The Fox News Rundown ICE Debates Leads To Yet Another Government Shutdown
Jan 31, 2026
Chad Pergram, Chief Congressional Correspondent who covers Capitol Hill, and Jacqui Heinrich, Senior White House Correspondent reporting on the administration. They dive into a new partial government shutdown sparked by disputes over ICE and DHS funding. They discuss Senate strategy, demands for ICE reforms, GOP clashes, and a Trump administration shakeup of deportation operations.
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Partial Shutdown Centers On DHS Funding
- The Senate split five of six spending bills and left DHS funding separate, triggering a partial shutdown that affects major agencies like Defense and FEMA.
- Chad Pergram says this likely creates repeated short-term fights over DHS funding in the coming weeks.
Democrats Push Concrete ICE Reforms
- Democrats demand DHS and ICE reforms including body cameras, no roaming patrols, and adherence to standard law enforcement ID rules.
- Pergram notes Democrats want concrete legislative language, not mere administration assurances.
GOP Sees Immigration As A Political Opportunity
- Republicans aim to turn immigration into a political advantage and may counter Democrats with amendments criminalizing sanctuary policies.
- Pergram highlights intra-party clashes, including Lindsey Graham's objections over removed Senate protections.