CNN 5 Things FLOTUS Weighs In, Government Shutdown Threat, Australian Open Upsets and more
Jan 27, 2026
A rare public statement from the First Lady prompts talk about political tone and unity. Leadership shifts and immigration enforcement moves in Minnesota affect broader federal funding talks. Severe winter storm dangers, outages, and cold alerts are highlighted. The NTSB is closing in on a major midair crash investigation. A top American tennis player suffers a surprising Australian Open loss.
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Shift In Minnesota Immigration Strategy
- The Trump administration shifted its immigration enforcement approach in Minneapolis, sidelining a top Border Patrol official.
- Melania Trump urged unity while legal challenges force ICE leaders to appear in federal court over detention practices.
Storm Aftermath And Lingering Cold
- A massive winter storm left dangerous conditions and at least 20 deaths across the U.S. and ongoing cold alerts for 175 million people.
- Power outages and tree damage persist in the South with no warm-up expected into next week.
Shutdown Risk Grows After Minneapolis Shooting
- The Minneapolis killing of Alex Preddy altered Senate dynamics and raised the chance of a government shutdown.
- Democrats demand DHS funding be separated and major ICE changes before voting to advance the package.
