January 18, 2026

What Happened Today – January 17, 2026

January 18, 2026 by George Bounacos

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger takes the oath of office surrounded by her family in Richmond

Abigail Spanberger, surrounded by her family, takes the oath of office as Virginia's 75th governor and first woman elected to the position. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)

The battle lines are hardening. The Pentagon put 1,500 troops on standby for Minnesota while Border Patrol’s chief told Fox News Channel that a federal judge’s order won’t change anything because his agents get to decide who qualifies as peaceful. Meanwhile Trump roiled Europe by slapping 10% tariffs on eight allies for refusing to back … Read more