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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

• Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes
  The case filed in Massachusetts is the first lawsuit over the strikes to land in a U.S. federal court since the Trump administration launched a campaign to target vessels off the coast of Venezuela.
  
• Trump sends border czar to Minnesota. And, trial over social media addiction begins
  Border czar Tom Homan heads to Minnesota to replace Greg Bovino amid the immigration crackdown backlash. And a trial starts today to decide whether social media firms knowingly harm young users.
  
• Minnesota Gov. Walz says Trump agreed to 'consider' reducing number of ICE agents
  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump has agreed to "consider" reducing the number of federal agents in the state, following the killing of Alex Pretti.
  
• Minneapolis killings put a focus on use of body cameras
  Federal immigration enforcement authorities are facing scrutiny and criticism over their tactics, including the lack of body-worn cameras, following the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
  
• Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis
  In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.
  
• Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices
  President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress.
  
• Meta and YouTube head to trial over harm to children after TikTok settles
  A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.
  
• Morning news brief
  Trump will "consider" reducing number of ICE agents in Minnesota, governor says, Trump hopes to turn attention back to the economy in Iowa Tuesday, social media apps on trial over effects on children.
  
• Conservative news outlets start to break from government's narrative on ICE incidents
  Conservative news outlets and commentators have been, until now, resolutely defending the use of lethal force by ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere. That's starting to change.
  
• Southern states work to restore power as freezing temperatures set in
  Some Southern states are facing freezing temperatures, as they also work to restore power after the weekend's winter storm.