The Pour Over Shutdown Looming, ICE Agents on Leave, Interest Rates Hold, & More | 01.30.26
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Jan 30, 2026 A likely partial government shutdown and the Senate standoff over DHS funding. ICE agents placed on leave after a police shooting and released footage fueling national reactions. The Federal Reserve keeps rates steady amid layoffs at major companies. Rapid political and national-security updates including congressional incidents and an FBI search.
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Shutdown Risk Linked To ICE Funding Fight
- Senate Democrats threatened to block a six-bill package unless Homeland Security funding is separated or DHS is overhauled to curb ICE practices.
- A partial government shutdown now appears likely despite compromise talks between Trump and Schumer.
Anchor Hope In Eternal Security
- Anchor your hope in Christ rather than political outcomes or economic security to avoid living in fear.
- Trust eternal security in Christ to weather crises like government shutdowns.
Preddy Confrontation Caught On Video
- Newly released footage showed Alex Preddy confronting ICE agents at a protest, yelling, spitting, and kicking a federal SUV before being tackled and later killed.
- The two agents involved were placed on administrative leave after public scrutiny and conflicting earlier statements from CBP.