January 20, 2026

What Happened Today – January 19, 2026

January 20, 2026 by George Bounacos

The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, headquarters of ICE operations in Minnesota

The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, named for the 19th-century Episcopal bishop who advocated for Dakota people, now serves as ICE's base of operations as the agency faces lawsuits and protests over its tactics. (GAO photo)

The world is finally believing Donald Trump’s bluster. Norway’s prime minister confirmed a message Donald Trump sent because he was angry about not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump said he “no longer feels an obligation to think purely of Peace” and demanded “Complete and Total Control of Greenland.” He even questioned Denmark’s claim … Read more