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See Terms Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm ryland barton. The ice agent who shot and killed 37 year old renee Good in Minneapolis was involved in another incident last year where his arm was caught in a vehicle and he was dragged while trying Someone. Vice President J.D. vance defended Jonathan Ross's actions, saying he was, quote, a little sensitive about somebody ramming him with a vehicle. Bystander video does not appear to show any ramming. Democratic Governor Tim Walls is questioning whether there will be a fair investigation. Minnesota officials say the FBI has reversed course and won't cooperate with state authorities. Minnesota Public Radio's Matt Sepik has more on whether the state can pursue charges against the agent.
University of Wisconsin Legal Scholar Brenna Godar (0:59)
University of Wisconsin legal scholar Brenna Godar says a state can prosecute a if the agent acts in an improper manner in the course of their duties. She says typically these cases would go to federal court but are adjudicated under state law. Even still, Goddard says the agent in this case could not get a pardon from President Trump.
NPR News Anchor (1:19)
Minnesota Public Radio's Matt Sepik reporting. Seventeen House Republicans joined with Democrats today to pass a measure to restore health insurance subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year. The House passed extension is unlikely to become law, but a bipartisan group of senators say getting close to a deal on a compromise bill. NPR's Sam Greenglass reports.
NPR Political Correspondent Sam Greenglass (1:40)
The vote was a blow to House Speaker Mike Johnson, who vehemently opposes the subsidies. But Republicans were able to team up with Democrats to successfully force a vote on the measure.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (1:49)
The bill is passed and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table.
NPR Political Correspondent Sam Greenglass (1:54)
This three year extension won't likely become law, but boosters of the subsidies on both sides of the aisle in both chambers say this vote is rekindling bipartisan negotiations. Lawmakers involved in the talks say they're nearing a deal for a two year extension with some changes. Republicans want those sticking points remain. Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.