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January 28

Senate GOP addresses DHS funding bill, potential government shutdown

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speak live on Capitol Hill about the DHS funding bill and the possibility of a government shutdown if Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a consensus.

January 28

Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk'

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf as Iran threatens an "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

January 28

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown

Government shutdown looms Saturday as Congress faces weekend deadline. Federal workers' pay schedules offer important clues about potential duration.

January 28

Iranian regime has wasted their wealth on 'maligned activities,' State Department official says

tate Department principal deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott unpacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate hearing testimony on 'The Story.'

January 28

Sen. Peter Welch says ICE agents are inadequately trained, use ‘overly aggressive’ tactics

Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., argues that Vermont is not a sanctuary state and criticizes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for jumping to conclusions over the death of Alex Pretti on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ 

January 28

Conservative icon rips teachers' unions as schools turn into 'propaganda agencies'

Economist Thomas Sowell criticizes public schools as insulated from accountability, citing teachers' unions and taxpayer funding as barriers to improvement in new podcast interview.

January 28

Substance sprayed on Rep Ilhan Omar reportedly identified as apple cider vinegar; FBI investigating

A man accused of attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall event allegedly sprayed apple cider vinegar on the congresswoman. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, is charged with assault.

January 28

Trump return to Iowa likely ahead of high-stakes midterms, GOP gubernatorial candidate says

Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to Iowa as Republicans gear up for high-stakes midterm elections, according to a GOP gubernatorial candidate.

January 28

Powell warns Lisa Cook's Supreme Court case could be most consequential legal threat in Fed’s history

Jerome Powell calls Supreme Court case involving Fed governor Lisa Cook "perhaps the most important legal case in the Fed's 113-year history."

January 28

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.