Meet the Press Jan. 25 — Deputy AG Todd Blanche, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Adam Schiff
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Jan 25, 2026 
Adam Schiff, U.S. senator and former prosecutor, weighs in on congressional oversight and DHS funding. Amy Klobuchar, senator and former prosecutor, demands transparency and reforms after a Minneapolis shooting. Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General, defends DOJ actions while addressing investigations. They debate ICE operations, oversight, funding and accountability in short, sharp exchanges.
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Narrative Setup: The Minneapolis Shooting
- Kristen Welker described the Minneapolis shooting and contextualized it amid recent federal actions.
- She noted the video shows Preddy filming officers before being pepper sprayed and shot multiple times.
Federal View: Context Matters For Use Of Force
- Todd Blanche argued the visible video doesn't show the full context and urged patience for an investigation.
- He emphasized lack of local law enforcement cooperation as a root cause for the violent clash in Minneapolis.
DOJ Stresses Victim Protection Over Speed
- Todd Blanche emphasized protecting victims' privacy in the Epstein files release and refused a firm deadline.
- DOJ prioritized redaction to avoid exposing victim information despite congressional deadlines.