ICE Kills Minnesota Mom

What It Covers

Pod Save America examines the ICE shooting of Renee Goode in Minneapolis, Trump's claims about unlimited presidential power and Greenland acquisition plans, Republican congressional pushback on war powers, and New York's new universal childcare program announcement.

Key Questions Answered

• •Federal Use of Force Policy: DHS policy explicitly prohibits shooting at moving vehicles unless no other defense exists, including moving out of the vehicle's path. The ICE agent moved away from the car before firing, walked away unharmed, contradicting self-defense claims made by administration officials.
• •Pattern of ICE Deception: This marks the ninth ICE shooting since September and second fatality. Previous cases show ICE initially lied about circumstances—including false claims about weapons and injuries—only corrected after surveillance footage emerged, with no accountability for officers involved in misrepresentations.
• •Administration Prejudgment Strategy: Trump officials immediately labeled the victim a domestic terrorist and deranged leftist before investigation completion, violating standard protocol. Current DHS officials expressed shock to CNN about prejudging outcomes, noting this shooting would be unjustified under prior administrations' use of force standards.
• •Congressional War Powers Response: Five Senate Republicans joined Democrats to advance a resolution prohibiting Trump from military action in Venezuela without authorization. The 54-vote majority signals Trump's weakness as a lame duck president, though insufficient votes exist to override his veto of any final measure.
• •New York Childcare Investment: Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announced $1.21 billion in existing state revenues to provide universal childcare for two-year-olds within four years, addressing $22,500 annual childcare costs. The program expands incrementally to younger ages during a second mayoral term without requiring new taxes.