CNN 5 Things Insurrection Act Threat, Mahmoud Khalil Decision, Greenland Polling and more
Jan 15, 2026
Tensions rise as Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act amidst Minneapolis unrest. A federal appeals court reverses the release of activist Mahmoud Khalil, raising legal concerns. Iran warns that its internal instability could spill over into neighboring regions. A recent poll reveals Americans largely oppose U.S. control of Greenland. Additionally, Grok's AI Chatbot will cease digitally altering images to undress individuals after public backlash.
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Insurrection Act Warning And Context
- President Trump warned he might invoke the Insurrection Act to send troops to Minnesota amid unrest in Minneapolis.
- The last presidential use of the act was in 1992 during the L.A. riots, and Trump previously threatened it for Portland protests.
On-the-Ground Tear Gas Account
- CNN's Whitney Wilde reported federal agents threw tear gas canisters and flashbangs at the crowd near the shooting site.
- The team was encased in a thick cloud of tear gas smoke that hung in the air for at least an hour.
Mahmoud Khalil Case Moves To Appeals
- A federal appeals court reversed the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, moving detention and deportation closer.
- The court said the New Jersey district court lacked jurisdiction because immigration challenges belong in federal appeals courts.