CNN 5 Things DHS Drawdown, Unverified Ransom Notes, Cheaper Snacks and more
Feb 4, 2026
A federal drawdown in Minneapolis and the conditions tied to it. New leads and forensic clues in a local missing-person search. Unverified ransom notes and digital evidence under review. Fresh trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi over contested territories. Senate spending talks stave off a shutdown while a short deadline looms. Big-name snack prices drop ahead of the Super Bowl.
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DHS Pullback Tied To Local Cooperation
- The Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing 700 personnel from Minnesota immediately while still linking full drawdown to local cooperation.
- The administration prioritized rolling out body-worn cameras for immigration officers and aims to deploy them nationwide, starting in the city.
Ransom Notes And Pacemaker Clues
- Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie received purported ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin, but authorities have not verified them.
- Investigators also examined Guthrie's pacemaker data and found her iPhone inside her home, adding technical leads to the case.
Shutdown Win Masks New Deadline
- Although the partial government shutdown ended, lawmakers have two weeks to agree on ICE reforms or DHS could shut down again.
- Democrats demand limits on roving patrols, independent ICE investigations, and consistent use of cameras for accountability.