This evening: Top Trump officials reverse themselves on Minneapolis shooting

Plus restaurants to support in Pacific Palisades,‍ Malibu and Topanga Canyon.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT January 28, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Top Trump officials reverse themselves on Minneapolis shooting. Is it policy change or damage control? Key Republicans are retreating from their blanket defense of Border Patrol agents who fatally shot a U.S. citizen Saturday on a Minneapolis street, part of a larger effort by the White House after the killing provoked widespread outrage. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Bovino was the face of Trump's hardline immigration raids. Now his future is in question Gregory Bovino's future is now in limbo as public outrage has swelled against the Trump's administration's aggressive tactics, particularly in Minnesota. But will his departure really change the administration's playbook? Read More Tense exchange between LAPD deputy chief and vocal police critic goes viral In a video clip that has circulated widely online, Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton is heard making allegations against activist Jason Reedy during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'Finally, a renter's market': L.A. rent prices drop to four-year low In December, L.A.-area rent prices hit a four-year low, while apartment vacancy rates hit a nearly five-year high, signaling a potential renter's market in some neighborhoods. Read More How past ICE funding votes are reshaping California's race for governor ICE, Minneapolis killings stir up California governor's race as Democratic candidates criticize each other over past votes to fund border security, immigration Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Rubio stands by Venezuela attack, says Trump retains authority to use force Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that military tensions could be escalated in Venezuela if new leaders stray from U.S. goals. Read More For injured sea turtles like three-flippered 'Porkchop,' Aquarium of the Pacific has doubled its care space On Wednesday, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach opened an exhibit where visitors for the first time can watch sick and injured sea turtles go through rehabilitation, including "Porkchop," who had a flipper amputated. Read More A24 acquires Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' in a major deal out of Sundance A24 has acquired the U.S. rights to Olivia Wilde's comedy 'The Invite' after a bidding war among several buyers. Read More 20 restaurants to support in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Topanga Canyon Diners can support L.A.'s coastal communities in rebuilding after the Palisades Fire, by visiting and supporting local restaurants. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com