An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Video analysis of the fatal ICE shooting; Trump’s ballroom plans; 7 tips for a healthy 2026; and more

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Good morning. It's Friday, Jan. 9, and this is a pretty chilling story about how AI images have spread confusion about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Let's start there.

Minnesota officials say they've been blocked from investigating a fatal ICE shooting.

The latest: State officials say local agents were stopped from accessing evidence after an ICE agent shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. The FBI has taken over the investigation.
Yesterday: Vice President JD Vance combatively defended the ICE agent, saying Good tried to ram the officer. Our frame-by-frame video analysis casts doubt on such claims.
In Portland, Oregon: Border Patrol agents shot and injured two people yesterday.

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President Donald Trump suffered significant Republican defections in Congress.

Yesterday: Many Republicans joined Democrats in voting against Trump's interests on high-profile pieces of legislation, suggesting loyalty to him is starting to splinter.
Two examples: The Senate advanced a bill to block further military action in Venezuela. And the House passed a bill to extend health care subsidies, defying Republican leaders.

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Trump plans to make his ballroom addition as tall as the White House itself.

The president's plans call for the building to be about 51 feet high on its north side and taller on the south. Sources: Shalom Baranes Associates and the White House Historical Association. (Aaron Steckelberg/The Washington Post)

Yesterday: The project's chief architect disclosed a significant change of plans, breaking with architectural norms that require additions to be shorter than the main building.
What else to know: Officials detailed their reasons for demolishing the East Wing in the fall, saying it was structurally unstable. See how the demolition unfolded in these photos.

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Some Trump supporters are angry about plans for ICE warehouses in their towns.

The details: ICE plans to convert warehouses into detention centers in 23 towns and cities, internal documents show. But even people in pro-Trump areas raise concerns about safety and resources.
In national parks: Visitors are facing a new question at the gates: Are you a U.S. resident? It is causing longer wait times and putting off some foreign tourists.

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X put limits on its Grok AI tool following outrage over sexual images it generated.

In recent weeks: X users have told Grok to digitally undress women and girls in photos. There were high-profile victims and some images appeared to portray children.
The latest: X, owned by Elon Musk, limited Grok's image generation to paying subscribers. Regulators around the world are reviewing the chatbot-created images.

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Our colleagues shared seven science-based tips for a healthier year.

Click on the image for Post staffers' recommendations on how to thrive in 2026. (Illustration by Zachary Balcoff/The Washington Post)

Feel better in 2026: Every day, the Well+Being team shares advice to promote good health. See the tips they use in their own lives here, including wall push-ups and eating kiwis.
And here's an unlikely new approach to living well: A new social network aims to harness AI to help us have more meaningful lives — Post columnist Dana Milbank gave it a go.
Are you living a good life? Take this quiz to find out.

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Dogs can rival toddlers when it comes to learning words, a new study found.

Miso, a 6-year-old male border collie from Canada, knows the names of about 200 toys. (Veronica Suen)

Be careful what you say around your pooch: They can learn words by listening to your conversations even when you're not addressing them, the research says.
Canny canines: The discovery reveals a previously unknown cognitive ability of our furry friends, and it could offer clues to how human language evolved.

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Before you go … watching the NFL playoffs this weekend? Here are the best bets. Plus: Why everyone is listening to Amy Poehler's podcast.

One more read: Scientists found new clues to why female fertility declines with age.

We want to hear from you: Do you have questions about stories you've seen in The 7? Send them here. We'll find the right person to answer them and share responses in our weekend edition.

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