Janet Stadt went to Strong Memorial Hospital in 1945 to be treated for an ulcer, but left unknowingly as a human test subject. Now, her grandson tells NewsNation how his grandmother's life changed after she was injected with Plutonium. WATCH the full conversation now on “The Truth of the Matter Podcast with Natasha Zouves” on NewsNation, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. To find the full episode and investigation, visit newsnationnow.com/TOTM/
AI:In 1945, Janet Stadt was unknowingly used as a human test subject at Strong Memorial Hospital when she was injected with plutonium during treatment for an ulcer. Her grandson spoke to NewsNation to share how the incident impacted her life and health.Open
Gov. Tim Walz: "If it was the intention of Donald Trump to make an example of Minnesota, then I'm damn proud of the example that the world's seeing."
AI:Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stated he is "damn proud" of how Minnesota has responded to criticisms from Donald Trump, suggesting the state serves as a positive example to the world.Open
AI:Minnesota Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the recent shooting in Minneapolis was avoidable, arguing that leadership from Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has failed to adequately prioritize citizen safety.Open
AI:Newly released training materials and communications have surfaced regarding organizers of anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, revealing the strategies and methods used to coordinate demonstrations.Open
This episode of Backscroll brings together the latest reporting and reactions surrounding the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. Good, a mother of three, was shot multiple times during a federal immigration enforcement operation on January 7, 2026.
AI:A NewsNation report examines the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.Open
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accuses the federal government of a 'cover up,' and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warns White House against attempts to "shut down an investigation."
AI:Senate Democrats and Republicans are calling for a formal investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, with Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) accusing the federal government of a cover-up and Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) warning against attempts to obstruct the inquiry.Open
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse and Minneapolis resident, was shot several times in the chest by a Customs and Border Patrol agent. DHS said Pretti had a gun, which was recovered by federal authorities, but others said the agents involved acted with excessive force in an incident shared widely on social media.
AI:Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse and Minneapolis resident, was fatally shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent. While DHS stated that Pretti had been armed with a gun at the time of the incident, reports and social media footage have led to allegations that federal agents used excessive force during the encounter.Open
Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion.
AI:New video evidence has emerged contradicting statements from federal officials regarding the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent in Minneapolis; while officials have characterized the incident as self-defense, the footage suggests otherwise.Open
