Trump backs away from using Insurrection Act in Minneapolis after repeating threat to take action amid ICE protests

January 16, 2026

TL;DR

Donald Trump indicated he would use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis if required.
A CNN poll shows 61% of Americans disapprove of Trump's first year back in office.
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson are seeking to disqualify the Utah county attorney's office from prosecuting him due to a conflict of interest.
Details emerged about the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, including emergency responder reports.
A federal judge ruled the justice department is not entitled to sensitive information on California voters, citing a threat to democracy.
Donald Trump received an honor with a stretch of road in Palm Beach renamed after him.
Trump discussed international relations concerning Greenland, NATO, and Venezuela, expressing openness to discussing the Nobel Peace Prize with María Corina Machado.
The US Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings, potentially including one on Donald Trump's global tariffs.
Protests continue in Minneapolis following the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, with the ACLU filing a lawsuit.
Trump claimed protesters in Minneapolis are 'highly paid professionals' and stated he would resolve the situation 'QUICKLY and EFFECTIVELY' if forced to act.
Trump announced $50 billion in rural healthcare funding, criticizing Obamacare.
Trump threatened tariffs on countries that do not agree with his moves to annex Greenland.

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