News for January 29, 2026

Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv for a week during a severe cold spell, as Ukraine faced another tense night and doubts remained about Russia’s intentions.

Trump said he and Senate Democrats were close to a deal that could avert a shutdown for most of the federal government.

Chicago health officials say a meningitis outbreak this month has caused seven cases and two deaths, and they are tracing contacts to limit spread.

Sergey Brin made his largest public donation yet, giving $20 million to help tackle California’s housing crisis while also drawing attention for moving his primary residence to Nevada.

The FBI’s search of a Fulton County election office has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who say President Donald Trump is using federal law enforcement to revive false claims about the 2020 election.

A federal appeals court said Kristi Noem illegally ended temporary protected status for Venezuelans, but the ruling will not take effect right away.

UK vehicle production fell to its lowest level since 1952, and Mike Hawes said the industry faces both short-term shocks and longer-term risks.

The Trump administration has not yet released the national 2025 homelessness count, leaving local results without a federal comparison and raising concerns about transparency.