CNN 5 Things Shutdown Fears, Sonya Massey Murder Sentencing, Fake FBI Agent and more
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Jan 29, 2026 Senate gridlock raises the risk of a partial government shutdown and fights over immigration funding. New Border Patrol leadership plans shifts that could affect deportations. A sentencing in the fatal shooting of Sonia Massey is discussed. A man arrested after impersonating an FBI agent at a federal jail makes headlines. White House comments touch on Ukraine and Venezuela.
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Shutdown Looms After Senate Block
- The Senate blocked a large spending bill as a partial government shutdown loomed overnight.
- Senate Democrats demanded separate DHS funding to renegotiate ICE policy, stalling the package.
Border Strategy Shifts Toward Jails
- Tom Holman will reduce street operations and focus federal immigration agents on jails and prisons.
- He warned undocumented immigrants remain at risk of deportation through jail notifications to ICE.
Assault Charge Involving Rep. Omar
- A man charged with spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a town hall now faces assault charges.
- Authorities noted prior animosity but said Omar was not injured.
