January 26, 2026 Daily Newscast

In the news today, UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin will take over as president of Columbia University later this year, university leaders announced last night, President Trump eases off of Tim Walz and decides to send in Tom Homan, who he described as a border czar, on Monday in Minnesota, Israel recovers remains of the last hostage in Gaza, U.K. central bankers sounded alarms that large rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve could push up inflation both at home and overseas, The Patriots and Seahawks are set to face off in Super Bowl 60 on February 8th, a rematch of Super Bowl 49. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.