Morning Wire Evening Wire: Border Agent Car Attack & Weinstein To Plead Guilty? | 1.9.26
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Jan 9, 2026 Tensions surge as protests erupt in Oregon following a car attack involving Border Patrol agents. Trump aims to tackle drug cartels in Mexico while announcing bold plans to improve housing affordability. Amid these issues, Harvey Weinstein is considering a plea deal for a rape charge to avoid trial. Additionally, Trump seeks to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower rates. Conan O'Brien weighs in on political comedy, emphasizing the importance of humor over solely targeting Trump.
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Border Agents Say Defensive Shooting
- U.S. Border Patrol agents in Portland fired after a vehicle allegedly tried to run over them during a targeted stop involving Tren de Aragua suspects.
- The DHS says agents identified themselves before the driver accelerated and fled, prompting a defensive shot.
State Leaders Demand Federal Agents Leave
- Local Democrats in Oregon demanded federal immigration agents leave the state after the Portland incident.
- The political backlash echoes similar calls in Minnesota, increasing tension around federal enforcement actions.
Vigilists Describe Activist Training
- Protesters in Minneapolis circulated video showing officers ordering Renee Nicole Good out before she drove off and was shot.
- Attendees at a vigil described Good as an "ice watch" activist trained to resist ICE encounters.