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FLOTUS Weighs In, Government Shutdown Threat, Australian Open Upsets and more
CNN 5 Things
Jan 27, 2026

The White House appears to be shaking up its strategy in Minnesota, as Melania Trump issues a rare political statement. Dangerous conditions remain across much of the US following a massive winter storm. Department of Homeland Security activity in Minnesota is now affecting a broader funding package for federal agencies. The NTSB is finalizing its investigation of one of the deadliest commercial aviation accidents in the US. Plus, an American favorite to win the Australian Open just got knocked out of the tournament.