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

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.

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

January 28, 2026

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.

New Dem proposal would restrict ICE's key tool to detain criminal illegal aliens

January 28, 2026

New Dem proposal would restrict ICE's key tool to detain criminal illegal aliens

Democrats are threatening to stall government funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrant requirements as another government shutdown looms Friday.

House Democrats hold 'shadow hearings' as they build case to impeach Kristi Noem

January 28, 2026

House Democrats hold 'shadow hearings' as they build case to impeach Kristi Noem

House Democrats are advancing an impeachment investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as Republicans probe ICE operations following a second fatal civilian shooting.

Man accused of spraying Omar has criminal record as congresswoman vows 'a--holes' won't win

January 28, 2026

Man accused of spraying Omar has criminal record as congresswoman vows 'a--holes' won't win

Man accused of chemical spray attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has criminal record and allegedly told neighbor he "might get arrested" before town hall incident.

House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines

January 28, 2026

House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines

Congress investigates hospitals accused of letting wealthy foreign patients bypass U.S. organ transplant waiting lists while more than 100,000 Americans wait.

New details to Congress reveal guns used, bodycam footage in fatal Border Patrol shooting of Minnesota nurse

January 27, 2026

New details to Congress reveal guns used, bodycam footage in fatal Border Patrol shooting of Minnesota nurse

The Trump administration sent Congress a "preliminary review" of the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an immigration operation.

Trump ally tells government to 'wake up' after deadly federal agent shootings in Minneapolis

January 27, 2026

Trump ally tells government to 'wake up' after deadly federal agent shootings in Minneapolis

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., called for immigration policy reform following two fatal shootings in Minneapolis, demanding reassessment of tactics and for Congress to take action.

Republicans appeal judge's decision rejecting New York City GOP district lines

January 27, 2026

Republicans appeal judge's decision rejecting New York City GOP district lines

The GOP appealed a New York judge's ruling that threw out district lines for a Republican, claiming it dilutes Black and Hispanic voting power.

Fetterman opposes shutdown efforts as Democratic colleagues move to block ICE funding bill

January 26, 2026

Fetterman opposes shutdown efforts as Democratic colleagues move to block ICE funding bill

Pennsylvania senator cites military pay concerns after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agent mobilized Senate Democrats to oppose DHS funding bill.