CNN 5 Things FLOTUS Weighs In, Government Shutdown Threat, Australian Open Upsets and more
Jan 27, 2026
A rare political statement and calls for unity from the First Lady amid changing immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Rising risk of a government funding fight as DHS funding becomes a flashpoint. Ongoing dangers and disruptions after a massive winter storm across the U.S. The NTSB finalizes findings on a deadly midair collision. A major upset at the Australian Open shocks fans.
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Shift In Minnesota Immigration Enforcement
- The Trump administration shifted tactics in Minnesota, moving command away from Gregory Bovino and dispatching Tom Homan to oversee enforcement operations.
- Melania Trump publicly urged unity while local legal orders force ICE leadership into federal court, highlighting tension between federal strategy and judicial oversight.
Aftermath Of Major Winter Storm
- A massive winter storm has passed but left dangerous conditions, with 175 million people under cold alerts and at least 20 deaths reported.
- Southern states face widespread power outages and forecasters predict below-average temperatures will persist into next week.
Preddy Shooting Raises Shutdown Risk
- The fatal shooting of Alex Preddy by a federal immigration agent reshaped negotiations over DHS funding and raised the odds of a government shutdown.
- Senate Democrats demand DHS funding be separated and want major changes to ICE operations before approving the package.
