CNN 5 Things Shutdown Fears, Sonya Massey Murder Sentencing, Fake FBI Agent and more
Jan 29, 2026
A looming partial government shutdown and the Senate showdown over a massive funding bill. New moves in Minnesota as federal agents are shifted toward jails. The sentencing of a former deputy in the killing of Sonya Massey. A man arrested after allegedly posing as an FBI agent to try to free an inmate. Commentary from the president on Russia, Ukraine and Venezuela.
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Shutdown Risk After Funding Bill Blocked
- The Senate blocked a major spending package as Democrats demanded separate DHS funding over ICE policy concerns.
- A partial government shutdown looms if Congress doesn't pass a funding bill by midnight tomorrow.
Immigration Tactics Shift Toward Jails
- Tom Holman said federal agents will shift away from street operations toward jails and prisons after two fatal shootings.
- He warned undocumented immigrants remain at risk of deportation via jail notifications to ICE.
Assault Charge After Spray At Town Hall
- A man sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a Minneapolis town hall and was charged with assault.
- Authorities note prior animosity but say Omar was not injured.
