Morning Wire: Evening Wire – CBP Officer Rammed & Trump's Greenland Decision

Date: January 21, 2026
Hosts: Georgia Howe, John Bickley
Episode Theme:
This Evening Wire episode delivers in-depth updates on pressing U.S. political and international stories, including an alarming incident involving a CBP officer, President Trump’s controversial Greenland remarks, U.S.-Canada military tensions, health care policy developments, and newsworthy events at the Supreme Court. The episode maintains an assertive, fact-first tone while highlighting key developments driving the day’s news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. CBP Officer Injured in Compton (00:23–01:24)

• Story:
  A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was injured during an attempted arrest in Compton, California. The suspect, William Eduardo Moran Carballo, an illegal immigrant with prior violent arrests and a prior removal order, rammed officers with his vehicle to evade capture. Shots were fired defensively; the suspect fled but was ultimately apprehended.
• Quote (Jenny Terror, Immigration reporter, 00:41):

“In a dangerous attempt to evade arrest, this criminal illegal alien weaponized his vehicle and ran law enforcement. Fearing for his life and safety, an agent fired defensive shots.”

• Noteworthy:
  Despite shots fired, the suspect was unharmed, but a CBP officer required medical attention.

2. Trump’s Greenland Decision (01:24–02:21)

• Story:
  President Trump announced at the World Economic Forum that the U.S. would not invade Greenland militarily but emphasized the strategic necessity of controlling the territory.
• Quote (Donald Trump, 01:51):

“I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force. Greenland… is a core national security interest of the United States of America. And that's the reason I'm seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.”

• Insight:
  Trump links U.S. control of Greenland to strengthening NATO and countering Russian and Chinese influence.

3. U.S. and Iran Tensions Escalate (02:21–02:43)

• Story:
  Mounting, deadly civil unrest in Iran prompts the Trump administration to move military assets to the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier group, as a precaution against potential escalation.
• Insight:
  The Iranian regime remains uncooperative with U.S. diplomatic efforts.

4. Canadian Military Plans for Hypothetical U.S. Incursion (02:43–03:46)

• Story:
  Canada’s military reportedly planned out responses to a possible (though unlikely) American invasion. Plans would rely on small militias and tactics inspired by insurgency warfare, given the imbalance in conventional forces.
• Quote (Zach Jewell, 02:49):

“To fend off a hypothetical U.S. attack, Canada would rely on small militias… with some tactics mirroring how the Taliban fought American and Canadian troops in Afghanistan.”

• Insight:
  Canadian officials stress these are contingency exercises, not active war plans.

5. U.S. Scaling Back in NATO (03:46–04:08)

• Story:
  The Pentagon outlines plans to gradually reduce U.S. personnel in certain NATO advisory groups, aligning with the Trump administration’s repeated calls for America to lessen its direct military role in Europe.
• Insight:
  The reduction is intended to be gradual, not abrupt.

6. Minnesota Governor Seeks Dialogue Amid Investigation (04:08–04:46)

• Story:
  Under investigation for possibly impeding federal immigration enforcement, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz publicly invites President Trump to visit Minnesota to witness “our values in action” and encourages unity and public safety through trust and respect.
• Quote (Governor Tim Walz statement, 04:22):

“Mr. President, Minnesota invites you to see our values in action… I invite you to join me and others in our community to help restore common order and reaffirm that true public safety comes from shared purpose, trust and respect.”

7. Trump Criticizes Supreme Court over Trans Athlete Case (05:45–06:17)

• Story:
  Responding to recent oral arguments about trans athletes in women's sports, Trump criticizes justices for supporting the inclusion of men in women’s sports.
• Quote (Donald Trump, 05:52):

“They're still trying to sell the idea of men playing in women's sports… Men playing in women's sports doesn't work.”

• Quote (Donald Trump, 06:17):

“Look at the records, look at weightlifting records, look at swimming records, look at track and field. It's not fair. It's very demeaning to women.”

8. Supreme Court Examines Hawaii Firearm Restriction (06:28–07:47)

• Story:
  The Supreme Court hears arguments on a Hawaii firearms law restricting open carry on private property. The Court appears skeptical, especially regarding arguments citing racially motivated 19th-century laws as precedent.
• Quote (Justice Samuel Alito, 07:22):

“They wanted to disarm the black population in order to help the Klan terrorize them… So is it not the height of irony to cite a law that was enacted for exactly the purpose of preventing someone from exercising the Second Amendment right?”

9. Trump Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Faces Skepticism (07:47–08:13)

• Story:
  The Supreme Court appears cautious in letting Trump immediately remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Trump's team claims statutory cause; Cook denies wrongdoing, and the case may be challenged further in lower courts.

10. Public Support for Trump’s Health Care Proposal (08:13–09:12)

• Story:
  A new poll finds most Americans support a Trump plan to reroute federal subsidies directly to individuals for buying private insurance.
  • 59% overall support
  • 82% of Republicans, 51% of independents support
• Insight (Amanda Presa Giacomo, 08:20):
  The plan would stop sending billions to insurance companies, directing funds instead to eligible Americans.

11. Elon Musk Funds Whistleblower Lawsuit over Transgender Care (09:12–10:22)

• Story:
  Dr. Eitan Heim is suing after claiming career destruction for whistleblowing on Texas Children’s Hospital’s illegal transgender procedures. Elon Musk is funding his legal challenge.
• Quote (Mary Margaret Olihan, 09:29):

“His lawsuit… says that individuals at the hospital worked with the Biden DOJ to devise a scheme, ‘to destroy his career and put him behind bars.’ The case against Heim was dropped when President Trump took office, but he says his career sustained devastating harm.”

12. Vice President Vance and Family Announce Pregnancy (10:22–10:50)

• Story:
  Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President J.D. Vance announce they're expecting their fourth child—one of the rare times a sitting president or vice president has had a child in office.
• White House Quote, 10:46:

“…the most pro family administration in history.”

Memorable Quotes

• On Greenland (Trump, 01:51):

“Greenland… is therefore a core national security interest of the United States.”

• On Women’s Sports (Trump, 05:52):

“Men playing in women's sports doesn't work.”

• On Racist Firearms Laws as Precedent (Justice Alito, 07:22):

“…is it not the height of irony to cite a law that was enacted for exactly the purpose of preventing someone from exercising the Second Amendment right?”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• CBP Officer Rammed in Compton: 00:23–01:24
• Trump’s Greenland Decision: 01:24–02:21
• Iran and U.S. Tensions: 02:21–02:43
• Canada Prepares for Hypothetical U.S. Invasion: 02:43–03:46
• Pentagon Reduces U.S. NATO Role: 03:46–04:08
• Minnesota Governor Invites Trump: 04:08–04:46
• Trump Criticizes SCOTUS on Trans Athletes: 05:45–06:17
• SCOTUS Examines Hawaii Gun Law: 06:28–07:47
• Trump v. Fed Governor Lisa Cook: 07:47–08:13
• Polling on Trump Health Care Policy: 08:13–09:12
• Elon Musk Backs Whistleblower Lawsuit: 09:12–10:22
• Vance Family Baby Announcement: 10:22–10:50

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