Jasmine Crockett breaks down on House floor over MN shooting, Vance rips MSM, Letitia James under investigation again, And More: 1.9.26 - Rising Recap

Podcast: Rising

Published: 2026-01-09

Duration: 50 minutes

Guests: Jasmine Crockett

Summary

The episode covers Representative Jasmine Crockett's emotional response to the Minnesota ICE shooting, J.D. Vance's criticism of media coverage, and the ongoing investigation into Letitia James' campaign finances. It also touches on broader geopolitical issues involving the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.

What Happened

Representative Jasmine Crockett delivered an emotional speech on the House floor, expressing her frustration over the death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, who was shot by an ICE agent. Witness reports and expert analyses revealed that there was no imminent threat to life when Renee was shot, raising questions about the actions of the ICE agents involved. Minnesota officials have faced barriers in accessing crucial evidence, prompting the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to withdraw from the investigation.

J.D. Vance criticized mainstream media coverage of the Minneapolis ICE shooting, arguing that it unfairly puts law enforcement officers at risk. He claimed that headlines often omit crucial context about the events, such as the fact that the victim was allegedly interfering with a law enforcement operation.

New York State Attorney General Letitia James is under investigation again, this time over her campaign transactions, including alleged financial ties to her former hairdresser. Federal prosecutors have scrutinized these transactions, adding to James' ongoing legal challenges.

The Trump administration has created a new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud, beginning with Minnesota. This comes amid revelations of mass welfare fraud in the state, where tax dollars intended for child care aid were allegedly misused by various businesses and entities.

In a geopolitical context, the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela have sparked controversy, with President Trump suggesting the U.S. could oversee a regime change in the country. Discussions initially framed as part of a war on drugs have shifted focus to Venezuela's oil resources.

The U.S. removal of Maduro from power is part of a broader strategy to ensure the establishment of a pro-U.S. government in Venezuela, with an emphasis on leveraging the country's oil wealth. This has intensified repression within Venezuela, with reports of the military searching personal devices for dissenting opinions against Maduro.

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