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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Impeachment, hearings, shutdown: DHS and ICE are under siege by Congress like never before

The Department of Homeland Security is coming under unprecedented scrutiny from Congress in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti , with Democratic attacks more strident and Republican defenses more muted than ever before. Why it matters: The growing tension could result in a government shutdown, politically charged hearings and even an impeachment vote . - More and more Democrats are signing onto Rep. Robin Kelly's (D-Ill.) articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with Kelly's office telling Axios they expect a surge in co-sponsors in the coming day. - Senate Democrats are threatening to allow a partial government shutdown next week unless a DHS funding bill is altered with language reining in the agency. -…

What did Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) state regarding ICE and the shooting of Alex Pretti?
Rep. Roy stated that "ICE should not leave Minnesota" but argued that "carrying a gun & magazines is not an invitation for cops to shoot you," adding that "Fighting cops (esp. w/ a gun) might be."
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Which Senate Democrats who previously voted to end the last government shutdown have stated they will oppose DHS funding?
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.), Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) have said they will oppose DHS funding.
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What are the potential political consequences of the growing tension following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti?
The tension could result in a government shutdown, politically charged hearings, and an impeachment vote.
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Which agency heads has House Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) asked to testify to his panel?
He has asked the heads of ICE, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to testify.
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How many Democratic co-sponsors were listed for Rep. Robin Kelly's articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as of Sunday evening?
There were 120 Democratic co-sponsors as of Sunday evening, which represents well over half of the 213 Democrats in the House.
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What specific actions are Senate Democrats threatening to take regarding the DHS funding bill?
Senate Democrats are threatening to allow a partial government shutdown next week unless the DHS funding bill is altered to include language that reins in the agency.
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NYTIMES (Katie Rogers) - Killing Prompts Only a Defiant Response From Trump

Even as the second death of a protester in Minnesota brought demands for accountability, the president, insulated from dissenting voices, stuck to his pattern of reflexively blaming opponents.

NYTIMES (Tyler Pager and Hamed Aleaziz) - How the Trump Administration Rushed to Judgment in Minneapolis Shooting

The administration was in a race to control the narrative around the killing of Alex Pretti, even as videos emerged that contradicted the government’s account.