CNN 5 Things Insurrection Act Threat, Mahmoud Khalil Decision, Greenland Polling and more
Jan 15, 2026
Tensions rise as Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act amid unrest in Minneapolis. A federal appeals court reverses a decision, keeping activist Mahmoud Khalil in custody. Iran's government warns of potential unrest spilling over its borders. A poll reveals that most Americans oppose the U.S. taking control of Greenland. Meanwhile, Grok's AI Chatbot faces controversy for its ability to digitally undress people, leading to scrutiny and investigations.
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Potential Use Of The Insurrection Act
- President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota amid unrest in Minneapolis.
- The act hasn't been used since 1992 and past threats (e.g., Portland) didn't result in deployment.
Reporter Eyes On-The-Ground Tear Gas
- CNN's Whitney Wilde reported federal agents threw tear gas canisters and flashbangs at crowds near where a shooting happened.
- Reporters and protesters were encased in a thick cloud of tear gas that lingered for at least an hour.
Khalil Case Moves To Immigration Appeals
- A federal appeals court reversed the lower-court release of activist Mahmoud Khalil, moving control of the case into immigration appellate jurisdiction.
- Khalil and his lawyers say the allegations tie to his Gaza speech and that the government hasn't shown criminal conduct evidence.