Minnesota Backdown – DHS in Turmoil, Knives (Still) Out for Miller, Homan Spins

Events in Minnesota in the wake of Alex Pretti’s murder continue to dominate the headlines (despite news of Trump’s DoJ attack on free elections and no progress on release of the Epstein files).

NY Times: “As [DHS] officials point fingers in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death at the hands of federal agents, concerns grow about the agency’s future.”

Guardian: “‘Nothing has changed’: Minneapolis on edge despite Trump’s de-escalation vow”

Notus: “Republicans Aren’t Rushing to Defend Stephen Miller”

Semafor: “Democratic demands harden as shutdown impasse grows over DHS” – NY Times: “Democrats Demand Unmasked Agents, New Limits to Fund DHS”

WaPo: “Trump faces fresh MAGA blowback for efforts to ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota” – AlterNet: “MAGA rages against Trump ‘betrayal’ after Minnesota shift”

Guardian: “Border czar Tom Homan in Minneapolis says ‘no agency is perfect’ and acknowledges improvements that need to be made to federal immigration enforcement.”

NY Times: “Judge Orders Release of Minnesota Refugees Targeted in ICE Crackdown” – HuffPo: “Judge Gives Scathing Review Of ICE, Says Todd Lyons No Longer Required To Appear In Court”

HuffPo: “ICE Officers In Minnesota Directed Not To Interact With ‘Agitators’ In New Orders“. Agitators… riiiight…

NY Times: “Nine progressive prosecutors say they will work together to charge federal agents accused of wrongdoing, but they will face significant legal obstacles.”

Deadline: “Bruce Springsteen Slams ‘King Trump’s Private Army From The DHS’ In New Anti-ICE Song ‘Streets Of Minneapolis’”

Colby Hall at Mediaite: “Alex Pretti’s Past Does Not Justify the Government Killing Him”

Chauncey DeVega at Salon: “Vice signaling explains Trump’s enduring appeal – Minneapolis reveals why outrage alone fails to loosen Trump’s grip”

STILL DEVELOPING…