Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, faced growing calls for impeachment after federal agents fatally shot a second U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, according to multiple news sources. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued an ultimatum to President Donald Trump, demanding Noem's immediate dismissal or Democrats would initiate impeachment proceedings.
The renewed calls for Noem's removal stemmed from the shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse, during city-wide protests against Trump's immigration crackdown, Time reported. Noem's response to the killing was widely criticized. "[TBD Quote from Noem]," Time reported.
In other news, Bari Weiss, the new Editor-in-Chief at CBS News, began implementing significant changes, including staff reductions and the addition of 18 paid commentators, NPR News reported. These moves aimed to revitalize the news division but generated internal dissent and external criticism, raising questions about the future direction of CBS News and its commitment to journalistic integrity. According to NPR News, the restructuring highlighted the ongoing evolution of news media in response to changing audience expectations and the need for diverse perspectives.
Meanwhile, in the entertainment world, HBO and A24 prepared to launch "Neighbors," a reality series premiering February 13th, Variety reported. The show explores outrageous residential conflicts across America and was directed by Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford, who were inspired by viral videos of neighbor disputes. The six-episode late-night show, produced by Marty Supreme, delves into the stories behind these conflicts, examining disputes over property lines, animal ownership, and other grievances, according to Variety.
Also at Sundance, "How to Divorce During the War," a film set in Vilnius, Lithuania during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, premiered and released its trailer, Variety reported. The film depicts a couple navigating a divorce amidst refugee crises and personal transformations. The film follows Marija, a conflicted executive, and Vytas, a director finding purpose in anti-war activism after moving in with his Russophile parents.
In other reality television news, Meredith Marks, star of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," was in the hot seat during the three-part reunion of Season 6, Variety reported. Bravos reunion host Andy Cohen pressed Marks throughout about [TBD].
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