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January 17

Illegal immigrants rack up $1B-plus in Texas hospital costs in fiscal year 2025; total likely higher: report

Texas hospitals face over $1 billion in costs linked to illegal immigrants in the first year of tracking, with 313,742 visits recorded under Gov. Greg Abbott's order.

January 17

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland

A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

January 17

Border Patrol chief says Trump is ‘spot on’ after comments weighing Insurrection Act

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino discusses President Donald Trump's potential use of the Insurrection Act in response to violent clashes in Minnesota following a deadly ICE-involved shooting on ‘Fox News Live.’

January 17

Trump: This was a setup from the beginning

President Donald Trump responds after former attorney Michael Cohen claims he was coerced by New York prosecutors to give testimony aimed at convicting him.

January 17

Greenland citizens FLOOD streets in protest of Trump, US

Protesters in Greenland are pushing back against the U.S. after President Donald Trump said control of the country is vital to national security.

January 17

BREAKING: Trump announces tariffs on countries opposing US control of Greenland

 President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he will put a 10% tariff on countries that refuse to support U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland.

January 17

Fetterman's former progressive backer says he 'sold us out,' escalates efforts to primary Democrat senator

Working Families Party launches PrimaryFetterman.com targeting Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman for 2028 primary, alleging he "sold out" his 2022 supporters.

January 17

Democrat slammed for staying seated during Trump speech honoring victims’ families

Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar was confronted on Fox News's Sean Hannity after refusing to stand during Trump's address honoring families of children killed by illegal immigrants.

January 17

Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown

Three former political prisoners in Iran share harrowing accounts of detention abuse, warning the world about escalating violence during the current uprising.

January 17

Colorado public school enrollment drops by 10,000 while homeschooling increases statewide

Colorado public school enrollment declined by 10,000 students as homeschooling grows, state data shows. Education Commissioner Susana Córdova says districts consider consolidations.