
Matt Rivers
ABC News correspondent reporting from Minneapolis on Homeland Security operations and the shooting of Alex Preddy, offering field updates and analysis.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 28min
What DHS Says Happened in Minneapolis
Colonel Stephen Ganyard, a former Marine and State Department official-turned-analyst, Elizabeth Schulze, an ABC tech and business reporter, and Matt Rivers, an on-the-ground Minneapolis correspondent. They discuss DHS findings about two federal agents firing, local distrust and federal-state tensions in Minneapolis. They also cover rising Iran death estimates and nearby U.S. military movements, plus TikTok’s U.S. takeover and moderation worries.

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Jan 29, 2026 • 29min
“Pallets of Ballots”: Election Office Raid in GA
Steve Osunsami, ABC News reporter on higher education fraud. Matt Rivers, ABC field correspondent covering Homeland Security incidents. Olivia Rubin, ABC investigative reporter on legal and election probes. They discuss the Fulton County FBI search and seized 2020 ballots. They cover questions about chain of custody and possible legal fallout. They examine DHS statements after the Alex Preddy shooting and the rise of college “ghost student” identity scams.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 28min
Amid Tariff Threats, Trump Heads to Davos
Rachel Scott, ABC News senior political correspondent, provides on-the-ground insights from Davos, highlighting President Trump's controversial remarks and their impact on global leaders. Matt Rivers discusses the fallout from subpoenas issued to Minnesota officials regarding ICE operations, revealing local tensions. Peter Haralambos covers the Uvalde trial, detailing courtroom drama and crucial witness testimonies as the case nears jury deliberation. A mix of international politics and local crises makes for a captivating discussion.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 22min
Sources: Soldiers on Standby to Deploy to Minneapolis
Matt Rivers, ABC News correspondent in Minneapolis, shares firsthand insights on the Pentagon's readiness to deploy troops amid rising tensions and protests. He discusses investigations into local officials tied to ICE operations and describes the intense confrontations between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents. Selina Wang, ABC senior White House correspondent, analyzes President Trump's controversial tariff threats concerning Greenland and the reactions from European allies. Together, they explore the significant implications of these unfolding events.

Jan 31, 2026 • 24min
Full Broadcast: Friday, January 30, 2026
Pierre Thomas, ABC investigative reporter covering DOJ and legal affairs, breaks down the massive Justice Department release on Jeffrey Epstein. Matt Rivers, on-scene ABC correspondent, brings vivid coverage of massive Minneapolis protests tied to ICE actions. They also touch on arrests at a church protest and what the newly released files reference about several high-profile figures.


