Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked during a town hall in Minneapolis when a man sprayed an unknown substance at her, according to reports. The incident came amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement and a broader dispute involving federal agents’ actions in Minnesota.
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Amazon told employees it plans to eliminate 16,000 jobs globally in a second major wave of cuts. The announcement followed an apparent leak involving a draft message that referenced the reductions and was mistakenly sent or previewed to some staff.
U.S. markets hit new highs as the S&P 500 moved above 7,000 for the first time, driven by AI enthusiasm and anticipation of major tech earnings. The dollar slid to multi-year lows, while investors also reacted to reports about a potential SpaceX IPO and new Amazon layoffs.
Odesa has come under repeated missile and drone attacks as the war’s focus pivots toward Ukraine’s Black Sea region. The renewed pressure highlights the strategic importance of maritime routes and port infrastructure even as front-line dynamics shift elsewhere.
The CDC says it will move forward with changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after a presidential directive and a review comparing U.S. recommendations with those of peer nations. Officials said vaccines will remain covered by insurance without cost-sharing, while the schedule will be organized into clearer categories.
Ben Shelton came from a set down to beat Casper Ruud at the Australian Open, moving into the quarterfinals where he will face Jannik Sinner. The day also featured Iga Swiatek’s dominant win as the tournament’s top seeds advanced.
U.S. politics in late January 2026 has been dominated by fallout from a Minneapolis town hall attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar and intensifying arguments over the conduct of federal authorities and the leadership of Homeland Security.
President Donald Trump renewed threats toward Cuba, arguing the island is losing financial and energy support it once received from Venezuela. The remarks came as reports said the administration was considering a sweeping move to block oil imports to Cuba, while Mexico’s president described her country’s decision to stop sending oil shipments as a sovereign choice.
South Carolina’s measles outbreak has grown to 789 confirmed cases, surpassing the size of Texas’ 2025 outbreak and becoming the largest U.S. outbreak since measles was declared eliminated nationally. Officials say the outbreak remains concentrated in Spartanburg County, with hospitalizations reported and ongoing risk for spread where vaccination rates are low.
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on January 28, 2026, pausing after a series of cuts in 2025. Policymakers are weighing stubborn inflation against a softer labor market, while the broader economy continues to expand, leaving investors focused on the Fed’s next signal about the timing of future moves.
The NHL schedule for January 28, 2026 includes three games, highlighted by Colorado’s visit to Ottawa with Nathan MacKinnon close to 700 career assists. The slate also features Flyers-Blue Jackets and Rangers-Islanders, with several players and teams tracking toward key milestones and playoff positioning.
A man was tackled by security after spraying an unidentified liquid at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis. Omar was not injured, and authorities had not immediately said what the substance was or whether charges would be filed as the incident fueled renewed political tension around security and threats targeting lawmakers.
Amazon said it will cut 16,000 jobs, expanding a restructuring effort that began with earlier layoffs in October. Executives framed the move as an attempt to reduce management layers, speed decision-making, and streamline operations, while signaling that the company will continue hiring in strategic areas.
Federal agents executed a search warrant at Fulton County’s main elections office in Union City, Georgia, on Wednesday, with local officials saying they were scrambling for clarity on what the search targeted. The warrant’s purpose was not immediately disclosed, but the move landed in a politically charged landscape shaped by years of false claims about voter fraud in the Atlanta-area county.