Morning Wire Minneapolis Shooting Spirals & U.S. Armada Approaches Iran | 1.26.26
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Jan 26, 2026 
Tim Pierce, Daily Wire reporter on U.S. naval movements toward Iran. Megan Basham, Daily Wire culture and political reporter on Washington and Minnesota reactions. Amanda Presta-Giacomo, Daily Wire on-the-ground reporter covering the Minneapolis shooting and protests. They discuss the fatal Minneapolis shooting and ensuing protests. They cover political fallout in Washington and increased U.S. naval deployments near Iran.
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Shooting Amplified Citywide Unrest
- The Border Patrol shooting of Alex Preddy heightened chaos and sparked widespread protests across Minneapolis.
- The event exposed deep tensions between federal enforcement and local leaders who accused ICE of provoking unrest.
Confusing Footage Clouds Use-Of-Force
- Amanda Presta-Giacomo reported Preddy was armed and had extra magazines though it's unclear if he brandished the weapon.
- Video shows chaotic scuffles, whistles, pepper spray, and officers yelling "gun" shortly before shots were fired.
Shooting Escalated Into Budget Clash
- Reactions in Washington were immediate: Senate Democrats threatened to block DHS funding over the incident.
- The standoff raised the odds of a larger budget fight and possible government shutdown.