement, local communities, tragedies – horrible tragedies, killings – occur,” he said. Share Updated at 18.53 EST
1m ago 19.58 EST House Democrat calls for Noem to be impeached Lauren Gambino Hours after a US citizen was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Robin Kelly, a Democratic congresswoman announced her intention to file three articles of impeachment against Donald Trump’s homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem.
The Illinois representative called Noem “an incompetent leader” and “a disgrace to our democracy” who has “wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area, and now, her rogue ICE agents have unleashed that same destruction in Minneapolis, fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good”.
Noem defended the officer’s action, saying he “defensively shot to protect himself”, an account the Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, called “bullshit”. The shooting victim has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. At a news conference, Noem vowed to continue ICE operations in the area. View image in fullscreen US secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at a roundtable discussion with local ranchers and employees from Customs and Border Protection on 7 January in Brownsville, Texas. Photograph: Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images Kelly said she planned to file three articles of impeachment against Noem for obstruction of justice, violation of public trust and self-dealing.
“From Chicago to Charlotte to Los Angeles to Minneapolis, Secretary Noem is violating the Constitution while ruining—and ending—lives, and separating families,” the congresswoman said in a statement. “It’s one thing to be incompetent and dangerous, but it’s impeachable to break the rule of law.”
Democrats have grown increasingly outspoken against Trump’s deportation campaign as DHS moves aggressively into Democratic-run cities, raising civil rights and due process concerns. Last month, Delia Ramirez, another Illinois congresswoman, called for an investigation by the House judiciary committee to determine if Noem had undertaken “unlawful and potentially impeachable actions”. The charges are unlikely to move forward in the Republican-controlled House, where few members are willing to break with the Trump administration over immigration enforcement, one of the president’s top priorities. However, if Democrats win back the House in this year’s midterm elections, the calculus could change.
Nearly two years ago, Republicans used their thin majority to impeach Joe Biden’s homeland security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, by one vote, on charges that many Republicans and the Wall Street Journal editorial board said amounted to a policy dispute, and not “high crimes and misdemeanors”. Share
27m ago 19.32 EST Protesters have gathered in New York City to denounce the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this morning. Here are some photos from the demonstration: View image in fullscreen People take part in a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York on January 7, 2026 after an ICE officer shot dead a woman in Minneapolis. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP via Getty Images) Photograph: Bryan R Smith/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen People take part in a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York on January 7, 2026 after an ICE officer shot dead a woman in Minneapolis. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP via Getty Images) Photograph: Bryan R Smith/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen People take part in a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York on January 7, 2026 after an ICE officer shot dead a woman in Minneapolis. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP via Getty Images) Photograph: Bryan R Smith/AFP/Getty Images Share
53m ago 19.07 EST The 37-year-old woman fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis today has been identified as Renee Nicole Good by her mother, Donna Ganger. Ganger identified her daughter as the victim to the Minnesota Star Tribune after the family was notified of her death. “Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” Ganger told the paper. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.” Ganger added that her daughter lived in the Twin Cities with her partner, and that “She was probably terrified” by the ICE agents approaching her car. She said that Good was “not part of anything like that at all” in response to a description of protesters challenging immigration officials. At a vigil at the scene of the shooting Wednesday evening, protesters chanted: “Say her name. Renee Good.” The chant evoked past “Say her name” or “Say his name” chants for Black women and men killed by police, such as George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis in 2020. The Star Tribune also spoke to Timmy Ray Macklin Sr., the grandfather of Good’s 6-year-old child. Macklin Sr. said his son, Timmy Ray Macklin Jr., had previously been married to Good, but died in 2023 at the age of 36. “There’s nobody else in his life,” Macklin Sr. said of his grandchild, now orphaned. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come and get my grandchild.” Share
1h ago 18.54 EST Prominent California Democrats Adam Schiff and Gavin Newsom have denounced immigration agents’ actions and the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. “Under Trump, we’re witnessing increased, violent confrontations by federal immigration agents that are putting communities at risk, not keeping us safe,” senator Adam Schiff wrote on social media. “We must refuse to accept this as normal. There must be an immediate investigation and accountability.” California governor Gavin Newsom echoed those sentiments in a later post on social media. “For almost a year, Donald Trump’s personal police force has rampaged across America. His administration has driven extremism and cruelty while discarding basic safeguards and accountability,” he said. “Now, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen is dead. Donald Trump owns this. His deliberate escalation of intimidation and chaos has consequences. His reckless crackdown must end.” Share
1h ago 18.44 EST A vigil for the woman killed in Minneapolis today has begun at the site of the fatal shooting. Between speakers, the gathered demonstrators have engaged in call-and-response chants such as “Rise up take a stand, no one is illegal on stolen land” and “No Trump. No troops. Twin Cities ain’t licking boots.” View image in fullscreen People hold up signs as they attend the vigil. Photograph: Tim Evans/Reuters View image in fullscreen Demonstrators gather during the vigil. Photograph: Giovanna Dell’Orto/AP View image in fullscreen A woman speaks at a makeshift memorial. Photograph: Craig Lassig/EPA Share Updated at 18.57 EST
1h ago 18.38 EST Speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis today, the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, said a woman who was fatally shot by ICE agents “was harassing and impeding law enforcement operations” and that “our officer followed his training”. She added, “The very same officer who was attacked today had previously been dragged by an anti-ICE rioter who had rammed him with a car and drug him back in June.” Noem said the woman killed today hit the officer with her car. “He went to the hospital. A doctor did treat him. He has been released, but he’s going to spend some time with his family.” It is not clear from video footage of the shooting whether the victim’s car did in fact make contact with the ICE agent. Share Updated at 18.57 EST
2h ago 18.23 EST Kamala Harris called the Trump administration’s reaction to the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis today “pure gaslighting” in a social media post. “Today in Minneapolis, ICE agents shot and killed a woman in a shocking incident. Governor Walz has announced the state will ensure a fair investigation, and I am grateful for his swift action,” she wrote. “Many of us have seen the horrifying and painful video, which makes it clear that the Trump administration’s explanation of this shooting is pure gaslighting. A full and fair investigation at the state level is absolutely necessary.” Share
2h ago 17.58 EST As the sun sets in Minneapolis, hundreds have gathered for a vigil at the site where a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by ICE agents earlier today. Here are a few images from the wires: View image in fullscreen Community members pray at the scene where a federal agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, 37, in Minneapolis on 7 January 2026. Photograph: Alex Kormann/TNS/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen People confront Minneapolis police officers after the killing. Photograph: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Federal agents at the scene where one of them killed a woman. Gregory Bovino, a border patrol chief and frequent Fox News guest, is at right. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Share Updated at 18.50 EST
2h ago 17.48 EST Democratic leaders in House and Senate call for an investigation into fatal shooting In a social media post, the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, said: “This heinous killing must be criminally investigated to the full extent of the law.” He added that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, “has zero credibility”. Speaking to reporters at the US Capitol, the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, also called for a “full investigation to get to the bottom of this”. “When you have these ICE agents all over the streets of our cities without any cooperation with local law enforcement, local communities, tragedies – horrible tragedies, killings – occur,” he said. Share Updated at 18.53 EST
3h ago 17.21 EST Lucy Campbell Meanwhile, our international blog is covering this news on the Trump administration’s moves around Venezuela: Donald Trump has said in a post on his Truth Social platform that Venezuela will be buying American-made products with the money it receives from the new deal arranged with his administration. I have just been informed that Venezuela is going to be purchasing ONLY American Made Products, with the money they receive from our new Oil Deal. These purchases will include, among other things, American Agricultural Products, and American Made Medicines, Medical Devices, and Equipment to improve Venezuela’s Electric Grid and Energy Facilities. In other words, Venezuela is committing to doing business with the United States of America as their principal partner – A wise choice, and a very good thing for the people of Venezuela, and the United States. Share Updated at 17.25 EST
3h ago 16.52 EST Trump proposes $1.5tn trillion military budget Donald Trump has proposed a massive increase to the defense department’s budget to a record $1.5tn for 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times”. The proposal would mark a 66% increase over the $900bn the Pentagon was authorized to spend this fiscal year. In a post on his social media website, Trump wrote: “This will allow us to build the ‘Dream Military’ that we have long been entitled to and, more importantly, that will keep us SAFE and SECURE, regardless of foe.” He added that he was able to suggest the $1.5tn budget because of “the tremendous numbers being produced by Tariffs from other Countries, many of which, in the past, have ‘ripped off’ the United States at levels never seen before”. Trump’s announcement of increased military spending came just days after a military operation which captured the president of Venezuela, and as Trump has floated taking military action in Greenland, Colombia and Cuba. Share Updated at 16.57 EST
3h ago 16.45 EST Minneapolis shooting leads to political split-screen In the hours following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by ICE agents, political leaders on both sides of the aisle responded to news of the killing. On the right, members of Donald Trump’s cabinet and Republican congressmembers shared statements in support of the Department of Homeland Security, denounced the victim as a terrorist and called for the arrest of Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey. In social media posts, the White House, Department of Homeland Security and press secretary Karoline Leavitt all said they “stand with ICE”. Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma wrote: “ICE agents aren’t Disney villains. They’re our neighbors, friends, and loved ones. These immigration and customs enforcement officers are red-blooded American patriots doing a tough job to keep our nation safe. Assaults against ICE are up 1,300%. I stand with @DHSgov.” Trump advisor Stephen Miller, meanwhile, called the incident – apparently referring to the victim’s behavior – an act of “domestic terrorism” and added that “Democrats continue to lend aid and comfort to domestic terrorism.” Other Republicans, as we previously reported, including congressmembers Nancy Mace and Randy Fine, called for the arrest of Minneapolis’s mayor. Meanwhile, on the left, Minneapolis state leadership and congressional representatives called the White House’s response “propaganda” and a lie. “I’ve seen the video. Don’t believe this propaganda machine. The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice,” governor Tim Walz wrote on social media. In a response to a post by Homeland Security, Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar wrote, “You’re lying. There was no attempt to run the officer over and no ICE agents appear to be hurt. Get out of our city.” Share
3h ago 16.38 EST Republican lawmakers are calling for the arrest of Minneapolis’s mayor, Jacob Frey. In a post on social media, South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace wrote “Arrest the mayor” alongside a screenshot of Fox News coverage showing Frey telling ICE to leave the city. In a separate post, reacting to a statement Frey made saying he was aware of the shooting, congressman Randy Fine of Florida wrote: “This scumbag POS should be arrested right now.” Share Updated at 16.43 ESTAuthor: Amy Sedghi. Cecilia Nowell. Shrai Popat. Lucy Campbell. Source
