- Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority January 28, 2026A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.
- Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance after man charges her at Minneapolis town hall January 28, 2026Rep. Ilhan Omar was able to continue her town hall in Minneapolis after a man got up, charged her and sprayed her with something while she was speaking at a town hall.
- New details to Congress reveal guns used, bodycam footage in fatal Border Patrol shooting of Minnesota nurse January 28, 2026The Trump administration sent Congress a "preliminary review" of the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an immigration operation.
- Oscar-nominated composer latest performer to pull Trump Kennedy Center performance over 'conflict' with values January 28, 2026American composer Philip Glass pulled the premiere of his "Lincoln" symphony at the Trump Kennedy Center, citing a "conflict" with the center's leadership.
- Young brothers die after trying desperately to help each other in icy pond during winter storm: report January 28, 2026Three elementary school brothers, ages 6, 8 and 9, tragically died after getting into difficulty in an icy pond during a Texas winter storm, authorities said.
- Senate GOP critics say Noem ‘needs to go’ amid fallout from Minneapolis shootings January 28, 2026Both Senate Republicans have been notable critics of Trump administration officials, and are the first to break from the GOP in their demands that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem be punished.