The Headlines Democrats Push to Impeach Kristi Noem, and Ilhan Omar Is Attacked in Minneapolis
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Jan 28, 2026 A tense town hall attack on Representative Ilhan Omar and the political fallout in Minneapolis. Lawmakers move to investigate and remove a Homeland Security official over local operations. New census data shows U.S. population growth slowing as immigration dips. A study estimates heavy troop casualties in the Ukraine conflict. A profile honors mathematician Gladys West and her role in GPS history.
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Attack At Ilhan Omar Town Hall
- During a Minneapolis town hall, a man rushed forward and sprayed Representative Ilhan Omar with a vinegar-smelling substance from a syringe.
- Omar insisted the event continue as security tackled and police arrested the suspect on suspicion of assault.
Rhetoric Shapes Reaction To Violence
- President Trump had mocked Ilhan Omar earlier at a rally and later accused her of staging the attack despite saying he hadn't seen video.
- The sequence highlights how public rhetoric can shape reactions to violent incidents against lawmakers.
Political Fallout Over Minnesota Operations
- House Democrats demanded Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's firing and threatened impeachment over aggressive immigration operations in Minnesota.
- The administration also recalled and restricted a senior Customs and Border Patrol officer as part of damage control.