Why Tom Homan is heading to Minnesota; Dems latest shutdown threat; Mythbusting in Minnesota

On today’s January 27 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the escalating political and law enforcement showdown in Minnesota, the federal response to the Alex Pretti shooting, and what world leaders at Davos are really signaling about regulation, climate policy, and global growth. We start with the latest on the Alex Pretti case, where federal agents’ body camera footage from multiple angles is under review following a deadly encounter. What led to the use of force, what questions remain unanswered, and how the incident is being used in the broader political fight. Next, we turn to Tom Homan’s move to Minnesota, where he is managing ICE operations and coordinating enforcement and investigations into major fraud allegations. We examine the growing tension between state leaders, city officials, and federal authorities over sanctuary policies and ICE detainers—and what that means for public safety. We also explore the rise of organized anti-ICE resistance, including reports of student walkouts, coordinated protests, license plate tracking, and rapid-response activist networks, and what this evolving movement means for law enforcement and political strategy. With a potential government shutdown looming, we break down what a funding lapse would actually impact—from TSA and FEMA to broader homeland security operations—and why ICE remains at the center of the standoff. Finally, we wrap with two key takeaways from Davos, including Europe’s struggle with over-regulation and shifting elite attitudes toward climate policy, ESG investing, and global economic risk.