Up First from NPR Minnesota ICE Shooting Aftermath, Senate DHS Funding Vote, Icy Weather
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Jan 26, 2026 
Sam Greenglass, an NPR congressional reporter covering Capitol dynamics, and Jasmine Garst, an on-the-ground Minneapolis reporter, discuss the fallout from a federal agent shooting and local protests. They examine Senate standoffs over DHS funding and the risk of a shutdown. The show also covers widespread icy storms, power outages, and major travel disruptions.
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Video Contradicts Federal Narrative
- Video evidence contradicted the Trump administration's claims about Alex Preddy brandishing a gun.
- Multiple masked federal officers tackled and pinned Preddy before an agent pulled a gun and agents fired ten rounds.
State-Federal Friction Over Investigation Access
- State investigators say DHS blocked them from the scene and sought court action to limit access.
- A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order barring DHS officers from destroying or altering evidence.
Peaceful Protests Met With Tear Gas
- Protesters in Minneapolis were largely peaceful despite being labeled anarchists by the administration.
- Residents reported being met with tear gas while taking to the streets after the shooting.