Reuters World News Minnesota, Nobel medal, Powell and remote-controlled tanks
Jan 16, 2026
Tensions rise as Trump threatens the Insurrection Act over protests in Minnesota. In an unexpected twist, Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado presents her Nobel medal to him. Meanwhile, fears loom over Jerome Powell’s future with the Fed amid political pressures. On a lighter note, the U.S. Army showcases a cutting-edge tank equipped with gaming technology, promising to revolutionize military operations. It’s a mix of high-stakes politics, international intrigue, and futuristic warfare.
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Minnesota Protests Escalate
- Protests in Minneapolis escalated after federal agents shot a detainee and followed the fatal shooting of a US citizen, fueling volatile clashes with law enforcement.
- President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota amid confrontations with ICE and rock-throwing crowds.
On-the-Ground Account From Minneapolis
- Photographer Liam Ellis described thick clouds of tear gas and flashbangs with angry neighbors emerging from homes.
- She called the situation volatile and unpredictable while protesters yelled at federal officers.
Nobel Medal Given To Trump
- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a White House meeting.
- A White House official confirmed Trump intends to keep the medal, and Trump called it a gesture of mutual respect.