CNN 5 Things Border Czar to Minneapolis, US Strike Group in Middle East, AI Chatbot Investigation and more
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Jan 26, 2026 Tom Homan is dispatched to oversee immigration operations in Minneapolis following a high-profile killing. Brutal cold alerts blanket much of the US, causing outages and travel chaos. A US carrier strike group moves nearer to Iran amid potential military options. A Philippine ferry sinks with mass rescues underway. The EU launches a probe into a chatbot after troubling image-generation reports.
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Federal Response Shifts In Minneapolis
- The Trump administration dispatched Tom Homan to manage ICE operations in Minneapolis amid outrage over Alex Preddy's death.
- Courts are hearing a restraining order on evidence destruction and a bid to halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Historic Cold Wave Hits Wide Swath Of U.S.
- More than 250 million people faced extreme cold alerts after a major winter storm that killed at least 12 and left 800,000 without power.
- Southern states suffered severe impacts, causing massive flight cancellations and school closures.
Carrier Strike Group Nears Iran As Tensions Rise
- The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group moved into the Indian Ocean as a potential asset for U.S. operations targeting Iran.
- Officials say President Trump was still weighing strike options while allies urged restraint.