Minnesota ICE, Iran Protests, DOJ Subpoenas Federal Reserve
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🗓️ 12 January 2026
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Summary
Deadly protests in Iran intensify as President Trump warns the U.S. could strike the regime if the crackdown continues.
And the Justice Department subpoenas the Federal Reserve, prompting Chair Jerome Powell to accuse President Trump of trying to pressure the central bank over interest rates.
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(0:00) Introduction
(03:10) Federal Agents Sent to Minnesota
(06:53) Iran Protests
(10:34) DOJ Subpoenas Federal Reserve
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