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Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent accused of shooting and killing Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis, has reportedly expressed deep gratitude to supporters who have donated to fundraisers intended to «ensure his safety.» According to GiveSendGo co-founder Jacob Wells, Ross was “extremely appreciative” of the donations, telling supporters the funds will be released soon so he doesn’t have to worry about his family’s welfare or his personal security amid the intense public scrutiny. The «Stand With Our Brave ICE Hero» GiveSendGo campaign — a Christian crowdfunding platform that promotes fundraising for personal, charitable and faith-based causes while emphasizing freedom of speech and religious expression — has drawn significant contributions earmarked for Ross’s protection after the controversial incident.

Since news broke, public outrage has extended beyond condemnation of the shooting itself to fierce criticism of those perceived to be supporting the agent. After GiveSendGo co-founder Jacob Wells acknowledged money raised to «ensure his safety,» many users on X (formerly Twitter) blasted Wells under the platform’s posts, accusing him of hypocrisy and saying his actions betray Christian values in light of the fatal incident. Critics argued the fundraiser’s tone and backing for Ross are deeply inappropriate given the context of widespread protests over Good’s death and growing anger toward ICE enforcement practices. Tens of thousands have marched in Minneapolis and other cities like New York and Seattle against the shooting, demanding accountability and an end to aggressive federal immigration operations, while local leaders have openly disputed the federal narrative of self-defense and voiced their frustration with the administration’s handling of the case.

A separate GoFundMe campaign also emerged in support of the ICE agent accused of killing Renee Nicole Good, drawing sharp criticism for its language and rapid fundraising. The fundraiser, created for Jonathan Ross — the federal agent involved in the Minneapolis shooting — explicitly defended his actions, with its description stating, “After seeing all the media bs about a domestic terrorist getting go fund me. I feel that the officer that was 1000 percent justified in the shooting deserves to have a go fund me.” The campaign’s stated purpose was to help cover legal services and related needs for Ross, and it quickly raised over $700,000 within just a few days, reflecting a significant base of financial support even as public outrage continues over the killing of Good and the broader questions it has raised about federal immigration enforcement and the use of force.

A GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family of Renee Nicole Good quickly became a major outpouring of public support. Originally aiming to raise $50,000 to help her wife Becca and their young children with funeral costs and living expenses, the fundraiser surpassed $1.5 million in donations from tens of thousands of contributors before the page was closed. Organizers said the funds will be placed in a trust for the family, and supporters described the campaign as a way to honor Good’s memory and provide tangible assistance to her loved ones after the tragedy.

Bill and Hillary Clinton are facing a possible contempt charge after announcing they will not comply with a subpoena delivered in August demanding their testimony in a House investigation into their past ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoena, issued by the House Oversight Committee, seeks to compel the former president and former secretary of state to testify as part of a broader congressional inquiry into Epstein’s network and relationships. In a letter addressing their refusal to comply with the subpoena, the Clintons accused Representative James R. Comer of Kentucky, the Republican chairman of the committee, of pursuing the matter for political purposes rather than legitimate oversight. They described the demand as political targeting, writing: «There is no plausible explanation for what you are doing other than partisan politics.» The decision sets the stage for a potential escalation as the committee considers whether to move forward with contempt proceedings.

In the letter explaining their refusal to comply with the subpoena, the Clintons sharply criticized Representative James R. Comer, accusing him of abusing his authority as chairman of the House Oversight Committee and undermining the credibility of the Epstein investigation. They wrote: «As chairman of this powerful congressional comittee, you have immense power to target anyone and subject them to closed door interrogation and more. The decisions you have made, and the prioroties you have set as chairman regarding the Epstein investigation, have prevented progress in discovering the facts about the government’s role.» They also pointed to what they described as selective enforcement, stating: «The facts speak for themselves: You subpoenaed eight people in addition to us. You dismissed seven of those eight without any of them saying a single word to you.» The letter further accused Comer of failing to seriously pursue witnesses, adding: «You made no attempt to force them to appear. In fact, since you started your investigation last year, you have interviewed a total of two people. Two.»

The Clintons go on to argue in the letter that Comer received «yesterday» a «legal analysis by two law firm» which, according to them, «makes clear your subpoenas are legally invalid». They further accuse the Oversight Committee chairman of applying a double standard, claiming he treated subpoenas differently when they involved Donald Trump compared with those directed at them. In the letter, they write: «You claim your subpoenas are inviolate when they are used against us yet were silent when the sitting President took the same position, as a former president, barely more than three years ago.» The Clintons also criticize Comer for failing to use his oversight authority to pressure federal authorities, adding: «All the while, you have done nothing with your oversight capacity to force the Department of Justice to follow the law and release all its Epstein files, including material regarding us as we have publicly called for.»

The Clintons conclude the letter by saying they expect escalation from the committee, writing that «you will direct your comittee to seek to hold us in contempt.» They add that they are «prepared to make our case» and ready to «defend ourselves in the public arena and ensure this country know exactly what you are doing and why you are doing so, instead of helping the American people.» The warning comes as Representative James R. Comer confirmed he will move forward with contempt of Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton next week, after the 42nd president failed to testify under subpoena on Tuesday. A similar step against Hillary Clinton is also expected, given that her appearance had been scheduled for the day following Bill Clinton’s testimony, placing both former officials on a collision course with the House Oversight Committee.

The Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals living in the United States, ordering those affected to leave the country after determining they no longer qualify for the designation. The decision impacts Somalis who had been allowed to remain in the U.S. under humanitarian protections tied to instability in the East African nation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justified the move by arguing that conditions in Somalia have improved enough to warrant the change, stating in a written statement: «Temporary means temporary». She added that the current situation no longer meets the legal threshold required under federal law for maintaining the protected status, marking a sharp policy shift that will force thousands of Somalis to either depart voluntarily or face removal proceedings.

Tensions in the United States have sharply intensified in Minnesota, home to the country’s largest Somali community, as the Trump administration’s tougher immigration policies collide with aggressive enforcement on the ground. Somali neighborhoods in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area have been deeply affected by stepped-up ICE operations and the decision to end Temporary Protected Status, fuelling fear and uncertainty among families, workers and small businesses, many of whom have lived legally in the state for years. The situation escalated further after a woman was shot during an ICE operation in Minnesota, an incident that has drawn national attention and intensified criticism of the administration’s deportation policies. Community leaders and civil rights groups say the shooting has amplified concerns over the conduct of ICE agents and the broader impact of enforcement tactics on immigrant communities, particularly as the Trump administration has moved to grant agents broad immunity for their actions. Together, the crackdown and the shooting have turned Minnesota into a focal point of the national debate over immigration, accountability and the treatment of Somali Americans.

Temporary Protected Status is granted by the Department of Homeland Security to foreign nationals who cannot safely return to their home countries because of armed conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary conditions, allowing them to live and work legally in the United States until circumstances improve. In announcing the end of the designation for Somalis, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem framed the move as part of a broader shift in immigration priorities, arguing that continued protections no longer served U.S. interests. She defended the decision by stating «We are putting Americans first» and said allowing Somali nationals to remain under TPS was «contrary to our national interests», underscoring the administration’s position that the program should be temporary and closely tied to current conditions in a recipient country. Under the decision approved by President Trump, Somali nationals covered by the program have been given until March 17 to leave the United States.