Is This The Grossest Thing A Trump Official Has Ever Done?

The Trump administration, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary Christy Gnome, immediately and forcefully defended an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good, a mother of three, in Minneapolis. Vance labeled Good a 'deranged leftist' and 'domestic terrorist,' claiming she tried to run over the officer. This narrative was pushed despite eyewitness videos and a New York Times analysis suggesting the officer was not in the vehicle's path when firing, violating DHS use-of-force policy regarding moving vehicles. This stance was taken before any official investigation concluded, leading to shock among some current DHS officials.

JD Vance's public statements and tweets, New York Times video analysis, DHS use-of-force policy, CNN reports on DHS officials' reactions.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry views the increased ICE presence and the administration's rhetoric as an intentional effort to provoke chaos and justify deploying more military force, specifically targeting Latino and Somali immigrants. In response, the city is urging its community not to 'take the bait' by engaging in unrest that could provide an excuse for federal intervention, while simultaneously demanding justice and asserting First Amendment rights. Fry emphasized that the city's crime rates are down, indicating ICE's presence is not about public safety but political performance.

Mayor Jacob Fry's interview detailing the city's strategy, concerns about federal intent, and local crime statistics.

In a New York Times interview, President Trump declared that he does not need international law and that the only limits on his power are 'my own morality, my own mind.' He expressed a desire to 'own' Greenland, stating it is 'psychologically needed for success,' and discussed the US 'using and taking' Venezuela's oil for 'years.' This perspective reflects a 'might makes right' approach to foreign policy, prioritizing unilateral action and personal will over established international norms and treaties, which the hosts argue will lead to a more chaotic and less secure world.

Trump's quotes from the New York Times interview regarding international law, personal morality, Greenland, and Venezuela.

After ACA subsidies expired, 17 House Republicans voted with Democrats to pass a clean three-year extension. In the Senate, a bipartisan deal for a two-year extension with income caps and minimum payments was being discussed. A key sticking point is the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions. President Trump urged House Republicans to have 'some flexibility on Hyde' as part of a broader strategy to 'own healthcare' and avoid midterm losses, indicating a pragmatic shift to address a politically vulnerable issue.

House vote count, Senate deal discussions, Trump's statements to House Republicans on Hyde Amendment flexibility.

New York City Mayor Zoran Mdani announced a $1.21 billion investment from the state to make universal child care a reality, specifically targeting universal 2-year-old care across the city within four years. This initiative aims to transform the ability of working families to raise children in a city where child care costs average $22,500 annually. The funding comes from existing state revenues, demonstrating a progressive local government's ability to deliver on campaign promises through strategic partnerships and financial planning.

Mayor Zoran Mdani's announcement, funding details, and timeline for implementation.