Monthly Archives: January 2026

What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump says he might use it in Minneapolis

Protesters shout at law enforcement officers after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)   By Daniel Garcia and James Suckle President Donald Trump said today he may use the 220-year-old Insurrection Act to deploy troops in response to ongoing protests in Minneapolis tied to immigration enforcement. The statement follows…

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