CNN 5 Things Minnesota Town Hall, Shutdown Talks Continue, Tesla Shifting to 'humanoid robots' and more
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Jan 29, 2026 Tense town hall scenes in Minnesota as residents press leaders about local unrest. Lawmakers race to strike a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown. U.S. leaders weigh military options as Iran tensions escalate. Fewer people sign up for ACA now that premium subsidies ended. Tesla pivots away from its flagship cars toward humanoid robots and robotaxi plans.
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Town Hall Confronts Local Unrest
- Minneapolis residents pressed leaders at a CNN town hall about unrest after the killings of Renee Goode and Alex Preddy.
- Mayor Jacob Frey defended sanctuary policies and urged federal immigration agents to leave the city.
Shutdown Talks Center On DHS Split
- White House and Senate leaders edged closer to splitting DHS funding to gain time for policy talks on ICE deployment.
- The planned deal would fund other agencies through September while DHS is negotiated separately.
Tensions Rise As Talks With Iran Stall
- President Trump weighed a major strike on Iran after talks with Tehran stalled and a carrier strike group arrived in the region.
- Iran warned it would respond immediately to any U.S. military action while still saying it's willing to negotiate if not under duress.
