CBS Evening News Season 78 Episode 21 Jan 28, 2026

After mass protests in Iran erupted in December and continued to escalate into the new year, the government shut down internet access throughout the country. But after weeks of trying, one man in Iran was able to get through the blackout and speak with CBS News on a video call. Ramy Inocencio reports. President Trump is celebrating what he calls "one of the most transformative" policies of all time -- a new, so-called Trump Account for kids, with the U.S. government chipping in the first $1,000. Kelly O'Grady spoke to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. A man sprayed Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown liquid at a town hall in Minneapolis. As Scott MacFarlane reports, it comes amid a growing wave of political violence in America. Officials are still working to restore power for thousands of people amid a dangerous cold plunge. Meanwhile, ice is creating problems for waterways in New York City. Kati Weiss and Tom Hanson have more. Nearly 800 confirmed cases have made South Carolina the latest epicenter for measles. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Legendary former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer after he fell short of the 40 votes needed for induction, sources told CBS Sports.