Will a shutdown be averted?

Senators scramble to save a government spending deal

View online. YOUR MORNING January 30, 2026 Good morning, NewsNation. America's fastest-growing cable network is booming! Don't miss our new primetime lineup — Find your channel > Senate divided over DHS funding as shutdown deadline looms Shutdown? The Senate is scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight tonight, as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on immigration raids across the U.S. Negotiations on a possible deal will continue today. What to know > Where we're at: As it stands now, the deal would strip Homeland Security funding from the spending package that must pass to avoid a partial shutdown. If the deal is reached, DHS funding would stay at current levels for two weeks to allow more time for negotiations. Details > 'In the process': As Democrats demand changes to federal immigration enforcement, President Donald Trump has voiced optimism that a deal can be reached. He said a deal was "in the process" last night. Read more > What's next? The Senate may vote today, but even if the deal passes, the plan has to go back to the House, which is in recess until Monday, ensuring a partial government shutdown would last at least through the weekend. Stay with NewsNation for the latest developments > Senate shutdown deal stalls over Graham objection > Could a potential government shutdown affect your taxes? > Why a government shutdown likely wouldn't impact immigration enforcement > Trump picks his new Fed chair nominee Federal Reserve: Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh was a finalist in the 2017 Fed chair search that resulted in Jerome Powell's selection. The latest > Powell out: Trump has been critical of Powell, whose term is up in May, for being slow to lower interest rates. The Fed declined to cut interest rates Wednesday, keeping its baseline rate range unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%. Details > National 'blackout' planned over DHS funding, Minnesota shootings 'Blackout day': Protests over ICE funding are spilling out of Minneapolis today, with a nationwide "blackout day" planned as organizers ask people to refrain from showing up to work or spending money in an effort to "shut down the economy." What to know > Arrests: The demonstrations come as White House border czar Tom Homan takes leadership over federal immigration operations in Minnesota, where he has floated a potential "drawdown plan," pending cooperation from local and state officials to conduct jail arrests. The latest > Bird's-eye view: Despite messaging from Trump about de-escalation in Minnesota, sources say he remains "happy" with ICE and Border Patrol. One source said federal officers have been given "absolute power" and that Trump would not direct them to tone down aggressive tactics. Details > Exclusive: Trump 'likes his tough guys' and will stay aggressive on immigration > New video emerges of Alex Pretti days prior to Minnesota shooting > Bondi: 16 arrested in Minnesota for allegedly assaulting federal officers > Trump sues IRS for $10B over leaked tax returns IRS: Trump has sued the Internal Revenue Service, seeking at least $10 billion in damages over an agency contractor who leaked his tax return information to media outlets and is now serving a five-year prison sentence. The latest > Lawsuit: Trump's civil lawsuit is pursuing a payout on taxpayers' dime, pointing to a law that enables Americans to seek damages from the federal government for breaches of sensitive information. Read more > Zoom in: Federal law allows lawsuits for such breaches to be brought within a two-year window. Stories from the leaks were published as early as 2020. Details > FBI imposter tries to break Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say FBI imposter? A man claiming to be an FBI agent tasked with escorting Luigi Mangione out of jail was arrested, authorities said. The man claiming to be armed had a barbecue fork and a pizza cutter when he was searched. What to know > In court: Mangione is due in federal court today for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A judge is expected to rule on whether it remains a capital case and whether prosecutors can show jurors some of the debated evidence in the state case. Details > 'Dark side' of GLP-1s? Patients suing weight loss drugmakers Lawsuit: As weight loss drugs become increasingly popular, thousands of patients have filed lawsuits against the companies behind GLP-1 medications, alleging severe health effects, including blindness, loss of brain function and organ damage. What to know > GLP-1s: Drugmakers have pushed back strongly on the lawsuit's claim of hidden dangers. "Labels include robust, FDA-approved warnings, and have always warned of potential gastrointestinal adverse reactions, sometimes severe," Eli Lilly said. Details > Cheerios, Gatorade and Advil, recalled in 3 states due to rat, bird droppings > Veterans call for more HHS support of psychedelic drugs > 'Night owls' at increased risk for heart problems: Study >  WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀 Trump signs executive orders at the White House. Social Security benefits will be paid early in these two months.  The Labor Department releases new inflation data. UFO experts are reacting to a "Dorito" aircraft spotted flying over Area 51. A former Illinois deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the killing of Sonya Massey. Read more > An employee at a Florida adult care facility has been arrested for allegedly "twerking" in front of patients. Details > A West Virginia librarian accused in an alleged assassination plot against Trump is now without a job. What to know > A California woman working as a stripper is accused of beheading her boyfriend of two months before authorities tracked her down in Mexico, prosecutors said. The investigation >  Oklahoma deputies found a woman's body inside a neighborhood trash bin. How investigators say it all started with a 911 call > A Rhode Island man shoveling his driveway found an exotic lizard buried under the snow. Photos > A Texas zoo is letting people name a rat after their ex for Valentine's Day and send it to the hyenas for enrichment. "Love Bites" details > Man adopts biological daughter he never knew A reunion decades in the making became official through a Rhode Island adoption. Read more >   Find a good news story each day in NewsNation's Your Morning newsletter! Subscribe > This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff. 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