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Fed Rates Steady, MN Shooting Probe, “Trump Accounts” and more

Jan 28, 2026
Quick rundown of the Fed holding interest rates and the political pressure on its chair. Updates on a fatal shooting investigation and an attack at a Minnesota town hall. Coverage of an FBI search tied to 2020 election records and highlights from a tense Senate hearing. A look at a new investment initiative tied to a presidential affordability plan.
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INSIGHT

Fed Pauses To Watch Policy Effects

  • The Fed held rates steady to see if prior cuts work through the economy over months.
  • Officials noted jobs and growth show improvement but inflation remains too high.
ANECDOTE

Local Incidents Under Investigation

  • Federal immigration officers involved in Alex Pardee's fatal shooting were placed on administrative leave.
  • Afoma D.K. also updated that Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with what appears to be apple cider vinegar but was not hurt.
INSIGHT

FBI Searches Fulton County Records

  • The FBI searched a Fulton County elections office related to alleged 2020 voter fraud records.
  • CNN noted these allegations were central to Trump's claims but DOJ found no supporting evidence during his first term.
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