The NewsWorthy New Direction in MN, Trump Sues IRS & Ticket Prices Pushback - Friday, January 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026 A shift in Minneapolis immigration enforcement and activists planning a nationwide protest. A major lawsuit against the Treasury and IRS tied to a 2019 leak. Blizzard warnings and dangerous winter travel across parts of the U.S. A study pointing to genes as a top factor in longevity. Fans pushing back on soaring concert ticket prices and the Grammys poised for historic moments.
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Targeted Immigration Enforcement Shift
- Tom Homan says ICE will shift from broad street sweeps to targeted arrests of immigrants with criminal records.
- Federal agents may reduce street presence if state and local leaders cooperate with access to jails.
Short, Intense Enforcement Episodes
- In Maine, a week-long ICE enforcement sweep arrested more than 250 people before ending.
- In Minnesota, federal agents have arrested more than 3,000 people amid protests and planned national shutdown actions.
How Activists Are Protesting Enforcement
- Activists are calling for a national economic blackout urging people not to work, attend school, or shop to protest ICE tactics.
- Organizers list hundreds of endorsing groups but participation levels remain uncertain.