Up First from NPR Bovino Out Of Minnesota, Trump Refocusing On Economy, Social Media On Trial
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Jan 27, 2026 
Shannon Bond, NPR tech and business reporter who covered a Los Angeles trial about social platforms and children. Franco Argenius, White House correspondent on the president’s Iowa push and messaging. Matt Sepik, Minnesota reporter on the removal of a Border Patrol commander and federal-state clashes over two fatal shootings. They discuss the leadership change, political fallout, and the high-stakes social media trial.
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Visible Shift In Border Patrol Leadership
- Greg Bovino's removal signals a visible shift in how the administration manages high-profile immigration operations.
- The change is framed as a demotion and reassignment back to California ahead of his expected retirement.
Tone Shift In White House Conversations
- President Trump told officials he had a "very good telephone conversation" with Minneapolis leaders and signaled a softer tone.
- Governors reported a more collaborative approach and discussion of reducing federal agents on the ground.
Federal-State Dispute Over Investigations
- Federal refusal to allow Minnesota investigators access has fueled legal battles over evidence and jurisdiction.
- A judge ordered preservation of evidence while the Justice Department contests state access.