World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast: Friday, January 30, 2026
Jan 31, 2026
Pierre Thomas, ABC investigative reporter covering DOJ and legal affairs, breaks down the massive Justice Department release on Jeffrey Epstein. Matt Rivers, on-scene ABC correspondent, brings vivid coverage of massive Minneapolis protests tied to ICE actions. They also touch on arrests at a church protest and what the newly released files reference about several high-profile figures.
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Nationwide Anti‑ICE Mobilization
- Tens of thousands protested nationwide against ICE and the federal immigration crackdown, showing broad public mobilization.
- Authorities also arrested journalists covering protests, raising questions about press freedoms amid enforcement actions.
Don Lemon Arrest During Church Coverage
- Don Lemon was arrested while reporting inside a St. Paul church and later released by a judge in Los Angeles.
- Lemon vowed he will not stop reporting and said he will not be silenced after his court appearance.
Seek DOJ Redactions If Exposed
- The DOJ released over three million pages of Epstein‑related files and says it complied with statutory requirements.
- Victims can contact DOJ for immediate redactions if identifying material was mistakenly released.