CNN 5 Things Iran Death Toll Rises, ICE Surge in MN, NYC Nurses Strike and more
Jan 12, 2026
Protests in Iran have escalated, resulting in over 500 deaths and thousands of arrests amid internet blackouts. Federal agents are flooding Minneapolis following an ICE shooting incident, with local leaders challenging federal narratives. Wall Street takes a hit as concerns rise over a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell. In NYC, 15,000 nurses are on the brink of striking over staffing and safety issues. Meanwhile, Hamas announces a possible leadership change in Gaza, signaling shifting powers under a ceasefire plan.
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Escalating Unrest And Hard Choices
- Iran's protests have entered a third week with a rapidly rising death toll amid heavy communications blackouts.
- U.S. officials worry military action risks retaliation, while President Trump signals willingness to act.
Federal Agent Surge In Minneapolis
- About 1,000 additional Customs and Border Protection agents will join roughly 2,000 federal agents in Minneapolis amid controversy over an ICE agent's shooting of Renee Good.
- Local leaders dispute federal characterizations and seek more local involvement in investigations led by the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office.
Markets React To Probe Of Powell
- Wall Street sold off after the Trump administration opened a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, hitting stocks, bonds, and the dollar.
- Investors see attacks on Fed independence as destabilizing, calling the move the "Sell America" trade.