World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
Tom Homan, former ICE official overseeing the Minneapolis operation, speaks about plans to draw down federal forces. Matt Rivers, ABC correspondent on the scene, reports new video of a confrontation involving Alex Pretti and broader on-the-ground developments. Also covered: high-profile arrests, a jail breakout attempt, storm impacts, and shifting federal responses in Minneapolis.
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Federal Presence To Be Reduced, Not Ended
- Tom Homan signaled a partial drawdown but insisted federal presence will remain until issues are resolved.
- The administration frames changes as fixes rather than ending the operation to address mounting criticism.
Preddy's Confrontation Caught On Video
- New video shows Alex Preddy confronting federal agents, spitting and damaging a vehicle, then walking away with a visible gun.
- Preddy was later shot and killed days after that encounter, raising questions about tactics and escalation.
Family Detentions Spark Humanitarian Concerns
- Video also captured a U.S. citizen pulled from her car while she screamed she was disabled, and a five-year-old, Liam, taken into custody.
- Congressman Joaquin Castro reported Liam appeared listless and depressed during a visit to the detention center.