In a rapidly escalating situation in Minnesota, US President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in response to protests following the shooting of a man and the fatal shooting of a woman by federal agents. The protests have gained momentum as demonstrators express outrage over the use of force and broad federal immigration raids.
The protests erupted after federal agents shot and wounded a man and, days earlier, fatally shot a woman during immigration enforcement actions. President Trump’s threat to activate the Insurrection Act, which allows for the deployment of military forces domestically, has raised concerns and sparked further unrest in the region.
Protesters have condemned the aggressive tactics of Trump’s broad-reaching immigration raids, with rallies in the Midwestern city turning into a Democratic stronghold. The situation remains tense as calls for justice and accountability grow louder among the demonstrators.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, a Utah man named Tyler Robinson is seeking a judge’s intervention to remove prosecutors in the shooting case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This legal maneuver adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing protests and political tensions in the United States.
On the international front, a hard-line cleric leading Friday prayers in Iran’s capital has called for the death penalty for protesters detained in a nationwide crackdown. The cleric also directly threatened US President Donald Trump, highlighting the heightened tensions between the two nations.
In a separate but related matter, President Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plans for the US to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. European leaders have rejected the idea of the US seizing control of Greenland, leading to further diplomatic tensions.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is essential to monitor developments closely and assess the impact of these events on domestic and international relations. The use of force, legal challenges, and diplomatic disputes all contribute to a complex and volatile landscape that requires careful navigation and thoughtful analysis.
### Reference:
– France 24: [Trump threatens Insurrection Act as protests spread in Minnesota](https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260116-trump-insurrection-minnesota-protests)
– Washington Times: [Prayer leader in Iran and the faithful call for executions over protests, a red line for Trump](https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/16/friday-prayers-tehran-turn-call-harsh-punishment-demonstrators/)
– NDTV: [Trump’s New Tariff Threat, This Time Over Greenland](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trumps-tariff-threat-to-countries-that-dont-go-along-with-greenland-plan-10766208)
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