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January 30

Republicans, Dems break through resistance, move forward with Trump-backed funding package

The Senate advanced a six-bill funding package through a key procedural hurdle, setting the stage for the colossal spending bundle to be stripped of the DHS bill as Republicans grumble.

January 30

Graham threatens shutdown deal over House-backed repeal, warns Johnson: 'I won't forget this'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., over Arctic Frost and vowed to fight the Trump-backed government funding package, despite White House pressure.

January 30

Reporter's Notebook: Senate funding deal hits snag as Graham presses sanctuary city vote

Sen. Lindsey Graham holds up government funding, demanding votes on a sanctuary cities bill and expanded lawsuit rights for Jack Smith surveillance targets.

January 30

GOP lawmaker moves to block welfare recipients from sending money overseas: 'Abuse ends now'

Republican Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno introduces bill to ban public assistance recipients from sending money overseas, with fines up to $100,000 for violations.

January 30

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

There’s a ‘real divide’ within the Democratic Party on how to handle immigration, journalist says

The ‘Special Report’ panel analyzes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s role in the Trump administration, controversy over DHS funding and more on ‘Special Report.’

January 29

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

California Democrats propose legislation prohibiting car rental companies from serving ICE agents

California Democrats introduced a bill to ban ICE agents from renting vehicles as tensions rise after recent shootings and threats against federal agents.

January 29

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

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.