CNN 5 Things Unrest in Minneapolis, Trump’s Healthcare Plan, 'Mistake' Deportation and more
Jan 16, 2026
Tensions erupt in Minneapolis as protests clash with federal officers. President Trump introduces a plan aimed at reducing healthcare costs and increasing transparency. A federal court ruling blocks the Justice Department from accessing confidential voter data. The administration faces backlash after mistakenly deporting a student to Honduras. Additionally, a former South Korean president is sentenced to five years for obstruction related to a controversial martial law attempt.
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Escalation In Minneapolis Standoff
- Federal officers and protesters clashed repeatedly outside a Minneapolis federal building, escalating tensions with forceful crowd-control measures.
- President Trump signaled possible use of the Insurrection Act while the White House framed it as a tool against violent obstruction of federal law enforcement.
Broad Healthcare Framework, Few Details
- The White House released the "Great Health Care Plan" framework focused on lowering drug prices, premiums, and increasing price transparency.
- The plan avoids major changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and employer coverage and offers few concrete details.
Court Rebukes DOJ Voter-Data Request
- A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from accessing confidential California voter-roll data, limiting DOJ's proposed cross-checks.
- The judge warned such access could chill voter registration by creating fears of inappropriate data use.