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Democrats Blame DHS Culture for Deaths, Demand Testimony

2/4/2026

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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say a 'culture of impunity' at DHS led to Renee Good and Alex Pretti's deaths in Minneapolis last month.
They link the deaths to extreme policies and violent tactics of the Trump administration.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D) says evidence contradicts claims the victims were domestic terrorists.
Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demand DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testify.

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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say a 'culture of impunity' at DHS led to Renee Good and Alex Pretti's deaths in Minneapolis last month.
They link the deaths to extreme policies and violent tactics of the Trump administration.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D) says evidence contradicts claims the victims were domestic terrorists.
Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demand DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testify.