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Top News Stories for Thursday, January 29th 2026
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
was attacked by a Trump supporter who told her to 'resign' before using a syringe to spray an unknown liquid at the Minnesota Congresswoman. Omar faced off with the angry protester after calling for Kristi Noem to resign while speaking about the recent Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti during a North Minneapolis town hall. 'DHS Secretary Kristi Noem must resign or face impeachment,' Omar ...
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Several Democratic-led states are pursuing laws trying to enable people to sue federal agents deployed to their communities for civil rights abuses, a push that has gained steam amid protests over tactics used by ICE during U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Illinois last month became the first state to pass such a law. ...
Source: aol.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
After U.S. Border Patrol agents fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti on Saturday, federal officials described him as a " domestic terrorist " and " would-be assassin " who " wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement ." But the only evidence to support those characterizations was the fact that Pretti was carrying a concealed handgun, which he was legally allowed to do. Although videos ...
Source: reason.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves. The central bank's rate reductions last year were intended to shore up the economy and prevent a sharper deterioration in the job market, after ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026 -
Ecuador's Foreign Ministry filed a formal note of protest on Tuesday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to enter the South American nation's consulate in Minneapolis before being stopped by a staffer inside the building. In a statement released following the incident, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said an ICE agent "attempted to enter the consulate premises," but "consulate officials ...
Source: commondreams.org
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Washington — Senate Democrats are threatening to block a package to fund major parts of the government this week, including the Department of Homeland Security, following the deadly shooting of a man by federal agents in Minneapolis. But a partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on the administration's ongoing immigration enforcement operations, since the relevant DHS agencies received a ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
You can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration sent a notification to Congress Tuesday, providing a "preliminary review" of the fatal Border Patrol shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, including the timeline of events leading up to the incident and new details about the officers who opened fire. Pretti, a U.S. Veterans Affairs ICU nurse, was shot and killed Saturday by Border Patrol agents while ...
Source: foxnews.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney denied Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that he had privately backtracked on his speech at the World Economic Forum. Carney said he told President Donald Trump, "I meant what I said in Davos." Trump had criticized Carney over the Davos speech. He later rescinded Canada's invitation to his "Board of Peace" and threatened 100% tariffs if Ottawa strikes a deal with China. ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
United Parcel Service announced Tuesday about 30,000 job cuts this year as the company winds down its partnership with Amazon as part of an intense cost-cutting agenda — and after cutting tens of thousands of jobs just last year. The Atlanta-based delivery giant plans to slash total operational hours by approximately 25 million by reducing its dependence on Amazon, CFO Brian Dykes said during a call with ...
Source: nypost.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Alex Vindman, who became a key player along with his twin brother in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Florida. Vindman, an Army veteran, was serving on the National Security Council in 2019 when the Republican president pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden, then a Democratic candidate. He ...
Source: pbs.org
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
The US population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to new numbers released Tuesday by the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50 percent from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Donald Trump. And the birthrate continued its nearly two-decade long decline. The nation's population increased by about 1.8 million over ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026 -
Experts are watching for how other countries will react as the 'real economy' shifts to cheaper, cleaner energy The United States has officially exited the Paris climate agreement for the second time, cementing Donald Trump 's renewed break with the primary global venue to address global heating. The move leaves the US as the only country to have withdrawn from the pact, placing it alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Jan 26th, 2026 -
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the department canceled all contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton because of a data leak that included President Donald Trump 's tax returns. The department has 31 contracts with Booz Allen for a total of $4.8 million in annual spending and $21 million in total obligations, a press release said . "President Trump has entrusted his ...
Source: upi.com