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Trump Backs Noem, New Winter Storm, Social Media Trial and more

Jan 27, 2026
Politics heats up with a high-profile defense amid an immigration controversy. Security plans for the Winter Olympics get an unexpected law enforcement angle. A major winter storm and possible nor'easter threaten outages and travel. A large measles outbreak in South Carolina raises public health alarms. Tech giants head to a landmark trial over social media and youth mental health.
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INSIGHT

Trump Backs Noem Amid ICE Controversy

  • President Donald Trump publicly backed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid backlash over federal agents' actions in Minneapolis.
  • The administration is actively monitoring investigations and coordinating on carrying out its immigration agenda in Minnesota.
ANECDOTE

Fatal Shooting Of An ICU Nurse

  • Alex Preddy, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was the second person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis this month.
  • Sources say Preddy had a prior run-in with federal agents where he suffered a broken rib while protesting a detention attempt.
INSIGHT

ICE Agents At Winter Olympics Clarified

  • ICE agents will assist U.S. security operations at the Winter Olympics in Italy, but officials stress they will operate in an operational room, not patrol streets.
  • Italian lawmakers and the interior ministry reacted with concern and sought clarification from the U.S. ambassador.
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