USA opens Milano-Cortina with a win as ICE protests and VIPs loom
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The United States kicked off Milano Cortina 2026 with a 5-1 win by the women’s team over Czechia in the opening hockey match, with JD Vance and other VIPs in attendance amid local anti-ICE protests. Despite the controversy and the high-profile presence of figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, fans remained upbeat as Team USA started the Winter Olympics on a strong note.
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