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In the latest development after the fatal shootings in Minneapolis, two Border Patrol agents who fired shots at Alex Preddy last weekend have been put on administrative leave, a decision that the Customs and Border Protection Agency says was, quote, standard protocol.
And the Department of Homeland Security says the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Good earlier this month has also been placed on administrative leave.
With the backlash to the aggressive immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, the Trump administration has changed its strategy, putting border czar Tom Homan in charge of the operation in the city, as Democrats and some Republicans call for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down.
President Trump has issued new threats against Iran.
Posting on social media today, Trump said that he hopes that Iran will negotiate a deal that includes stopping its nuclear program or it will face a possible attack.
He said, quote, time is running out.
Iran says it won't compromise on its right to continue enriching uranium for civilian purposes or to maintain its missile arsenal.
The Pentagon's buildup in the Middle East includes an aircraft carrier with its accompanying warships.
And, like the U.S., many countries in Europe are trying to stop or deport migrants.
Not Spain, which yesterday said that undocumented immigrants can legalize their status in the coming months.
The government estimates that about 500,000 people will gain legal residency, though analysts say it could be more.
The plan doesn't apply to every migrant.
For example, people with criminal records aren't eligible.
And that's what's news for this Wednesday afternoon.
Today's show is produced by Pierre Bien-Aimé with supervising producer Tali Arbel.
I'm Alex Osola for The Wall Street Journal.
We'll be back with a new show tomorrow morning.
Thanks for listening.
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