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The best team in Germany is not necessarily the best in Bavaria.

Bayern Munich slumped to its first Bundesliga defeat of the season by 2-1 at home to Bavarian rival Augsburg on Saturday, when Bayern star Michael Olise struck the crossbar with the last kick of the game.

It’s the first time Bayern has failed to gather at least a point in the league since March 8 last year in a 3-2 defeat at home to Bochum.

Augsburg, only three points from the relegation zone before the match, hadn’t won a game since early December.

Bayern Munich fell to a home defeat to Augsburg.

And Michael Baum’s team had to come from behind in Munich after Bayern defender Hiroki Ito opened the scoring with a header to Michael Olise’s corner in the 23rd minute.

Bayern missed further good chances and the first half ended with Robin Fellhauer striking the crossbar for Augsburg.

The visitors pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half and Arthur Chaves duly got it with the back of his head to a corner that Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig failed to reach in the 75th.

Han-Noah Massengo scored what proved to be the winner six minutes later when Dimitrios Giannoulis surged down the left and crossed into the middle to pick him out.

Chris Pratt shows a raw, vulnerable side in new sci-fi thriller: director

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Chris Pratt shows a raw, vulnerable side in new sci-fi thriller: director

Chris Pratt has taken on a markedly different kind of role in Mercy.

The film’s director, Timur Bekmambetov, was speaking at the movie’s New York City premiere on January 20 when he reflected on the actor’s delivery of one of his most emotionally exposed performances to date. 

Pratt stars as Chris Raven, a homicide detective accused of killing his wife, who is given just 90 minutes to prove his innocence before an AI judge sentences him to death.

“This isn’t just an action movie,” Bekmambetov explained. “We’re used to seeing Chris as tough and entertaining. Here, he’s vulnerable and broken. That was unique for him.”

The director singled out a final conversation between Pratt’s character and his wife as the most powerful scene in the film, calling it raw, painful, and deeply emotional. 

He added that Pratt surprised him with how dramatic the performance was, especially given the actor’s action-heavy reputation.

Much of Mercy sees Pratt confined to a chair during the trial, a stark contrast to roles that typically involve elaborate stunts. Pratt previously said he asked to be physically restrained for realism. He noted that the resulting claustrophobia helped him stay emotionally grounded.

To prepare, Pratt also spent time with LAPD homicide detectives to get an understanding of the police work. He said those experiences gave him a deeper respect for law enforcement and the trauma officers face daily.

Mercy is now playing in theaters.

Pritzker urges ‘unified response’ from Democrat, Republican governors after Border Patrol shoots armed man

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Pritzker urges 'unified response' from Democrat, Republican governors after Border Patrol shoots armed man

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After a Border Patrol officer fatally shot an armed individual in Minneapolis on Saturday, Democratic governors outside the state jumped to echo Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s condemnation of the Trump administration. 

“Masked federal agents in Minnesota just shot and killed another person. We must put a stop to Trump’s ICE. Now. Stop the funding, stop the occupations, stop the killings,” Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said on X.

“I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response,” he said in a follow-up post. “We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states.”

Kathy Hochul, the Democrat governor of New York, also weighed in on X.

ANTI-ICE AGITATORS DISRUPT MINNESOTA CHURCH, SHOUT DOWN WORSHIPPERS DURING SUNDAY SERVICE

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for American Progress (CAP) Action Fund on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Pritzker spoke about his views of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration so far.  (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

“Another horrific outcome from a federal operation that has clearly spun out of control,” she said. “Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement. President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.”

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Walz called immigration officers “untrained.”

“I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” Walz said. “The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.”

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference, July 31, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York.   (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

At a press conference later Saturday, Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino said the officer involved in the shooting was “highly trained” and had been serving as a Border Patrol agent for 8 years. 

Bovino said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers were conducting an operation targeting Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal alien with a criminal history including domestic assault to intentional conflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license, early Saturday morning. 

During the operation, another individual approached U.S. Border Patrol agents with a nine-millimeter semi-automatic handgun, Bovino said.

“The agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted, fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, a Border Patrol agent fired defensive shots, Bovino said. “Medics on the scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject, but the subject was pronounced dead at the scene.”

President Donald Trump reacted to the incident in a Truth Social post.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025. 

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025.  (Pool via AP )

“This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? The Mayor and the Governor called them off? It is stated that many of these Police were not allowed to do their job, that ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do!” Trump said on TRUTH Social, attaching a photo of a firearm DHS says it recovered from the scene of the shooting. 

Trump then questioned why Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has “$34 Million Dollars in her account,” and asked where “Tens of Billions of Dollars” of Minnesota’s money has gone, apparently referencing recent reports of massive fraud in the state. 

“We are there because of massive Monetary Fraud, with Billions of Dollars missing, and Illegal Criminals that were allowed to infiltrate the State through the Democrats’ Open Border Policy. We want the money back, and we want it back, NOW,” Trump continued. 

Meanwhile, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey demanded that the Trump administration remove immigration enforcement officials from the city. 

BORDER PATROL SHOOTS ARMED INDIVIDUAL IN MINNEAPOLIS, FOX NEWS LEARNS

Jacob Frey speaking during press conference

Minnesota has been rocked by a massive fraud scandal stretching back to the pandemic that prosecutors speculate could total billions of dollars.  (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A Border Patrol member shot an armed individual on Saturday at the intersection of East 26th Street and Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis officials have since identified that person as 37-year-old White man, a resident of Minneapolis believed to be a U.S. citizen.

“I just saw a video of more than six masked agents pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death,” Frey said during a midday press conference. “How many more residents? How many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end? How many more lives need to be lost before this administration realizes that a political and partisan narrative is not as important as American values? How many times must local and national leaders plead with you, Donald Trump, to end this operation and recognize that this is not creating safety in our city?”

Frey said he was tired of local officials being told to turn down the temperature, and that his community members are stirring up “vitriol” in the streets. He demanded that the administration “reflect” on the ongoing chaos in the city, and ask themselves whether they are achieving peace and safety. 

“If the goal was to achieve peace and safety, this is doing exactly the opposite,” he said. “If the goal was to achieve calm and prosperity, this is doing exactly the opposite.”

A Border Patrol agent chatted with a protester in Minnesota on Thursday, finding common ground over military service.

A Border Patrol agent chatted with a protester in Minnesota on Thursday, finding common ground over military service. (Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful)

“So to President Trump, this is a moment to act like a leader. Put Minneapolis put America first in this moment,” he continued. “Let’s achieve peace. Let’s end this operation. And I’m telling you, our city will come back. Safety will be restored. We’re asking for you to take action now to remove these federal agents.”

DHS told Fox News that the suspect was armed with a gun and two magazines. The department said that the officers attempted to disarm the suspect, who then “violently resisted.”

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“Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene,” DHS said in a statement earlier Saturday. “The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID — this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Fox News’ Rachel Wolf, Paul Mauro, Bill Melugin and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Peter D’Abrosca is a reporter at Fox News Digital covering campus extremism in higher education. 

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David, Victoria Beckham extend olive branch days after Brooklyn’s outburst on social media

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David and Victoria reflect on ‘great memories’ after Brooklyn Beckham’s shocking post

Brooklyn Beckham has made his position clear in a recent, though shocking, post on social media, suggesting he did not want a reunion with his family.

His parents, in contrast, appear to have extended an olive branch by reflecting on “great memories” they had with their first son.

Platon, a British photographer, seems to have provided them an opportunity by sharing a throwback snap of the English footballer with his son.

In a caption, he pens, “Victoria arrived with Brooklyn, who was seven years old, Romeo, who was four and Cruz, who was just a baby. Brooklyn and Romeo charged into the studio wearing football kits, kicking balls, doing headers and other tricks.”

David, Victoria Beckham extend olive branch days after Brooklyns outburst on social media

“In this picture, although David stands alone, we see the love of his children tattooed onto his back. Family is everything. David Beckham, I salute you,” Platon concludes.

The photo likely evokes a sweet memory the family once shared amid a feud that keeps heating up. Taking a moment to reflect, David reacts to the snap, writing, “Good memories.”

David, Victoria Beckham extend olive branch days after Brooklyns outburst on social media

His wife, Victoria, also weighs in on the photo, giving an extra touching remark in the comment section, writing, “Brings back great memories!”

David, Victoria Beckham extend olive branch days after Brooklyns outburst on social media

Amid these heartwarming comments, the cracks within the Beckhams appear to be a hard task to bridge.

Iran Revolutionary Guard commander says regime has ‘finger on the trigger’ as US warships head to Middle East

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Iran Revolutionary Guard commander says regime has 'finger on the trigger' as US warships head to Middle East

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The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned the U.S. on Saturday that the paramilitary force is “more ready than ever, finger on the trigger” as American warships head towards the Middle East. The warning comes after weeks of pressure from President Donald Trump amid widespread anti-regime protests and a violent government crackdown in which the IRGC played a key role.

“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard and dear Iran stand more ready than ever, finger on the trigger, to execute the orders and directives of the Commander-in-Chief,” IRGC chief Gen. Mohammad Pakpour said, The Associated Press reported, citing Nournews, a news outlet close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Pakpour also reportedly warned the U.S. and Israel “to avoid any miscalculation,” according to the AP. This warning comes after another last week from an Iranian ambassador who said that the U.S. and Israel were responsible for “political destabilization, internal unrest and chaos.”

Both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed their support for the Iranian protesters. Netanyahu said that his country was “closely monitoring” the situation. He also vowed that once Iran was “liberated from the yoke of tyranny” Israel would be prepared to be a partner in peace.

IRAN WILL RETALIATE ‘WITH EVERYTHING WE HAVE’ IF US ATTACKS, SENIOR DIPLOMAT WARNS

Iran has warned the U.S. not to act as it continues to see protests. (Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images; Allison Robbert/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

On Tuesday, Iran warned Trump not to take action against its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“Trump knows that if any hand of aggression is extended toward our leader, we not only cut that hand, but also we will set fire to their world,” Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, a spokesman for Iran’s armed forces, said, according to the AP.

On Thursday, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he was moving warships toward Iran “just in case” he wants to take action.

“We have a massive fleet heading in that direction and maybe we won’t have to use it,” Trump said, the AP reported.

A U.S. Navy official told the AP that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and other warships traveling with it were in the Indian Ocean.

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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier and a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, conduct joint exercises in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in Arabian Sea June 1, 2019.  (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur/U.S. Navy via AP, File)

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Anti-regime protests started on Dec. 28 as Iranians took to the streets to voice their displeasure with the economic woes facing the country, which has become more isolated internationally. Since then, despite an internet blackout, reports of violence against protesters have emerged.

When the protests began, Trump warned the regime that the U.S. was “locked and loaded” and ready to act if it used violence against protesters.

Trump previously put out a Truth Social post on Jan. 16 in which he claimed that the Iranian regime had cancelled over 800 scheduled hangings. However, Iran’s top prosecutor, Mohammad Movahedi, said Friday that, “This claim is completely false; no such number exists, nor has the judiciary made any such decision,” the AP reported.

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President Trump promised severe consequences if Iran killed protesters. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo:MAHSA / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)

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The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported on Friday that the confirmed death toll had reached 5,137, while 7,402 people were seriously injured. HRANA also said that the total number of arrests had risen to nearly 28,000.

On Wednesday, the Iranian government offered its first death toll, saying that 3,117 people had been killed. It said 2,427 were civilians and security forces, and labeled the rest as “terrorists,” according to the AP.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.

Chris Pratt in ‘Mercy’: ‘dramatic, edgy, painful’

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Chris Pratt is ‘vulnerable’ on ‘Mercy’ 

Chris Pratt is stepping far outside his familiar action-hero comfort zone in Mercy, and according to the film’s director, the transformation is both striking and deeply emotional.

At the sci-fi thriller’s New York City premiere on Jan. 20, director Timur Bekmambetov shared that audiences will see a side of Pratt they may not expect. 

In Mercy, Pratt plays Chris Raven, a homicide detective accused of murdering his wife and forced to prove his innocence within 90 minutes during a high-stakes trial overseen by an advanced A.I. judge. 

If he fails, he faces immediate execution.

Bekmambetov described Pratt’s performance as raw and unusually exposed, emphasising that the film goes far beyond standard action fare.

While viewers are used to seeing Pratt as tough, fast-moving and physically dominant, this role required something entirely different. 

“This movie, it’s not just an action movie, because we expect Chris Pratt to be tough and jump and entertain us, but it’s [also] very vulnerable, very broken man. And it was unique for him,” the director said. 

“He played this for the first time.”

The director pointed to one particular moment as the emotional core of the film, the final conversation between Raven and his wife before her death. 

“It’s the most dramatic, edgy, painful and emotional scene,” Bekmambetov said, noting it was also his favourite to film.

Despite having worked together previously on the 2008 action thriller Wanted, Bekmambetov said Mercy reaffirmed Pratt’s range as an actor.

He admitted he was surprised by “how unexpectedly dramatic he could be,” calling the performance proof of Pratt’s versatility.

Much of the tension in Mercy comes from confinement. 

Raven spends most of the movie strapped to a chair during his trial, a stark contrast to Pratt’s usual physically demanding roles. Speaking at New York Comic Con last year, Pratt explained that the restriction was intentional. 

“I asked them to confine me in [the chair],” he said. “So I didn’t have to pretend that I was strapped down.”

“I was cuffed to this chair both at the feet and at the hands,” he added, explaining that the discomfort and claustrophobia helped him stay emotionally grounded during intense scenes.

Pratt also prepared by spending time with LAPD homicide detectives, an experience he said left a lasting impression. 

“Man, these guys are heroes,” he told PEOPLE, adding that hearing their stories gave him a deeper respect for the trauma officers face daily.

With its emotional weight, psychological tension and stripped-down performance, Mercy presents Pratt in a way audiences haven’t seen before. The film is now playing in theaters.

1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank?

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1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank?

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About one in five Americans do not get any physical activity outside of work, and where you live may play a major role in how likely you are to break a sweat during your time off, according to a new report.

New federal data shows wide differences in physical inactivity from state to state, Axios reported. Nearly 22% of adults say they get no physical activity beyond their regular job, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the United Health Foundation’s latest America’s Health Rankings report.

Mississippi ranks as the least active state, with 30.6% of adults reporting no exercise outside of work. West Virginia and Arkansas follow closely behind, with 28.7% and 28.5%, respectively, reporting no extra physical activity. 

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Several Southern and Appalachian states saw similarly high rates, according to the report, which looked at national data from 2024.

Nearly one in five U.S. adults report doing no physical activity outside of work. (iStock)

Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky and Oklahoma followed closely behind, each reporting inactivity rates of roughly 28%.

At the other end of the spectrum, Washington, D.C., reported the lowest rate of physical inactivity overall — 13.9% — though among states, Colorado (15.6%), Vermont (16%) and Utah (17%) ranked as the most active. 

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Washington and Minnesota followed closely behind, each reporting inactivity rates of roughly 17% to 18%.

In the morning, a man runs down a trail ringing Red Rocks Park and ampitheater past sandstone fountain formations.

Colorado, Vermont and Utah ranked among the most active states nationwide. (iStock)

States with major cities such as New York and California generally landed closer to the middle of the rankings. New York reported an inactivity rate of about 24%, while California came in near the national average at 21%.

Tennessee was the only state without available data.

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Public health experts warn that inactivity carries serious health consequences. The United Health Foundation notes that insufficient physical activity is linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, dementia, anxiety and depression. 

“Being physically active and reducing sedentary behavior improves health at all ages,” the report stated.

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Physical inactivity has been linked to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. (iStock)

Federal guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity.

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Adults who exceed minimum activity guidelines have significantly lower risks of death from cardiovascular disease and other causes, a large study published in the journal Circulation found. 

Even adding as little as 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per day could prevent tens of thousands of deaths annually, according to the researchers.

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Where Americans live may play a major role in how active they are outside of work, a new report found. (iStock)

Inactivity rates are significantly higher among adults with lower incomes, less education, disabilities and those living in rural areas, according to the United Health Foundation. People in physically demanding jobs may also be less likely to exercise recreationally than those with desk jobs.

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Still, there are signs of progress, with physical inactivity improving nationally, according to the nonprofit. 

Nationally, the number of adults reporting no physical activity declined from 24.2% in 2023 to 21.8% in 2024, the lowest level since tracking began nearly three decades ago. 

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New Hampshire ranked as the healthiest state overall, according to the report. (Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Notable improvements were found in states like Minnesota, Vermont and Wyoming.

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Many of the states with the lowest inactivity rates also ranked among the healthiest overall, led by New Hampshire and followed by Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and Utah. Louisiana was the least healthy state overall, trailed by Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and West Virginia, according to the report.

“As we reflect on the findings in this year’s Annual Report, we must rededicate ourselves to improving health care in this country and creating a healthier nation for all,” said Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, executive vice president and chief medical officer at UnitedHealth Group, in a statement.

Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital.

Bianca Censori likes to ‘follow’ Kanye West’s rules on diet

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Bianca Censori’s reaction to Kanye West’s controlling diet revealed

Several reports in the past indicate that Kanye West is having a greater say in what his wife, Bianca Censori, should do, wear, and eat.

The Yeezy architect reportedly never publicly spoke about the matter, but mixed reports often paint a conflicting portrait of the model’s true response to her husband’s rules.

Now, a report in Radar Online claims, far from being upset, the Melbourne native actually liked to follow Ye’s instructions on her diet.

“Most women would hate this move, they would think their husband was controlling them, but Censori likes it because she feels her husband is supporting her and helping her look as good as she can,” an insider explains.

A source also adds that Censori likes to put herself on display, so she doesn’t mind West’s instructions.

“Censori likes putting her body on display, she loves flaunting her curves, she is kind of an exhibitionist.”

The report did not say whether the Yeezy model is also fine with following Ye’s other dictates, such as on wardrobe and photoshoots.

But in a sharp contrast with Censori’s lean and curvy shape, West has become “bloated”, as photos of her recent outing show.

Bianca Censori likes to follow Kanye Wests rules on diet

A well-placed source told the Daily Mail that, “Kanye has been traveling so much, so he has been going out to eat a lot and hitting the bread basket while treating himself to pasta because it’s winter, it’s cold, and a man has to fill his belly sometimes.”

“He has had a problem with his weight for decades and tries his hardest to stay on a diet, but it is just not easy.”

The report also notes West hides his belly in hoodies and sweatpants after treating himself to fried chicken, macaroni, and cheese.

Gov. Walz calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in Minnesota after another fatal shooting

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Gov. Walz calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in Minnesota after another fatal shooting

A federal agent cordons off the area as people gather at the scene of a shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Saturday called on President Donald Trump to end sweeping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state after a second fatal shooting this month by federal agents in Minneapolis.

“I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning,” Walz wrote in a post on X. “Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.”

At a briefing Saturday afternoon, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said authorities had identified the victim as a 37-year-old white male and Minneapolis resident, adding that the man had no known criminal history beyond traffic citations. The man was later identified as ICU nurse Alex Pretti by his parents and the Associated Press.

“The only interaction that we are aware of with law enforcement has been for traffic tickets, and we believe he is a lawful gun owner with a permit,” O’Hara said, though he noted details surrounding the encounter remain under review.

O’Hara said his department has been in touch with the Department of Homeland Security, but that it has not provided specific details around the incident itself.

The latest shooting adds to a tense standoff between Minnesota authorities and federal immigration agents that has persisted for weeks. Earlier this month, an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, during an enforcement action, which triggered widespread protests and accelerated political backlash against the federal operation.

“At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault,” a DHS spokesperson said in a statement on X. “An individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun, seen here.”

A handgun which the Department of Homeland Security says was recovered from a man who was shot during his arrest, is seen in a location given as Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., in this handout picture released on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Federal agents attempted to disarm the suspect but the suspect violently resisted, DHS said: “More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming.”

About 200 protestors arrived at the scene, the department said, and “crowd control measures were deployed for the safety of the public and law enforcement.”

Tear gas clouds during clashes between federal agents and community members at the scene of a shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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The DHS is planning to investigate the shooting, rather than the FBI, two sources told MS Now.

In response to a request from Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, Gov. Walz on Saturday afternoon agreed to activate the Minnesota National Guard to support first responders.

“The Minnesota National Guard’s role is to work in support of local law enforcement and emergency responders, providing additional resources. Their presence is meant to help create a secure environment where all Minnesotans can exercise their rights safely, including the right to peacefully protest,” according to the sheriff department’s statement.

Trump responded to the shooting in a Truth Social post, defending the federal operation and condemning criticism of his immigration enforcement surge.

“This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers?” he wrote. “The Mayor and the Governor called them off? It is stated that many of these Police were not allowed to do their job, that ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do!”

Minneapolis officials urged the public to avoid the area and remain calm as local law enforcement and state patrol units arrived to separate protesters from the ICE personnel, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., joined the governor’s call for ICE to end its operations in Minnesota.

“The world is watching. Thousands of citizens stopped and harassed. Local police no longer able to do their work. Kids hiding. Schools closed. Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW,” she said in an X post.

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Fresh protests after man shot dead in Minneapolis operation

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Fresh protests after man shot dead in Minneapolis operation

A Minneapolis Police Department officer rides on the back of a vehicle, during clashes with community members at the scene where federal agents fatally shot a man while trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026. — Reuters
  • Governor Walz calls shooting ‘horrific’, demands state-led probe.
  • Says federal govt can’t be trusted to investigate incident.
  • Trump accuses Walz, Mayor Jacob Frey of ‘inciting insurrection.’

MINNEAPOLIS: Federal immigration agents shot dead a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, in the second fatal shooting of a civilian during the Trump administration’s controversial operation in the city, sparking fresh protests and outrage from state officials.

The death came less than three weeks after US citizen Renee Good was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in sweeps to round up undocumented migrants.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) insisted the man killed on Saturday was armed with a pistol and its officers acted in self-defence.

But Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the shooting “horrific” and demanded that state authorities lead the investigation.

“The federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation. The state will handle it, period,” Walz told a press conference.

US President Donald Trump ratcheted up his war of words with Democratic Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, accusing them of “inciting insurrection” over their response to the killing.

Trump has previously threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and send troops into Minnesota.

The victim was a 37-year-old white male US citizen from Minnesota who held a gun licence, Minneapolis police said, while withholding his name.

Video circulating on social media – and later confirmed by authorities – shows several agents, including at least one wearing a vest marked “POLICE”, surrounding a person on the ground and striking him multiple times. Several gunshots are heard.

Frey pulled no punches, urging Trump to end the federal immigration operation, which has sparked sometimes violent demonstrations.

“This is a moment to act like a leader. Put Minneapolis, put America first in this moment – let’s achieve peace. Let’s end this operation.”

Police Chief Brian O’Hara said an “incredibly volatile scene” had erupted after the shooting and urged residents to avoid the area.

Officers who declared the protest an unlawful assembly deployed clouds of tear gas as the crowd grew and used dumpsters to make blockades on the road in the busy south Minneapolis neighbourhood known for its restaurants.

Local resident Maria, 56, told AFP the situation in the city was “escalating.”

“They’re attacking and terrorising our communities right now,” she said, describing the situation as “white terror.”

DHS wrote on X that “an individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun” and that its officers tried to disarm the man who they say “violently resisted.”

“Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene,” DHS said.

O’Hara said police believed the victim was a “lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.”

Minnesota allows the open carrying of firearms with a permit.

Horrific shooting

Earlier, Walz said he had discussed “another horrific shooting by federal agents” with the White House.

“Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” he said on X.

“The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.”

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, called the shooting “an execution” and accused Trump of transforming Minneapolis into a “war zone.”

Thousands of ICE agents have been deployed to the Democratic-led city, as Trump presses a sweeping campaign to deport undocumented migrants.

Minneapolis has been rocked by increasingly tense protests since federal agents shot and killed Good, a US citizen, on January 7.

An autopsy concluded that the killing was a homicide, a classification that does not automatically mean a crime was committed.

The officer who fired the shots that killed Good, Jonathan Ross, has neither been suspended nor charged.

Public outrage was rekindled this week by the detention of a five-year-old boy as agents sought to arrest his father.

“Donald Trump and all your lieutenants who ordered this ICE surge: watch the horrific video of the killing today. The world is watching,” Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar said on X.

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