World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
Tensions rise in Minneapolis as federal agents are deployed after the ICE shooting of Renee Good. The State Department urges Americans to evacuate Iran amid increasing violence against protesters. A rare criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell unfolds, sparking political debate. In local news, a historic Mississippi synagogue faces a hate-motivated attack, while nearly 15,000 nurses strike in New York City for better pay and conditions. Plus, inspiring stories of survival and community support shine through.
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Surge Of Federal Agents Inflames Local Tensions
- Federal agents surged into Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot Renee Good, escalating tensions across the city and prompting legal action by state and local officials.
- The scale and tactics of the federal response were framed by local leaders as disproportionate and politicized rather than purely safety-driven.
U.S. Urges Americans To Exit Iran Amid Mass Killings
- The State Department warned Americans to leave Iran amid a brutal crackdown that human rights groups say has killed more than 600 protesters.
- President Trump signaled strong options including tariffs and possible military measures while Iran signaled it was "prepared for war but ready to talk."
DOJ Probe Raises Fed Independence Fears
- The Justice Department opened a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a move Powell called part of presidential pressure to force lower interest rates.
- Former Fed chairs and many Republicans warned that attacking Fed independence risks destabilizing markets and the economy.