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Alex Pretti, 37, identified as man fatally shot by Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) identified the man fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday as one of its members, Alex J. Pretti.
Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, was shot during an immigration enforcement operation early Saturday targeting Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal immigrant with a criminal history including domestic assault for intentional conflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license.
Authorities said Pretti approached Border Patrol agents while armed with a 9mm pistol and "violently resisted" when they attempted to disarm him.
Medics at the scene immediately delivered aid, but Pretti was pronounced dead at the scene.
"At this time, many of the details remain unclear," AFGE wrote in a statement. "Video of the incident is circulating on social media, and the Department of Homeland Security has publicly stated that the victim was brandishing a weapon at officers. However, based on the video currently available, that claim is not clearly established."
AFGE said they are not certain if the Border Patrol agent who opened fire was a member of AFGE.
"This is an unfolding and extremely serious matter," AFGE leaders wrote in the statement. "Until we have verified facts, it is important that we refrain from speculation or drawing conclusions.
"What we do know is this: a member of our union lost their life today, and that alone is devastating. Our hearts are heavy, and we are deeply stricken by this tragedy that has befallen one of our own. Until more information becomes available, I urge everyone to remain calm and encourage peace and restraint in all communications and actions."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Anti-ICE agitator allegedly bites off federal officer's finger during Minneapolis attack
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin shared a photo on social media Saturday of a federal law enforcement officer's severed finger after an anti-ICE agitator in Minneapolis allegedly bit it off.
"In Minneapolis, these rioters attacked our law enforcement officer and one of them bit off our HSI officer’s finger," McLaughlin wrote in the post. "He will lose his finger."
She shared photos of two people seemingly in custody, though it is unclear which person is the alleged biter.
Additional details surrounding the assault have not yet been released, though ongoing protests have escalated following the deaths of two U.S. citizens during immigration enforcement operations in the blue city.
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Hours before McLaughlin's post, a Border Patrol agent was seen on video fatally shooting an armed man in Minneapolis amid a crowd of agitators.
The 37-year-old man, a U.S. citizen from Minneapolis, allegedly approached agents and then "violently resisted," while armed with a 9mm pistol and two magazines, according to Homeland Security officials.
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino said during a news conference on Saturday it "look[ed] like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement."
"About 200 rioters arrived at the scene and began to obstruct and assault law enforcement," Bovino said. "We will not allow violence against our law enforcement officers, and we need state and local help. … [Minneapolis] Mayor [Jacob] Frey and [Minneapolis Police Department] Chief Brian O'Hara, just a few minutes ago, did the opposite of that by omitting the fact that the suspect had a gun and magazines full of ammunition."
He reiterated that those who obstruct law enforcement are in violation of the law and will be arrested.
The Minnesota National Guard confirmed on Saturday that in addition to troops previously mobilized at the direction of Gov. Tim Walz, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office requested additional support and more soldiers will be brought in.
Guardsmen will provide security at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, and assist the Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other local agencies, if requested.
Giants' Cam Skattebo says college earnings from NIL are creating entitled NFL rookies
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said rookies are built differently nowadays, but he wasn’t talking about their on-the-field play. He was referring to their attitudes.
Skattebo, who just finished his rookie season, said the players coming out of college think they are "hot s---" because they enter the NFL having already made substantial money through NIL in college.
"The rookies that come in have made $2-$3 million in college, like they think they hot s---," Skattebo said during a recent appearance on the "Roommates Show."
"Like, there could be a vet that's been in the league for three years, four years, and this rookie could have come from college and already made more money than him."
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Skattebo said he wasn’t talking about any of the rookies on the Giants, but he has seen rookies who have made money enter the NFL with a sense of entitlement.
"You could just tell by the way these college kids act now," Skattebo said. "There's some people act right, some people don't care that there was ever such thing as a rookie situation."
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Skattebo said the veterans say that rookies don’t listen compared to years ago. The 23-year-old said he was a "good rook" and did what was asked of him.
"I got rookie duties cause I'm a rookie, and I'm not going to sit there and say, ‘No, f--- you.’ If my vets tell me to go get some snacks for the running back room for weeks in and weeks out, like I'm going to go get the snacks," Skattebo said.
"Some rookies are going to tell you, like, ‘Bro, I'm not going to get you snacks, bro. You can go get your own snacks.’ I'm not going to say no names, but there's some rookies that do that."
Skattebo, a fourth-round pick out of Arizona State, endeared himself to Giants fans with his style of play. In eight games before a season-ending injury, Skattebo had 410 yards and five rushing touchdowns while averaging just over four yards per carry.
He also had 24 catches for 207 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
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49ers mourn death of franchise icon, NFL MVP John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers icon John Brodie died Friday, the team confirmed. He was 90.
"The 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise’s all-time great players, John Brodie," 49ers Co-chairman John York said in a statement. "As a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John play quarterback on television. He displayed an incredible commitment to his teammates, and his support of the organization never wavered after his playing days."
Brodie suffered a stroke in 2000.
The 49ers selected Brodie in the first round of the 1957 NFL Draft. He spent his entire standout NFL career with the franchise. His playing days came to an end after the 1973 season, after which he transitioned to sports broadcasting.
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"John became a dear friend of mine, and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history," York's statement continued. "We express our deepest condolences to his wife, Sue, and the entire Brodie family."
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In 1965, Brodie was named the Len Eshmont Award winner in recognition of his courageous and inspirational play. He was also a two-time Pro Bowl selection and won NFL MVP honors in 1970.
Brodie’s 214 touchdown passes rank third in franchise history, behind Joe Montana and Steve Young.
"He was a great guy, a super competitor. I don't care what it was — football, cards, golf," said Jerry Mertens, a cornerback for the 49ers from 1958 to 1965. "He was a great player, and he enjoyed all the things that were competitive.
Brodie also had a stint as a professional golfer. From 1985 to 1998, he competed on the Senior PGA Tour, a circuit now referred to as the PGA Tour Champions.
The 49ers retired Brodie’s No. 12.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Denise Austin flaunts ageless physique in same white swimsuit 36 years apart
Denise Austin is celebrating nearly four decades in fitness — and proving that consistency pays off.
The legendary workout icon, now 68 and a mother of two, recently shared striking then-and-now photos highlighting her longevity in the industry.
She paired an image from one of her earliest VHS cover shoots in the late 1980s with a recent magazine cover from her "Fit Over 50: Vitality for Life" shoot.
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"THEN and NOW!!!! Here I am in 1988. The ‘then’ photo is from one of my first VHS cover photoshoots!! And the ‘now’ is from my recent ‘Fit Over 50: Vitality for Life’ magazine cover shoot!! So fun!!" Austin wrote on Instagram.
Austin wore a classic white one-piece swimsuit with a front zipper — and stunned in the exact same look more than 30 years later.
"I have sooo many wonderful memories throughout ALL these years being in the fitness industry!!!! And I feel such a deep sense of gratification because I truly LOVE what I do!!" she continued.
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"And I want to thank all of you for ALL these years of support! It’s because of YOU I keep going!! Let’s celebrate LONGEVITY together!!! Love you all!!! Xoxoxo."
The fitness guru has previously told Fox News Digital that her viral throwback posts aren’t meant to show off — but to show what consistency actually looks like.
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She said the images are a reminder that long-term results come from showing up day after day, year after year — not from quick fixes or trends.
The nostalgia also hits close to home. Austin said she has kept many of the outfits from her early workout days, and they are now getting a second life.
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"I saved all of my leotards from back in the day, from the ’80s and ’90s, which I used to wear on my videos and on my TV show," she laughed. "I’m so happy I kept them all because [my daughter] Katie loves to wear them. My other daughter, Kelly, loves to wear them too."
Austin said staying active in her 60s is less about appearance and more about independence and energy.
"It’s a testament to me being 68 now and keeping it up," she said. "That’s all it takes — keeping it up, keeping up with your workouts. And to me, I think it’s a really cool thing. It’s nostalgic for me, and it shows me that if you do start exercising, it does matter and you’ll feel good. And it’s all about feeling good for me."
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For Austin, health outweighs everything else, regardless of your bank account or background.
"I want to feel healthy," she continued. "If you have money, it doesn’t matter if you don’t have good health. And no matter who you are, you just have to do something for yourself."
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Her advice focuses on movement, even in small doses, she emphasized.
"Did you know that just standing up burns more calories than sitting down?" Austin said. "So, I tell people to get up throughout the day. If you’re on your phone, walk and talk while you’re on the phone. The more you move, the better it is for your circulation, which also helps your whole body."
Austin’s advice is backed by a career that helped shape the home fitness industry.
She hosted the No. 1 exercise show on television for 24 years and sold more than 25 million fitness tapes and DVDs, cementing her status as one of the most successful home-workout creators of all time.
Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.
READ IT: Bondi sends letter to Gov Walz warning Minnesota’s immigration policies endanger agents
Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a warning letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Saturday, following a Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minneapolis that left an armed man dead during a federal immigration enforcement operation.
She urges the governor to support federal law enforcement efforts and federal immigration policy as unrest continues to unfold in the city.
Washington Post calls MN church protest an 'assault on religious liberty,' Don Lemon an 'internet provocateur'
The Washington Post editorial board referred to last week's protest at a Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, as an "assault on religious liberty" and referred to ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon, who reported on-site from the protest, as an "internet provocateur."
In a Saturday editorial, The Post wrote that it has become difficult to "keep up with the many ways that America’s political culture has degraded in recent years," adding that one of the "most troubling trends" has been "houses of worship becoming the sites of uninvited political protests."
"The latest assault on religious liberty came last Sunday in St. Paul. More than two dozen activists stormed into Cities Church, looking for a pastor who also works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He wasn’t there, but the demonstrators disregarded pleas to leave and eventually forced the service to end prematurely," the Post reported.
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Referencing Lemon's reporting of the protest, the editorial board criticized the "internet provocateur" for "traumatizing" the children in attendance.
"An internet provocateur accompanied the protesters and expressed sympathy for their cause as he pointed to a man comforting a child on his live stream. ‘I imagine it’s uncomfortable and traumatic for the people here,’ he said. ‘That’s what protesting is about,’" the Post wrote.
"Traumatizing children as they practice their faith? That’s what it’s about," the editorial asked.
Fox News Digital reached out to Lemon for comment, but did not immediately hear back.
"Houses of worship are sacred sanctuaries where people go to hear the word of God and be in community with fellow believers. Hijacking a religious service to make a political point is not just counterproductive but tears at the civic fabric," the editorial board added.
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While critical of the protesters who stormed the Minnesota church, the Post argued that they were "right to be infuriated by ICE’s tactics and lack of accountability," but "intimidating law-abiding citizens won’t advance the cause of reform."
The outlet contended that Christians attending service that day experienced "what too many Jewish Americans have had to endure as synagogues are increasingly targeted by antisemitic protests," and predicted that Christians would follow Jews’ example by "erecting barriers and hiring security guards so that they can simply live out their faith in peace."
Noting the roughly 100 clergy members who were arrested "without incident" on Friday after peacefully protesting deportation flights at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, the editorial board pointed to this protest as a model for other activists.
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"That kind of activism is much more in keeping with the teachings of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who never interrupted another pastor’s service uninvited," the outlet wrote.
In closing, the Post claimed that "most people are horrified" by the viral videos of ICE agents "seemingly mistreating the public, including U.S. citizens," and that support for President Donald Trump's "mass deportation campaign is plummeting without restoring to intimidation tactics against believers."
"The First Amendment gives Americans the right to protest and freely exercise their faith. One does not supersede the other," the editorial board concluded.
Lemon previously told Fox News Digital that he stands by his reporting and has faced online threats as a result.
"It’s notable that I’ve been cast as the face of a protest I was covering as a journalist — especially since I wasn’t the only reporter there. That framing is telling. What’s even more telling is the barrage of violent threats, along with homophobic and racist slurs, directed at me online by MAGA supporters and amplified by parts of the right-wing press," Lemon said in a statement.
"If this much time and energy is going to be spent manufacturing outrage, it would be far better used investigating the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good— the very issue that brought people into the streets in the first place," Lemon continued. "I stand by my reporting."
Stephen Miller accuses Democrats of siding with 'terrorists' after Minneapolis Border Patrol-involved shooting
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller slammed Democrats for calling on federal immigration agents to leave Minnesota, accusing them of siding with "terrorists" after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot an armed U.S. citizen during a confrontation Saturday in Minneapolis.
The 37-year-old man allegedly approached agents during an apparent operation and then "violently resisted," while armed with a 9mm pistol and two magazines, leading to the shooting.
"A would-be assassin tried to murder federal law enforcement and the official Democrat account sides with the terrorists," Miller wrote in an X post.
He later responded to a social media post from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave Minneapolis and for Congress to cut its funding.
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"An assassin tried to murder federal agents and this is your response," Miller replied.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the man, whose name has not yet been released, held a lawful permit to carry (PTC).
In a letter penned to Walz on Saturday, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Minnesota has "refused" to enforce the law, saying the "consequences are heartbreaking."
"… Unfortunately, you and other Minnesota officials have refused to support the men and women risking their lives to protect Americans and uphold the rule of law," Bondi wrote.
"Because Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have chosen to ignore federal immigration law by enacting sanctuary laws and policies, the federal agents led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have operated alone," she added. "And politicians in your state are not just refusing to help these agents, they are putting federal agents in danger."
Bondi also called out Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for saying, "ICE: Get the f--- out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here," and Walz for referring to federal immigration enforcement agents as "Trump’s modern-day Gestapo."
"The results of your state’s policies and politicians’ anti-law enforcement rhetoric are a national tragedy. Violence against ICE officers and agents has increased approximately 1,300 percent," she wrote. "Vehicular attacks against ICE officers have increased 3,200%. … You and your office must restore the rule of law, support ICE officers, and bring an end to the chaos in Minnesota."
Chris Pratt admits the ‘Moneyball’ director told him to stop being “such an a--hole" on set
Chris Pratt got candid about the worst note a director ever gave him.
During an interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast on Jan. 22, the 46-year-old actor spoke about his experience making the movie "Moneyball," and how director Bennett Miller gave him "the worst note and the best note" he's ever received.
"I was playing first base and I was supposed to be really frustrated ’cause I couldn’t catch the ball, right? And they had taught me to field for weeks and I got pretty good," he said. "And so I was out there competitive, and I’m doing this, and I’m sweating. I’m sweating. He comes up and the way he does, he’s like, 'Just stop being such an a--hole.'"
He went on to say that the comment "made me so mad," but admitted it was just what he needed to nail the scene, adding "it's the shot that's in the movie."
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The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star explained that in the scene his character can be seen "sitting there and sweat’s dripping off my nose and I’m mumbling like 'f---,'" and that he wasn't even aware the cameras were rolling.
"That anger was what he wanted to see in me," he said. "So he didn’t really mean stop being an a--hole. He just knew how to push my buttons to make the character do something that I don’t do authentically very well, which was anger. And so that was one of the best directions I ever got, but also one of the worst directions I ever got."
Pratt portrayed Scott Hatteberg in the Academy Award-nominated movie, a real-life former professional baseball player. In the film, Hatteberg is struggling to relearn the game after an elbow injury forced him to shift from being a catcher to a first baseman.
The actor recently shared that he was discovered by actress and director Rae Dawn Chong when he was working as a server at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Maui when he was 19. When on the podcast, he shared that a nickname he had as a waiter almost became his stage name.
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"I had a name tag that said Christopher at Bubblegum Shrimp Co.," Pratt remembered. "But the ‘PHER’ got rubbed off, so it said ‘Christo,’ and everyone called me Christo for a long time while I was working at Bubba Gump."
"High turnover rate, the new employees thought my name was Christo," he continued. "And as I navigated being discovered and brought to Los Angeles to follow my dreams, part of me thought in earnest maybe I go as just Christo."
While he did eventually decide to go by "Chris," he told SiriusXM’s "Pop Culture Spotlight With Jessica Shaw" in 2022 that "no one calls me Chris," adding that he told his pastor, "it feels weird. It’s not my name. Don’t call me Chris."
Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, the daughter of actor and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the couple share three children: Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and Ford, 1. He is also a father to son Jack, 13, whom he shares with ex-wife Anna Faris.
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He recently went viral for sharing the unique gift Arnold gave him and Katherine for Christmas while on "The Graham Norton Show" earlier this month.
"His love language is giving gifts, that's for sure. He just goes all out," he said. "This year, one was like a 6-foot by 8-foot portrait painting of all three of my children and him as Santa Claus. And it's very lifelike, and it's very big. And it's him as Santa Claus and then the three kids peering around the Christmas tree seeing him eat a cookie."
Bondi blames Minneapolis leaders after armed suspect killed, unrest erupts during ICE operation
Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Minneapolis and Minnesota leaders of fueling unrest after a Border Patrol-involved shooting left an armed suspect dead during a targeted immigration enforcement operation, telling Fox News on Saturday that sanctuary-style policies and rhetoric against federal agents have undermined public safety.
Bondi made the remarks during a live interview with Fox News anchor Aishah Hasnie, hours after federal authorities said a Border Patrol (CBP) agent fatally shot a man armed with a handgun during an enforcement operation in south Minneapolis.
The shooting was followed by protests and crowd-control measures as demonstrators converged on the scene.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), agents were conducting a targeted operation against an illegal immigrant wanted for violent assault when an individual approached officers armed with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted.
"Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, a Border Patrol agent fired defensive shots," Bovino said.
Authorities said the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Bovino said the suspect was carrying two loaded magazines and no accessible identification, describing the individual as appearing intent on causing "maximum damage" to law enforcement.
Bondi placed responsibility for the unrest on Minnesota’s political leadership.
"This has happened in Minneapolis because you have a mayor and a governor who have declared Minneapolis a sanctuary city," Bondi said. "You’re invited here. We will protect you."
She said ICE agents operating in the city have arrested individuals accused or convicted of serious crimes, arguing enforcement was necessary to protect people.
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"And that’s why Donald Trump has ICE in Minneapolis, to protect the citizens," Bondi said.
Bondi described the protests as "extremely organized," noting the appearance of matching signs and gas masks. "It’s extremely organized," she said. "The signs they have are all matching. They’re well written. How did these people go out and get gas masks?"
During the interview, Bondi confirmed federal grand jury subpoenas had been issued to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, though she declined to comment on any ongoing investigation.
"That’s all I can say right now legally," she said.
Bondi also said she sent a letter to Walz warning that the federal government would step in if state leaders did not support federal law enforcement efforts.
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"We sent Governor Walz a very strong letter today. We had been working on this letter. We got it out saying that he better support President Trump. He better support the men and women in law enforcement because if he doesn’t, we are, and that’s what we’re doing right now."
Bondi said multiple federal agencies are assisting DHS as the situation unfolds, adding that the administration’s priority remains protecting law enforcement officers and the public.
"We’re going to support our great men and women in law enforcement," she said.
Investigations into the shooting and the unrest that followed remain ongoing.
Fox News Digital's Rachel Wolf and Fox News' Paul Mauro, Bill Melugin contributed to this reporting.