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Trump and Ford autoworker, David Muir rumor & more

Trump and Ford autoworker, David Muir rumor & more

Plus: Can ICE arrest US citizens? Explaining agents' legal authority

January 16, 2026

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What we know about Ford autoworker's confrontation with Trump

Rumors spread online that Ford Motor Co. suspended an autoworker from his job after he heckled Trump during a visit to a Michigan factory.

The rumor spread widely on social media, particular on X. Reporter Joey Esposito has the details about what actually happened during Trump's visit to the factory Tuesday.

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ICE arrest, detention of observer Brandon Siguenza in Minneapolis: What to know

According to Siguenza, ICE offered him money or legal protection for undocumented relatives if he gave them names of migrants or protest organizers.

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Rumor of oil executive complaining about Trump's farts is full of hot air

The same rumor claimed Trump "smelled like rotten roast beef" during a White House meeting on Venezuela.

An alleged photo showed a person's arm wearing what appeared to be a hospital bracelet with an Apple MacBook charger wire draped across it. The image is titled, "Current situation."

Don't fall for supposed 'hospital photo' of ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good

The photo originated from a Twitter post in 2016.

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Did David Muir 'snap' on air, warning of martial law and no midterms?

Like many such stories, this one had the hallmarks of being generated with AI.

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Can ICE arrest US citizens? Explaining agents' legal authority

As Trump has launched sweeping immigration enforcement operations across major cities, legal experts analyzed how much authority federal immigration officers — particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents — could have over U.S. citizens.

Questions surrounding ICE's arrest powers resurfaced after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis earlier in January. Reporter Nur Ibrahim broke down the laws governing ICE agents, the warrants they use and their authority when it comes to U.S. citizens.