Reuters World News Minnesota protests, Machado-Trump and Lebanon's holy DJ
Jan 17, 2026
Protests erupt in Minnesota as a judge curbs ICE tactics targeting demonstrators. The Justice Department initiates an investigation into the state's officials amid escalating tensions. In Venezuela, María Corina Machado engages with Trump, seeking support for opposition efforts, while CIA Director Ratcliffe meets with local leaders. Meanwhile, a unique DJ in Beirut, Father Guilherme Peixoto, blends techno beats with faith in a bid for unity and tolerance.
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Federal Surge and Judicial Limits
- Federal immigration agents surged into Minneapolis with nearly 3,000 officers, outnumbering the city's police force.
- A U.S. judge limited ICE tactics, blocking arrests of peaceful protesters and use of chemical agents on non-interfering observers.
DOJ Probe Into Minnesota Officials
- The Justice Department opened a criminal probe into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged interference with immigration operations.
- Both officials deny the accusations amid ongoing legal and political tensions.
Machado Courts Trump In Washington
- María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump while seeking U.S. backing for Venezuela's opposition.
- Machado's priorities for elections and human rights may not align with Washington's focus on security and other threats.