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Coverage of major shifts in immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and a looming congressional shutdown fight. Discussion of a U.S.-India tariff and oil agreement and developments in a high-profile missing person investigation. A threatened lawsuit over celebrity jokes and the verdict in a sensational au pair murder trial are also highlighted.

Paula Reed, CNN correspondent who covers Justice Department and political developments, breaks down the DOJ’s new review group. She also summarizes the House’s funding fight and DHS funding tensions. Discussion touches on Target’s CEO change amid retail and protest pressures. The show closes with updates on diplomacy with Iran and the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother.

A judge rebukes ICE after a 5-year-old and his father were detained and returned to Minnesota. The DOJ may appeal while asylum and deportation questions linger. Deputy AG says released Epstein files likely will not lead to new charges. The Kennedy Center will close for lengthy renovations, sparking controversy. Grammys highlights include Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year and immigration-related protests.

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Tech Editor and technology journalist, breaks down TikTok’s U.S. ownership change and the stir it has caused. She walks through policy tweaks, algorithm power, outage-era upload failures, and the tricky question of political suppression. Short, sharp, and timely takes on how platform shifts ripple through users and news.

A family album unexpectedly becomes a Grammy-nominated music project. A community crowdfunding effort helps a 92-year-old woman find financial relief. An FDA-cleared brain treatment brings new hope for people with long-term depression. A specialized crew describes daily wildfire prevention work in Los Angeles. Divers rescue a tangled mobula ray and witness a surprising outcome.

Newly released court files and concerns about unredacted victim information make headlines. Mass demonstrations against ICE enforcement spur school walkouts and large rallies. A fast-moving winter storm threatens heavy snow and prolonged freezing temperatures across multiple regions. Lawmakers face a possible short federal funding gap this weekend. A beloved actress known for iconic mother roles has died.

A massive DOJ release of previously withheld Jeffrey Epstein documents is announced. A former CNN anchor is arrested while covering an anti-ICE demonstration. Nationwide protests and boycotts are planned in response to immigration crackdowns. A new nominee for Federal Reserve chair is introduced along with debate over his policy stance. A judge blocks the death penalty in a high-profile federal case.

Lawmakers race to clear a last-minute spending deal to avert a shutdown. A White House contradiction over ICE operations in Minnesota sparks debate. Venezuela changes rules to welcome foreign oil firms. Panama’s top court tackles foreign control of canal ports. A high-profile lawsuit accuses the IRS of leaking tax returns.

Senate gridlock raises the risk of a partial government shutdown and fights over immigration funding. New Border Patrol leadership plans shifts that could affect deportations. A sentencing in the fatal shooting of Sonia Massey is discussed. A man arrested after impersonating an FBI agent at a federal jail makes headlines. White House comments touch on Ukraine and Venezuela.

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.