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Trump on Insurrection Act, Kirk Assassin in Court, Miracle Organ Transplant and more

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Jan 16, 2026
President Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act highlights ongoing tensions in Minnesota. Meanwhile, an Arctic blast may bring snow to parts of the US this weekend. In court news, defense attorneys for the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk are raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. On the health front, a man receives a life-changing organ transplant after a groundbreaking procedure involving genetically modified pig organs.
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INSIGHT

Insurrection Act Warning And Minneapolis Tensions

  • President Donald Trump said he might use the Insurrection Act but indicated no current need to do so.
  • Tensions in Minneapolis rose after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good and DHS plans body cameras for immigration officers.
INSIGHT

Arctic Blast To Drop Temperatures Sharply

  • Arctic air will plunge temperatures 20+ degrees below normal across central states this weekend.
  • The cold may bring light snow to parts of the Northeast and a few snowflakes to the Southeast.
ANECDOTE

Defense Seeks Disqualification In Kirk Case

  • Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in court as his defense asked to disqualify the prosecution.
  • The defense says a deputy prosecutor is conflicted because his daughter was near the shooting scene and heard the gunshot.
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