Officials ‘evaluating’ why federal agents in Minneapolis ‘may not have been following’ protocol: Stephen Miller

Alex Pretti is confronted by federal agents prior to being fatally shot in Minneapolis, Jan. 24, 2026. (Obtained by ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told ABC News that officials are
Neil Young takes aim at Verizon and Apple over Trump support

: Neil Young performs onstage at Light Up the Blues 7 Concert Celebrating Autism Speaks’ 20th Anniversary at The Greek Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Neil Young continues
Bessent says Americans ‘should be worried about affordability,’ but blames Biden for cost issues

Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, speaks during the Trump Accounts Launch Summit in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The US Treasury Department is bringing together senior administration officials, everyday Americans, and key stakeholders to
Olivia Wilde’s next film, ‘The Invite,’ lands at A24

Edward Norton, Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen attend the world premiere of ‘The Invite’ at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Sam Emenogu/Courtesy of Sundance Institute) Olivia Wilde‘s latest film has landed at A24. The upcoming romantic comedy
You can now learn to play John Fogerty classics on Rocksmith+

John Fogerty perform onstage for the 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 10, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Americana Music Association) Three of John Fogerty’s classic tunes
Trump accounts, deductions for tips: What’s new for tax filing this year

A 2024 tax year 1040 form. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Tax season kicked off this week as the U.S. Internal Revenue Service began allowing filers to submit completed tax forms. Americans can file anytime
Nashville notes: Tracy Lawrence’s No Alibis Tour + Ian Munsick’s ‘Geronimo’

Tracy Lawrence will launch his 2026 No Alibis Tour March 12 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Presales are underway now, with tickets becoming available to the public on Friday. Tyler Braden‘s new track, “Dry County,” drops Friday.
Reba McEntire to lead in memoriam at the Grammys

Reba McEntire (Ralph Bavaro/NBC) Reba McEntire will pay homage to those we’ve lost this year during Sunday’s Grammy Awards. “Watch @reba lead a touching in memoriam tribute to musical icons, alongside [Brandy Clark] and [Lukas Nelson],” the
Dolly Parton’s ‘Light’ shines for six decades on the ‘Billboard’ charts

Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” (Butterfly Records) Dolly Parton now has chart hits spanning 60 years, thanks to her rerecording of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” with Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire
Manhattan DA wants Luigi Mangione state trial to start July 1, before federal case

Luigi Mangione appears for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 18, 2025 in New York City. (Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Luigi Mangione
FBI conducting ‘court ordered activity’ at Georgia election site

(ATLANTA) — The FBI said Wednesday there was court-authorized activity at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center. It is unclear exactly what they are looking for, but it comes after President Donald Trump has repeatedly
Dustin Lynch & Chase Rice to headline Red Rocks together

Dustin Lynch & Chase Rice at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Molson Coors Beverage Company) Dustin Lynch and Chase Rice are headed back to Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre to co-headline a show to help firefighters. “Red Rocks is
John Mellencamp reveals unique way he’s getting in shape for upcoming tour

John Mellencamp performs in concert during the 40th Farm Aid at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images) John Mellencamp recently announced dates for his Dancing Words Tour —
Record-high 45% identify as political independents as high-stakes midterm elections approach

In this June 3, 2025, file photo, Karine Jean-Pierre speaks at an event at 92NY in New York. (John Lamparski/Getty Images, FILE) (WASHINGTON) — With a polarized political climate approaching the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections, more Americans
‘Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool’ comes to Netflix April 22

‘Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool’ (Netflix) Lainey Wilson spent Christmas Day performing on Snoop Dogg‘s Holiday Halftime Party, and it won’t be her last time on Netflix. The documentary Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool is set to
Seth MacFarlane wins inaugural Streaming Icon of the Year award from Nielsen

Seth MacFarlane attends ‘The Naked Gun’ New York premiere on July 28, 2025, in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) It seems today, that all we see, is violence in movies and Seth MacFarlane on TV. As
Bruce Springsteen releases new song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

: Bruce Springsteen performs at the AFI FEST 2025 Presented By Canva Opening Night “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 22, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for
Luke Bryan heads back to California for second year of Farm Tour

Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour 2026 (Courtesy Luke Bryan/Schmidt Relations) Even before Luke Bryan launches his Word on the Street Tour in the spring, he’s heading back to California for three Farm Tour dates. “We had such a
‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 shares first-look photos, release window

Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham in ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4. (Apple TV) Believe it — the first look and release window for Ted Lasso season 4 has been revealed. Apple TV has announced that the fourth season
The Black Crowes announce new 2026 tour dates

(L-R) Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes perform in concert during the “Happiness Bastards Tour” at ACL Live at The Moody Theatre on November 11, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
Paula Chelmecki, 76
Paula Jean Chelmecki, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Trump says ‘massive Armada’ heading to Iran, warns time is running out for nuclear deal

U.S. President Donald Trump walks over to reporters to make a brief statement before departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Marine One on January 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum/Getty Images (WASHINGTON)
George Strait extends his Austin run from two nights to four

George Strait: Four Nights in Austin, Texas (Messina Touring) What started out as two nights at Moody Center in Austin for George Strait has turned into four. On Monday, King George announced he will play in-the-round with
Paul McCartney doc ‘Man on the Run’ to hit theaters for one day only

Poster for Paul McCartney documentary ‘Man on the Run’ theatrical release (Courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing)) The new Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run is set to premiere Feb. 27 on Prime Video, but fans will now
On This Day, Jan. 28, 1985: ‘We Are the World’ was recorded in Los Angeles

On This Day, Jan 28, 1985… An all-star lineup of musicians came together in a studio in Los Angeles to record the charity single “We Are the World.” Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced
Potential nor’easter headed to East Coast this weekend: Latest forecast

Ice chunks float in the Hudson River in front of the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, Jan. 26, 2026. (Gary Hershorn/ABC News) (NEW
Trump hints at ‘more relaxed’ federal tactics in Minnesota after shootings

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Inside the ‘ghost student’ scam that uses identity theft to steal college loans and financial aid

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Murat Mayor has no need for an associate’s degree. The 58-year-old business analyst already has a Ph.D. But when he and his son, a high school senior, attempted last fall to apply
Amazon to reduce workforce by 16,000, company says in email to staff

The logo and lettering of global online mail order company Amazon can be seen on the façade of Amazon Germany’s headquarters in Parkstadt Schwabing in Munich (Bavaria). Amazon.com, Inc. is a listed US-American, globally active online mail
In brief: ‘Shrinking’ renewed for season 4 and more

Apple TV is sticking with Shrinking. The comedy series starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford has scored an early season 4 renewal ahead of its season 3 debut on Wednesday. New episodes of Shrinking season 3 drop
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady, defying Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Federal Reserve
Man arrested after charging Rep. Ilhan Omar, spraying her with liquid during town hall: Police

Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, speaks during a town hall event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. A man was apprehended during a town hall event with Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar after
Scoreboard roundup — 1/27/26

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPredators 2, Bruins 3Sabres 7, Maple Leafs 4Golden Knights 2, Canadiens 3Kings 3, Red Wings 1Mammoth 4, Panthers 3Jets 4, Devils 3Stars 4, Blues
Dustin Lynch may not be ‘Easy to Love,’ but touring with Scotty McCreery is

Dustin Lynch (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Dustin Lynch is a good-looking, muscular, multi-talented country star — but is he “Easy to Love?” “I don’t think I am, which is kinda the song,” he says of his current hit.
Jason Segel shares the advice his ‘Shrinking’ co-star Harrison Ford gave him

Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in season 3 of ‘Shrinking.’ (Apple TV) Jason Segel is back as the grieving therapist Jimmy in season 3 of Shrinking. Harrison Ford once again co-stars as Jimmy’s colleague Dr. Paul Rhoades
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music looking for volunteer docents

Bruce Springsteen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/(Disney/Randy Holmes) The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is looking for volunteers. The center, located on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey, is accepting applications for their first-ever
Robert Plant to launch U.S. spring tour with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian

Robert Plant has announced his 2026 “Spring Fever” US tour with his band, Saving Grace and Suzi Dian in support of their recent album, Saving Grace. Saving Grace was released in late September and features covers of
Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and more to perform at MusiCares tribute to Mariah Carey

MusiCares has announced the lineup of performers who will honor the music of Mariah Carey at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala. Carey will be honored at the 35th annual event, held at the