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National news headlines for January 24, 2026, are dominated by intense political friction, significant immigration enforcement operations, and severe winter weather across several regions.
Politics and Governance
- Trump Administration Focus: Reporters highlight that the theme of President Trump’s "second first year" is determination, as the administration pushes forward with its core agenda.
- Congressional Funding Clashes: The House has approved final spending bills, but Democrats are denouncing the inclusion of heavy funding for ICE operations.
- Healthcare Declines: Reports indicate that fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance as costs continue to spike.
- International Friction: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly slammed remarks by President Trump regarding non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan, calling them "insulting" and "appalling".
- TikTok US Deal: TikTok has finalized a deal to form a new American entity with US investors, a move praised by the administration to address long-standing security concerns.
Immigration and Enforcement
- Mass Protests: Large-scale anti-immigration enforcement protests are occurring in Minnesota despite dangerously low temperatures.
- Fatal Enforcement Incident: An ICE officer reportedly killed a driver in Minneapolis during a new immigration operation, further escalating local tensions.
- Voluntary Return Incentives: Undocumented individuals can now use the CBP Home Mobile App to voluntarily return to their home countries, receiving a $2,600 exit bonus and government-covered travel costs.
National Security and Law Enforcement
- Major Arrest: Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who was on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, has been arrested.
- Decline in Homicides: A new national report shows that homicide rates have declined sharply in dozens of major US cities.
- Mass Shooting: At least six people were killed in a spree shooting at three locations in Cedarbluff, Mississippi; a 24-year-old suspect is in custody.
Weather and Environment
- Severe Winter Storm: A major storm is impacting the Midwest and South, with heavy snow and ice forecasted for St. Louis and parts of North Carolina.
- Arctic Air: Wind chills are expected to drop as low as -20 degrees in parts of Missouri.
- Ocean Research: New findings suggest that ocean acidification is weakening the teeth of sharks, potentially threatening marine ecosystems.
Sports and Culture
- College Football: Indiana has completed an undefeated season to win its first-ever national championship.
- National Observances: January 24 is recognized as National Peanut Butter Day and International Day of Education.
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