ABC News Live Roundup Highlights Severe Weather, Federal Actions and Major Cultural Moments - Trance Living

ABC News Live Roundup Highlights Severe Weather, Federal Actions and Major Cultural Moments

ABC News Live released a series of video segments on Wednesday that cover an array of breaking developments in the United States and abroad. The reports range from hazardous winter weather affecting nearly half the country to new moves by the Justice Department, political lawsuits, international tensions, sports milestones and notable moments in entertainment.

Nationwide weather emergencies

One of the network’s most watched clips is a 2-minute-47-second package describing how dangerous snow and sub-zero temperatures threaten approximately 180 million Americans. The winter system is moving across the Southeast while a separate mass of arctic air pushes south. Forecasts indicate potential disruptions to travel, power and daily routines throughout large sections of the Midwest and Atlantic Coast. In the West, a contrasting pattern of warmth and dry conditions persists, increasing concerns about future wildfire risk.

Earlier in the day, ABC News Live streamed footage from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, where fountains of lava erupted from the summit crater. Authorities are monitoring the activity but have not issued large-scale evacuation orders. The combined weather coverage underscores the breadth of natural events unfolding simultaneously across the country. Additional meteorological details are available through the National Weather Service.

Justice Department activity

Federal law-enforcement headlines dominate several other videos. A 2-minute-27-second report announces that the Justice Department has opened an investigation into the death of an individual identified as Prettis. Separate coverage lasting 3 minutes-21 seconds outlines the release of what authorities describe as the final batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. An extended 5-minute-01-second segment notes that about 3 million pages of material linked to the Epstein case are being made public, signaling the conclusion of a multiyear document review.

In another 2-minute-38-second piece, viewers learn that a federal judge has removed the death penalty from consideration in the Mangione case. The change alters the potential sentencing outcome but leaves other charges intact.

Partial government shutdown and budget talks

A 1-minute-26-second clip confirms the start of a partial U.S. government shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass a funding measure. Separate footage lasting 1 minute-15 seconds indicates that last-minute negotiations continue on Capitol Hill, though no immediate resolution was announced in the videos posted.

Political and legal developments

Former President Donald Trump features in multiple segments. One 1-minute-47-second video reports that Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department over the leak of his tax returns. Another 1-minute-57-second package states that he has named his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair. In a 1-minute-36-second report, Trump criticizes policies in Cuba and Iran, while a separate 1-minute-14-second segment details broader U.S. pressure on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Protests, public safety and crime

Large demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions drew crowds from California to New York, according to a 4-minute-20-second video dated January 30, 2026. The same date marks a 3-minute-09-second report on fallout from an FBI raid at a Georgia election facility. Additional public-safety footage includes a 22-second recording of NYPD body-camera images showing a fatal shooting inside a hospital and a 21-second clip of a man rushing a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Atlanta’s airport.

In Minnesota, authorities have arrested former cable-news anchor Don Lemon in connection with a protest, according to a 4-minute-37-second segment. Elsewhere, organizers in Minneapolis discuss preparations for upcoming demonstrations in a 3-minute-06-second video.

Social policy

A 1-minute-12-second report explains that new work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will take effect on February 1. Officials say the rules intend to encourage employment among able-bodied adults without dependents, while advocacy groups warn of possible reductions in aid.

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Sports headlines

In tennis, a 1-minute-17-second update confirms that Elena Rybakina has captured the Australian Open women’s singles title. American sports wagering also receives attention: the American Gaming Association expects bettors to place approximately $1.7 billion on the upcoming Super Bowl, according to a 2-minute-23-second video.

Space and science

Former NASA astronaut commentary appears in a 3-minute-33-second piece about Artemis II. The speaker raises safety concerns and notes a launch delay, though NASA has not issued a revised date in the material presented.

Entertainment and culture

The entertainment section includes several notable stories. A 2-minute-41-second obituary reports that comedy legend Catherine O’Hara died at age 71 following a brief illness. Actor Macaulay Culkin offers a personal tribute in a separate 18-second message, saying he “had so much more to say.” An additional 4-minute-19-second retrospective looks back at O’Hara’s career and influence.

The feed also promotes a short video described as predicting outcomes for “the biggest night in music.” While the segment’s exact duration and details are not provided in the public list, it is positioned as part of ABC News Live’s ongoing coverage of major entertainment awards.

Human-interest moments

Among lighter stories, a 4-minute-27-second feature shows how drone technology helped locate a dog that had been missing for three days. Viewers see the search area, thermal imagery and the successful reunion between the pet and its owner.

Across its latest releases, ABC News Live continues to stream real-time images, concise explainers and in-depth features that track evolving events in government, public safety, weather, sports and culture.

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