DHS: Agents in Alex Pretti shooting put on administrative leave
The U.S. Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports on the details of the agency’s reaction following the shooting.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:07:18 GMT
Man Arrested After Rep. Omar Sprayed in the Face With Substance
A man has been arrested after confronting Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minnesota Tuesday, spraying her with an unknown liquid from a syringe. It comes as a preliminary internal Customs and Border Protection review of the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti states two federal agents fired their weapons during the confrontation, but does not specify whether they both hit him. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:17:05 GMT
Bruce Springsteen slams ICE, Trump in new song dedicated to the people of Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen released a fiery protest song Wednesday dedicated to the memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two Minneapolis residents who were fatally shot by federal agents this month.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:51:38 GMT
Federal Reserve decides to keep interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady after three straight cuts. It’s the first time since July that the central bank decided not to move interest rates. NBC News’ Christine Romans details what this means for the economy.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:51:54 GMT
Amazon slashes another 16,000 jobs
Amazon said Wednesday it was slashing another 16,000 jobs across the company in an ongoing bid to restructure the sprawling trillion-dollar firm.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:30:31 GMT