World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
A tragic ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis ignites protests and public outrage. The U.S. seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, stirring geopolitical tension. Controversy brews over the White House's push to acquire Greenland, facing backlash from Republicans. A year after California's wildfires, families share their struggles in rebuilding and navigating insurance battles. In lighter news, a heartwarming story of a dog, Dawson, who escapes his kennel and is joyfully reunited. Tune in for these compelling updates and more!
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Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Local Outrage
- A federal ICE operation in Minneapolis ended with an agent fatally shooting a 37-year-old driver, sparking protests and official backlash.
- Local leaders called ICE's self-defense claim a "garbage narrative" and demanded ICE leave the city.
Graphic Video Of The Shooting Circulates
- Video posted on X shows an SUV reversing as an agent grabs a door and a third agent fires through the windshield, killing the driver.
- Protesters pelted agents with snowballs while authorities used pepper spray and tear gas to push crowds back.
U.S. Seizes Two Tankers Linked To Venezuela
- The U.S. seized two tankers tied to Venezuelan oil, including a Russian-flagged ship pursued near Iceland and a second boarded in the Caribbean.
- The Kremlin demanded the crew's return as the White House framed seizures as part of controlling Venezuela's energy and leverage.