Live updates: Some Border Patrol agents in Minnesota to depart after Pretti shooting
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In the wake of the tragic shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, there is a significant shift anticipated among Border Patrol agents stationed in Minnesota. Sources have informed NewsNation, a partner of The Hill, that several agents plan to depart the state imminently.

Under the leadership of Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, these agents are expected to leave as early as Monday, according to insights shared with NewsNation’s Ali Bradley. The incident involving the 37-year-old Pretti has sparked a renewed wave of national outrage and debate.

In response to the shooting, Senate Democrats have expressed their intent to oppose the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding package, especially as the critical deadline of January 30th for a potential government shutdown approaches. The situation has also seen bipartisan calls, with some Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in demanding a thorough and unbiased investigation into the circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death.

Addressing the media on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that there are currently three federal investigations underway. These include separate inquiries by the DHS and the FBI, alongside an internal review being conducted by Customs and Border Protection. This multi-layered approach underscores the gravity of the situation as officials seek to unravel the details of this incident.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday said there are three separate federal probes of the incident underway: a DHS and FBI investigation into the shooting, as well as an “internal review” within Customs and Border Protection. 

This morning, President Trump said he had a productive call with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and that he would send border czar Tom Homan to the state to begin managing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions there.

Later in the day, he also spoke with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), describing the phone call as “very good” in a social media post.

On Capitol Hill this week, the House is out, but the Senate is in, and it must pass spending bills to avert a government shutdown.

Trump on Monday will hold policy meetings and do a radio interview.

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