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De-escalation in MN, Ilhan Omar Attacked, DC Midair Collision Cause and more
CNN 5 Things
Jan 28, 2026

The White House appears to be changing its stance on the shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti. The man accused of attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minnesota has been arrested. A new report shows consumer confidence is down, though there is a bright spot. The NTSB presented findings and recommendations from its extensive investigation into a deadly midair collision last year. Plus, another winter storm is expected to hit parts of the US this weekend.