CNN 5 Things Minnesota Town Hall, Shutdown Talks Continue, Tesla Shifting to 'humanoid robots' and more
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Jan 29, 2026 A tense Minnesota town hall confronts unrest and sanctuary policy debates. Lawmakers press for the release of a detained resident. Last-minute Washington talks try to avert a government shutdown. Leaders weigh military options as U.S.-Iran negotiations stall. Tesla shifts focus away from flagship cars toward humanoid robots and robotaxis.
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Unrest Framed As A National Issue
- Minneapolis leaders framed the unrest as a national issue that crosses party lines and implicates federal involvement.
- Officials debated sanctuary policies and the role of federal immigration agents in calming tensions.
Mayor Defends Sanctuary Stance
- Mayor Jacob Frey defended sanctuary policies and urged federal immigration agents to leave Minneapolis.
- Local faith leaders and Republicans blamed both the Trump administration and local leaders for the unrest.
Split Funding To Ease Shutdown Risk
- Lawmakers and negotiators pursued a funding split to buy time for policy talks on ICE deployment.
- The in-work deal would fully fund other agencies through September while DHS funding is negotiated separately.
