The Megyn Kelly Show New MN Shooting Under Investigation, Major Murder Rate Drop, Winter Storm Slams US: AM Update 1/26
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Jan 26, 2026 A federal shooting in Minneapolis sparks sharp political debate as video fuels competing narratives. A new report highlights a historic plunge in the U.S. murder rate and the arguments over why. A massive winter storm grinds travel to a halt and knocks out power across wide swaths of the country. Alex Honnold stuns by free-soloing Taipei 101 live on Netflix.
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Chaos At Minneapolis ICE Protest
- Alex Preddy stepped between an agent and a protester and then was swarmed and shot during an attempted arrest in Minneapolis.
- Multiple videos circulated and authorities recovered a 9mm handgun and magazines they say belonged to Preddy.
Political Fallout From Conflicting Narratives
- Messaging about the shooting sparked sharp political backlash and conflicting narratives from officials.
- DHS sources privately expressed frustration with what they called inaccurate spin eroding credibility.
Let Investigations Play Out
- Wait for the official investigation before drawing conclusions about the agents' actions, as commanders urged.
- Cooperate across federal, state, and local lines to allow investigations to proceed and build trust.