The Headlines Border Patrol Agents Shoot 2 in Oregon, and Trump Says, ‘I Don’t Need International Law’
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Jan 9, 2026 Border Patrol agents recently shot two individuals during a traffic stop in Portland, sparking local outrage. Meanwhile, ICE issued controversial guidance urging agents to act decisively amid rising tensions. President Trump asserted that his personal morality, rather than international law, drives his foreign policy. In a bipartisan effort, the Senate moved to limit Trump's military actions in Venezuela, coinciding with intensifying protests in Iran and a nationwide internet blackout. The discussion wrapped up with a lively news quiz.
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Federal Agents' Use Of Force Triggers Local Outcry
- Federal Border Patrol agents shot two people during a Portland traffic stop, raising questions about federal immigration enforcement tactics.
- Local officials said they only learned of the shooting after victims called 911 and that agents had left the scene.
ICE Memo Encourages Decisive Action
- ICE sent agents a directive to be "prepared to take appropriate and decisive action" amid rising protests and threats.
- The memo emphasized trust in agents' training and judgment, suggesting a permissive posture from headquarters.
Trump Dismisses International Law As A Constraint
- President Trump told The Times he considers his morality the main check on his power and said, "I don't need international law."
- He framed military rebuild and unpredictability as tools to coerce other nations and secure U.S. dominance.