CNN 5 Things Trump on Insurrection Act, Kirk Assassin in Court, Miracle Organ Transplant and more
Jan 16, 2026
CNN reporters and correspondents dive into the latest on President Trump's potential invocation of the Insurrection Act amidst Minnesota protests. Mary Gilbert discusses an Arctic cold front bringing snow across parts of the US. Nick Watt examines allegations of a conflict of interest in the trial of Charlie Kirk's assassin. In medical news, Nania Kunang shares the inspiring journey of a man who received a human kidney after being one of the first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Plus, new initiatives to lower consumer energy bills are on the horizon.
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Federal Troop Threats Escalate Minnesota Tensions
- President Donald Trump said he might use the Insurrection Act but claimed he didn't need to right now.
- His comment highlights federal willingness to deploy troops amid tensions over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
Arctic Blast Brings Extreme Weekend Cold
- Frigid Arctic air will plunge central U.S. temperatures up to 20 degrees below normal this weekend.
- The cold will push east and may bring a quick burst of snow to parts of the Northeast and a few flakes to the Southeast.
Defense Seeks To Disqualify Entire Prosecutor's Office
- Defense attorneys in Tyler Robinson's case asked to disqualify the whole prosecutor's office claiming conflict from one deputy.
- Prosecutors call the move an ambush and accuse the defense of seeking a more lenient team to avoid the death penalty.