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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis this week has been identified as Jonathan Ross. NPR's Jimena Bustillo reports that the administration says the officer is a 10 year veteran of the agency.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent shot the Minneapolis woman Renee Good in self defense and followed his training after she blocked federal officers with her SUV and disobeyed orders to get out of her vehicle.
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The very same officer who was attacked today had previously been dragged by an anti ice rioter who had rammed him with a car and drug him back in June.
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Speaking Speaking in Minneapolis after the shooting, Noem also said that this wasn't the first time Jonathan Ross had found himself in a confrontation with a vehicle. Noem has said that the officer is now recovering with family. It's unclear if the officer is on leave or being investigated by the agency. Ximena Bustillo, NPR News.
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Federal agents in Portland, Oregon, shot and injured two people during enforcement operations, sparking protests. Mayor Keith Wilson says I should pause alt operations during an investigation into Thursday's incident. Portland Police Chief Bob Day says he doesn't know which agencies are involved in the probe, calling it a difficult and challenging situation. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Iran again Thursday as outrage over that nation's economy festers. The BBC's Caroline Hawley reports.
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Human rights groups have accused the security forces of using excessive force as the protests spread nationwide, with more and more people from all walks of life getting involved. No one knows exactly where all this leads now. Donald Trump has again warned Iran it will be hit hard if people are killed. The regime imposed a near total Internet blackout, cutting Iranians off from each other and the outside world.
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The BBC's Caroline Hawley reporting. Congressional forecasters believe that the U.S. economy will grow a bit faster this year than it did in 2025, as NPR's Scott Horsley reports. The new outlook also projects that inflation will remain stubbornly high.
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The new forecast from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicts that economic growth will rev up slightly this year, goosed by the extended tax cut that congressional Republicans passed last summer. GDP is projected to grow 2.2% compared to a little less than 2% in 2025. The economic boost from the tax cut is expected to be partially offset, however, by President Trump's tariffs, which are a drag on the economy, and his immigration crackdown, which limits the size of the workforce. Inflation is expected to fall only slightly and end the year well above the federal reserv 2% target. But congressional forecasters still think the Fed will continue to cut short term interest rates. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
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U.S. futures are flat in after hours trading on Wall Street. On Asia Pacific markets, shares are mixed. You're listening to npr. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a Bulgarian diplomat has been chosen to lead President Trump's Board of Peace. The selection of Bulgarian diplomat Nikolay President Mladanov is seen as an important step in Trump's Gaza plan. Netanyahu announced the appointment after meeting with Mladinov on Thursday. A crew of four is making an early return from the International Space Station because an astronaut is seriously ill. Central Florida Public Media's Brendan Byrne reports that the medical specifics have not been disclosed because of privacy concerns.
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The medical concern forced the cancellation of a planned spacewalk, and now it's prompting what NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is calling a medical evacuation.
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After discussions with Chief health and medical officer Dr. J.D. polk and leadership across the agency, I've come to the decision that it's in the best interest of our astronauts to return Crew 11 ahead of their planned departure.
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He says the crew will depart the station in the next few days. They were planning to stay until a replacement crew arrived next month. It's the first time a NASA mission has been cut short for medical reasons. A NASA medical official says the ailment was not caused by preparations for the spacewalk or an injury sustained working at the station. For NPR News, I'm Brendan Byrne in Orlando.
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The U.S. senate is taking steps to limit President Trump's ability to wage further attacks on Venezuela. The War Powers resolution was approved 52 to 47, ensuring a vote on it next week. Five Republicans join Democrats in voting to pass the measure, which has little chance of receiving final approval. Trump says the Senate vote infringes on his authority as commander in chief. This is NPR News.
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Episode Overview
This five-minute episode brings listeners the latest global and national news headlines, focusing on high-profile law enforcement shootings, ongoing protests in Iran, updates on the U.S. economy, international diplomacy concerning Gaza, a rare NASA medical evacuation, and U.S. Senate action on military intervention in Venezuela.
Kristi Noem (Homeland Security Secretary) (00:49):
“The very same officer who was attacked today had previously been dragged by an anti-ICE rioter who had rammed him with a car and drug him back in June.”
Caroline Hawley (BBC) (01:45):
“No one knows exactly where all this leads now. Donald Trump has again warned Iran it will be hit hard if people are killed. The regime imposed a near total Internet blackout, cutting Iranians off from each other and the outside world.”
Scott Horsley (NPR) (02:27):
“The economic boost from the tax cut is expected to be partially offset…by President Trump’s tariffs, which are a drag on the economy, and his immigration crackdown, which limits the size of the workforce.”
Jared Isaacman (NASA Administrator) (03:58):
“After discussions with Chief Health and Medical Officer Dr. J.D. Polk and leadership across the agency, I’ve come to the decision that it’s in the best interest of our astronauts to return Crew 11 ahead of their planned departure.”
This episode delivers a concise yet comprehensive rundown of the day’s biggest stories, interweaving critical updates on domestic incidents, international crises, economic outlooks, and space exploration milestones.