Morning Wire Evening Wire: State Freezes Visas & Walz Stares Down Impeachment | 1.14.26
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Jan 14, 2026 The State Department has paused visa issuance for 75 countries, sparking significant discussion. Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota faces potential impeachment over welfare fraud issues. In tech news, Verizon experienced major outages affecting thousands of users. Amid rising tensions, the U.S. has evacuated personnel from Al-Udeid Air Base as Iranian threats become increasingly prominent. Plus, insights into the Iranian protests and their brutal crackdown add to the global narrative. Silver and gold prices surge, causing the U.S. Mint to halt sales.
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Sanctuary Funding Threatened
- President Trump announced cutting federal funds to sanctuary cities and states starting February 1st for noncooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- The White House has not yet detailed which funding streams will be targeted.
Walz Faces Impeachment Push
- Minnesota Republicans filed articles of impeachment against Governor Tim Walz over alleged corrupt conduct and welfare fraud oversight failures.
- A tied statehouse in February means at least one Democrat would need to defect for impeachment to advance.
ICE Agent Hides After Death Threats
- ICE agent who shot Renee Good has gone into hiding after receiving death threats and wanted posters.
- Tom Homan said the agent must wait for the investigation and protect his family amid intense threats.