January 28, 2026 Daily Newscast

In the news today, UW-Madison students host an anti-ICE protest and vigil Tuesday evening, Wisconsin superintendents sent an urgent letter to the state legislature for immediate funding relief, President Trump warns Iran that time is running out to agree on a nuclear deal as he continues to send military forces in the Gulf on Wednesday, Fed officials held interest rates steady for the first time since July as the central bank balances risks to both inflation and unemployment, A group of unions, scientific groups, and local governments sue the Federal Emergency Management Agency over staff cuts on Wednesday. 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.