IMMIGRATION enforcement has proven to be controversial (Shutterstock).

A “very honorable and honest investigation was promised” by President Donald Trump on Tuesday in reference to the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal agents.

The New York Times is reporting that he also suggested that he “might de-escalate” the aggressive operation in Minnesota.

A man attacked Representative Ihan Omar during a town meeting on the immigration enforcement crisis, spraying her with a “strong-smelling liquid.” He was hustled away by security and arrested.

In a related story, a preliminary review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s internal staff concluded that Alex Pretti, who was shot by two federal officers after resisting arrest, was not brandishing a weapon, as claimed earlier by the Department of Homeland Security, saying that Pretti “wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.”

Minn. Gov Walz meets with border czar

In the wake of two fatal shootings by federal immigration enforcement agents of protesters, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met with Tom Homan, in charge of President Donald Trump’s campaign to combat illegal immigration.

According to United Press International, the two agreed to continue their talks. They talked about mutual goals such as “impartial” investigations of the shootings.

Trump said that Homan “has not been involved in that area but knows and likes many of the people there. Tom is tough but fair and will report directly to me.”

Walz said he had had a “productive call” with Trump and said the president”agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota.”

Democrats push to impeach Noem

An effort to impeach Kristi Noem, the controversial secretary of homeland security is developing in Congress.

According to the Associated Press, the three top Democrats in the House of Representatives – in including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York – issued a statement on Tuesday calling for “dramatic changes” in the DHS.

“Kristi Noem should be fired immediately, or we will commence impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives,” they wrote. “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.”
Under the Constitution, in a removal of a high official, the House makes the accusation of misconduct – similar to an indictment – the Senate serves as jury.

Although Republicans control both houses at present, the coming midterm elections could give Democrats an opportunity to retake the House and potentially impeach Noem.

Weather: Summer in January

Or so it seems. Our West Orange County cities are warming up and it’s time to bring out the shorts and T-shirts. On Wednesday, the daytime high should be 74 with an overnight low of 49 with cloudy skies. Thursday should warm to 82 (52) with lots of sun. Friday is expected to reach 83 (54) with more sun. Saturday should cool a bit to 79 (52) with mostly sunny skies.

Great Thoughts (waiting)

“You usually have to wait for that which is worth waiting for.”
– Craig Bruce

“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.”
– Joyce Meyer

“Waiting is the hardest part but it is in that space that dreams begin to form.”
– Sophia Green.