The Headlines Federal Agent Shoots and Injures Man in Minneapolis, and F.B.I. Searches Reporter’s Home
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Jan 15, 2026 A federal agent involved in a Minneapolis shooting sparks protests, raising questions of accountability. Meanwhile, the Senate blocks efforts to limit presidential war powers in Venezuela as the U.S. moves to sell its oil. In escalating tensions, Gulf allies urge Trump against military action in Iran. The FBI searches a journalist's home amid a leak investigation, while an N.T.S.B. report reveals Boeing's knowledge of flaws in a crashed UPS plane. Plus, a SpaceX mission makes a swift return following a medical evacuation from the ISS.
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Federal Agent Shooting Sparks Protests
- A federal agent shot and injured a Venezuelan man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis, triggering tense protests and clashes with federal forces.
- City leaders renewed calls to end the large federal immigration deployment as protesters and officials clash over use of force.
Scale Of Federal Deployment In Minneapolis
- Minneapolis now hosts about 3,000 federal immigration agents, a deployment denounced by local officials as unconstitutional.
- A federal judge has given the Justice Department until Monday to respond to a lawsuit seeking to block the surge of agents.
Congress, War Powers, And Venezuelan Oil
- Senate Republicans blocked a measure to require congressional approval for future U.S. military action in Venezuela, after pressure from the White House.
- The U.S. has started selling Venezuelan oil to prevent collapse of its oil industry, raising legal and oversight questions.