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Trump Issues Executive Order to Fast-Track California Fire Rebuilds

Olivia M. Hartwell January 28, 2026

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that bypasses California's state and local permitting processes, aiming to speed up...

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Capitol Police Report Shines Light on Surge of Threats to Congress

Daniel J. Whitman January 28, 2026

At a Glance Capitol Police investigated 14,938 cases in 2025, up from 9,474 in 2024. Threats to Congress have risen for three consecutive years,...

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Teen Wins National App Challenge With Immigration Rights Tool

Jonathan P. Miller January 28, 2026

At a Glance Julian Miramontes, 14, won the national app challenge with his Know Your Rights app. The app teaches users about their immigration...

Rep. Ilhan Omar standing in shock with a cloud of white powder covering her and a distant town hall audience in golden light.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar Attacked During Minneapolis Town Hall

Marcus L. Bennett January 28, 2026

At a Glance Rep. Ilhan Omar was assaulted at a town hall on Jan. 27. A 55-year-old man sprayed an unknown substance on her before being booked into...

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Trump Addresses Deaths of Two Protesters in Minneapolis

Amanda S. Bennett January 28, 2026

At a Glance President Donald Trump called the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good "terrible," noting Good's death felt "even worse"...

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LAPD Officer’s Shooting of Transgender Woman Deemed Out of Policy

Sophia A. Reynolds January 28, 2026

At a Glance The LAPD's oversight panel ruled that the shooting of Linda Becerra Moran violated department policy. Officers identified as Jacob...

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Families of Two Trinidadians Sue U.S. Over Boat Strikes

Amanda S. Bennett January 28, 2026

At a Glance Two Trinidadian families are suing the U.S. government after their sons were killed in a boat strike. The lawsuit claims the strikes...

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Jimmy Kimmel Calls for Investigation After ICU Nurse Alex Pretti Was Shot

Jonathan P. Miller January 28, 2026

At a Glance Jimmy Kimmel broke into tears during his Jan. 26 monologue over the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. He condemned federal immigration...

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Bovino Leaves Minneapolis After ICE Shootings

Sophia A. Reynolds January 28, 2026

Gregory Bovino is stepping down from his post in Minneapolis amid national backlash over two shooting deaths by federal agents. At a Glance Gregory...

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Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony From Kennedy Center

Olivia M. Hartwell January 28, 2026

At a Glance Philip Glass has pulled his upcoming Symphony No. 15 "Lincoln" from the Kennedy Center. The composer cited a conflict between the...