February 1, 2026; 9am: Protesters are filling the streets across the country, responding to the killings of two Minneapolis residents. And instead of trying to defuse the situation, President Trump threatened protesters and instructed federal agents to be “very forceful” in their protection of federal property. Plus, the latest developments in DHS’s Operation Metro Surge are now playing out in courts as a federal judge denied Minnesota’s request for a preliminary injunction. In response, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison claims they will continue the legal fight to protect Minnesotans. He joins “The Weekend” to discuss.

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