Year: 2026

DHS agents launched a pre-dawn enforcement operation in the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis and nearby St. Paul, where witnesses and video show heavily armed officers forcing entry—breaking doors or windows—and detaining multiple people, including at least one child. (justice-integrity.org) Federal officials say the raids targeted criminal noncitizens under a broader “Operation Metro Surge,” while local advocates and lawyers say the tactics were aggressive and in some cases lacked clear warrants. (justice-integrity.org) The operations sparked protests and street clashes, and federal and local authorities are investigating; details and official counts remain limited as reporting and legal reviews continue, and updates are expected. (thepicturesoftheday.com)

Turning Point USA announced the All American Halftime Show to air on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026, as a conservative alternative to the NFL’s Bad Bunny performance. TPUSA described the event as celebrating faith, family and freedom and named Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett as performers. The program will stream on TPUSA social channels (YouTube, X, Rumble) and partner platforms including Daily Wire+, TBN, CHARGE! and Real America’s Voice. Organizers present the show as cultural pushback against the official halftime choice, intensifying a partisan debate over entertainment, identity, and American values and national political debate. (tpusa.com)

Police are investigating the apparent abduction of Nancy Guthrie, 84, reported missing after family discovered her home disturbed when she missed church on February 1, 2026. (foxnews.com) Pima County Sheriff’s deputies have treated the property as a crime scene and deployed drones and K9 teams during searches. (yahoo.com) Investigators reported dried droplets of blood leading from the front entry out to the driveway and noted a missing doorbell camera. (independent.co.uk) Police say Nancy’s phone, car, purse and medications were left behind, and her pacemaker last synced with her Apple device around 2 a.m., suggesting she was taken that night. (parade.com) No suspects identified yet. (foxnews.com)

FBI Director Kash Patel is preparing to travel to Tucson as President Trump mobilizes federal law‑enforcement resources to assist the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84‑year‑old mother of NBC “Today” co‑host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was reported missing after failing to appear at church; investigators are treating her disappearance as a possible abduction from her Catalina Foothills home, citing signs of forced entry, blood at the scene and a missing Ring camera. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, aided by the FBI, has not identified suspects; Savannah Guthrie has paused work and asked for public prayers as authorities pursue leads. Authorities remain hopeful. (axios.com)

Federal officials say more than 4,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested in Minnesota since Operation Metro Surge began in December 2025, part of a large DHS deployment to target alleged welfare‑fraud suspects and criminal noncitizens. The operation prompted protests, lawsuits from Minnesota officials alleging illegal searches and racial profiling, and investigations after two people were shot by federal agents. Border czar Tom Homan announced a partial drawdown of 700 personnel while saying arrests would continue. Supporters hail the arrests as public‑safety wins; critics, local leaders and civil‑rights groups condemn the tactics and question the arrest totals and call for accountability. (whitehouse.gov)

Sources: (reutersconnect.com)

On January 28, 2026, Nicki Minaj posted a viral video with former president Donald Trump and shared a photo of a so‑called “Trump Gold Card.” (people.com) She praised Trump, called herself his “No. 1 fan,” and said she was “finalizing” U.S. citizenship paperwork after attending a Trump Accounts summit where she pledged hundreds of thousands toward the program. (yahoo.com) The posts — and the gold‑card photo — exploded online, prompting swift backlash from critics and many former fans who called the move a dramatic political pivot. (forbes.com) The White House amplified the posts, and commentators debated whether the stunt was genuine or promotional. (yahoo.com)