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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 41 MIN

Democrats Threaten DHS Funding After MN Shooting

from The Weekend · host Elliot Payne, Jamal Osman, Meghan Hays, NNAMDI EGWUONWU, Sen. Alex Padilla, Jackie Alemany, David Noriega, Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels

January, 25 2026, 9AM; The threat comes after federal agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis, three weeks after killing Rene Good. Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse and resident of the city, was shot and killed while at least five agents surrounded him on the ground. Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weekend to discuss Democrats response to the shooting of Alex Pretti and the possible government shutdown.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will block a funding package next week if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security.

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