The Dublin-based rock band U2 just released a tribute song dedicated to Renee Good, the anti-ICE activist who was killed during an altercation with ICE officers in Minneapolis last month.

The song “American Obituary,” part of the six-track EP “U2 Days of Ash,” debuted on Wednesday, according to The New York Post. 

“Renee Good born to die free/American mother of three/ Seventh day January/ A bullet for еach child, you see,” the lyrics say in part.

“The color of her eyе/ 930 Minneapolis/ To desecrate domestic bliss/ Three bullets blast, three babies kissed/ Renee the domestic terrorist???”

The refrain says: “What you can’t kill can’t die/ America will rise/ Against the people of the lie/ I love you more/ Than hate loves war.”

U2 lead singer Bono described the new release as a “song of fury… but more than that a song of grief” in a statement published on the band’s digital fanzine, which is called “Propaganda.”

“Not just for Renee but for the death of an America that at the very least would have had an inquiry into her killing… for her family as well as the credibility of law enforcement and the critical role they play in keeping the peace, keeping the citizenry safe,” the singer said. 

He also tried to explain why he, an Irishman, is involving himself in American politics.

“U2’s been banging on about America most of our artistic life… this is a country we love and has loved us back. Amazingly,” Bono said. “Americans for the most part have given U2 and me in particular permission to mouth off… And on this stuff I think people know that I’ve been an equal opportunity pest on the left as well as the right.”

Despite these attempts to justify the song, the Irish recording artist got blasted on social media.

“It appears Ireland has stronger illegal immigration laws than the U.S. Maybe U2 could sing a song about that,” an X user replied.

“As an American, I can comfortably say, I don’t give a sh** what any band thinks…especially a foreign band,” another commenter agreed.

“No songs dedicated to all the victims killed by illegal aliens …. Hmmm,” another observed.

This is the second recently released mainstream “protest song” dedicated to anti-ICE sentiment. Far-left activist singer Bruce Springsteen released “Streets of Minneapolis” in January after spending one day writing it. That song was also mocked online. 

Education reform advocate and bestselling author Corey A. DeAngelis is joining the Heritage Foundation as a research fellow, The Daily Wire has learned, marking a significant new hire as the conservative think tank reshapes its staff following months of internal conflict.

DeAngelis will serve as a research fellow in Heritage’s Center for Education Policy, where he will focus on advancing school choice, challenging teacher union power, and addressing cultural issues surrounding race and gender in education. He is the national bestselling author of The Parent Revolution and currently serves as an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, among several other policy roles.

“It’s a tremendous honor to become a research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, recognized as the world’s leading conservative think tank,” DeAngelis told The Daily Wire. “I am proud to join this powerhouse and lock arms with an education team stacked with the best talent in the education freedom movement. Together, we’ll advance policies that empower families and expand school choice across the nation.”

Heritage formally announced DeAngelis’s Thursday, sharing that he will work within its Center for Education Policy. Jonathan Butcher, acting director of the center and Will Skillman, senior research fellow, praised DeAngelis’s record of research and advocacy.

“Corey has produced high-quality research demonstrating the effectiveness of education choice and regularly exposes policymakers who choose private schools for their own families but deny such choices to others,” Butcher said in a statement. “Corey and the members of Heritage’s education policy staff have been working with the same goals in mind for years, and we are very pleased to add him to the team.”

Jay W. Richards, vice president of social and domestic policy at the Heritage Foundation and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in American Principles and Public Policy, also praised DeAngelis’s addition to the team, emphasizing the practical impact of his work on education reform.

“We are thrilled to welcome Corey DeAngelis to Heritage’s Center for Education Policy,” Richards said. Corey brings a rare combination of rigorous research, real-world policy engagement, and an unwavering focus on empowering families. His work has helped elevate education choice from an abstract policy debate to a concrete, parent-centered reform agenda. We are excited to have his voice and expertise strengthening Heritage’s mission to expand educational freedom and opportunity for all.”

DeAngelis’s hire comes amid a period of internal upheaval at Heritage that has led to a noticeable reshuffling of personnel. The infighting, which spilled into public view in recent weeks, led to a rift among some Heritage staffers and senior figures, accelerating departures and prompting leadership to bring in new talent aligned with its core policy mission.

More than a dozen Heritage staffers departed for Advancing American Freedom (AAF), a Mike Pence-founded and aligned group. Their departure to AAF is significant given that many Trump loyalists and even the White House itself often shies away from the organization’s initiatives due to a dislike of the former vice president.  

The staff shakeup followed a high-profile dispute over the ideological direction of the conservative movement, sparked in part by Heritage’s initial defense of Tucker Carlson following his interview with Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist figure.

Heritage President Kevin Roberts later said that his response to the controversy had been a mistake, saying his earlier language was poorly chosen. Since then, the think tank has moved to reinforce its institutional identity and refocus on policy-driven conservatism. Remarks from Ben Shapiro during a speech at Heritage criticized Tucker Carlson and called for “ideological borders” within conservatism. 

DeAngelis’s addition appears to be part of that broader recalibration. Heritage has recently announced other high-profile hires recently, notably conservative intellectual Daniel McCarthy, signaling a renewed effort to consolidate talent and reassert the organization’s influence within the conservative policy ecosystem.

We’re thrilled to announce the hiring of one of the absolute best in conservatism today, Daniel McCarthy (@ToryAnarchist).

After Dan’s terrific service @ISI—one of the great institutions on the Right—he will continue his scholarship at Heritage, helping us to facilitate some… pic.twitter.com/3zeNhcZnDR

— Kevin Roberts (@KevinRobertsTX) February 17, 2026

Heritage officials have emphasized that the think tank’s mission remains centered on promoting conservative public policies rooted in free enterprise, limited government, individual liberty, traditional American values, and strong national defense, an agenda closely aligned with DeAngelis’s long-standing work on education freedom.