The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown New Video of Minneapolis Shooting
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Jan 27, 2026 New eyewitness footage challenges official accounts of the Minneapolis shooting and raises questions about officer conduct. Reporters explain the sidelining of a border patrol chief and a tactical leadership shift. Lawmakers weigh withholding DHS funds amid growing criticism. Coverage also examines a deadly midair collision and a landmark trial over social media addiction.
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Video Undercuts Official 'Riot' Narrative
- New eyewitness video shows agents initiating aggression and Preddy acting nonviolent before being shot.
- Tom Foreman concludes the footage undermines the White House's riot narrative and raises accountability questions.
Require Body Cams And Clear Use-Of-Force Rules
- Restore and require body-worn cameras to create accountability for both public and law enforcement.
- Clarify DHS use-of-force policies so officers can be trained to a clear standard.
Messaging Shift Follows Political Backlash
- The White House shifted tone after internal pushback to characterizations of Preddy as a terrorist.
- Leadership changes in Minneapolis reflect political and operational tensions within DHS.
