➡️ The Customs and Border Patrol agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been identified, in federal documents obtained by ProPublica. We have the latest roundup of who they are and what we know so far about the shooting.
Meanwhile, President Trump has announced that he wants to close the Kennedy Center for two years after putting his own name on the building, Texas A&M is scrapping its women’s and gender studies degree program, and HIV medication Biktarvy’s price is under negotiation.
We also speak to a transgender Space Force veteran who was forced out of service by Trump’s military ban, but isn’t leaving without a fight.
Until tomorrow,
Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate
Who are Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez? CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti killing

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One of the CBP agents who shot and killed Alex Pretti is a registered Republican whose ex-wife said he owns over 25 firearms.
Trump to close Kennedy Center after takeover. Here’s everything we know

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He of course won't say it's due to artist boycotts or poor ticket sales, but it's easy to read between the lines.
Texas A&M eliminates women’s and gender studies degree program
University of College/Shuttershock.comTexas A&M University is eliminating its women’s and gender studies degree program because of low enrollment and cost.
HIV drug's Medicare costs under negotiation

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The government will negotiate the price of Biktarvy with drugmaker Gilead Sciences.
This transgender Space Force veteran’s service didn’t end when Trump’s military pushed her out

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“Why is the president bullying me?” Sabrina Bruce asked. “Even after his inauguration, I was ready to lay my life down if that’s what I had to do.”
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