Trump's Comments On Minneapolis, Deaths From Arctic Weather, Ilhan Omar Attacked, Arizona Border Shooting

Today on America in the MorningTrump’s Talk On Minneapolis

In a series of interviews and public statements, President Trump called the shooting death of ICE protester Alex Pretti unfortunate, but resisted calling Border Czar Tom Homan's presence in Minnesota as a repudiation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Deaths Increase From America’s Arctic Blast

Millions continue to dig out from weekend snow, and thousands are still without power in several states following the Arctic blast that will soon reach down as far as New Orleans and Miami. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the death toll is surpassing 4 dozen people in places hit by winter weather, including some found frozen to death on the streets of New York City.

Arizona Border Patrol Shooting

Authorities in Arizona are investigating after a man was shot and critically wounded in a shooting involving a US Border Patrol agent in an area adjacent to the US-Mexico border. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Arrests In Attempted Murder Of Indiana Judge

There are now shocking allegations into the ongoing investigation in the attempted assassination of an Indiana judge at his home. As Lisa Dwyer reports, a motorcycle street gang was involved.

ICE To Olympics

It won’t just be the athletes from the United States heading to Italy next month for the Winter Olympics. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will also be heading to Milan for security measures, a move that has angered Italians who do not want American ICE officers helping with Olympic security. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

France Social Media Ban

A new law passed by France’s Parliament will create both a ban on social media for all kids under 15, and keep cellphones out of the classroom. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.

Latest In Minneapolis

President Trump dispatched Border Czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis and reassigned both Greg Bovino and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to the Southern border following the deadly shooting of an ICU Nurse by immigration officers this past weekend. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that President Trump says he wants to let investigations into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti play out.

Getting Even Colder

By the weekend, temperatures will be in the 20’s in New Orleans and 30’s in Miami as America is inundated by an Arctic blast keeping wind chills below zero in a number of states, and the snow on the ground becoming solid ice. The death toll in this winter blast that is impacting much of the country is rising. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

NTSB Report On DC Plane Crash

One year to the week that a passenger jet and a military helicopter collided just yards away from Washington Reagan Airport, the NTSB is pointing blame at failures in the system. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what the NTSB says was clearly a crash that was avoidable.

Ilhan Omar Attacked

There was chaos at a Minneapolis town hall hosted by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar when a man lunged at the Democrat and tried to spray her with an unknown substance.

Alexander Trial Begins

They were defined as predators masquerading as party boys. Sue Aller reports on the beginning of the trial against two brothers and a third man accused of being real estate brokers involved in sex trafficking.

Yale Changes Tuition Policy

The Ivy League school announced that starting in the fall 2026, students from households earning up to $200,000 dollars can attend tuition-free. T

Finally

Every second counts when it comes to the Doomsday Clock. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the scientists measuring the closest point to catastrophe now say we are closer than ever, and artificial intelligence isn’t helping matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices