- National Guard troops will likely remain in DC through 2026, official says January 17, 2026National Guard troops likely will have their ongoing deployment to Washington, D.C., extended until the end of 2026, a U.S. official told Fox News.
- Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report January 17, 2026Texas hospitals face over $1 billion in costs linked to illegal immigrants in first year of tracking, with 313,742 visits recorded under Gov. Greg Abbott's order.
- Duke star quarterback reverses decision to stay at school, enters transfer portal hours before deadline January 17, 2026Duke star quarterback Darian Mensah reversed his decision to stay at the school and entered the transfer portal hours before the deadline.
- US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland January 17, 2026A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.
- FBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive in Mexico sought over 2016 murder of NC co-worker January 17, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of a wanted fugitive who has been on the run after the murder of his former co-worker in 2016.
- Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness January 17, 2026Actor Ben Affleck appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Friday, where he downplayed some of the fears about artificial intelligence's potential impact on the film industry.