News for January 18, 2026

60 Minutes aired a report on Trump administration deportations after it was pulled from the show in December, reigniting questions about political pressure at CBS News.

President Donald Trump’s threat to send federal troops to Minneapolis has put 1,500 active-duty soldiers on standby as tensions rise over protests and immigration enforcement.

President Donald Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland has sparked a sharp backlash from Europe, where leaders warn it could damage alliances and trigger a wider break with the United States.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said it would be a shocking move if President Donald Trump used the Insurrection Act to send troops to Minnesota, and he argued the city is already safe.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s threat to use tariffs on several European countries tied to Greenland, calling it a way to avoid a future national emergency.

The Federal Communications Commission’s ban on new foreign-made drones could boost U.S. drone makers, but it is also likely to raise prices and cut choices for consumers and businesses.