AP Afternoon Wire - January 22,2026 - Today, three people involved in a Minnesota church protest are arrested; President Donald Trump's European threats leave America with uncertain standing in the world;

 

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By Sallee Ann Harrison January 22, 2026

Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, three people involved in a Minnesota church protest are arrested; President Donald Trump's European threats leave America with uncertain standing in the world; and a ski suit scandal has led to new rules for ski jumping at the Winter Olympics. UP FIRST Nekima Levy Armstrong holds up her fist after speaking at an anti-ICE rally for Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) 3 people involved in a Minnesota church protest are arrested Prominent civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong and at least two other people involved in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church have been arrested, Trump administration officials said Thursday, even as a judge rebuffed related charges against journalist Don Lemon. The developments unfolded as Vice President JD Vance arrived in the state. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Vance lands in Minneapolis blaming the ‘far left’ for turmoil over White House deportation efforts Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who school official says was used as ‘bait’ Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges bank closed his accounts for political reasons Jack Smith defends his Trump investigations at a public hearing, saying, 'No one should be above the law' Trump appointees ask about White House ballroom's design and scale – and want to see models

TOP STORIES Trump's European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world Joe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure. However, nearly five years later, President Trump's influence over Europe has grown. Though Trump has for now backed away from his most potent threats to obtain Greenland, the episode has left America’s standing in the world uncertain. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ French leader says European pressure forced Trump to back down as the EU reconsiders ties Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren't participating  Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's about-turn on tariffs Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like ‘Groundhog Day’ Trump administration to block foreign aid from those promoting abortion, DEI and gender identity US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country How Norway’s ski jumping scandal led to new rules in place for the Winter Olympics Ski jumping at the Milan Cortina Winter Games will have stricter clothing rules after a cheating scandal involving Norway's team. Last year, the team was caught manipulating the crotch of ski suits to gain an advantage. A recent study showed that less than half-an-inch of extra fabric can add meters to the length of a jump. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Medalist among 7 athletes caught doping in fresh tests from 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics Olympic flame makes historic passage down Venice's Grand Canal Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics 'Heated Rivalry' co-stars to be torchbearers for the Milan Cortina Olympics

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