Story perspectives

Murkowski Demands Investigation After Fatal Border Patrol Shooting

1/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticized federal immigration officers after Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and urged investigation.
Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) back independent probes, and many Republicans remain silent or back the Trump administration.
Democrats discuss withholding funding for the Department of Homeland Security, risking a partial government shutdown.
Minnesota officials condemned DHS actions and urged unity against perceived injustices.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticized federal immigration officers after Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and urged investigation.
Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) back independent probes, and many Republicans remain silent or back the Trump administration.
Democrats discuss withholding funding for the Department of Homeland Security, risking a partial government shutdown.
Minnesota officials condemned DHS actions and urged unity against perceived injustices.