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By Sallee Ann Harrison

January 18, 2026

By Sallee Ann Harrison

January 18, 2026

 
 

Good morning and welcome to the Sunday edition of Morning Wire, where we give you the weekend rundown to get ready for the week ahead. Today, protesters for and against the Minneapolis immigration crackdown face off; Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line; and devotees take a holy dip at Sangam.

 

But first, President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat tests European alliances.

 

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People protest against Trump's policy towards Greenland in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

People protest against Trump's policy towards Greenland in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, warning that the American leader’s threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.” Read more.

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Jake Lang, center, who organized the protest March Against Minnesota Fraud, clutches his head as he leaves the rally near Minneapolis City Hall on Saturday. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Jake Lang, center, who organized the protest March Against Minnesota Fraud, clutches his head as he leaves the rally near Minneapolis City Hall on Saturday. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Counterprotesters chase off conservative influencer during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Hundreds of counterprotesters drowned out far-right activist Jake Lang’s attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Saturday, as the governor’s office announced that National Guard troops were mobilized and ready to assist law enforcement though not yet deployed to city streets. Read more.

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Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line that's sometimes unmarked

A dividing line, at times invisible, can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. The “yellow line” — partially marked on the ground with yellow barrels and concrete dividers  — is closely guarded by the Israeli military, and Gaza health officials say that as of Tuesday, 77 Palestinians, including young children, have been killed for crossing it or while in its vicinity. The Israeli military had acknowledged killing 57 people around the yellow line, saying most were militants. Read more.

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Devotees take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya in Prayagraj, India, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

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