Deadline: White House “The American people are demanding accountability”
Jan 27, 2026
Nick Corasaniti, NYT reporter on DOJ requests for voter data. Alex Tabbit, Minneapolis on-the-ground reporter covering protests and vigils. Alex Wagner, political commentator reporting civic reactions and organizing. Michael Feinberg, former FBI assistant special agent analyzing use-of-force and federal investigations. They discuss federal shootings, local memorials and protests, DOJ demands for voter records, and the political fallout.
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Frame Analysis Undermines Official Account
- Video frame-by-frame analysis shows an agent shooting Alex Preddy from behind after he was disarmed.
- Michael Feinberg and Nicolle Wallace argue this contradicts DHS claims and suggests misuse of force.
Federal Review, Not Criminal Probe
- The Trump administration is conducting an internal use-of-force review rather than a criminal probe.
- State investigators report the federal government is withholding information from Minnesota's probe.
Memorial Site As Investigation And Mourning
- Alex Tabbit describes the memorial site becoming both an investigation scene and a place of mourning in Minneapolis.
- He notes artists' portraits and vigils as part of communal grieving and support.