The NewsWorthy New Direction in MN, Trump Sues IRS & Ticket Prices Pushback - Friday, January 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026 A shift in Minneapolis immigration enforcement and activists planning a nationwide protest. A major lawsuit against the Treasury and IRS tied to a 2019 leak. Blizzard warnings and dangerous winter travel across parts of the U.S. A study pointing to genes as a top factor in longevity. Fans pushing back on soaring concert ticket prices and the Grammys poised for historic moments.
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Short, Intense Enforcement Episodes
- In Maine, a week-long ICE enforcement sweep arrested more than 250 people before ending.
- In Minnesota, federal agents have arrested more than 3,000 people amid protests and planned national shutdown actions.
How Activists Are Protesting Enforcement
- Activists are calling for a national economic blackout urging people not to work, attend school, or shop to protest ICE tactics.
- Organizers list hundreds of endorsing groups but participation levels remain uncertain.
Trump Sues His Own Treasury
- President Trump sued the Treasury and IRS seeking at least $10 billion over an alleged 2019 tax-return leak.
- The suit creates an unusual conflict because the Justice Department normally defends those agencies while Trump can fire officials.