Federal authorities are expected to "draw down" 700 law enforcement personnel in Minnesota, according to Border Czar Tom Homan, a move that comes amid a monthslong immigration crackdown in the state. Homan was scheduled to speak in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning to provide an update on Operation Metro Surge, according to ABC News. The announcement followed conversations between federal officials and Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, who told CBS News that details on the drawdown remained "sketchy," with no immediate signs of federal forces being reduced.
The situation in Minnesota has been tense, particularly following two recent shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti, 37, an ICU nurse, was shot and killed on January 24, and Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, was fatally shot on January 7, according to ABC News. Pretti's shooting led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
In other news, trilateral peace talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia resumed in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, ABC News reported. This second round of negotiations, held in Abu Dhabi, aimed to find a possible end to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which will mark its fourth anniversary later this month. The first round of talks, also held in Abu Dhabi last month, were described as constructive by both Moscow and Kyiv, but key areas of disagreement persisted. The talks were expected to continue through Thursday.
Meanwhile, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, was scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday for allegedly ambushing West Virginia National Guard members near the White House in November, according to ABC News. Lakanwal faces nine charges, including first-degree murder and assault with intent to kill, and has pleaded not guilty. The incident resulted in the death of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and severe injuries to Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. Lakanwal previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.
In economic news, Fox News reported that President Trump selected Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Board chairman. According to Fox News, Warsh is considered someone who is not political and not an inflationist. Warsh believes a prosperous era of low inflation and high growth can be achieved, similar to what was seen under Paul Volcker and Alan Greenspan.
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