Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, faced growing calls for impeachment following fatal shootings by federal agents, while the U.S. Open in Australia became a stage for political questions directed at American tennis stars. These events unfolded amidst a backdrop of deportation controversies and shakeups in the media landscape, according to multiple news sources.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued an ultimatum to President Donald Trump, demanding the immediate firing of Noem or facing impeachment proceedings initiated by Democrats. "The violence unleashed on the American people by the Department of Homeland Security must end forthwith," Jeffries warned, according to Time. The demand came after federal agents fatally shot a second U.S. citizen in Minneapolis. Noem had been widely criticized for her response to the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse, who was shot during protests against Trump's immigration crackdown. Noem stated that Pretti had approached Border Patrol agents.
Meanwhile, at the 2026 Australian Open, American tennis players found themselves fielding questions about the political climate in the United States. "One of the biggest stories coming out of the 2026 Australian Open is how well the American tennis players are doing," Vox reported. Ben Shelton, among other American players, was asked about "what it means to celebrate the US right now."
In other news, a five-year-old U.S. citizen, Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellanos, was deported to Honduras with her mother, Karen Guadalupe Gutiérrez Castellanos, despite the mother informing ICE agents that the child was born in the U.S., The Guardian reported. The incident raised concerns about procedural violations under the Trump administration's deportation policies. The mother, who had been living in the U.S. since 2018 with a pending visa application, planned to send Génesis back to the U.S. with a relative soon.
The entertainment industry also saw significant developments. According to Variety, Gretchen Rossi would not be returning for Season 20 of "The Real Housewives of Orange County." The rest of the cast was expected to return, with the exception of Katie Ginella, including Tamra Judge. Additionally, HBO and A24 were preparing to release a reality series called "Neighbors," showcasing American residential conflicts, according to Variety. The Sundance Film Festival featured the premiere of "How to Divorce During the War," set against the backdrop of the Ukrainian conflict. Bari Weiss was also reportedly implementing controversial restructuring at CBS News, involving staff changes and new commentators, according to multiple news sources.
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