Day: January 28, 2026

‘Star Trek’ actress says backlash pushes the show’s ‘wokeness’ to warp speed

7:30 am January 28, 2026

A “Star Trek” actress says conservative backlash is pushing the franchise to lean harder into what she calls its “super woke” identity. Among the critics is White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, who has accused the franchise of abandoning its core audience. Gina Yashere, who plays Lura Thok in the new Paramount+ series […]

Trump launches midterm push in Iowa, warns losses would derail agenda: ‘We gotta win’

7:19 am January 28, 2026

President Donald Trump kicked off an aggressive midterm push Tuesday night in Iowa, warning supporters that losing control of Congress would jeopardize his tax cuts, border policies and broader second-term agenda as he urged Republicans to turn out and “win the midterms.” “If we lose the midterms, you’ll lose so many of the things that […]

Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority

7:00 am January 28, 2026

A Virginia circuit court judge has struck down a General Assembly-approved redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers overstepped their authority during a 2024 special legislative session and violated constitutional requirements tied to elections and voter notice. In a sweeping ruling issued Tuesday, Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack S. Hurley Jr. invalidated actions taken to advance the […]

Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance after man charges her at Minneapolis town hall

6:51 am January 28, 2026

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man that charged her while she was speaking at a town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. Omar was immediately pulled away by her security and the unidentified man was tackled and restrained by security. Omar appeared to be shaken, but largely unharmed. […]

Swalwell promises if elected governor, former ICE agents would be ‘un-hirable’ in California

5:30 am January 28, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., appeared to say on Tuesday that if he is elected governor, former ICE agents would be forbidden from any future employment or even driver’s licenses in California. The efforts to enforce President Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations has met massive resistance in Minnesota, particularly after the deaths of two […]