Two agents shot Alex Pretti: DHS report

New report to Congress reveals Homeland Security findings

View online. YOUR MORNING January 28, 2026 Good morning, NewsNation. For more fact-based, unbiased news coverage 24/7 – Download the NewsNation app here >   Did a friend send you this newsletter? Subscribe to this newsletter and more here > 2 Border Patrol agents shot at Alex Pretti, DHS report says Minnesota: Two federal agents fired shots at Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti, according to a Homeland Security report to Congress. It's unclear whether both agents' gunfire struck Pretti, and the report does not say he brandished a weapon before his death. Details > Shooting: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who has led the administration's messaging on the shootings of Pretti and Renee Macklin Good, is facing calls to resign. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump "to immediately fire" her. What to know > Lawmaker attacked: A man was tackled to the ground after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., with an unknown substance during a town hall, where Omar called for Noem's resignation or impeachment. Omar continued the town hall after the incident. Video > Who was Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis? > More 'No Kings' protests planned as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths > Lives could've been saved if leaders talked earlier: Rep. West > Amazon cuts thousands of jobs in latest round of layoffs Layoffs: Amazon is slashing roughly 16,000 jobs as part of what it called "organizational changes," marking the company's second round of mass layoffs since October. A company vice president seemed to accidentally send an email about the firings prematurely, according to a report. Details > More job cuts: UPS expects to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year amid a shrinking delivery partnership with Amazon. UPS also plans to close 24 buildings in the first half of this year and will continue deploying "automation" across the network. What to know > Trump warns Iran: 'Next attack will be far worse!' Trump threat: The president encouraged Iran to make a deal, or face the "speed and violence" of the U.S. military. "As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! … The next attack will be far worse!" Trump wrote on social media this morning. The latest> Force: The USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided missile destroyers have moved into the region. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have signaled they won't allow their airspace or territory to be used for an attack. Details > Iran: Iran's Foreign Ministry said, "The arrival of a certain warship (USS Abraham Lincoln) is not going to shake Iran's will or determination to defend the country with full force. We have both the will and the full capability to defend Iran." Read more > Nonprofit returns $65K to Maine shooting victims after national outcry Return: One of 29 nonprofits that received donations raised for victims of Maine's deadliest shooting agreed to return $65,000 to survivors and families after a NewsNation investigation revealed nearly $2 million was diverted to organizations with no connection to the attack. Details > Outcry: The decision comes after shooting victims and families from across the country demanded that nonprofits return funds raised in the name of the 18 people killed in the October 2023 Lewiston bowling alley shooting. What to know > Father of Idaho college murder victim had no idea about autopsy details before report 'No heads-up': The father of slain Idaho college student Kaylee Goncalves told "Jesse Weber Live" he was unaware of autopsy details revealed in new media reports. "We had no heads-up, none whatsoever. It goes to the media before it does us," he said. Details > Autopsies: People magazine obtained a recently unsealed supplemental filing from prosecutors, reporting this week that victims were stabbed more than 150 times total. Bryan Kohberger is serving a life sentence without parole. Read more > How will 'Trump Accounts' work? 6 things to know 'Trump Accounts': Trump will headline a Treasury Department summit, with rapper Nicki Minaj set to attend, ahead of the launch of "Trump Accounts" for children. Under the plan, $1,000 will be deposited into investment accounts for U.S. children whose parents claim the benefit. Details > Interest rates: The summit comes as the U.S. Federal Reserve is set to reach a decision on interest rates. The central bank is expected to hold its main interest rate steady now. The latest > Wall Street sets a record while the US dollar's value slides again > Could a potential government shutdown affect your taxes? > Gold hits new high, surpassing $5K per ounce for the first time >  WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀 Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and testifies on Venezuela at a Senate hearing. The Washington, D.C., National Guard shooting suspect is due in court. A court hearing is set for detainees of the facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by the Trump administration over access to attorneys.  A person is in critical condition in Arizona after being shot in an incident that involved federal law enforcement, NewsNation has confirmed. The latest > A Utah mother was arrested in Croatia after allegedly kidnapping her four children. Details > A man living in Ohio illegally and posing as a high school student received a prison sentence. The investigation > Colorado wildlife investigators are seeking information after a bald eagle was shot earlier this month. Read more > A California human trafficking crackdown resulted in more than 100 arrests in the San Diego area. What to know > A Florida teen was arrested for battery after she allegedly hit her mom with a pork chop during an argument. Read more > Yale University in Connecticut announced families with an income below $200,000 will get free tuition. The details > Bird leaves a snow angel during winter storm A bird seen in Ingalls, Indiana, left a snow angel that's considered a "winter tracking gem" for bird enthusiasts. Read more >   Find a good news story each day in NewsNation's Your Morning newsletter! Subscribe > This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff. LATEST BUSINESS NEWS Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs in latest round of layoffs  > 'Transformative' HIV PrEP shot slowly overcomes cost hurdles  > Yale announces free tuition for families making less than $200,000  > Wall Street sets a record while the US dollar's value slides again  > LATEST CRIME NEWS Steve Goncalves had no idea about autopsy details before report  > Utah mom arrested in Europe after 4 children found in Croatia  > Florida teen arrested after allegedly hitting mom with a pork chop  > Bryan Kohberger stabbed four victims more than 150 times: Report  > LET US HEAR FROM YOU! SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK. Feedback | Unsubscribe | About Us   Copyright © 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use   To ensure you receive these emails in the future, please add info@nxsemail.newsnationnow.com to your address book, contacts or list of safe senders.