CNN 5 Things MN Tensions Flare, Trump’s War Powers, Mortgage Bonds and more
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Jan 8, 2026 Tensions flare in Minnesota as the National Guard is deployed amidst protests following a shooting by an ICE agent. In political news, President Trump criticizes a Senate vote aimed at limiting his war powers concerning Venezuela. Legal battles intensify as a federal judge rules an acting U.S. attorney's actions unlawful. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to restore enhanced Obamacare subsidies, facing hurdles in the Senate. Trump also makes waves by advocating for significant mortgage bond purchases to alleviate financial strain.
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Federal-State Clash Over Minneapolis Shooting
- Minnesota deployed the National Guard to support local law enforcement after protests over an ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis.
- Federal and state officials dispute details, and the feds blocked state investigation into the shooting.
Congress Pushes Back On War Powers
- The Senate may vote to limit President Trump's ability to use military force in Venezuela without Congress.
- Trump criticized GOP senators on Truth Social, calling the vote a threat to presidential authority after Maduro's capture.
Judge Invalidates Acting U.S. Attorney's Subpoenas
- A federal judge ruled Trump's acting U.S. attorney John Sarcone is serving unlawfully, invalidating subpoenas he signed.
- The subpoenas targeted New York Attorney General Letitia James in probes Trump opposed.