News Above the Noise—Week of January 25, 2026
1. National Guard Activated After Federal Agent Kills Minneapolis Man
A federal immigration officer shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday, prompting large protests in a city already on edge after another fatal immigration-related shooting earlier this month. As demonstrations grew, Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist police near the shooting site and a nearby federal building. Click here for more details and the latest updates.
2. Major Winter Storm Set to Blanket Much of the U.S.
Heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures are forecast from the southern Rockies to the Northeast. Forecasters say the storm’s duration—with some areas facing 24 hours or more of snow and ice—makes it especially dangerous, raising the risk of widespread power outages and treacherous travel. More than three-fourths of the country is under winter weather alerts, and multiple states have declared emergencies as officials urge residents to limit travel and prepare for prolonged disruptions. Click here to learn more.
3. How an Unlikely Leader Delivered a Clear Rebuke to Trump
In a stark contrast at the World Economic Forum, President Trump’s rambling defense of American dominance — including musings about Greenland — was eclipsed by a measured and forceful speech from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney warned that the rules-based international order has fractured and that middle powers can no longer rely on complacency or U.S. hegemony for security. His call for realism, collective action, and strategic autonomy resonated with an audience hungry for clarity, offering a rare moment in which Trump’s bravado was answered not with outrage, but with calm, devastating precision. Click here to read the full piece.
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