Today's Headlines: New Video Analysis Reveals Flawed and Fatal Decisions in Shooting of Pretti
Crackdown Chief to Leave Minneapolis as White House Distances Trump From Uproar
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January 27, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Video | New Video Analysis Reveals Flawed and Fatal Decisions in Shooting of Pretti

A frame-by-frame assessment of actions by Alex Pretti and the two officers who fired 10 times shows how lethal force came to be used against a target who didn’t pose a threat.

Crackdown Chief to Leave Minneapolis as White House Distances Trump From Uproar

The departure of Gregory Bovino, whose tactics have drawn sharp criticism, is an indication that officials see Alex Pretti’s killing as a political threat to President Trump.

Winter Storm Debilitates the South, Encasing Cities in Ice and Snow

The forecasts had predicted that the storm could be among the worst in a generation to hit the region. By Monday, it was clear that is exactly what happened.

World

Trump Briefed on Intelligence Saying Iran’s Government Is Weaker

Protests that erupted late last year shook elements of the Iranian government, according to the reports.

Israel Recovers Remains of Last Captive in Gaza, Closing a Chapter

The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.

In Venezuela, Freeing the Economy, but Nothing Else

Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez is liberalizing the economy without dismantling her predecessor’s repressive apparatus, raising questions about her aims.

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U.S.

Judge Asks Pointed Questions, but Does Not Rule, in Hearing Seeking Block to ICE Surge

Judge Kate M. Menendez did not say when she might rule on the state of Minnesota’s request for an order halting the surge of immigration enforcement.

Trump Holds 2-Hour Meeting With Noem Amid Backlash to Minneapolis Shooting

The meeting is a sign that the president is concerned about the fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti, who was shot by immigration agents.

A Year Past a Fatal Crash, Concerns About Safety at Reagan Airport Continue

The Federal Aviation Administration says it has reduced traffic in and out of the airport and designed safer routes. Crash victims’ families want more.

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Politics

On Foreign Policy, Trump’s Fans Give Him the Benefit of the Doubt

At least so far, President Trump has managed to bring along even those conservative supporters who are skeptical of foreign interventions.

Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?

The Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about the Trump administration’s motives.

Democrats Embrace a Shutdown Fight They Wanted to Avoid

After a second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, Democrats say public opinion is on their side and they are willing to risk a backlash to counter what they see as police-state tactics.

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Business

Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.

Vowing Higher Tariffs, Trump Rattles South Korea Months After Trade Deal

President Trump said Seoul was not moving fast enough to implement the agreement, which calls for South Korea to invest billions in the United States.

In Trump’s Shadow, India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties

After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the two sides struck a far-reaching agreement that officials called “the mother of all trade deals.”

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Technology

Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

As Tech Chiefs Woo Trump, Silicon Valley Seethes Over Minneapolis Shootings

Executives, investors and engineers are speaking out against the Trump administration after the killings of Alex Pretti and another protester in moves reminiscent of Silicon Valley a decade ago.

Elon Musk’s X Faces European Inquiry Over Sexualized A.I. Images

Regulators said the company’s lack of controls had led to the widespread use of deepfakes created with the chatbot Grok.

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New York

What to Expect for the Morning Commute in the New York Area

Mass transit is slowly getting back to normal around the city.

After Mamdani Nods to ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Library E-Book Downloads Surge

As a snowstorm arrived, Mayor Zohran Mamdani reminded New Yorkers that they could access the romance series that inspired the TV show through their public library.

Court Affirms Ruling That Alina Habba Served Unlawfully as U.S. Attorney

The Justice Department lost a bid to challenge a decision that had found Ms. Habba was serving unlawfully as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor.

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Arts

In ‘Memory of a Killer,’ Patrick Dempsey Takes the Wheel

The actor has spent a decade dismantling his McDreamy persona from “Grey’s Anatomy.” He stars as an assassin in a new Fox thriller.