The Hound | Mar. 3

The war with Iran widens across the Middle East, Trump administration still offers scant justification for conflict, and Minnesota prosecutor announces investigation.

March 03, 2026

Hi there,

It’s Tuesday. Donald Trump’s new war continues with Iran firing back against Israel and other Arab states. The death toll of American soldiers has risen to six as the war has spread across the region and the Trump administration still offering scant justification for beginning this war in the first place. Meanwhile, back stateside, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced an investigation Monday that may lead to charges against federal officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for misconduct during an immigration enforcement crackdown.

Recent events in Minneapolis, including the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration enforcement operation, have highlighted serious questions about how ICE and CBP use force, interact with communities, and justify their actions. Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed on Jan. 24 amid an aggressive federal immigration operation that has led to multiple shootings and widespread protests across the city. Local officials have called for federal agents to leave, and prosecutors are now investigating potential charges against officers for misconduct. Yet much of the mainstream media still frames these incidents as isolated enforcement events or relies heavily on official DHS and CBP narratives that describe defensive use of force without deeply examining eyewitness footage, eyewitness accounts, or community context.

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Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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