World News Tonight with David Muir

Full Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026

Jan 27, 2026
Ginger Zee, ABC News chief meteorologist, previews a prolonged deep freeze and coming storms. Trevor Ault, ABC News correspondent, walks through the Minneapolis shooting timeline and federal immigration enforcement developments. Short sentences highlight intense weather risks, public safety concerns, and unfolding investigative and political responses.
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INSIGHT

Video Contradicts Initial Claims

  • Eyewitness video shows Alex Preddy being tackled, pepper-sprayed, and subdued before shots were fired.
  • The public has not yet seen body camera footage that DHS says exists and is under review.
ANECDOTE

Timeline Of The Fatal Encounter

  • Trevor Ault recounts the timeline of events leading to Alex Preddy's death, including tackle and multiple shots.
  • He notes a federal officer removed a gun from Preddy's waistband one second before the first shot.
INSIGHT

Political Rhetoric Spurs Backlash

  • Administration officials labeled Preddy a domestic terrorist and called the incident an attempt to kill law enforcement.
  • That rhetoric sparked bipartisan and conservative backlash demanding measured tone and investigation.
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