1A The News Roundup For January 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026 
Joyce Karam, Middle East correspondent; Greg Myrie, national security reporter; Nancy Youssef, Defense and foreign policy analyst; Megan Scully, Capitol Hill reporter; Amanda Becker, Washington political correspondent; Matt Sepik, Minneapolis on-the-ground reporter. They cover immigration raids and local fallout in Minneapolis. They discuss threats to Ilhan Omar and political rhetoric. They review U.S. moves toward Iran, Venezuela developments, cultural withdrawals from the Kennedy Center, and shifting global alliances.
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Local Backlash To Immigration Raids
- Minnesota protests grew after the killing of Alex Preddy and Renee Macklin-Good, fueling national scrutiny of ICE and Border Patrol tactics.
- Local officials and residents report raids target noncriminal residents and harm businesses, schools, and community life.
Attack During Omar Town Hall
- Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a liquid at a Minneapolis town hall while speaking about the crackdown and Alex Preddy's death.
- Omar continued the event and condemned intimidation, while security responses from the administration were minimal.
Budget Fight Centers On ICE Reforms
- Democrats leveraged Homeland Security funding to press for ICE reforms, forcing a congressional standoff to avoid a shutdown.
- Internal GOP disagreements, like Lindsey Graham's hold-up, complicated the negotiated funding path.