CNN 5 Things Border Czar’s ‘drawdown plan’, Bomb Cyclone Coming, AI Tourist Trap and more
Jan 29, 2026
Federal plans for a Minnesota immigration drawdown and tightened enforcement priorities get attention. A major senator announces a run for Minnesota governor. A powerful bomb cyclone threatens the Southeast with snow, wind and coastal flooding. Oil prices climb amid U.S.-Iran tensions and military posturing. An AI-written travel post misled tourists about nonexistent hot springs.
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Targeted Immigration Enforcement Shift
- Tom Homan announced a federal drawdown planning effort and emphasized targeted enforcement focused on public safety threats.
- Administration may issue new guidelines to avoid engaging agitators and prioritize immigrants with convictions or criminal charges.
Klobuchar Enters Minnesota Governor Race
- Amy Klobuchar announced her candidacy for Minnesota governor after two decades in the U.S. Senate.
- Her run follows Governor Tim Walz ending his re-election bid amid a federal probe into social service fraud.
Prepare For Bomb Cyclone Impact
- Residents from the Carolinas to southern Virginia should prepare for a rapidly strengthening 'bomb cyclone' this weekend.
- Expect heavy snow in inland spots and hurricane-force winds causing coastal flooding and beach erosion.
