The 7 ICE drawdown in Minneapolis; Savannah Guthrie’s plea; near-death experiences; and more
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Feb 5, 2026 Agents pull back from Minneapolis after weeks of clashes in the wake of a shooting. The Supreme Court greenlights a new California map with national ripple effects. An emotional plea surfaces in a missing person case involving a well-known journalist's mother. Universities retract DEI hiring pledges amid federal pressure. Scientists debate whether near-death experiences arise from brain activity or something else.
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Federal ICE Surge And Partial Drawdown
- The Trump administration deployed thousands of immigration agents to Minneapolis, then reduced numbers after violent clashes and public outrage.
- The drawdown cut the federal presence from ~3,000 to 2,300 but remains far above pre-surge levels.
Redistricting Stakes In California And Texas
- The Supreme Court allowed a California map favoring Democrats to stand, offsetting potential Republican gains from a Texas map.
- The maps could each shift multiple House seats and influence midterm balance of power.
Trump Defends White House Ballroom Plans
- President Trump defended his planned White House ballroom's scale and posted a neoclassical rendering amid preservationists' objections.
- Construction continues on underground work while opponents await a judge's ruling that could halt the project.