Mo News Trump Threatens Insurrection Act In MN; Basketball Gambling Scheme; Machado Gives Trump Nobel Prize; Saks Files For Bankruptcy
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Jan 16, 2026 Tensions rise as Trump threatens the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid ICE raids and local unrest. Meanwhile, Maria Machado controversially awards Trump a Nobel Peace Prize, stirring political dialogues regarding Venezuela. An alarming gambling scheme involving bribery in basketball leagues is uncovered, raising concerns about game integrity. On the retail front, Saks files for bankruptcy while Amazon claims a significant stake. Lastly, Netflix locks in streaming rights for Sony films, changing the landscape for movie buffs.
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Minneapolis: Toxic Mix Fuels Escalation
- Minneapolis faces a volatile mix of rapid federal ICE deployment, short training, and local resistance that heightens clashes.
- Mosheh Oinounou warns the Insurrection Act threat and lack of cooperation risk legal battles and more street violence.
Record Federal Interactions For Accountability
- Record interactions with federal agents and encourage bystanders to film to increase accountability, per local leaders' guidance.
- Mosheh Oinounou notes this can deter misconduct and create public evidence for legal review.
Iran's Crack: Repression Won't End Dissent
- Iran's protests were violently suppressed but structural cracks make another wave likely within months, according to Jason Rezaian.
- He argues economic collapse and loss of the social bargain have weakened the regime's long-term stability.
