January 19, 2026

What Happened Today – January 18, 2026

January 19, 2026 by George Bounacos

Air Force One lands at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on September 3, 2007, as Navy SEALs provide security

Navy SEALs secure Al-Asad Air Base as Air Force One delivers President George W. Bush to Iraq in September 2007; this week, Iraq announced the last American troops had left. (U.S. Navy photo)

Kristi Noem went on Face the Nation this morning and said ICE hadn’t used chemical irritants against Minnesota protesters. When told that video contradicted her, Noem blamed the protesters. She also claimed that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz “allowed the city of Minneapolis to burn down in 2020.” Millions of Americans have followed this in real … Read more