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January 28, 2026

NASA space shuttle Challenger exploded with Dr. astronaut Ronald E. McNair onboard.

Today in Black America - January 28

POSTED: January 28, 2026, 8:30 am

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The Associated Press

Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Trump’s use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress


The Washington Post

George F. Will: Assume this loutocracy is lying about ICE until proven otherwise


Paul Kane: Voter support for Trump’s immigration strategy is eroding, and the GOP knows it

Layoffs are up, hiring is down as Amazon cuts reverberate through the economy


The New York Times

As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States

Republicans Shift Tone After Killings, Criticizing Trump’s Immigration Push


Nervous Allies and Fox News: How Trump Realized He Had a Big Problem in Minneapolis



USA Today

Texas Gov. joins wave of ICE skepticism from Republicans


Trump says he shuts eyes in Cabinet meetings because they're 'boring as hell'


5-year-old boy, father detained by federal agents in Minnesota can't be deported: Judge


NJ.com


Here’s why these GOP senators wants top Trump Cabinet member gone

Why this N.J. Senator who backed Kristi Noem is now demanding her resignation

Thousands more N.J. kids are skipping vaccines. See how your county compares.



The Los Angeles Times

After Minneapolis shootings, California advances a bill allowing lawsuits against federal agents


Foreign-born population falls by 1.5 million amid Trump policies. California economy under threat

L.A. council puts off yet another attempt to rewrite the city’s ‘mansion tax’



The Chicago Sun-Times


Mayor Johnson calls for Civil Rights Movement response to ICE, says 'moment calls for boldness'


Health workers, faith and labor groups call for accountability in Alex Pretti's slaying

Tracking every known federal prosecution in Chicago tied to Trump’s immigration blitz


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia Dems try to turn tables on GOP over gun rights following ICE shooting

Cobb County school officials threaten to punish students joining ICE walkout


Opinion: Health system fails Black women with cervical cancer. They deserve better.





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