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Protests Erupt, Clashes Escalate Jan 14, 2026

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In Minneapolis this morning we're seeing a surge of ICE agents using aggressive tactics against protesters, with social media videos capturing it all on camera ... A 26-year-old protester in Iran may be executed today following a rushed trial. His cousin speaks exclusively to CNN ... Officials from Greenland and Denmark arrive at the White House for crucial talks ... We also have new reporting on the biggest spike in food prices we've seen in some three years.

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SCOTUS, Clinton, ICE Jan 13, 2026

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As today show begins, we're following three major breaking stories:

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases concerning transgender female athletes.

Former President Bill Clinton is slated to appear before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door deposition on Jeffrey Epstein.

Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump Administration over immigration operations.

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Trump Administration Targets Fed Chair Jan 12, 2026

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After a year of insults and threats to fire Jerome Powell, the Trump Administration is opening a shocking new criminal probe into him, prompting the Fed chair to issue his strongest rebuke yet. Meanwhile, the president is sending hundreds of additional immigration agents into Minneapolis, where they have been days of intense protests after an ICE agent killed Renee Good. And Iran says it's ready to respond to any attacks from the United States.

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Minnesota vs. the Feds Jan 09, 2026

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Minnesota officials are fighting to join an investigation into an ICE agent shooting and killing 37-year-old. Renee Good ... The Supreme Court could rule on several key cases today, including President Trump's tariffs ... Russia hits Ukraine with a hypersonic ballistic missile as attacks intensify ... Anti-government demonstrations spread inside Iran.

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Tempers Flare in Minneapolis Jan 08, 2026

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Minneapolis remains a city on edge following the controversial police shooting of a US citizen. We hear from the police chief and take a look at the life of the wife and mother of three who was killed, Renee Nicole Good.

Also on today's show: A critical vote in the US Senate to restrict military engagement in Venezuela without congressional authorization ... Ahead of a key meeting between the US and Danish authorities about Greenland, we speak with a former US ambassador.

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US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker Jan 07, 2026

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As today's show begins, we've just received word that the US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic. This comes on the heels of a second ship seized in a pre-dawn operation in the Caribbean.

Also on today's show: Three Minnesota lawmakers are on Capitol Hill to address allegations of fraud and misuse of federal funds in the state.

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Trump Addresses House on Venezuela Jan 06, 2026

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As today's show begins, President Trump is about to speak to House Republicans for the first time publicly since that massive military operation in Venezuela over the weekend. Plus, marking five years since the January 6th riots, House Democrats are holding a special hearing. And opening statements get under way in the case against the first law enforcement official to arrive on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre.

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Maduro's Day in Court Jan 05, 2026

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Today's show begins just a couple of hours before Nicolas Maduro and his wife are scheduled to face a US judge on federal drug and weapons charges. Back in their home country, Venezuelans re watching and waiting on what their future will look like with a new acting president.

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New Details on Deadly New Year's Eve Fire Jan 02, 2026

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Swiss authorities share new details about the New Year's Eve fire at a ski resort bar that killed at least 40 people. Plus, President Trump gives new insight into his health, including the bruising that's been seen on his hands and why he's going against one of his doctors recommendations. And we have exclusive new reporting on plans to cut FEMA personnel.

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Mamdani Era Begins In NYC Jan 01, 2026

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Self-described Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is officially the Mayor of New York City. The 34-year-old makes history as the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor. Mamdani stunned the political world with his victory in last summer's Democratic primary campaigning on affordability, promising universal child care programs, rent freezes and making city busses free to all passengers. We take a closer look at Mamdani, beginning with CNN correspondent Gloria Pazmino.

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