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Border Patrol Gunfire, Protests, and a Trump Interruption Rock Immigration Debate

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Border Patrol Agent Involved in Shooting Incident in Arizona, Protests Erupt Over Immigration Enforcement

A man was hospitalized after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona on Tuesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI. The incident occurred near Arivaca, Arizona, at approximately 7:20 a.m. local time.

DHS stated that Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a pickup truck, but the driver "failed to yield to agents and fled on foot." The individual then allegedly "fired at an Air and Marine Operations helicopter and fired at USBP agents." Agents returned fire, striking the man. The number of times he was shot remains unclear, but DHS reported he was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital. An FBI spokesperson confirmed the agency is investigating "an alleged assault on a federal officer" near Arivaca.

Separately, tensions surrounding immigration enforcement escalated in Minnesota, leading to protests and political fallout. These events followed the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis. Pretti was reportedly recording immigration enforcement operations at the time of the incident.

In response to the situation in Minnesota, President Donald Trump replaced Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino with Tom Homan to oversee operations, according to Fox News. Homan, often referred to as the "border czar," met with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday.

The circumstances surrounding Pretti's death sparked controversy, with some officials facing criticism for their characterization of the deceased. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller after Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., criticized them for labeling Pretti as a "domestic terrorist," Fox News reported.

Meanwhile, in New York City, dozens of arrests were made after an anti-ICE protest inside a Hilton Garden Inn in Tribeca. According to reports, New York City Police Department officers responded to the hotel on Sixth Avenue at around 6 p.m. after protesters took over the lobby and obstructed pedestrian traffic. Sunrise Movement, an activist group, claimed on X that the hotel was housing ICE officials.

In Iowa, President Trump made a campaign stop at the Machine Shed restaurant near Des Moines. Video shared on X by White House aide Margo Martin shows a man from the crowd asked if he could pray for Trump. "Can I pray for you real quick?" the man asked. "Absolutely! Come on. Lets go," Trump replied, bowing his head as the man began to pray.

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