The Megyn Kelly Show DOJ Puts Don Lemon On Notice, 2028 Dem Contenders Go Quiet, Arctic Blast Incoming: AM Update 1/20
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Jan 20, 2026 Trump's DOJ is investigating Don Lemon for his role in disrupting a church service, with potential federal charges looming. Meanwhile, 2028 Democratic contenders are dodging tough questions on gender issues as political landscapes shift. CBS's 60 Minutes finally drops its controversial report on the CECOT prison in El Salvador, stirring debate over its portrayal. As an Arctic blast readies to hit the nation, Megyn warns about the expected harsh weather and hazards it brings.
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DOJ Probes Church Disruption By Protesters
- Megyn Kelly reports DOJ is investigating Don Lemon and anti-ICE agitators for disrupting a church service under the FACE Act and other federal statutes.
- DOJ officials say journalistic claims won’t shield participants from potential conspiracy and civil-rights charges.
Federal Tools Beyond FACE Act
- Deputy AGs flagged additional tools like the Klan Act to elevate charges from misdemeanors to felonies when civil rights are conspiratorially violated.
- DOJ frames such prosecutions as necessary to deter organized intimidation at religious sites.
Lemon’s Defense And Minnesota Leaders’ Responses
- Don Lemon defended his presence as journalism while critics and DOJ officials say he embedded with and participated in the disruptive group.
- Minnesota leaders offered muted responses while state Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke on Lemon's podcast endorsing the protest's right to voice grievances.