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Military
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Iraq announces US forces completed full withdrawal from Al-Asad Air Base, ending more than two decades of American military presence in the country's federal territory.
170,000 troops at peak; 2,500 at ened
Source: CNN
January 18, 2026
Immigration
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Two St. Paul hotels temporarily closed and canceled ICE agent reservations after receiving threats for lodging federal agents.
Closed at noon Sunday, remain closed until further notice
Source: KMSP Minneapolis
January 18, 2026
Economy
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Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase for "debanking" him after January 6, calling the Capitol riot "a protest that turned out to be correct."
JPMorgan shares down 5% for the week
Source: CNBC
January 18, 2026
Immigration
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Minneapolis police chief says ICE agent who killed Renee Good violated "basic steps" of officer safety, questioning why he positioned himself in front of her vehicle.
Agent in vehicle path "more than once"
Source: Mediaite
January 18, 2026
Justice Dept
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he will comply with DOJ investigation into his public statements, telling ABC "in this country" you don't get investigated for speech.
Source: USA Today
January 18, 2026
Health
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Trump endorses Rep. Julia Letlow to primary Sen. Bill Cassidy after the Louisiana Republican criticized CDC's decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11.
2 Louisiana children died of whopping cough
Source: The Hill
January 18, 2026