National NewsUS applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week. Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsTrump’s pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsStarbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating Associated Press, January 29, 2026
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown WXXV Staff, January 29, 2026
National NewsA man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsNew Orleans City Council bans data centers for a year after concerns over potential development WXXV Staff, January 29, 2026
National NewsMan who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsA former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsFEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsDemocrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown WXXV Staff, January 29, 2026
National NewsTrump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’ Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsSituation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages Associated Press, January 29, 2026
National NewsUS stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes Associated Press, January 28, 2026
National NewsFederal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered Associated Press, January 28, 2026
National NewsIRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says Associated Press, January 28, 2026
HealthTrump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program Associated Press, January 28, 2026
National NewsFederal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting Associated Press, January 28, 2026
National NewsAssailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video Associated Press, January 28, 2026
National NewsDA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall Associated Press, January 28, 2026
National NewsYour baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know WXXV Staff, January 28, 2026
National NewsRubio tells senators there’s ‘good and decent progress’ in Venezuela since US ousted Maduro Associated Press, January 28, 2026
Mississippi State NewsIcy highways leave drivers stuck in Mississippi as freezing US temperatures persist WXXV Staff, January 28, 2026
National News2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress Associated Press, January 28, 2026
National News‘They were just screaming.’ Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas Associated Press, January 28, 2026
