Pre-dawn ICE raids in Los Angeles marked the expansion of Trump's immigration crackdown, with raids extending into churches and hospitals. By morning, Trump proposed to "clean out" Gaza and relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan, generating international criticism.
The afternoon saw Vice President Vance defending January 6 pardons while Senator Graham called them "a mistake." A brief but intense diplomatic crisis erupted when Colombia refused to accept deportation flights. Trump's immediate response with 25% tariffs led to Colombia's surrender within hours, with President Petro offering his presidential plane for deportations.
By evening, Chicago became "ground zero" for deportations as Tom Homan announced daily deportation flights. The Israel-Gaza ceasefire showed signs of collapse, with IDF operations resulting in casualties in both Gaza and Lebanon. California prepared for mudslides as winter storms approached fire-damaged areas.