Mo News Minnesota ICE Drawdown?; U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High; Nipah Virus Reality Check; ‘Bluey’ Most Streamed Show
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Jan 30, 2026 Coverage of a plan to reduce federal immigration officers in Minneapolis and the dispute over jail cooperation. A surprising rise in U.S. life expectancy and how data explain the rebound. A measured reality check on Nipah virus transmission and risk. Nielsen data revealing which family show dominated streaming in 2025.
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DHS Funding Split Forces ICE Negotiations
- Lawmakers separated DHS funding to buy time and force negotiations over ICE reforms.
- The drawdown tactic reflects political pressure after federal agents' actions in Minnesota impacted Republican support.
Coordination Gaps Drive Federal Drawdown Plan
- Tom Homan signaled a potential drawdown of federal immigration officers in Minnesota pending local jail cooperation.
- Coordination gaps between state prisons and county jails cause operational friction for ICE.
Life Expectancy Rebounds But Lags Peers
- U.S. life expectancy rose to a record 79 years driven by fewer COVID deaths and declines in top killers.
- Declines in overdose deaths and obesity (GLP-1s) helped, but the U.S. still lags other wealthy nations.
