Minneapolis Protests, Immigration Enforcement Shootings, Running Venezuela

Protests extended into a second day in Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot and killed a boy. Please don't count. Please don't count. The federal government has taken over the investigation, leaving state officials shut out. I'm Steve Inskeep with a Martinez, and this is up first from NPR News. A former acting director of ICE says immigration agents are pursuing different strategies than in the past. Tasking the agents with being the front line on the crowd control. You're creating a toxic stew there. Is there some connection between the tactics and the number of shootings in the past year? Also today, oil executives meet with president Trump after he said The US would run Venezuela much longer than than expected. What is the endgame? Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start today. This message comes from BetterHelp. The new year isn't about doing more. It's about carrying less. Therapy can help you unpack what's been heavy and bring more clarity, calm, and perspective into 2026. It's a small act that can lead to big relief and real perspective for the year ahead. You can't step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what's been weighing you down. Visit betterhelp.com/npr for 10% off. This message comes from Capital One with the VentureX card. Earn unlimited double miles, a $300 annual Capital One travel credit, and access to airport lounges. Capital One, what's in your wallet? Terms apply. Details at capital1.com. Support for NPR and the following message come from Warby Parker, the one stop shop for all your vision needs. They offer expertly crafted prescription eyewear, plus contacts, eye exams, and more. For everything you need to see, visit your nearest Warby Parker store or head to warbyparker.com. This message comes from Kachava. It feels good to connect to your simpler side. Simplifying your wellness with Kachava's all in one nutrition shake feels good too. With 25 grams of protein, six grams of fiber, greens, and more, no fillers, just the highest quality ingredients. Simplify your nutrition at kachava.com and use code n p r. New customers get $20 off an order of two bags or more now through January 31. That's k a c h a v a dot com code NPR. Two incidents this week call attention to shootings by federal immigration authorities. One was in Portland, Oregon. We have very limited information so far. The Department of Homeland Security says agents shot two people during a traffic stop and that the two people drove away. DHS issued a statement casting all blame on the people who were shot. That is what the homeland security secretary also did after a shooting in Minneapolis that was caught on video. People in Minneapolis want immigration agents out of their city after an ICE officer shot and killed 37 year old Renee Goode on Wednesday. ICE, no doubt. ICE, no doubt. NPR's Meg Anderson is in Minneapolis. Meg, you were at the protest, …