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Democrat Abigail Spanberger takes oath as Virginia's 75th governor and first woman elected to the office.
3 term congresswomen, former CIA case officer
Source: WRIC Richmond
January 17, 2026
Trump officials communicated with Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello for months before and after the Maduro raid, despite his $25 million bounty and narcotics indictment.
Reuters broke exclusive story
Source: Reuters
January 17, 2026
Border Patrol chief says judge's order won't stop agents using tear gas on protesters who "cross the line," claiming force is only used against the violent.
Bovino: we support the first amendment
Source: Mediaite
January 17, 2026
Michael Cohen says he felt "pressured and coerced" by Manhattan prosecutors to provide testimony against Trump, accusing DA Bragg and AG James of blurring justice and politics.
DOJ case against James stalled
Source: Raw Story
January 17, 2026
Pentagon orders 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota as Trump threatens Insurrection Act against protesters.
Army units on prepare-to-deploy orders
Source: Reuters
January 17, 2026
FBI asks agents nationwide to volunteer for temporary duty in Minneapolis, with messages that did not specify the assignment or reference ongoing protests.
25% of FBI already on immigration duties
Source: Bloomberg
January 17, 2026
