Today was an urgent and historic news day that you must know about right now. I just returned from a massive anti-ICE protest in Washington, D.C. Tens of thousands of people have marched nationwide in outrage after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman. Officials have now sent hundreds more ICE and federal agents to Minnesota.
Meanwhile, America’s international allies are holding talks about deploying troops to Greenland to counter U.S. intentions there and reinforce Arctic security after President Trump publicly threatened action in Greenland.
At the same time, threats against me are increasing from those who want me to stop reporting. There were agitators on the ground today and they tried to intimidate me, but they did not stop me. Online some are even calling for my arrest for reporting the truth about the Administration’s refusal to allow independent investigators full access to examine Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle and the circumstances of her death.
I will not stop because I have you behind me. To all those who have subscribed, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Being on the ground today covering these protests in real time reminded me why I love this work because it matters. If you can, please subscribe today so we can continue redefining media together.
Here’s what you missed:
I spent the afternoon covering an anti-ICE protest in Washington, D.C. There were over 1,000 people in D.C. alone. There were over 1,000 protests planned nationwide this weekend, tens of thousands of Americans marched. This is video I captured today:
I also spent time in front of the Justice Department today because it is essential that we remember the Epstein files. Right now, it has been 23 days since the DOJ was required to release the Epstein files. They have failed thus far.
European countries led by the UK and Germany are discussing boosting NATO’s military presence in Greenland, including a proposed joint NATO Arctic mission, to signal commitment to Arctic security and counter U.S. President Trump’s claims that Greenland must be controlled to deter Russia and China.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the country is at a “fateful moment” as President Trump threatens to take over Greenland, accusing the U.S. of undermining NATO by threatening an ally and prompting Denmark, Greenland, and other European leaders to stand united against any U.S. move.
Sen. Chris Murphy and other Democrats warned that any U.S. move to annex Greenland would likely trigger NATO’s collective defense obligations and effectively end the alliance, risking conflict with European allies and undermining U.S. national security.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the federal government will deploy hundreds more ICE and Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE officer, a move that has sparked protests and sharp disputes with local officials over the incident and the administration’s characterization of it as domestic terrorism.
Noem was further ridiculed by Republicans and Democrats alike for failing to answer basic questions about the horrific shooting of Renee Nicole Good. I have the full recap of her disastrous interview this afternoon:
The Trump administration reinstated rules requiring lawmakers to give seven days’ notice before visiting immigration facilities—reviving a policy previously blocked by a judge and prompting Democrats to accuse Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of defying the law and curbing congressional oversight amid heightened protests over immigration enforcement.
White House border czar Tom Homan said the actions of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, “could fall” under the definition of domestic terrorism, echoing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s claims despite officials offering no public evidence and videos and witnesses disputing the administration’s account.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said there is a “deep mistrust” of the federal investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good, calling for a joint probe with state authorities and accusing federal officials of spreading false narratives before the evidence was fully reviewed.
According to the New York Times, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery removed language referencing President Trump’s two impeachments when it replaced his portrait in the “America’s Presidents” exhibition, following sustained White House complaints about bias; the new label lists only basic biographical facts, reflecting broader administration pressure on the Smithsonian to present a more positive view of U.S. history and raising concerns about political influence over a traditionally independent cultural institution.
The Nobel Institute rejected Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s proposal to share her Nobel peace prize with President Trump, stressing that Nobel awards cannot be revoked, shared or transferred despite her praise for his role in toppling Nicolás Maduro.
President Trump has been briefed on a range of options for possible military strikes against Iran, including attacks on nonmilitary targets in Tehran, as he weighs whether to act on threats to punish the regime for violently suppressing economically driven protests.
Iran warned the U.S. against any attack as a sweeping crackdown on nationwide protests reportedly killed hundreds and led to mass arrests, while President Trump signaled readiness to intervene, raising fears of regional escalation with Iranian officials threatening retaliation against U.S. and Israeli targets.
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warned that U.S. military strikes to support protesters in Iran could backfire by strengthening the regime, as President Trump was briefed on potential attack options in response to Tehran’s violent crackdown on demonstrations.
President Trump warned Cuba to “make a deal” or face consequences, declaring an end to Venezuelan oil and financial support after the fall of Nicolás Maduro, escalating U.S. pressure on Havana and prompting Cuban leaders to vow resistance amid fears of regional instability.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. military is not currently providing security for American oil companies in Venezuela, clarifying that President Trump’s remarks meant U.S. control of Venezuelan oil would stabilize conditions, even as oil executives remain wary due to political instability.
Authorities arrested and charged a suspect with arson after a fire damaged Mississippi’s largest synagogue in Jackson, the state’s only Jewish house of worship, with federal investigators considering additional charges amid concerns over the site’s history as a target of extremist violence.
Severe winter storms in Gaza have torn apart thousands of makeshift tents housing displaced Palestinians, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis as insufficient shelter and restricted aid leave families exposed to cold, flooding, and rising infant deaths despite a fragile ceasefire.
The Trump Organization plans to open a new luxury golf club in a major Saudi government-backed development with Dar Global, highlighting President Trump’s continued blending of foreign policy and family business interests in the Persian Gulf.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron