Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise

Jan 25, 2026
Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis police chief, discusses local public safety, staffing, and investigations after recent shootings. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader, talks federal immigration enforcement and national security. Angus King, U.S. senator from Maine, critiques heavy-handed ICE tactics. Kirsten Hillman, outgoing Canadian ambassador, outlines Canada–U.S. trade and shifting defense cooperation.
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ANECDOTE

Video And Witnesses Describe The Killing

  • CBS reported cell phone video showing Preddy holding a phone, being tackled, and then being shot by agents.
  • Witnesses and an affidavit dispute DHS claims that he approached agents with a gun and instead say he had a camera and was trying to help someone.
INSIGHT

Blocked Investigation Fuels Community Outrage

  • Chief Brian O'Hara said Minnesota authorities were initially blocked from the scene and lacked federal information.
  • He emphasized outrage in the community and questioned whether legal justification will calm public anger.
INSIGHT

Local Force Overstretched Amid Federal Surge

  • O'Hara warned the situation is unsustainable after three shootings in three weeks and an overstretched police force.
  • He described Minneapolis PD as thin with 600 officers managing major-city duties amid the surge.
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