Controversy Swirls Around Homeland Security Secretary Noem as Impeachment Calls Mount
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced mounting pressure and calls for impeachment following fatal shootings involving federal agents 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 facing impeachment proceedings initiated by Democrats, Time reported. "The violence unleashed on the American people by the Department of Homeland Security must end forthwith... We can do this the easy way or the hard way," Jeffries warned.
The controversy stemmed from the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis during protests against Trump's immigration crackdown. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse, was shot in the street on Saturday, sparking widespread criticism of Noem's response, according to Time. Noem stated that Pretti had approached Border Patrol agents, but further details surrounding the incident remained unclear.
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, joined the call for Noem's removal, advocating for the defunding and disbanding of ICE following the two fatal shootings, Fox News reported. Cohen had initially planned to create an ice cream in honor of one of the victims but felt unable to do so after the second death. Katy Perry also urged fans to oppose ICE funding amid potential government shutdowns, according to Fox News.
The incidents occurred against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny of U.S. immigration policies. Separately, concerns arose regarding immigration procedures following the deportation of a five-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras, despite her mother's claims of her U.S. birthright, Variety reported.
The unfolding situation placed further strain on the Trump administration, already facing scrutiny on multiple fronts, including international affairs and domestic policy. Meanwhile, in other news, "The Real Housewives of Orange County" was preparing for its 20th season with cast changes, including the departure of Gretchen Rossi and Katie Ginella, Variety reported. The 2026 Australian Open also saw American tennis stars facing questions about the political climate in the U.S., Vox reported.
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