Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/26/26: Gov Shutdown Imminent, Revolt After ICE Shooting, Chinese General Purged
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Jan 26, 2026 A looming government shutdown tied to DHS funding fights and the political maneuvers around it. A right-wing backlash over aggressive ICE tactics and proposals to relocate migrants to political opponents’ cities. The sudden purge of a top Chinese general and the implications for leadership stability and regional risk.
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Dems Use DHS Funding As Leverage
- Democrats are threatening to fund all agencies except DHS to force immigration reforms after the Minneapolis killing.
- That strategy leverages public outrage to pressure Republicans and could cause a partial DHS shutdown lasting weeks.
Unlikely Senators Shift The Balance
- Moderate and less-known Senate Democrats are backing the DHS holdout, increasing its political weight.
- That makes a prolonged DHS-specific shutdown more plausible and risks broad agency disruptions like TSA payroll delays.
Force Accountability With Under-Oath Hearings
- Hold agency leaders publicly accountable through committee hearings to expose failures and force change.
- Use formal, under-oath testimony to create political pressure and public scrutiny on DHS and CBP actions.