CNN 5 Things Iran Death Toll Rises, ICE Surge in MN, NYC Nurses Strike and more
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Jan 12, 2026 Protests in Iran have escalated, resulting in hundreds of deaths as the turmoil continues. A surge of federal agents is being deployed to Minneapolis, raising concerns amid recent incidents. Market reactions are stirring following a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve Chair. Meanwhile, 15,000 nurses in New York City are on the brink of a strike over critical staffing issues. In Gaza, leadership changes could alter the region's dynamics, sparking discussions on a new ceasefire strategy.
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Escalating Deadly Crackdown In Iran
- Protests in Iran have entered a third week amid a near-total communications blackout.
- A U.S.-based rights group says over 500 protesters have been killed and 10,000 arrested, signaling a severe crackdown.
Major Federal Agent Surge In Minneapolis
- About 1,000 additional Customs and Border Protection agents will be deployed to Minneapolis, adding to ~2,000 federal agents already there.
- The deployment follows controversy over the ICE shooting of Renee Good and tensions between federal and local officials.
Markets React To Probe Of Fed Chair
- Wall Street sold off after the Trump administration opened a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- Markets reacted because investors view Fed independence as crucial to financial stability and fear political interference.