Reuters World News Fed chair, shutdown deal, SpaceX and Senator Jeanne Shaheen
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Jan 30, 2026 A string of major moves in U.S. economic leadership and a Washington deal to avert a government shutdown make headlines. Shifts in immigration enforcement and a troubling verification of an agent confrontation are discussed. Ambitious merger talks aim to link space ventures with AI for orbital data centers. A lawmaker shares perspectives on Iran and Venezuela, and a bizarre jail break plot surprises listeners.
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Warsh As Fed Pick Shakes Markets
- Kevin Warsh is Trump’s likely Fed pick and has long lobbied for the role while criticizing Fed policy.
- Markets reacted sharply, with stocks falling and yields rising on the prospect of his nomination.
Shutdown Averted By Separating Immigration Issues
- Senate leaders struck a deal to separate immigration enforcement debates from a larger funding vote to avoid a shutdown.
- The move bought time while the administration adjusts tactics after outrage over enforcement actions in Minneapolis.
Video Shows Preti Confronting Agents
- Newly verified video shows Alex Preti confronting federal agents and damaging a vehicle before being allowed to walk away.
- The footage also briefly shows what appears to be a gun tucked into his waistband.