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LIVE: ICE and Border Patrol Chiefs Face Congressional GRILLING Over Fatal Minnesota Shooting

Gary FranchiFebruary 10, 2026237 views
LIVE: ICE and Border Patrol Chiefs Face Congressional GRILLING Over Fatal Minnesota Shooting
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons and Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott are facing intense questioning from House lawmakers Tuesday morning over a deadly shooting incident in Minnesota that left two American citizens dead at the hands of federal officers.

The House Committee on Homeland Security hearing comes exactly one month after the controversial shooting that has sparked outrage among conservatives who question whether federal immigration enforcement went too far on American soil.

Joining Lyons and Scott in the hot seat is U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow, as Republican committee members demand full transparency about what happened during the botched operation that resulted in American blood being spilled.

Trump Administration Under Pressure

While President Trump's mass deportation agenda has broad support among patriots nationwide, this incident threatens to become a political lightning rod for Democrats desperate to undermine the America First immigration crackdown.

The timing couldn't be worse for the Trump-Vance administration, which has been riding high on successful deportation numbers and border security victories in the president's second term.

But here's what the mainstream media won't tell you: these same immigration officials have been working tirelessly to clean up the disaster Joe Biden left behind - a border crisis that invited criminals, cartels, and chaos into American communities for four long years.

"We need full accountability, but we also need to remember who created this mess in the first place - the Biden regime that turned our immigration system into a complete disaster," said one GOP committee member speaking on background.

The hearing represents a crucial test for Trump's immigration team as they balance aggressive enforcement with protecting American lives and constitutional rights.

Republicans are walking a tightrope - supporting the president's deportation mission while ensuring federal agents don't overstep their bounds when dealing with U.S. citizens.

Will Trump's immigration chiefs provide satisfactory answers, or will this hearing give ammunition to Democrats trying to sabotage the most effective border security agenda in decades? Patriots deserve the truth about what went wrong in Minnesota.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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BackTheBlueButHoldAccountableVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Finally! Congressional oversight working as intended.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
About time Congress holds these agencies accountable! We need answers about what protocols were followed and why this tragedy happened.
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VeteranDadVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Agreed. The families deserve transparency and we deserve to know if proper procedures were in place.
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ConstitutionalConservativeVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
What specific training protocols are in place for these high-stress situations? The public has a right to know how our tax dollars are being used to prepare these officers.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Exactly! We fund these agencies and deserve full accountability when things go wrong.
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BorderWatcherVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
I've been following border security issues for years and this kind of incident highlights the need for better training and oversight. These agents are under tremendous pressure but that's no excuse for mistakes.
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MinnesotaResidentVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
This happened in my state and the community is still reeling. We support law enforcement but we also need justice when lives are lost unnecessarily.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
These chiefs better have real answers, not just bureaucratic double-talk. The American people are watching and we expect accountability from our government agencies.
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SecureBordersNowVerifiedFeb 12, 2026
My brother works in border security and he says the lack of consistent training standards across regions is a real problem. Hope this hearing addresses those systemic issues too.