Investigations in Minnesota... | Canadian Missile Crisis | Has AI Already Won? | 1/19/26

The A.M. Update kicks off the week with escalating tensions: DOJ probing Minnesota leaders Tim Walz and Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement amid reports of mobs targeting perceived ICE supporters in Minneapolis. Kristi Noem defends the deportation focus on violent offenders against media pushback. Trump ramps up pressure on European allies with tariff threats tied to a potential Greenland acquisition. Chuck Schumer vows to reverse DOGE cuts if Democrats reclaim Congress, while new Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger rescinds pro-ICE policies on day one and Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is sworn in on the Quran. Illinois expands automatic criminal record sealing, raising employer and safety concerns. Canada's Mark Carney shifts from calling China a top security threat to praising Xi Jinping's leadership. Ben Affleck offers grounded skepticism on AI hype during a Joe Rogan appearance, arguing it plateaus at average outputs and serves more as an expensive tool than revolutionary force. Sharp takes to start the week strong.   The AM Update, Minnesota DOJ probe, Tim Walz, immigration enforcement, ICE deportations, Greenland tariffs, Chuck Schumer, Virginia redistricting, criminal record sealing, Mark Carney China, Ben Affleck AI, artificial intelligence, politics, current events, conservative commentary