A prominent German soccer official, Oke Göttlich, has called for countries to consider boycotting the 2026 World Cup in the United States, citing concerns over state actions and threats of war under the Trump administration. Göttlich, a vice president of the German federation and president of FC St. Pauli, argues that the current situation parallels the lead-up to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, urging nations to avoid appearing as complicit in a regime characterized by aggression. This call to action is further fueled by the belief that the safety of citizens and athletes traveling to the U.S. is at risk, and the belief that the current administration is creating a new world order of unchecked US aggression. This stance challenges FIFA’s leadership and the potential dangers for fans traveling to the U.S.
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Federal immigration officers have been collecting personal information on protesters and agitators in Minneapolis, including Alex Pretti, who was later shot and killed. Before his death, Pretti had an encounter with federal officers resulting in a broken rib. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memo to agents to gather information on protesters, using a form to document personal details. DHS has denied maintaining a database of “domestic terrorists” while also investigating anti-ICE activities that have crossed the line into violence.
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The United States has formally withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement for the second time, marking a complete retreat from international climate governance and leaving the U.S. as the only country to have withdrawn from the pact. This departure, coupled with the administration’s assault on domestic climate policy, risks slowing global climate efforts and pushing the U.S. to the margins. Experts suggest this action may allow fossil fuel advocates to slow the energy transition in other countries and may cause those countries to do less. Despite these setbacks, some countries have taken bolder climate action, yet, any rise in US emissions will make global targets harder to reach, particularly hindering financial assistance to low-income nations.
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Army veteran and key witness in Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, Alex Vindman, has announced his candidacy for the Senate in Florida as a Democrat, aiming to unseat GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in a special election. Vindman, who served on the National Security Council, gained notoriety for his testimony regarding Trump’s alleged pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Despite Florida’s recent shift toward Republican dominance, Vindman is emphasizing his commitment to truth and fighting against tyranny, citing his family’s refugee experience as a motivator. The Democratic primary on August 18th is crowded, presenting Vindman with multiple competitors.
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According to a new report, experienced federal immigration agents in Minneapolis are experiencing a crisis of morale, with many wanting to leave their current mission. Agents are reportedly turning on the operation, citing the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good as catalysts. This has led to agents feeling overstretched and exhausted, with fears of retaliation and a perceived leadership vacuum. Furthermore, this situation has contributed to a growing public disapproval of Trump’s handling of immigration.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has denied claims that he retracted his Davos remarks during a Monday conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney stated that he reiterated his Davos stance to the President, clarifying his position on global power dynamics. The prime minister also discussed various topics with Trump, including trade and the upcoming CUSMA review, emphasizing Canada’s proactive approach. These comments directly contradict statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who claimed Carney walked back his initial comments.
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Five-year-old Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellanos, a US citizen, was deported to Honduras with her mother, Karen Guadalupe Gutiérrez Castellanos, due to a 2019 administrative deportation order against Gutiérrez. Despite having a pending U visa application and a stable life in the US, Gutiérrez was detained by ICE agents following a police response to a domestic disturbance. Held in a hotel without legal representation, they were deported shortly after, a situation that activists see as part of a trend of mass deportations under the current administration, especially impacting US citizen children. Gutiérrez has made the difficult decision to send Génesis back to the US while she seeks to return to reunite with her daughter.
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Jon Stewart expressed outrage at the right-wing’s attempts to justify the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by focusing on his legal firearm. He highlighted the hypocrisy, contrasting the current stance with the right’s previous defense of individuals like Kyle Rittenhouse. Stewart sarcastically questioned whether the right was abandoning its Second Amendment principles, especially given their willingness to sacrifice core values for Donald Trump. Ultimately, Stewart found it most shocking that the right had abandoned its entire political worldview for someone they believe does not care.
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On January 25, 2026, Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with video evidence contradicting the administration’s initial claims of self-defense. Despite this evidence, the Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, falsely asserted Pretti was a “domestic terrorist” who intended to harm law enforcement. This blatant disregard for facts, however, faced significant pushback from Republican officials and the NRA, prompting a retreat from the White House. The administration demoted Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and sent border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota while also ceasing to defend the killing.
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Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis, the US government has refused to release the identities of the agents involved. Video evidence contradicts claims made by Homeland Security officials, suggesting Pretti was not posing an active threat. Despite standard protocol for law enforcement-involved shootings, the agents remain on duty and have been moved from the city. Critics argue this lack of transparency suggests an unaccountable, secret police force and a cover-up, while some members of Congress are calling for an impartial investigation.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
ICE Agents Want Out of Minnesota: Resistance Defeats Trump’s Tactics
According to a new report, experienced federal immigration agents in Minneapolis are experiencing a crisis of morale, with many wanting to leave their current mission. Agents are reportedly turning on the operation, citing the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good as catalysts. This has led to agents feeling overstretched and exhausted, with fears of retaliation and a perceived leadership vacuum. Furthermore, this situation has contributed to a growing public disapproval of Trump’s handling of immigration.
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