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RNC Turmoil: Blame Game Erupts After Minnesota Shooting

1/28/2026

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The Republican National Committee (RNC) is in internal discord after a Minnesota shooting.
A memo directs Republican surrogates to blame protesters, though video evidence shows agents acting aggressively.
Customs and Border Protection commander Greg Bovino has been removed after controversial claims.
Some Republican senators are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign.
Democrats push to defund the Department of Homeland Security until body camera legislation passes.

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Story summary

The Republican National Committee (RNC) is in internal discord after a Minnesota shooting.
A memo directs Republican surrogates to blame protesters, though video evidence shows agents acting aggressively.
Customs and Border Protection commander Greg Bovino has been removed after controversial claims.
Some Republican senators are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign.
Democrats push to defund the Department of Homeland Security until body camera legislation passes.