Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump Readies National Guard & NATO ‘Reinforces’ Greenland | 1.15.26
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Jan 15, 2026 Tensions rise as President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act over anti-ICE violence in Minnesota. Meanwhile, European nations ramp up their military presence in Greenland amid Arctic defense concerns. Trump also introduces a healthcare plan aimed at reducing premiums through transparency reforms. In international news, the Coast Guard seizes a Venezuelan-linked tanker, while the State Department ends the Afghan refugee program due to vetting issues. Plus, a historic basketball betting indictment shakes the sports world.
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Meet Officers To Reduce Rhetoric
- Caroline Levitt urged Democratic leaders to meet ICE and Border Patrol agents to understand their service and families.
- She argued demeaning rhetoric fuels violence and called for respect to reduce street unrest.
ICE Agent Ambushed During Traffic Stop
- An ICE agent in Minneapolis was allegedly ambushed by three Venezuelan migrants and later attacked with a shovel and broom handle.
- The officer fired in self-defense and suspects were taken into custody amid a crowd of anti-ICE protesters.
Europeans Bolster Arctic Defense
- Several European countries deployed small troop contingents to Greenland to train under Arctic conditions and strengthen NATO's Arctic footprint.
- Denmark framed the moves as bolstering transatlantic security after Trump's comment about 'owning' Greenland.