Morning Wire Evening Wire: Twin City Church Interrupted & Dolly Turns 80 | 1.19.26
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Jan 19, 2026 Anti-ICE protesters created a stir at a church in St. Paul, aided by a celebrity guest. A new study by HHS raises concerns about cell phone radiation dangers. The discussion extends to Florida's rejection of affirmative action and a wealth tax exodus in California. In lighter news, Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday with a re-recording of her hits to support pediatric cancer. Political tensions also heat up as the DOJ investigates FACE Act violations and Iran faces increasing unrest.
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Church Disruption With Celebrity Presence
- Dozens of activists, including former CNN host Don Lemon, stormed a St. Paul church and disrupted a live-streamed service for about 30 minutes.
- Pastor Jonathan Parnell and congregants pushed back, and the DOJ is investigating potential FACE Act and Klan Act violations.
Putin Invited To Gaza Board Of Peace
- The Kremlin said Putin received an invitation to join President Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, seeking more details via diplomatic channels.
- The Board, created by US, Israel, and Hamas, aims to oversee a technocratic government for the Gaza Strip.
Federal Review Of Cellphone Radiation Renewed
- HHS launched a study on cell phone electromagnetic radiation to identify knowledge gaps about newer technologies and health risks.
- Federal webpages saying cell phones are safe were removed as 'outdated,' while CDC, NCI, FCC still find no causal link but call for more research.