Batya Ungar-Sargon has expressed criticisms about Alex Pretti, the ICE protester and VA nurse who was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents last weekend in Minneapolis. But she says DHS Secretary Kristi Noem crossed the line by claiming Pretti brandished a firearm before he was killed, which is not supported by videos of the event. “She lied to our faces. How can we trust anything she says?” Ungar-Sargon tells “NewsNation Prime.” #ICE #Immigration #Noem "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Batya Ungar-Sargon has called for the immediate firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following controversial statements regarding the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an ICE protester and VA nurse, by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. During a discussion on NewsNation Prime, Ungar-Sargon accused Noem of blatant dishonesty after the Secretary claimed Pretti was brandishing a firearm at the time of his death, an assertion that contradicts available video footage of the incident. This escalation adds to the growing scrutiny facing the DHS leadership and the administration as federal civil rights probes into the shooting intensify and tensions remain high over federal agent protocols.Open
Filmmaker Charlie Minn joins “NewsNation Prime” to discuss his new documentary, “Who Killed These Women?”, about the unsolved murders of five women at a Chicago area Lane Bryant store on Feb. 2, 2008. #Crime #LaneBryant #Documentary "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Filmmaker Charlie Minn joined NewsNation Prime to discuss his new documentary, "Who Killed These Women?", which investigates the unsolved mass murders of five women at a Lane Bryant store in the Chicago area on February 2, 2008. The film seeks to uncover truths regarding this cold case eighteen years after the tragedy occurred.Open
There were two Grammys ceremonies: Bad Bunny’s and everyone else’s.
AI:The 2026 Grammy Awards were dominated by Bad Bunny, whose performance and presence eclipsed all other artists during the ceremony. While the event served as a platform for various musical winners and celebrities like Steven Spielberg to achieve EGOT status, the night was primarily defined by Bad Bunny's massive cultural impact, overshadowing the rest of the industry's contributions.Open
NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday” host Chris Stirewalt dives deep into the biggest news this weekend, including lawmakers' efforts to end the partial government shutdown that started on Saturday. Plus, watch exclusive interviews with Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC), Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) and former Georgia Lieutenant Gov. Geoff Duncan.
AI:The federal government has entered a partial shutdown following the collapse of funding negotiations in the Senate over Department of Homeland Security appropriations. While lawmakers struggle to resolve the impasse, the House is scheduled to vote on a Senate-passed funding package in an effort to end the stalemate and restore essential services.Open
Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) joins NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday” host Chris Stirewalt to discuss Tuesday's House vote to reopen the government after a funding lapse began on Saturday and the 2026 senate race in her home state.
AI:House Democrats are attempting to leverage the ongoing partial government shutdown to force massive structural reforms within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically targeting ICE operations. Representative Julie Johnson signaled that Republicans are being "delusional" if they expect to pass DHS funding without including these specific Democratic-led reform mandates. As Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to navigate a path toward reopening the government by Tuesday, the standoff highlights the intensifying conflict between House leadership and Democrats who are using the funding lapse as political leverage to overhaul federal border enforcement agencies.Open
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) joins NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday” host Chris Stirewalt to discuss Tuesday's House vote to reopen the government after a funding lapse began on Saturday.
AI:Following a tense standoff and a partial government shutdown that began last Saturday, Representative Greg Murphy discusses the House's vote to pass a funding package aimed at reopening federal operations. The legislative battle centered heavily on disputes over Department of Homeland Security funding, which had served as a primary sticking point during negotiations between the Trump administration and Senate Democrats. This development follows several days of high-stakes maneuvering to prevent an extended shutdown as lawmakers navigated internal party divisions and specific departmental budget exclusions.Open
Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed for nearly a year.
AI:The Rafah border crossing between Israel and Egypt has officially reopened after being closed for nearly a year due to ongoing regional instability. This reopening follows months of diplomatic disagreements between Israel and Egypt regarding the resumption of operations at this critical transit point. The move is viewed as a significant step toward stabilizing a fragile ceasefire in Gaza amidst continuous tensions and recent military strikes in the region.Open
AI:Belarusian balloons filled with cigarettes have emerged as a new security concern for NATO, marking the latest development in ongoing hybrid warfare tactics used to destabilize European borders. This unusual tactic involving drifting objects poses logistical and surveillance challenges for military forces monitoring the region, following a pattern of unconventional provocations aimed at testing Western defenses.Open
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti have been identified in government records.
AI:Federal Customs and Border Protection agents Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Garcia have been officially identified in government records as the individuals responsible for the fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti. This identification follows a period of escalating tension surrounding the incident, which included video footage showing Pretti clashing with federal officers eleven days prior to his death and subsequent Department of Justice civil rights investigations. The release of these names comes amid growing national unrest and large-scale demonstrations sparked by the shooting.Open
Kendrick Lamar broke rap records while Bad Bunny brought the crowd to its feet with a stirring acceptance speech.
AI:The 2026 Grammy Awards saw Kendrick Lamar breaking major rap records and Bad Bunny delivering a powerful acceptance speech that energized the audience during an evening marked by high-profile winners and various social demonstrations. The ceremony featured significant moments from top artists, including K-Pop's first win via 'Golden' from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and Steven Spielberg achieving EGOT status following his first Grammy win.Open
