CNN 5 Things Deadly ICE Shooting, Venezuela Oil Negotiations, Climate Treaty Withdrawal and more
Jan 8, 2026
The fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis sparks widespread protests and outrage. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is engaging in high-stakes negotiations over Venezuelan oil, aiming for significant economic concessions. Tensions rise as the Trump administration considers withdrawing from a decades-old climate treaty, prompting reactions from global leaders. In the political sphere, longtime Representative Steny Hoyer announces his retirement. Lastly, NASA delays a planned spacewalk due to a crew member's health issue.
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Fatal ICE Shooting Sparks Citywide Vigil
- Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen with a six-year-old child, was fatally shot by an ICE agent after officers approached her car.
- Minneapolis residents gathered first to protest and then held a block-long vigil to honor her life.
Conflicting Accounts Deepen Public Outrage
- Videos reviewed by CNN leave exactly what happened beforehand unclear, fueling public anger and conflicting official accounts.
- Political leaders clashed, with Kristi Noem defending the agent and Mayor Jacob Frey calling the administration's conduct "bull****."
U.S.-Venezuela Oil Talks Include Political Demands
- The U.S. is negotiating with Venezuela's state oil firm to secure sales and potentially seize and sell millions of barrels on the open market.
- Washington also seeks Caracas to cut economic ties with nations like China, Russia, Iran and Cuba and favor U.S. business decisions.