The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update 1/22/2026

Host: Emily Jasinsky (filling in)
Date: January 22, 2026
Main Topics:

• Minnesota Democratic officials face subpoenas over alleged obstruction of federal immigration enforcement
• President Trump announces a Greenland/NATO framework deal
• House Oversight Committee holds Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt

Episode Overview

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show delivers a fast-paced AM news update, focusing primarily on sweeping political and legal developments. The central threads include a major DOJ investigation into top Minnesota Democratic officials’ handling of federal immigration enforcement, President Trump's headline-grabbing agreement over Greenland with NATO allies, and the House Oversight Committee's move to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt regarding the Epstein investigation.
The tone is sharp, urgent, and often openly critical, leaning on soundbites and primary-source quotes from officials on all sides.

Key Discussion Points with Timestamps

1. Minnesota Democrats Face DOJ Subpoenas on Immigration Obstruction

• [02:20] At least five top Minnesota Democrats — Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty — have been subpoenaed as part of a federal DOJ probe.
  • Subpoenas relate to alleged obstruction of federal immigration efforts.
  • Primary statute cited: 18 USC 372 — "conspiracy to impede or injure an officer," previously used in prosecutions of January 6 rioters.
  • Subpoenas request communications, documents about non-cooperation with federal authorities.
  • CBS News reports that officials, including Walz and Frey, encouraged public protest and made "harsh" statements against the federal crackdown.

Notable Quotes:

• Pam Bondi, former FL AG (Fox appearance):

  “No one is above the law in this state or in this country and people will be held accountable. This state is a mess right now. We've seen the chaos and it's constant. And our men and women in law enforcement deserve to be safe. And that's what we're going to do in Minnesota.” — [04:01]

• Gov. Tim Walz (via social media):

  "The state of Minnesota will not be drawn into political theater. This Justice Department investigation, sparked by calls for accountability…does not seek justice.” — [04:22]

• Mayor Jacob Frey (via social media):

  “When the federal government weaponizes its power to intimidate local leaders for doing their jobs, every American should be concerned.” — [04:22]

• [05:02] Greg Bovino, CBP Commander:

  “The facts are that federal agents are arresting murderers, rapists, child predators, cartel connected criminals and other individuals who pose a real danger to the people of Minneapolis. What we do is legal, ethical and moral…We will continue enforcing the law.”

• [05:43] Mayor Frey is requested to appear before a grand jury on Feb 3.

• DOJ dispatches additional prosecutors to Minnesota due to case load.

Church Disruption & Promised Arrests

• Anti-ICE protesters recently disrupted a worship service at City’s Church, St. Paul.
• [06:33] Newsmax segment: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promises imminent arrests:

  “There will be arrests tied to that and people will be brought to justice…”

2. Fraud in Minnesota: Nick Shirley’s Investigation

• [06:59] Context: House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing focused on massive fraud and theft of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota.

  • Conservative influencer Nick Shirley’s reporting alleges Somali-run daycare and healthcare businesses siphoned millions in fraudulent payments.
    • One video: finds $110 million in possible fraud at daycare facilities in one day.
    • [07:53] Shirley:

      "They spelled ‘learning’ wrong." (Referring to “Quality Learning Center”)

• Federal response: HHS and others freeze payments, open audits.

Excerpts from Testimony:

• [08:20] Nick Shirley:

  "We the people have had enough of our hard-earned money going towards fraudsters as if it's no big deal…Governor Waltz has said he’s fighting fraud…however, how long would it take for you to notice a million dollars leaving your bank account and not knowing where it’s going? That’s essentially what had been happening in Minnesota for years…billions of dollars has been misplaced."

  "Meanwhile, while people like Governor Tim Waltz called people like me a white supremacist, delusional conspiracy theorist, he actually decided to drop out of reelection because I believe of how deep and extensive this fraud is."

• [09:12] Former officer Scott Dexter describes the blatant nature of the alleged fraud:

  "…the number one comment [from neighboring businesses] was, ‘Oh, you mean that daycare center over there where there’s no children?’ So everyone else around it saw it." — [09:53]

• Democrats deflect, arguing fraud is a pervasive government problem everywhere — Shirley and Dexter push back:

  • [10:07] Nick Shirley:

    "Fraud is endemic in government all over the world."

  • [10:08] Host:

    “Even our president has been convicted of 34 counts of criminal fraud.”

  • [10:14] Pam Bondi:

    "Just last week, Trump added quite a few fraudsters to his growing list of people that he has pardoned, not because they are deserving a second chance, but because they hired his friends."

• [10:42] Comparison to California’s missing homelessness funds:

  • [10:43] Nick Shirley:

    "Well, $24 billion went missing for homelessness."

  • [10:47] Dexter:

    "…a state audit found that they couldn’t even figure out where the money went or what the outcomes linked to that spending were. Is that something that is kind of a red flag for you?"

  • [11:00] Shirley:

    "Yeah, it’s a major red flag."

  • [11:09] Shirley:

    "It’s so obvious, and that’s what we saw in Minnesota, is how complicit the government has been in enabling this fraud to happen."

• [11:16] Former MN prosecutor claims fraud could total $9 billion.

3. Trump’s Greenland/NATO Deal

• [12:28] Following a World Economic Forum appearance, President Trump announces U.S. and NATO allies have a "framework for a future agreement on Greenland."

  • Explicitly rules out military force to take Greenland from Denmark
  • U.S. seeks limited sovereignty pockets to build military bases
  • Looming threat of tariffs is paused

• [13:24] Trump to reporters:

  > "It's a deal that people jumped at. Really fantastic for the USA. Gets everything we wanted, including especially real national security and international."  
  

  -
  > "The deal is going to be put out pretty soon. We'll see. It's right now a little bit in progress but pretty far along. It gets us everything we needed to get." — [13:39]

  > "It's a long-term deal. It's the ultimate long-term deal. I think it puts everybody in a really good position, especially as it pertains to security and minerals and everything else." — [13:53]
  

• [14:09] NYT reports US may gain “limited pockets of sovereignty”; market rallies on tariff pause.

• Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen tweets:

  "We welcome that POTUS has ruled out taking Greenland by force and paused the trade war. Now let's sit down and find out how we can address the American security concerns in the Arctic while respecting the red lines of the kingdom of Denmark."

4. Clintons Held in Contempt Over Epstein Probe

• [15:30] The House Oversight Committee votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for defying subpoenas in the Epstein investigation.

  • Bill Clinton: Contempt vote passes 348-2
  • Hillary Clinton: Vote passes 281-5
  • Both measures see some bipartisan backing

• The Clintons declined to appear for depositions, offering instead a sworn statement asserting no relevant knowledge.

• [16:12] Rep. James Comer, Oversight Chair:

  > "Subpoenas are not mere suggestions. They carry the force of law and require compliance. We've offered flexibility on scheduling. The response we received was not cooperation but defiance marked by repeated delays, excuses and obstruction."  
  

  • Differentiates their requirement for in-person testimony from others who provided only written statements:

    "Those written statements were accepted because none of those officials recalled information relevant to the Epstein investigation, nor did they have personal relationships with Epstein…"

• The contempt citations will go to the full House for a vote, after which they could be referred to DOJ for prosecution.

  • Contempt of Congress can trigger up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine per citation.

Memorable Moments / Quotes

• Pam Bondi [04:01]: "No one is above the law in this state or in this country and people will be held accountable."
• Nick Shirley [08:20]: "We the people have had enough of our hard-earned money going towards fraudsters as if it's no big deal… billions of dollars has been misplaced."
• President Trump [13:24]: "It's a deal that people jumped at. Really fantastic for the USA. Gets everything we wanted."
• James Comer [16:12]: "Subpoenas are not mere suggestions. They carry the force of law and require compliance. The response we received was not cooperation but defiance…"

Key Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:20 | Minnesota Democrats subpoenaed over obstruction of federal agents | | 04:01 | Pam Bondi on law and accountability | | 05:02 | CBP’s Greg Bovino explains the federal enforcement push | | 06:33 | DHS Secretary Noem promises imminent arrests | | 07:00 | House Judiciary fraud hearing: Nick Shirley’s investigation | | 08:20 | Shirley’s opening testimony | | 09:12 | Scott Dexter details how obvious the fraud is | | 10:42 | Discussion shifts to California’s missing $24 billion | | 12:28 | Trump announces Greenland/NATO deal at Davos | | 13:24 | Trump’s comments to reporters | | 16:12 | Rep. Comer explains Clinton contempt citation |

Conclusion

This AM update provides a rapid but thorough rundown on top U.S. political stories—DOJ’s dramatic escalation in Minnesota, a ground-shaking potential shift in the U.S.-NATO-Arctic balance, and Congressional muscle-flexing over the Epstein saga and the Clintons. Emily Jasinsky, with guest and expert quotes, maintains a brisk, critical tone, highlighting the perceived stakes, legal complexities, and sharp disagreements between federal authorities and Democratic officials. The episode serves as a concise yet loaded digest for listeners seeking an unvarnished window into these headline events.