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January 30, 2026

Graham blocks Trump-backed spending plan, calls it a 'bad deal' as shutdown nears

A partial government shutdown is expected this weekend as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., blocks the Senate's passage of Trump-backed funding package, calling it a "bad deal."

January 29, 2026

House conservatives skeptical as Senate deal sacrificing DHS spending reached: 'Non-starter'

House conservatives are expressing skepticism after Senate Democrats and the White House announced a deal had been reached to fund the government without a long-term DHS funding bill.

January 29, 2026

Trump, Schumer reach government funding deal, sacrifice DHS spending bill in the process

President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, N.Y., reached a bipartisan government funding agreement to advance a behemoth funding package without the DHS spending bill.

January 29, 2026

Senate GOP holdouts refuse to budge as shutdown talks continue

Senate Republicans split from their party over the government funding package as negotiations continue on the DHS bill and a possible government funding extension.

January 29, 2026

7 Republicans join Dems to block major government funding package as shutdown looms

Government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats and Republicans torpedo a behemoth funding bill as negotiations on a path forward continue between the White House and Democrats.

January 29, 2026

Senate Republicans weigh Dem demand to split DHS bill, turn to short-term extension to avoid shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, and some Senate Republicans contend that the bill may need to be sidelined to avoid a shutdown.

January 28, 2026

Schumer rolls out list of ICE demands as White House says Dems 'blocked' deal-making session

Senate Democrats unveiled their ICE accountability demands, including body cameras, warrant restrictions, coordination with local police after fatal immigration operation shooting.

January 27, 2026

Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding

A federal government shutdown looms as the Senate battles over a DHS funding package, with a test vote scheduled by Senate Majority Leader John Thune for Thursday.

January 27, 2026

Illinois Dem Senate candidates split on backing Schumer as leader

Growing Democratic revolt against Schumer emerges as Illinois Senate hopefuls split on leadership support during primary debate ahead of 2026 election.

January 27, 2026

Dems' DHS shutdown threat would hit FEMA, TSA while immigration funding remains intact

Senate Democrats' demands could lead to a shutdown, but DHS' immigration operations would be protected thanks to billions dumped into the agency by the 'big, beautiful bill' last year.