The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Uncharted Territory in Minneapolis 

Jan 26, 2026
Danelle Harvin, homeland security analyst and former federal prosecutor, offers procedural perspective. Wes Moore, Maryland governor, warns about federal immigration enforcement reaching states and describes storm response. Josh Gottheimer, U.S. congressman, stresses de-escalation and accountability. Whitney Wilde, law enforcement correspondent, reports from Minneapolis on hearings and Operation Metro Surge. Elena Treen, White House correspondent, explains federal moves and Tom Homan’s role.
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INSIGHT

Transparency Crisis Undermines Federal Credibility

  • The federal response in Minneapolis has eroded public trust due to conflicting narratives and limited transparency.
  • Andrew McCabe and others say greater openness about investigations is essential to restore confidence.
INSIGHT

Homan's Arrival Suggests Strategic Shift

  • Tom Homan's deployment signals the White House may be shifting leadership and strategy in Minnesota.
  • Elena Treen notes Homan is respected but less hardline than current local federal leaders like Gregory Bovino.
ADVICE

Preserve Evidence For Independent Review

  • Preserve evidence and allow independent investigations when federal actions cause civilian deaths.
  • Minnesota's legal team sought a temporary restraining order to prevent evidence tampering in the Alex Preddy case.
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