In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup!

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canada Over Chinese Trade

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods entering the United States over a trade deal Ottawa made with China. This week, Canada and China established a trade agreement: Ottawa would allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles, and Beijing would reduce its tariffs on canola oil. Trump had previously said Carney negotiating a deal with China “would be a good thing.”

Man Killed in Minneapolis Following Incident With Federal Law Enforcement

A man was shot and killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 24 during an incident with federal law enforcement. The victim, Alex Pretti, was shot several times in the chest before being transferred to the hospital. Officials said at a press conference that police officers applied life-saving aid before he was taken to the hospital. “Based on the information we have, which is very limited, this is a 37-year-old white male who is a Minneapolis resident, and we believe he is an American citizen,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told reporters. “We have not been told any official reports of what has led up to the shooting.”

Iran Revolutionary Guard Says Tehran Has ‘Finger on the Trigger’

Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, told a local news outlet that Tehran has the “finger on the trigger” after President Trump warned that an “armada” was traveling to Iran. “The Islamic Revolutionary Guard and dear Iran stand more ready than ever, finger on the trigger, to execute the orders and directives of the Commander-in-Chief,” Pakpour told Nournews.

Snowmageddon: Snow, Ice Span 1,300 Miles Across United States

A massive winter storm continued traveling across the United States on the weekend, spanning 1,300 miles from Texas to New England. Snow and ice are still heading East. Power outages have been observed in several states, and hundreds of thousands of homes could lose power over the coming days as more than half of the country is expected to suffer subzero wind chills over the next week.

Monday, January 26, 2026

Tim Walz: Minnesotans ‘Clearly Unified’ Against ICE

Democrats on Sunday upped their rhetoric against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota in the wake of Saturday’s shooting death of a gun-carrying agitator who was killed while scuffling with ICE agents.

Obama Urges Minneapolis Anti-ICE Agitation to Continue

Former Democrat President Barack Obama on Sunday released a statement in the wake of the Saturday shooting death of an armed anti-US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agitator in Minneapolis calling for the public disruptions of ICE actions in Minnesota that have now resulted in two deaths to continue.

Border Patrol’s Gregory Bovino: ‘Actions’ Have ‘Consequences’

US Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino on Sunday spoke out against the coordinated violent agitation against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in Minneapolis that have led to the shooting deaths of two individuals.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Trump: ‘Good’ Conversations With Walz, Frey on ICE

President Donald Trump on Monday took a more conciliatory approach to the ongoing violent agitation against US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, saying he has discussed the issue with two prominent state Democrats, Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who have been among his most heated critics on the roiling issue.

India, European Union Finalize Massive Trade Pact

Is it a global shot back at President Donald Trump’s economic policies? “India and the European Union have finalized a landmark trade deal that will represent a quarter of the world’s economy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, as the two sides seek to hedge against fickle ties with the US,” Reuters reports.

Google to Pay $68M to Settle Smart-Device Recording Suit

Were they listening the whole time? “Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class action lawsuit arguing that its voice-activated assistant secretly recorded smart device users in violation of their privacy,” Fox Business reports.

Trump Hikes Tariffs on South Korea for Trade Pact Noncompliance

President Donald Trump on Monday announced he is raising tariffs on South Korea to 25% because the Asian nation has not ratified and is not complying with terms of a negotiated trade deal between the two countries.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Jeffries: House Dems Will Move to Impeach Noem If She Is Not Fired

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) on Tuesday said Democrats in the lower chamber will move to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if President Donald Trump does not fire her after the shooting deaths of two anti-US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agitators in Minneapolis.

Man Sprays Omar With Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Tuesday was attacked by a man who sprayed an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis. Omar appeared nonplussed by the bizarre scene and went on to finish her speech. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested and has been charged with third-degree assault.

CBS News Hiring Podcasters, Substackers in Pivot to Younger Viewers

Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss is continuing her makeover at CBS News. The network has “unveiled a slate of contributors, including experts on everything from national security to fashion, who are joining the network as part of Weiss‘ new strategy for the news division,” Deadline reports.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Video Shows Alex Pretti Kicking ICE SUV 11 Days Before He Was Shot

A newly released video appears to show Alex Pretti, the anti-ICE protester who was shot and killed by ICE agents last Saturday, spitting at a federal SUV and kicking the taillight, damaging the vehicle. Agents then exited the SUV and tackled him to the ground. Critics say the video shreds arguments that Pretti was a harmless observer. The video, apparently taken on January 13, also shows an item resembling a gun in his waistband. Pretti was killed on January 24.

Tim Walz Says, ‘I Will Never Run for an Elected Office Again’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Wednesday that he will retire from elective politics after his term in office expires. Walz withdrew earlier this month from a planned campaign to seek a third term as governor, with a massive scandal involving child care fraud hovering over him.

Rubio Won’t Rule Out Further Military Action in Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, discussing the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy. He told the panel that no further military action is planned at the moment, but that such action can’t be ruled out entirely.